Nomination for St. Mary's Church and Rectory

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United States Department of the Interior received APR 1 5 1980 MAY 2 3 1980 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries - complete applicable sections St. Mary's Church and Rectory and/or common street & number 82 E. William Street -not for publication city, town -vicinity of congressional district 12th _X state - county - Present Use .unoccupied _ district - public - agriculture X building(s) -park _ both work in progress - private residence _ site X religious in process - yes: restricted .transportation _ other: Bishop Edward Herrman/Diocese Of Columbus 198 E. Broad Street _ local depository for survey records entertainment 039 Location government code commercial yes Category museum date military educational structure Status object historic Delaware Ownership industrial Accessible 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Inventory-Nomination Form scientific Columbus National Register of Historic Places date entered 3. Classification Public Acquisition Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service 5. Location of Legal Description 1. Name being considered For HCRS use only 4. Owner of Property FHR8-300 (11-78) Ohio X private has this property been determined elegible? 12th title X excellent .deteriorated X original site X altered on East William Street in downtown Delaware. however a synthetic slate material is being used so that the texture and polychrome designs will be retained. The building measures 140' by 66' and is Gothic Revival bellished with pointed arch louver openings, arcaded corbel brickwork and a tall spire. recessed in brick, louver pointed arch openings and decorative brickwork are notable The south elevation houses the apse.

The rounded projection has 6 narrow attached to the southeast corner of the church. The interior is divided into a nave and two side aisles separated by columns. The main and side altars are ornately carved and painted wood. The rectory, which is located immediately east of the church, is constructed of St. Mary's Church and Rectory are well preserved and maintained. Condition moved ruins unexposed fair unaltered and replaced. Check one 7. Description originally covered with polychrome slate.Roof replacement is currently underway, The Church remains virtually unaltered from the original appearance..It is features.The towers are topped with finals and crosses. extends the entire length of the east and west elevations. Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

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brick on an ashlar limestone foundation and is three stories in height.The third The original complex also included a convent and school which have been demolished St.Mary's Church and Rectory erected in 1886,remain today as the center for The trefoil and quatrefoil windows above the entrances are intact. A beautiful three bay in width. The presdent porch is stone with a flat roof and L shaped. bay facade. The original wood doors have been replaced with modern aluminum and glass. part stained glass window is centered above the main entrance.Two towers measuring story is under the slate mansard roof.The building measures 2 by 3 bays.

Exterior tower is rectangular in plan and octagonal above the first floor level.Crosses The side elevations consist of seven bays separated bylbuttresses.Handsome brackets decorate the eaves.The original porch was Eastlake in design and only1 pointed arch stained glass windows are used throughout.An arcaded corbel table constructed of brick on a raised ashlar limestone foundation.The gable roof was in style.The pointed arched entrances are located in the center3bays of the5 8.

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Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - archeology-historic . literature . sculpture X architecture .military - music - philosophy other (specify) 1906 Interior Completed A. Druiding, Chicago-Architect St. Mary's Church and Rectory are significant as fine examples of religious architecture in Delaware and as the visible symbols of Catholocism in Delaware. St. Mary's Church is a well preserved and intricately detailed example of Gothic The decorative brickwork, contrasting stone trim, wood carvings and stained glass windows reflect the high degree of craftmanship required for such handsome structure. The substantial and simple rectory provides a striking contrast to the church. St.

Mary's Church and Rectory were built by the Irish and German Catholics who numbers between 1850-1860 to work on construction and operation of the "Bee Line" Railroad which crossed the state and connected Cleveland and Cincinnati. German Catholics, chiefly from Baden and Bavaria, chose Delaware as a permanent residence probably accounted for the influx of Germans. 1886-88 1600-1699 1500-1599 1400-1499 communications economics commerce 1700-1799 Builder/Architect X1800-1899 invention engineering politics/government theater industry Period education humanitarian prehistoric conservation science exploration/settlement 1900- transportation social/ law .agriculture preserved for future generations to enjoy. Statement of Significance

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(in one paragraph) Specific dates _art - archeology-prehistoric community planning _ religion Revival architecture. Its tall spires serves between 1870-1880. The strong Catholic community as well as jobs on the railroad is their wish that the church and rectory be recognized for their significance and landscape architecture as a landmark for the entire community. The two buildings being nominated are still in constant use by the parish.It settled in Delaware during the mid-nineteenth century.Irish Catholics came in large Memorial Record of St. Mary's Parish, January 1911 Rowland Smith, parish member Delaware County Courthouse Records Acreage of nominated property less than one State 11.

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Form Prepared By Nancy Recchie/Regional Preservation Officer street & number The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _ national X local As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. State Historic Preservation Officer signature date 5.20.80 Columbus code Easting date county Northing Zone 11/79 telephone Quadrangle name Delaware UTM NOT VERIFIED Verbal boundary description and justification 9. Major Bibliographical References name/title (614)221-0227 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Quadrangle scale 1:24000 city or town UMT References 10.

Geographical Data ACREAGE NOT VERIFIED List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries Chief of Registration The nominated property encompasses lots.#12 and 16 as recorded in the Delaware For HCRS use only 22 N. Front St. GPO 938 835 L3/2,4/4,0,0 14,46,2 7,2,0 organization Columbus Landmarks Foundation Ohio Keeper of the National Register I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register 4/30/80 Photos - ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Review - BRANCH CHIEF Send-back _ Re-submit . OTHER HAER KEEPER TECHNICAL Inventory CONTROL 5.20.80 ARCHEOLOGIST Entered HISTORIAN Maps Property REVIEW UNIT CHIEF National Register Write-up Working Number State United States Department of the Interior - Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service 2.381 Federal Register Entry ST.

MARY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY APR 1 5 1980 MAY 2 3 1980 Worthingion, Chio June, 1979 Rectory Rowland Smith Facade and east elevations of church and DELAWARE COUNTY,OHIO 882 High St. DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO APR 1 5 1980 Worthington, Ohio MAY 2 3 1980 Rowland Smith 882 High St. ST. MARY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY Facade and west elevation of church June 1979 ST. MARY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO APR 15 1980 Worthington, ohio June, 1979 MAY 2 3 1980 Rowland Smith Facade detail 882 High St. ST. MARY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO Worthington , Ohio November, 1979 APR 1 5 1980 MAY 2 3 1980 Interior Rowland Smith 882 High St. DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO Worthington, Ohio November, 1979 APR 1 5 1980 Interior, altar detail Rowland Smith 882 High St. ST.

MARY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO APR 1 5 1980 Worthington, Ohio November, 1979 MAY 2 3 1980 Tower, detail Rowland Smith 882 High St. Delaurne co. ST. MARY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY APR 1 5 1980 Worthington, Ohio MAY 2 3 1980 November, 1979 Rowland Smith 882 High St. South elevation of church and rectory OHIO-DELAWARE CO DELAWARE QUADRANGLE DELAWARE, OHI APR 1 5 19808 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SER1ES (TOPOGRAPHIC) January 17, 1980 APR 15 1980 Mr. David L. Brook Dear Mr. Brook: Donald E.

Wuertz Municipal Building - Delaware, Ohio 43015 Ohio Enclosure Delaware Mayor City of REGISTER RECEIVED NATIONAL DEW/csn Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Center Sincerely, State Historic Preservation Officer Telephone 614/363-1965 enclosing a copy of the church history for your records.As you in Delaware to have a number of historic buildings in use today. see this nomination and see no objection to it.We are privileged I would also like to nominate the building of St. Mark's Lutheran If I can be of any further assistance; please notify me. JAN 2 2 1980 I received the letter from your office dated December 27,l979 nominating St.Mary's Church and Rectory at 82 E.William Street Church at 28 E.William Street for the National Register.I am will note on page 20,the building was built in 1852.

I-7l and l7th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 to the National Register of Historic Places.I am delighted to MERLE LAW DELAWARE. OHIO 43015 DAVID R. THOMAS, Clerk February 4, 1980 Ohio Historic Preservation Advisory Board I-71 at 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 We have been advised that the St. Mary for a listing in the National Historic Registry. this structure merits its inclusion in the registry and we give our endorsement Sincerely, Chairman RECEIVED REGISTER NATIONAL James W. Whitney Delaware County Commissioners to its inclusion. Ohio Historic Preservation Office Dear Sirs: OFFICE OF Ohio Historical Center Church located at the intersection of FEB 61980 APR 15 1980 Please be advised that we feel the historic and architectural significance of Dean Miller DON E.

FISHER, County Administrator East William Streets and South Henry Street in Delaware, Ohio has made application FEB 82 East William Street Delaware, Ohio 43015 February 13, 1980 APR 1 5 1980 I-71 at 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 the parish of St. Mary Church, it's subsequent erection of north, south, east, or west. Sincerely, Mary Bills, President St.

Mary Church Chairman REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED the Catholic community but also of the industrial community It is our wish to preserve our church and rectory buildings Advisory Board welcomed the information that St.Mary Church and rectory the church and rectory, the architecture of the buildings, seen for many miles whether one approaches the city from the Ohio Historic Site Preservation We wholeheartedly support the nomination of our church It was with great pleasure and anticipation that we at that time was composed of the Irish Catholic, along with forces which combined efforts to build the church and rectory. this part of the country, making Delaware an important rail- Dear Sir: contact us.

are eligible for nomination for inclusion in the National development of the City of Delaware since the formation of Ohio Historic Preservation Office all play a significant role, not only of the development of Register of Historic We consider the church to be of historic value in the many years, served as a geographic landmark for it can be for future generations. The spire of the church has, for ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL and rectory to be included in the Naitonal Register of Historic the industrious German road major work force of the railroad industry These were the two main in the late l8oo's-especially the railroad industry in 157 East William Street Delaware, Ohio 43015 February 25, 1980 Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board Columbus, Ohio 43211 of St. Marys Catholic Church, East William Street, Delaware, Ohio, George Hoffman, Jr.

President REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED Dear Chairman: resulting from its architectural features. on the National Register for Historic Places. St. Marys Church has been an important element of our Please consider this our formal support for the inclusion DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. community since its inception and should be recognized for its Ohio Historic Center I 7lat17th Avenue APR 15 1980 March 9, 1980 5 E. Winter St. Mr. David Simmons Ohio Historic Preservation Office APR 1 5 1980 $ Coluabus, Ohio 43211 nomination will be reviewed for final state level action this Friday the application to go to the interior Department in Washington. W. Rowland Smith Sincerely, REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED Historic Places. Thank You. nomination.Please use them where appropriate and enter them with taken in Washington.

I understand from The Columbus Landmarks Foundation that this Program Manager As a concerned member of St.Mary parish I initiated the application March 14. the Register.Could you please keep me informed of your actions in I have collectedthe enclosed letters to show local support for the Dear Mr. Simmons National Register Uf Historic Places Delaware, Ohio 43015 our behalf and let me know an expected timetable for action to be to have the church and rectory entered on The National Register of 1 am personally very interested to see the church and rectory on ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER MAY 23 1980 Rattermann, Heinrich A., House Dayton Fire Department Station No. 16 Darke County Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Honorable Thomas A. Luken Mr. David Brook Honorable Tony P.

Hall Columbus, Ohio 43211 6/2/80 Byers/bjr Location Dayton Cincinnati Name STATE Delaware Lambert-Parent House For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. Hamilton County Union City Delaware County Also Notified Date Entered Montgomery County The Ohio Historical Society St. Mary's Church and Rectory Honorable Thomas N. Kindness State Historic Preservation Officer Honorable John H. Glenn Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue Honorable Samuel L. Devine OHIO