Nomination for Cincinnati Work House and Hospital

The nomination, in full

Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

Columbus, Ohio 43211 4. Present Name(s) HAM 1490-40 5. Other Name(s) 3. Location of Negatives 6. Specific Location Thematic Category 28. No. of Stories 29. Basement? Yes X 30. Foundation Material 7. City or Town If Rural, Township & Vicinity Style or Design Cincinnati Work 31. Wall Construction 19. Architect or Engineer 32. Roof Type & Material 20. Contractor or Builder No. of Bays Front 31 21. Original Use, If apparent Work House 34. Wall Treatment 35. Plan Shape irregular 23. Ownership 36. Changes Private O 9. Coordinates Altered C in #42) Moved O 37. Condition U.T.M. Reference Interior poor Exterior poor 25. Open to Preservation Structure - Object O 26. Local Contact Person or Organization Endangered? 11. On National District Visible from Hist. Dist.? 41.

Distance from and esque and the 31 bay front facade gives the building a definite bracketed Mansard roof, corbeled chimneys, and cupola. Prominent 43. History and Significance The main building, designed by Anderson and Hannaford, was built for the City of Cincinna- 44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Because of the stone fences and security measures, a detailed description of the various 45. Sources of Information 46. Prepared by Hamilton County Courthouse, Book 189, Page 24, Parcels 83, 84 47. Organization 48. Date 49. Revision Date(s) 1867-1869 Hamilton Many and County Register? 12/78 Easting Underway? Zone varied Lat. abandonment brick Long. Northing cut fieldstone Eclectic Ohio Historical Center 1969.

Camp Washington Cincinnati Work House and Hospital Ohio Historic Preservation Office Miami Purchase Association (Explain Personal observation Cincinnati Correctional Institute The City of Cincinnati OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY Interstate 75 and in association with late nineteenth century brick residential and (over) Frontage on Road 4/77 BATES ALLEY Robert Allison common bond Eligible? 3208 Colerain Avenue Eclectic pavilions distinguish the corner of this building By What? if known GREEN 27. Other Surveys in Which Included 13.Part of Estab.Yes Side irreg. Public Road? 300' Date(s) or Period 8. Site Plan with North Samuel Hannaford, Edw.. Anderson Present Use Addition M 24. Owner's Name & Address, Site O Building X 15. Name of Established District Further Description of Important Features arcaded feeling. The central pavilion is surmounted by a heavily S. Gordon / L.

Tuttle 510' in length and is distinguished by an imposing four story center ti from 1867-1869. On July 21, 1865 the city council passed a resolution calling for the Institute poor Correctional Hospital Potent'l? Aerage:8.85acea. 42. (continued) story brick bathouse, a brick dining area, a one story brick chapel, a three story brick out- The brick porte cochere is not original, and any alterations or descriptions of the rear S. Hannaford were commissioned to design the workhouse and hospital, and the buildings were February, 1870, 300 convicts were relegated to the facility and many were making shoes for 1. Main wing, 360 male cells and 240 female cells 2. Chapel, 65'x68', 30' high, seated 500-600 prisoners 3. Large workshop, built 1873, 60'x200' 4. Male workshop, built 1871, 61'x283' 5.

Male reception building, 26'x87' Brick stable and wagon house built by John Rothan & Sons, cost $45,813 industrial buildings. A large wooded green separates the main building from Colerain Workhouse complex included: chored by buttresses encompasses the north and south boundaries of the Workhouse grounds. century functional architecture built for a specific purpose. windows with keystones mark the pavilions.A rectangular brick hospital is attached to the 1, 1869 the first female prisoners were moved to the workhouse, and by June 1870, 1,567 disorderly conduct. The original stone wall, 14 and 15 feet in height, was built by corbeling add a strong Romanesque touch to the building.The wings extending from the central Avenue. buildings are difficult to describe because of the security.

Female reception building, 26'x76' moded facilities, the Cincinnati Workhouse complex is a significant example of nineteenth ing are paired or arcaded, and all display brick hoodmolds.Various round or rectangular the J.P.Hearne co.,casting for the Miles Greenwood Co.,and erecting new workshops for rear of the.main building. The entire complex is comprised of a one story brick kitchen, two and are marked by protruding battlemented towers with corbeling and muted bartizans.Small From 1920-1927 the Workhouse was closed, and in April of 1927 the prisoners were assigned of the City of Cincinnati, 1868-1875.Cincinnati:Bloch & Co.,1868-1875. Kenny, D. J. Illustrated Cincinnati. Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co., 1875. Annual Mayor's Reports and City Work House Reports, in Annual Reports of the City Departments Herman Nolte at a cost of $14,775 and extended 1,343 feet around the grounds.

By 1875 the other manufactures. opened on November 17, 1869 and completed in January, 1870. Cincinnati to seek an alternative facility. In spite of its use, poor condition, and out- When the National Union Asso- $13,558.00.Today the deterioration and neglect of the Workhouse has forced the City of prisoners were committed to the facility.Of these,9oo were sentenced for drunkenness and ND HAMILTON COUNTY POGRAPHIC SURVEY KE1 296) CITY WORK-HOUSE REPORT. Table showing the Crime or Offense. Number of days labor performed by prisoners, from Disorderly Conduct .. Larceny. Assault & Battery Abusing Family Loitering Street-Begging November 17, Resisting Officer Destroying Property Keeping house of ill fame - 240 April .. Swindling-- Safe-keeping Miscellaneous Offenses Against Property. Against the peace..

360 280 208 320 224 630 300 130 260 610 310 461 442 218 210 189 2,250 114 248 1,996 640 840 1,650 Labor 1,902 1,810 151 1,068 December January 400 1,525 4,763 1,012 1,712 1870. 1,243 23,785 4,939 1,197 1869. 1,452 1,269 1,814 1,788 Improve- Total. Laundry Females. Drunkenness Street Walking. Playing trick-Game. Offenses Against the person. Kitchen March Pick-pockets June February... Exposing Person .... May... November 17, 1869, to June 30, Vagrancy Common Thieves Having burglars tools in possession Carrying Concealed Weapon: 605 490 697 437 3,998 2,196 7,246 5,937 3,577 Dormitory Shoe Shop Cincinnati workhouse 2BR REVALUATION OF HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO FRED J. MORR, COUNTY AUDITOR 500 44600 9450 2000 13000 189-24-1 Block 230 5400 Kitchen 5200 100 Bath house Yard Area Dining area O ffices 3 B.BR 1= met 9400 3BR 165 Chape Cell CINCINNATI WORK HOESE Queen City, 1788-1912. 2 vols.

Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing co., 1912. WORKHOUSE: Looking north SOURCE: Goss, Charles Frederick. Cincinnati, The Cincinnati: Bloch & Co., 1871. Work-House, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,1871.

SOURCE:The Second Annual Report of the Directors of the City State OH-Hamilton Photos 129 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory - National Register Write-up Entered - Federal Register Entry OTHER HAER KEEPER CONTROL TECHNICAL HISTORIAN ARCHEOLOGIST Maps Send-back Re-submit MAR BRANCH CHIEF 2.26.80 REVIEW UNIT Working Number 1/-15- 79 2717 REVIEW UNIT CHIEF United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WASO N Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio MAR 3 August, 1978 Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Building #44 Miami Purchase Association West facade, looking northeast Steve Gordon Workhouse Photograph # NOV 1 5 1979 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Steve Gordon October, Building Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Miami Purchase Association Central pavilion, looking northeast 0861EW Photograph # 1ooking northeast Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Steve Gordon Miami Purchase Association Photograph # Building #44 Central pavilion, west facade, detail, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio August, 1978 94/129 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Steve Gordon August, 1978 Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Cupola, central pavilion, looking northeast C Workhouse Building #44 0861 Miami Purchase Association Photograph # Cin Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford MAR 3 August, 1978 Workhouse east North pavilion, west facade, looking north- Miami Purchase Association Steve Gordon Building #44 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Photograph # NOV 1 5 1979 August, 1978 east North pavilion, west facade, looking north- Steve Gordon Miami Purchase Association Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Building #44 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Photograph # Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio October, 1978 1980 Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Photograph # South pavilion, west facade, looking east Steve Gordon Building 44 Miami Purchase Association Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Steve Gordon October, 1978 1980 C Workhouse South pavilion, south facade, looking north Miami Purchase Association Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Building #44 Photograph # MAR 3 99/129 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Steve Gordon MAR 3 August, 1978 Battlement, cupola, looking northeast 1980 Workhouse Miami Purchase Association Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Building #44 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio October, 1978 South wall, looking east Steve Gordon Miami Purchase Association Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford Building #44 CD.

NOV 1 5 1979 Photograph # 101/129 Multiple Property Cover Sheet Multiple Property Cover Sheet Reference Number: 64000626 Please refer to the map in the for this property WEBSTER W. POSEY, CLERK OF COUNCIL BETTY LIPSCOMB, DEPUTY CLERK SANDY SHERMAN, CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK JEANETTE STEWART, DEPUTY CLERK MARILYN FRICKMAN, DEPUTY CLERK MARIE YUMBAR, DEPUTY CLERK September 20, 1978 Mr. Christopher Delaporte Department of interior Heritage Conservation & Washington, D.C. Council of the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio, at its session on September 1, 1978, passed a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION No. R/152-1978 Expressing the opposition of Council to the nomination of the Community Correctional Institute (aka the Cincinnati Workhouse) to the National Register of Historic Places. At the request of Council, a copy of this resolution is enclosed. Webster W.

Posey Clerk of Council 20240 Sincerely, Recreation Service COUNCIL Keeper of Register Encl. RESOLUTION NO._ R/152-1978 WHEREAS, the City of Cincinnat1 is under court order to prohibit WHEREAS, the property consisis of ten acres in an area zoned for :within walking distance of their homes; and BE IT RESOLVED by the Counci' of the City of Cincinnat1, State urges the Ohio Historic Preservat:on Office to reject the inclusion of the CCI on the National Register. Preservation Office and to the U. S. Department of Interior, Office of the National Register of Historic Places. and structural deficiencies; and Fegister of Historic Places.

Section 2.That this resolution is spread.upon the minutes cf Expressing the opposition of Council to the nomination of the Commurity nomination of the CCI to the National Register of Historic Places,_and Correctional Institute the Cincinnati the Naticnai 1s preparing a thematic nomination to the National Register of Historic WHEREAS, this type of use is recommended by the City Planning Commission in Its Comprehensive Lind Use Plan; now therefore, cf Ohio: _A.D., 1978 Section 1. That Counc1l hereby expresses its opposition to the 'WHEREAS, the Miami Purchase Association for Hi'storic Preservation could provide a place of employment for several.hundred Cincinrat:ans HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE WASHINGTON, D. C. 20240 IN REPLY REFER TO: Mr. Webster W.

Posey Clerk of Council Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Correctional Institute (also known as the Cincinnati Workhouse), Cincinnati, Ohio. The nomination for this property has not yet been submitted to the National Register of Historic Places by the Ohio State Historic Pres- ervation Officer (SHPO), Dr. Thomas Smith, Director, The Ohio Historical it is not under review by the National Register staff at this time. We will keep resolution R/152-1978 on file pending the possible nomination of this property to the National Register. The National Register is a mechanism which ensures that existing cultural and historic resources which may be affected by federally licensed Listing on the National Register is Federal recognition that a property of preservation.

As a planning tool the National Register facilitates ance with Executive Order 11593 and the National Historic Preservation Act OI 1966, as amended, implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) procedures, 36 CFR Part 800 Federal agencies are required to identify such resources and allow the Council sufficient time in which to comment on the effect the proposed undertaking will mination of eligibility for listing in the National Register from the Keeper of the National Register for all resources within the project area which may be eligible. Properties determined eligible are subject to comment by the Council in accordance with their procedures. Dear Mr.

Posey: H32-NR United States Department of the Interior City Hall areas affected by federally licensed or funded projects.In accord- the identification of culturally significant resources located within possesses cultural and historic values which should be considered worthy NOV 0 9 1978 Thank you for forwarding a copy of Resolution R/152-1978passed by the Council of the City of Cincinnati,Ohio concerning the Community this process considerably. In cases where cultural resources are not Iisted on the National Register, Federal agencies must request a deter- have on these resources.Listing on the National Register facilitates Society, Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 432ll. Therefore, ..- bility procedures as established by this office and the coamenting - Chris Therral Delaporte Dr. Thomas H.

Smith Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue / Columbus, Ohio 43211 Sincerely, Director Enclosure Preservation these regulations would apply. Should you have any questions concerning this matter please consult Director, The Ohio Historical Society Ms.Sarah Bridges of this office or the Ohio State Historic Preservation The enclosed material will further explain the determination of eligi- contenplated in the development of the Cincinnati Workhouse site responsibilities of the ACHP. Should Federal involvement be 1522 K Street N.W. Advisory Council on Historic Officer. HERBERT W. STEVENS CITY PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR OF CITY PLANNING ROOM 222, CITY HALL STEVEN F. BLOOMFIELD THOMAS B. BRUSH CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 WILLIAM V. DONALDSON PHONE 352-3471 ERWIN E. HOFFMAN PETER W. SWENTY January 9, 1979 Dr.

Thomas Smith I-71 and 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Re: Comments for Advisory Board Meeting on January 12, 1979 Dear Dr. Smith: package, and are as follows: "44. Cincinnati Work House & Hospital(aka - Community Correctional Institute) " The City of Cincinnati 15 under a U.S. Federal court order to vacate be a great loss if the thematic nomination package was voided because of our City, and its incorporation on the National Register would be a DIRECION S OFFICE Equal Opportunity Employer Ohio Historical Center ADMINISTRATOR, L.MONTY ERB Commission preservation staff is concerned that the Workhouse nomination Ohio Historic Preservation Office ASSISTANT DIRECTOR nomination package is well done and has considerable merit, and it would has officially expressed its position on the nomination via Resolution will cause a negative reaction to the entire thematic package.

The nominations to the National Register submitted by the Miami Purchase JAN 1 2 1979 The City Planning Commission is currently reviewing a series of vicious affront to the citizens of this community and would adversely #52-1978(adopted September 7,1978).Attached is a copy of that resolution. torically the Workhouse has been a "negative"contribution to the history in the"Thematic Resources of Samuel Hannaford & Sons"nomination affect all our local preservation efforts.The City Council of Cincinnati has no potential for adaptive re-use in accordance with the City's LAND USE AND ZONING are two sites for which we are asking for immediate deletion prior to WILLIAM J. ENNIS - CHAIRMAN SAMUEL T. BRITTON will respond to each nominated site in February, 1979; however, there the Board's preliminary consideration.

Specifically, these are included Association in December of 1978.The nominations are being submitted industrial land use plans for the area. Most important the Planning Dr. Thomas Smith Ohio National Guard Armory, (1437-39) re-use project, and is scheduled for demolition and industrial re- development. A memorandum of agreement in accordance with 36 CFR, Part Preservation, which will stipulate certain mitigation procedures (documen- at this time would be appreciated. Sincerely yours, Senior City Planner Attachment at this time. January 9, 1979 Western Avenue is currently being considered by the Advisory Council on Historic Your consideration of the deletion of both of these sites from the nomination This structure is located in the City's Liberty Dalton -UDAG industrial Council.The placement of this site on the Register would be inappropriate Feburary 7, 1979 Mr.

Sanford Youkilis City Planning Conmission Room 222, City Hall Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Dear Mr. Youkilis: Mitchell has submitted. Although we can appreciate your concerns, we do feel that both the Cincinnati Work House and the Ohio National Guard Armory are for the register, we cannot recommend to the Advisory Board that these buildings spending of federal money apply whether or not a building is listed. We would so clearly are eligible for National Register consideration. Despite its poor condition due to years of neglect the work house complex is large complexes in the United States being successfully adapted to another use. A consideration often is to just use the shell and build new on the interior.

I am enclosing information on the advantages of adaptive reuse along with ex- Since the Ohio National Guard Armory has already been declared eligible, we have declared eligible must be nominated by the state historic preservation office within six months. Nomination and/or listing will not effect the Memorandum of Agreement with the Advisory Council. We do not have a date for the next Advisory Board meeting. Your comments, however, will be presented at their initial review of the nomination. Although Ohio Historic Preservation Office Senior City Planner amples of successful projects. I also refer you to an excellent book, Working "Thematic Resources of Samual Hannaford and Sons"nomination which Fred Places by Walter Kidney.

We have received your request that we delete two structures from the to nominate and protect all cultural resources which we feel may be eligible be remise in our duties to purposefully avoid nomination of structures which no alternative but to nominate it.Federal regulations state that properties Mr. Sanford Youkilis February 7, 1979 Page 2 the staff will not recommend delétion of the two buildings, the Board could nominated as mentioned above. Thomas H. Smith State Historic Preservation Officer Director, Ohio Historical Society THS: GK: cw Sincerely, enclosures recommend that the work house complex be deleted.The Armory must be OFFICE OF THE MAYOR February 21, 1979 I-71 and 17th Avenue Dear Mr. Mosley: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Equal Opportunity Employer MAYOR Attachment Community Correctional Institute (aka Cincinnati Workhouse) Sincerely, our City and its placement on the National Register would be Ohio Historical Center Ohio Historic Preservation Office Nomination submitted by the Miami Purchase Association, to delete the Cincinnati Workhouse from the nomination package. Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board an affront to the citizens of this community. possible inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Cincinnati has been officially notified that the Bobbie Sterne The property is part of the Samuel Hannaford Thematic Resources I am transmitting to you Council Resolution #l52-1978 officially expressing the opposition of Cincinnati City Council to this The City of Cincinnati is opposed to the nomination of the Mr.

Richard Mosley, Chairman potential for adaptive reuse in accordance with the City's historically has been a "negative" factor in the history of nomination.I urge you and your Board at this preliminary stage structural deficiencies.In addition, the structure has no Council of the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio, passed the A RESOLUTION No. 152-1978 cil to the nomination of the Com- Is preparing a thematic nomination tect Samuel Hannaford, and which Whereas, the City of Cincinnati is further use of the CCI as a jail fa- structural deficiencies; and Whereas, the property consists of ten acres in an area zoned for heavy throw of two interstate highways and seven railroads.

With the right de- vide a place of employment for sev- walking distance of their homes; and ommended by the the Com- Commission in its Land Use Plan; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio: Section 1. That Council expresses Its opposition to the nomination of the CCI to the National Register of . Historic Places, and urges the Ohio Flistoric Preservation Office to reject the inclusion of the CCI on the Na- Section 2. That this resolution is and that copies hereof be sent to Dr. Tom Smith, Ohio Historic Preser- ration Office and to the U. S. Depart- Passed Septemeber 7, A.D., 1978. GERALD N. SPRINGER, Attest: WEBSTER W. POSEY, Comprehensive and Mayor. 9-19-1t Resolutions Passed Clerk. City Planning following resolution: LEGAL NOTICE Places of structures built by Archi- National Register of Historic Places.

the Cincinnati Workhouse) to the sociation for Historic Preservation. tional Register.

Whereas, the Miami Purchase As- munity Correctional Institute(aka Expressing the opposition of Coun- cility due to its deterioration and to the National Register of Historic velopment, this property could pro- spread upon the minutes of Council ment of Interior, Office of the Na- its City Notice is hereby given that an the 7th day of Sept., 1978 Chid Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board Honorable Bobbie Sterne March 7, 1979 Mayor of Cincinnati 800 Plum Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board as qualified for nomination While public or private real property may be added to the National Register without the permission of the landawner, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office encourages public participation and we are most anxious to receive comments from final action at the first meeting of the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory National Register, written comments which we have received concerning the significance of the property under the National Register criteria will be forwarded to Washington Registration in the National Register does not diminish or alter title to the land.

However, it does help protect listed property from demolition or harm from any officials in your area for additional comments. 3208 Colerain Avenue David A. Simmons Manazer, National Register Program Fred Mitchell, Regional Preservationist decision. Ohio Historic Preservation Office OKI Historian and City Planning Commission I am pleased to inform you that your property, listed below, is being considered has been enclosed. Cincinnati Workhouse and Hospital Incentives to Encourage The Preservation of Historic Structures. Federal tax consequences may result for income-producing.(depreciable) properties..

federally funded or licensed program by providing for a federal-level hearing in the Act (P.L.89-665).A sheet explaining the National Register of Historic Places Dear Mayor Sterne: pursuant to Section 2124 of the Tax Reform Act of 1976(P.L.94-455).The provisions to the National Register of Historic Places of the Heritage Conservation and Recre- ation Seryice, United States Department of the Interior. This property is being 4-24-79 ) is provided for these comments. The nomination will be brought up for with the nomination. Property owners are contacted by the staff in Washington before Please note that a copy of this letter is being sent to the appropriate public the property is listed.

Listing in the Register is a Department of the Interior of this section of the Act are explained on the enclosed sheet entitled "Tax included as part of a nomination for Buildings Designed by Samuel Hannaford. Sincerely, Board after this 60 day period.If the property is approved for nomination to the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board March 9, 1979 The Honorable Bobbie Sterne Mayor, City of Cincinnati City Hall Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Planning Conmission were read at the February 23 meeting of the Ohio Historic Board members present.

While concern was shown for the City's point of view, the Board did not feel They felt that the Workhouse has exceptional 19th century architectural form, styling, and detailing; and that it unquestionably qualifies for the National that their action would have no bearing on the necessity to give the building special consideration if it were involved with a federally funded project. That is, if it were not already listed on the National Register at the time of the project, federal regulations require a determination of eligibility like that The Board also felt that if the Workhouse is maintained, the National Register making it an economic feasibility.

Many examples exist around the country of the on February 7th in which material about several of these examples was transmitted, You expressed a concern in your letter that the Workhouse had historically had a has had a highly positive visual impact on the historical environment of Cincinnati. It is, in short, a highly distinctive architectural landmark which dominates the surrounding neighborhood and would be a very unfortunate loss to the City if it referenced. Ohio Historic Preservation Office Structures in Hamilton County, Ohio Designed by Samuel Hannaford" was being were demolished. of community redevelopment.

Dr.Thomas Smith sent a letter to Sanford Youkilis Site Preservation Advisory Board when the nomination for the "Buildings and reviewed.Considerable empathy for the City's concerns was expressed by the that they could, in good conscience, delete the Workhouse from the nomination. Register of Historic Places. Ohio Historical Center 1-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, 0hi0 43211 (614) 466-8727 Dear Mayor Sterne: and an excellent volume concerning the reuse of these kinds of buildings was Both your letter and the January 9th letter of Sanford Youkilis of the City Another factor in the Board's decision not to remove the Workhouse was the fact already done for the Ohio National Guard Armory on Western Avenue. will provide additional tools to benefit the City in identifying a new use and Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Cincinnati Workhouse.

reuse of institutional buildings and their incorporation into the mainstream "negative" impact on the City. The Board noted, however, that the same building The Honorable Bobbie Sterne March 9, 1979 Page 2 of preserving this important 19th century landmark. RM:DAS : cw X. c: Fred Mitchell Please accept our sincere desire to work with your staff in identifying a means Sincerely OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 1979 Mr. Richard E. Moseley Chairman, Ohio Historic Site Preservation I-71 & 17th Avenue Dear Mr. Moseley: We have seen no evidence to date of empathy for the city's overlooked examoles of demonstrated cooperation. MAYOR Advisory Board BOBBIE STERNE Ohio Historical Center Ohio Historic Preservation Office Equal Opportunity Employer I would appreciate your bringing them to my attention. Sincerely, Columbus, Ohio 43211 This letter is in reference to your letter of March 9, 1979.

MAR 15 1979 point of view or your desire to work with us.Perhaps I have 2951 Sidney Avenue April 11, 1979 Ms. Gretchen Klimoski like to tear down this historic building and sell the land. and its Community Council have leen looking at several ways the It could te put to a good use. President 542-1637 Ohio Historical Society Sincerely, looked at. Ohio Historical Preservation Officer Dan Derner as housing units or posgihle use of a shopping mall could be Dear Ms. Klimoski: is a historic landmark in Cincinnati and a tonus for Camp lashington. This letter concerns the tearing dowm of the Cincinnati Workhouse FROM SAWMILLS TO HOUSING PRISON TO HOUSING Conversion to housing underway, Lane Manufacturing Complex, Former Windsor Prison now a housing complex.

Montpelier, VT THE LANE SHOFS-Two years ago fire swept through the Lane The prison structures presented special challenges for the renovation but also suggested attractive design solutions. When the 4-tier metal cell block was removed from the large detention hall (1870), 3 floors of apartments were substituted within the massive brick shell. Variations in the width of windows from top its existence was terminated by the conflagration. to bottom called for special fitting of modular window panels, yet After the fire, the city searched for a new industrial user. Un- successful, it then rezoned the property for low-density residential use.

A proposal by the Montpelier Housing Authority to raze the had to be introduced within the brick shell, the tongue-and- complex for 25 new units of subsidized housing sparked the for- mation of the Lane Shops Committee, a local citizens group in- tinued, creating a warm, textured ceiling surface for the halls and tent on finding a suitable reuse for the buildings. The Committee apartment below. found an interested developer in David DuBrul of Burlington. Additional apartments were fitted into the former warden's DuBrul received a total of S45,000 in matching grants from the house and the machine shop, while the old dining hall became 10 VT Division for Historic Preservation for a topographical survey. townhouses. Finally the former exercise yard was converted to a historical research on the complex, architectural drawings of ex- sunny courtyard.

Thus a building that was declared useless by isting conditions and restoration of the cupola and 12 over 12 government has been brought back to life by private enterprise window sash. With the assurance of subsidy assistance tor 50 through historic preservation. iental units from the VT Housing Authority, DuBrul received a zoning variance allowing the higher density, and secured a 30-year mortgage from the VT Housing Finance Agency. Financ- ing for the $1,500,000 project was arranged by the Chittenden When completed in 1979, the former machine shops and pat- be erected on a vacant portion of the site. Future plans call for conversion of adjacent buildings to alongside which Dennis Lane first established his famous shops over 100 years ago.

NEW INMATES FOR PRISON - The entrance sign proclaiming "Olde Windsor Village" belies both the true architectural heritage From cell (above) to apartment (below). residents. The elderly men and women and young couples who now inhabit the former state prison in Windsor, VT, are quick to joke about themselves as "inmates" and about their new home as spacious apartments and townhouses gives the residents reason enough to be both proud and humorous. It is also a tribute to the ingenuity of the developer, Peabody Construction Co of Brain- tree, MA, project architect Anderson Notter & Finegold, Boston, and supervising architect Martin Tierney of Burlington. it was a forbidding complex of cold cells, broken water pipes, and refuse. After determining through a survey that the area needed elderly housing.

Peabody purchased the complex in 1976 with the Authority and long-term mortgage financing from the VT Hous- ing Finance Agency. POSSIFILITIES +1 1979 UNLIKELY PLACES MAKE THE BEST LIVING SPACES Trust Co. Peter Hauley Manufacturing Co Complex in Montpelier, VT (POSS 2:1:4). Founded in 1863, the company became a major international ex- porter of sawmills, water turbines, and granite-working equip- ment. Since World War Il, the company had been in decline and window-wells for each apartment. Similarly, when new flooring tern house will contain 4 efficiencies and 41 one-bedroom apart- ments, with 5 two-bedroom apartments in the reconstructed forge building.

A community center will be housed in a new building to market-rate housing with power possibly provided by a new of this remarkable housing complex and the humor of its new "the prison." While incarceration was certainly no joking matter When the State abandoned the property in 1975 (POSS 1:1:3), assurance of rent subsidy assistance from the VT Housing in the 19th-C.the transformation of dank cells into sunny. Peter Hawriey SAMUEL T. BRITTON - CHAIRMAN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR OF CITY PLANNING ESTELLE B. BERMAN - VICE CHAIRMAN ROBERT J. BRODBECK ROOM 222. CITY HALL STEVEN F. BLOOMFIELD THOMAS B. BRUSH CINCINNATI. OHIO 45202 WILLIAM V. DONALDSON PHONE 352 3471 ERWIN E. HOFFMAN L. MONTY ERB LAND USE AND ZONING May 7, 1979 Mr.

Richard Mosley, Chairman I-71 and 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Attention: David Simmons to delay final consideration of the Samuel Hannaford & Sons thematic nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, which is scheduled for your May 18, 1979, meeting. It is the policy of the Commission to schedule a public hearing on any not inconvenience your panel, as it is our opinion that local hearings Senior City Planner SAY: rjs Equal Opportunily Employer Dear Mr. Mosley: Register and its ramifications. April and May this hearing was postponed.I sincerely hope this will ELLSWORTH LOVE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board Your consideration of this request will be most appreciated.

ADMINISTRATOR, motion requesting the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board Sincerely yours, of this nature are vital to the public's understanding of the National June 1 or 8th.Due to an unusual increase in Commission business during Ohio Historical Center district and/or group nominations prior to its preparation of a The Planning Commission at its meeting of April 27,1979,adopted a HERBERT W. STEVENS Sanford A. Youkilis recommendation on the matter.This hearing will be held on either and the Historic Register June 8, 1979 Let me explain why I am here. As an urban historian I was appointed to the city's Urban Conservation Task Force, which is concerned with policies and procedures sites and places.

At a recent meeting of the Task Force someone brought up the Hannaford thematic nomination and out of the discussion that followed the Task Force appointed a sub-committee to review the Hannaford nomination. John Meunier, the head of the Department of Architecture in U.C.'S College of Design, Art, and Architecture, was named chairman of that sub-committee, and I was named as a member.

On May 30, Meunier received a letter from Sandy Youkilis informing him of this meeting and & Sons, 1858-1900 asking him, as Chairman of the Task Force's sub-committee, if he wished to comment had not met, but in response to the Youkilis letter, Meunier called a meeting of the sub-committee, although he was not able to reach the third member of the sub-committee, Hannaford & representing the considered judgement of the sub-committee and to bring it to you as an official statement from the thematic nominations sub-committee of the Urban validity of the staff's recommendation that you accept the entire thematic nomination except the Armory and the Workhouse. We decided, therefore, to comment today as citizens rather than as members of the sub-committee.

John Meunier could not make the meeting - and he deeply regrets that, for he is seriously concerned about City Planning Commission on the Armory and Workhouse Professor Zane Miller's Comments for the Cincinnati for the nomination of buildings and districts for the National Register of historic and the report of your staff, called in Max Worthington, an architect whose study and comments on the Workhouse, and whose view of the Armory, we found most Conservation Task Force. But we felt we had learned enough to question the these issues--and I have come, as a citizen and an urban historian, to comment Sons, Kay Saunders.Wereviewed the Miami Purchase Association's nomination document page midwestern city.

He was a national figure, the editor of one of the country's major 19th century architectural journals and an individual who helped build a remarkable and remarkably diverse collection of buildings in a city then the interior of the continent from the Applachians to the Rockies. Any citizen or scholar seeking to understand Hannaford's work would have to look at all of it, in another sense, in a less strictly architectural sense.

Because of their diversity for much of the history of this metropolitan area, and because the history of generally, each of his buildings and all of them together help to illuminate those reasons it seem to me that we ought not to evaluate each part of a thematic and presumably changing economic forecasts and plans, but to consider it as a your staff report has not done this, and that until you or someone has carried out this kind of analysis you will not be able to make an informed judgement on the nomination in isolation and to measure its utility solely against today's presumed still in contention with Chicago and St.Louis for metropolitan dominance over one is to destroy irrevocably a part of the past.Hannaford's work is also thematic perspectives, each of which is helpful in judging what part of an architect's work in the uses to which his buildings were and have been put to serve as plumb line local architect who helped build some buildings in a third-rate and provincial on the nomination in general and on the Armory and Workhouse cases in particular.

for each part of it is also part of a larger whole, just as Abraham Lincoln's legal any other historic artiface, once destroyed is irretrievably lost. So for all of should be preserved.In the first place, Hannaford in his time was not merely a papers and prepresidential papers generally are part of a larger whole.To destroy all of American history.And a building,like a written document or page three the Workhouse is about to collapse? Mr. Worthington, an architect who with his Does it mean that the building is constructed in such a way that it cannot be adapted to other uses? Mr.

Worthington, in vivid language which I shall not repeat inside, a shell which could be gutted and used for a variety of purposes, such as a municipal-county records management center, or better still, perhaps, as the headquarters for a data processing firm like the one for which Council just altered the Queensgate-II plan in order to accomodate. The staff also quotes Mayor Sterne as saying that the Workhouse has been "a "would be an affront to the citizens of this community." Obviously, she should have said some citizens, otherwise the building would not have been nominated. Obviously, but as a great and important institution for reform.

More importantly, however, it is not the building which has been a negative factor and which affronts us all, but the uses to which our political and civic leaders put it during the late nineteenth and care of, in the context of a recent and larger contest between the city and the tight cages, bars, and slop buckets. And while a recent city manager left us to work in another place of cages, bars, and slop buckets, he had little stomach however, that it is not the building which affronts us, but its uses, and we can In my view, too, what the staff has said is not very useful.It reports, e.g., here, says that is not so.He described it to me as a shell with cells set two cases before you. students has studied the building intensely, tells me it is not about to collapse.

generation which built the Workhouse did not regard it as a negative factor, for even residing in this one, let alone for working there. The point is, control those uses if we just use a little imagination and exert a little effort.

negative factor in the history of our City" and its placement on the National Register county.Before then few seemed to care that the Workhouse was a grim place of that Mayor Sterne has said that"due to extreme structural deficiencies,"the Workhouse "has no potential for adaptive re-use."I don't know what that means.Does it mean the twentieth centuries.Indeed,it only became tobe taken page four I also find suspect the staff's other comment to the effect that Hannaford had exactly who did what to whom in the 19th century, but it is unlikely that an eleven year veteran of a firm with a forceful personality would not have had something to do with such a major project.

But even if he did not, that would not be sufficient reason for disqualifying the building from a thematic nomination, for Hannaford's experience and associations in the firm form a part of that whole to which I referred Finally, I think we should be very careful about what is put in the Millcreek industrial corridor. It is a very public place, quite visible to the travellers who daily pass by it as the drive along I-75. The more interesting and distinctive we make it, the more likely it is that we make a favorable impression as an interesting city to visit and in which to live. In any case, it seems important to set a high architectural and aesthetic tone for that area, lest its renewal become a truly offensive district of industrial schlock. I know less about the Armory, but much of what I have said about the Workhouse applies to it as well.

At least two architects with whom I have talked think it between Gest Street and Flint in the Millcreek Corridor and/or Queensgate and as part that way. It is another of those eminently visible and in that sense public build- on the way to becomming a shopping mall with the potential for attracting to it by of Ezzard Charles Drive large numbers of visitors, and between Music Hall, which earlier. of and among some buildings which the city wants to tear down.I don't see it quite appropriate for adaptive re-use.I would only add to that judgement that the staff's with the firm for eleven years, or at least so I am told.Now it is hard to tell is no longer seen simply asa music hall but as a center for the performing arts a firm headed by E.Anderson.But at the time of the building's design he had been little to do with the design of the building.

To be sure, he then worked for ings, and it sits between the Union Terminal, which is no longer a train station but report on it strikes me as peculiar. The report, e.g, describes.its location as page five first for the Washington Park neighborhood and eventually of the Over the Rhine district itself. As such, the Armory site is likely to be attractive to a different would become a shopping mall, or that Music Hall would be a center for the performing arts and an anchor for the revival of an historic residential/commercial district? hope that it takes into account the considerations I have tried to outline_this morning. And I also hope that it would take into account Cincinnati's place in the national system of cities.

I hope that they ask what does it have to offer to attract Cincinnati has more resources for working out such a strategy than the vast majority of cities of either the sunbelt or the frostbelt. We are older than the cities of the sunbelt, and because we have grown less rapidly than the cities in the heart of the frostbelt, more of our historic resources have survived. Our old buildings can be sary to engage in adult vandalism to make our presence felt, for I am convinced requires the will. treated with caution, for who would have thought twenty years ago that Union Terminal offices.It could accomodate a variety of things.

In any event, it deserves to be conflict between preservation and development, and it might be wise if we all tried proving that these buildings are impossible economically.In making that case I would house the troublesome data processing center Imentioned earlier.It could accomodate kind of business or industry than the staff report seems to contemplate.It could that Cincinnati has the human resources and the imagination to make this a truly which is also on the way to becoming the anchor for the restoration and revitalization distinctive and even more stimulating place in which to live for all of us.It only to put together a strategy which recognizes that strategy can be development, and that In light of all this it seems to me that the city must shoulder the burden of SUBJECT: 'Director cf City Planning H. V.

Sterens built: Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 a smooth frieze, detailed cornice, and predominantly brown brick wall front, and the original corner entrance altered. on the northwest corner is the construction site of the New Walnut Hills the nomination. =. FUNCTIONAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 29. The Cincinnati Workhouse and Hospital, Cincinnati Correctional Institute Mayor, City of Cincinnati A combination of battlemented towers, turrets, Mansard roofs, and Romanesque of City Council Resolution #152-1978, officially expressing opposition to Ohio Historic Preservation Office stated that the structure, due to extreme window fenestration together give this building an Eclectic appearance.The number 40-1.

plans to provide new off-street parking along the north side of Curtis The Ransley Apartment Building is in the Walnut Hills NBD and is the first implementation of the Walnut Hills Urban Design Plan.Staff supports the structure just outside of the Peebles Corner Treatment Area as delineated Ransley Apartment Building Workhouse is listed in the Cincinnati Historic Inventory as district 3600 Linwood Avenue the south side of McMillan will be widened ten feet to encourage The nomination of the structure to.the National Register was the subject 2390 Kemper Lane,(between Curtis and E.McMillan Avenues); (Walnut Hills) 801 Plum Street present use: commercial and residential This asymmetrical 3-1/2story corner building is characterized by its Kroger Superstore. -The project is scheduled to be UDAG funded, and includes built: 1867-1869 the nomination.

A letter dated February 21, 1979 from Mayor Sterne to the A 510 feet long west facade marks this brick Eclectic functional building. be eliminated.The Ransley Apartments should remain unaffected throughout Honorable Bobbie Sterne Specifically the building is on Peter Kuhns and Kenneth Kreidler pedestrian movement. All on-street parking between Gilbert and Kemper will 3208 Colerain Avenue,(between Bates and Alabama Washington) treatment.The original storefronthas been altered into a polished 1940's by the Hainut Hills Urban Design Plan.S owner:P would be an affront to the citizens of this community". was not the principal architect for the project, but rather a 19th reason alone, the Workhouse should be removed from the thematic nomi- 30. Elsinore Tower 1700 Gilbert Avenue, (near Elsinore Place); (Walnut Hills) built: present use: valve house for Waterworks Mr.

Fred Payne, Director Owner: Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 This medieval gateway is distinguished by a large cylindrical tower 31. Ohio National Guard Armory (Rahe's Meats) Corridor ((Queensgate)) ) arches. nation package. Cincinnati Park Board (Structure) The Cincinnati Water Works site mandates high density industrial use in order to provide maximum the structure's architectural style indicates that the detailing is structure also exhibits a random stone ashlar wall treatment and Romanesque structural deficiences has no potential for adaptive re-use. nomination to the.National Register as listing would not conflict with 1016 Fifth-Third Bank Building not similar to any other buildings designed by Hannaford.For this The arch is listed in the Eden Park Historic District.

Staff supports In addition it was stated that the Workhouse "has been a negative factor connected to a smaller square tower by a battlemented archway.The 1437-1439 Western Avenue,(between Guest Street and Flint); Millcreek Valley 4747 Spring Grove Avenue in the history of our City and its placement on the National Register the opposition reasons stated by the Mayor the staff feels that the The staff feels that although the architectural style of the Workhouse century architect by the name of E.Anderson..A casual examination of any City redevelopment plans. The staff does not reconmend support of the nomination. built: 1886-1889 present use: commercial Mr. R. Thielman asymmetrical facade exhibits a large battlemented tower which, together Register by the Secretary of the Interior, August 2, 1978.

the structure eligible for the Register, the staff does not recommend Eden Park Pump Station #7, Station X 1430 Martin Drive, (near Parkside Place); (Walnut Hills) owner: (Land) Mr. Fred Payne, Director 950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Eclectic in style, this large functional building exhibits an abundance of detailing. A tall brick chimney with an octagonal base, cylindrical shaft, and ornamented cap highlighted by a blind colonnade and gargoyles, The Pump Station is located in the Eden Park Historic District. Staff recommends support of the nomination as the listing would not conflict with City redevelopment plans. 33. Eden Park Stand Pipe, Eden Park Water Tower built:. doubtful. Cincinnati Park Board with various projections gives the building a fortress-like appearance.

The Armory is located within the Liberty/Dalton Industrial Area UDAG (Structure) The Cincinnati Water Works Notwithstanding the decision of the Secretary of Interior to declare offensive intrustion on the landscape.2) the future of the structure with the remaining 85% of the structural exterior being very plain and This massive 3-l/2 story brick functional building is distinguished by as an industrial use in accord with the Liberty Dalton plan is extremely support of the nomination due to the following reasons:l) the archi- South of Alpine Place and West of Melan Arch Bridge; (Walnut Hills) The structure was determined eligible for inclusion on the National is not feasible the building will be demolished. as part of a memorandum of agreement executed in March 1979.

If re-use tectural significance of the building is limited to the east built: 1889-1894 present use: radio communications center 4747 Spring Grove Avenue glass window above the entrance removed. The City has agreed to conduct an adaptive re-use study of the structure together with limited architectural styling makes the armory an Project.All structures are slated for acquisition and demolition. its utilization of Gothic and Romanesque detailing. The striking HERBERT W. STEVENS SAMUEL T. BRITTON - CHAIRMAN CITY -PLANNING COMMISSION ESTELLE B. BERMAN - VICE CHAIRMAN ROOM 222. CITY HALL STEVEN F. BLOOMFIELD ROBERT J. BRODBECK THOMAS B. BRUSH CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 WILLIAM V. DONALDSON ERWIN E. HOFFMAN PHONE 352 3471 L. MONTY ERB LAND USE AND ZONING ELLSWORTH LOVE June 28, 1979 Dr.

Thomas Smith Ohio Historic Preservation Office I-71 and 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 reviewed the Hannaford Thematic nomination to the National the properties included within the nomination with the exception as well as the reasons for the City's opposition to the above two properties, are expressed in the attached copy of the Planhing Conmission's minutes for June 22. att. (1) Equal Opportunity Employer ADMINISTRATOR. Dear Dr. Smith: Director of City Planning ASSISTANT DIRECTOR During the discussion considerable concern was expressed by the of the Ohio National Guard Armory and the Cincinnati Workhouse. The City Planning Commission,at its meeting of June 22,1979, H.w.stevens Cormission over the thematic nomination technique.

These concerns, HWS:pb Sincerely yours PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION June 22, 1979 A meeting of the City Planning Commission was held this date at 8:45 A.M. in Room 226, City Hall, with the following members present: Mrs. Berman, Messrs. Britton, Brush, Erb, Love, and Walsh. Absent: Mr. Brodbeck. Chairman Britton The minutes of the meeting of June 15, 1979 were considered. Mir. Erb moved to approve the minutes as distributed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Love and HISTORIC PRESERVATION A supplemental report on a proposed nomination to the llational Register of properties to be nominated, and stated that even though research was unable to records were available which confirmed that the firm of Anderson and Hannaford was engaged to design the building. Mr. Brush entered the meeting.

the staff of the Miami Purchase Association felt that the building was a very already been placed on the National Register; that the proposed nomination of Hannaford buildings in the City; and that at least 14 Hannaford buildings re- stated that in order to view Hannaford's major works, his minor works should also with the thematic nomination concept, and felt that each building should be of re-use of some of the nominated buildinas had not been properly analyzed. Dis- cussion ensued on the thematic nomination concept vs. individual buildings, and presided. passed. Minutes Regular Meeting Aye: Mrs. Berman, Messrs. Britton, Erb, and Love. approve the thematic nomination with the exception of two buildings: the Armory Mr.

Mitchell also stated that the staff's comments regarding the Armory were moot at the present time, since the Armory was judged as being eligible for the National Register by the National Register staff in Washington, and added that distinctive example of architecture, consistent with use for which it was in- tended. During a discussion, it was determined that 19 Hannaford buildings had the 36 buildings being considered at this time did not include all of the questioning some of the other buildings included in the nomination, lir. liitchell be recognized. tir. Brush stated that because of the benefits, as well as the it was generally agreed to proceed on the thematic basis. recognized on its own merit.lirs.Berman stated her opinion that the implications HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Continued) Mr. Walsh entered the meeting.

that all of the interior alterations suggested could be made whether or not the Methodist Church at 13th and Race Streets. Discussion followed on the de- terminative affect of the Planning Commission's opinion regarding nominations to the National Register, and consideration was given to postponing action in order te review the list of proposed properties for possible exclusion of some of the properties in addition to the National Guard Armory and the Cincinnati Workhouse. nominations to the National Register, but to separate that issue from the Commission approve the staff's recommendation to support all of the properties National Guard Armory because the structure is Targely a hulk of no design sig- nificance except the brickwork of the fromt wich does not correspond "to the in his communication to the State Historic Preservation Office, would state the Aye: Mrs. Berman, Messrs.

Britton, Brush, Erb, Tove, and Walsh. Mr. Walsh stated that it was necessary for him to leave the meeting, and before a very valuable employee due to the resignation of lis. Debbie Chapin, and ex- pressed his intention of giving Ms. Chapin a City Manager's Certificate of to Ms. Jeanne Huddleson, who was injured in a local balcony accident on June 16, Mr. Walsh left the meeting. The following resolution was presented for consideration: A RESOLUTION OF CONCERN WHEREAS, MS. JEANNE HUDDLESON, as Secretary to the City Planning Commission is recognized as a valuable asset to that Commission; and 1979. ADMINISTRATION Preservation Office stating concerns of the Planning Commission regarding thematic leaving wanted to express his personal regret at the Planning Commission's losing approval of the Advisory Council of Historic Preservation would be required.Mrs.

included within the Hannaford nomination with the exception of:T) the Ohio WHEREAS,11S.HUDDLESONhas been seriously injured ina regrettable accident;and Professor Max Worthington presented a report prepared by students of the University Worthington explained that the report was concerned with making the present facility more humane until a new facility was built. Professor Worthington stated Youkilis stated that if this building were included on the ilational Register, and if there were federal funds involved at some future time to renovate the interior, Dorothy Tepe was present and spoke in support of the nomination of the llast back, and 2) the Workhouse because it was done by Andersom and wammaford and by Mr. Brush. After discussion, during which it was clarified that the Director, Commission's concerns about thematic nominations, the motion was passed.

cannot be said to be representative of Hannatora's work. The mottor was seconded immediate response on the Hannaford nomination.Mr.Love moved that the Planning HERBERT W. STEVENS SAMUEL T. BRITTON - CHAIRMAN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ESTELLE B. BERMAN - VICE CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR OF CITY PLANNING ROBERT J. BRODBECK ROOM 222. CITY HALL STEVEN F. BLOOMFIELD THOMAS B. BRUSH L. MONTY ERB PHONE 352-3471 ERWIN E. HOFFMAN ELLSWORTH LOVE MARTIN W. WALSH August 9, 1979 LAND USE AND ZONING Mr. Charles A. Herrington Acting Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places U.S. Department of Interior 18th and C Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20240 RE: POSITION STATEMENT ON HANNAFORD THEMATIC NOMINATION TO NATIONAL REGISTER; CINCINNATI Dear Mr.

Herrington: ation package with exception of the following two: may not be the principal architect for the project but rather a 19th century Cincinnati architect by the name of E. Anderson. A casual examination of the structure's architectural style indicates that the detailing is not similar to any other 1978 (attached), expressing opposition to the Workhouse's 2) Ohio National Guard Armory, 1437-39 Western Avenue architectural significance of the building is limited to the east Equal Opportunity Employer ADMINISTRATOR. 3208 Colerain Avenue. which concern is expressed in City Council's Resolution #152- very plain and undistinguished.The massive size of the structure Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service ASSISTANT DIRECTOR inclusion on the National Register.

Opposition to its inclusion on the National Register is based Cincinnati Correctional Institute Cincinnati Workhouse), Opposition to its inclusion is due to the following reason:the priate re-use of the site would be industrial facade with the remaining 85% of the structural exterior being buildings designed by Hannaford; b) the City of Cincinnati has been ordered to vacate the structure and the most appro- The Cincinnati City Planning Commission at its meeting of June and voted to support all of the individual sites included within the nomi- CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 Mr. Charles A. Herrington to the front, makes the armory an offensive intrusion on the cc: State Historic Preservation Office HWS/SAY/hab urban landscape. evaluation of the Hannaford nomination package.

with architectural design for esthetic purposes being limited The Planning Commission has requested that the City's official opposition be August 9, 1979 Director of City Planning Stevens directly expressed to you so that it may be considered as part of your final Sincerely eter de taupuA Council of the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio, passed the A RESOLUTION No. 152-1978 ell to the nomination of the Com- Whereas, the Miami Purchase - As- Is preparing a thematic nomination :to the National Register of Historic Whereas, the City of Cincinnati is further use of the CCI as a jail fa- structural deficiencies; and ten acres in an area zoned for heavy throw of two interstate highways and vide a place of employment for sev- walking distance of their homes; and Whereas, this type of use is rec- City Planning Land Use Plan; now therefore, the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio: Section 1.

That Council expresses its opposition to the nomination of the CCI to the National Register of Historic Places, and urges the Ohio Historic Preservation Office to reject Section 2. That this resolution is spread upon the minutes of Council and that copies hereof be sent to 'Dr. Tom Smith, Ohio Historic Preser- vation Office and to the U. S. Depart- ment of Interior, Office of the Na- Passed Septemeber 7, A.D, 1978. GERALD N. SPRINGER, Resolutions Passed Mayor. and Comprehensive Clerk. 9-19-1t following resolution: tional Register. National Register of Historic Places. LEGAL NOTICE tect Samuel Hannaford, and which Expressing the opposition of Coun- munity Correctional Institute(aka the inclusion of the CCI on the Na- Notice is hereby given that on the7th day of Sept.,1978 seven railroads.

With the right de- velopment, this property could pro- ommended by the City Commission in Be It Resolved by the Council of It lies within a stone's its industry. eral hundred Cincinnatians within Places of structures built by Archi- Whereas, the property consists of Mr. H. W. Stevens, Director Room 222, City Hall Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Dear Mr. Stevens: Thank you for your letter of August 9, 1979, concerning the proposed listing of the Samuel Hannaford Thematic Group, Hamilton County, Ohio, in the National This nomination has not yet been submitted to the National Register by the Ohio State Historic Preservation Officer, Dr. Thomas H. Smith, Director, The Ohio Historical Society, Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. days to present written comments on the property's significance.

Correctional Institute and the Ohio National Guard Armory during the review cultural value and is worthy of preservation. Once listed in the National Register, a property receives limited protection through comment by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on the effect of federally assisted projects on historic properties. Provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1976 effect on the property. It does not affect the range of actions an owner can If the Samuel Hannaford Thematic Group is accepted for listing in the National Register, notice will be placed in the "Federal Register." If additional information is needed to complete the evaluation, or if it is determined that nomination will be returned to the State. Charles 4. Herrington (Sgd.) cc: Dr. Thomas H. Smith, Ohio (SHPO) 661 process.

Sincerely, Register The National Register will consider your comments concerning the Cincinnati City Planning Commission National Register and disincentives for their demolition.Listing has no other Listing in the National Register is Federal recognition that a property possesses Register of Historic Places. the property does not meet the National Register criteria for evaluation, the Acting Keeper of the National provide incentives for the rehabilitation of certain structures listed in the take as long as a Federal action is not involved.

AUG 2 0 1979 BASIC RETAINED IN NR When we receive the nomination, property owners will be notified and given 30 FHR:S.Lightner:plw:343-6401:8/17/79 bcc: Director's Reading File We appreciate your participation in the National Register commenting November 6, 1979 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 of the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, United States Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-455) . 3208 Colerain Manager, National Register Program X. c: OKI Fred Mitchell, Regional Preservationist Register.

Sincerely, (Buildings designed by Samuel Historian and Mayor of Cincinnati Hannaford) Dear Mayor Sterne: given approval by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board made in Washington regarding placement of your property on the National Ohio Historic Preservation Offic Cincinnati Workhouse & Hospital as qualified for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places Honorable Bobbie Sterne City Planning Commission which we have received concerning the significance of the property David A. Simmons I am pleased to inform you that your property, listed below, has been 800 Plum Street the benefits of listing as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Ohio Histeric Site Preservation Atvisory Boara Act (P.L.

89-665) as well as the effects which may result for depreciable properties which are listed pursuant to Section 2124 of the Tax Reform Dhid Historical Center 1-71 & 17th Ayenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-15 under the National Register criteria are now being sent to Washington, D. C. November 24, 1979 Daniel J. Derner 295| SIDNEY AVENUE, President CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45225 survey would also provide Architectural Plans and Drawings necessary to attract developers The Camp Washington Community Council is interested in having the Cincinnati Connunity Council and the Camp Washington Neighborhood Center to provide funding considering to demolish the building and using the property for industrial development. interested in adaptive reuse developnent.No such architectural plans exist of the Cincinnati Workhouse, except for plans of the interior alteration projects.

The Miami Workhouse Correctional by the Historic American building is sound ,it is in need of repair and is also outdated.It is scheduled Historic Places and it is currently being reviewed.This nomination has been opposed Community Council (513) 542-1637 Camp Washington Sincerely, Camp Washington,has served asa Workhouse since it was built in 1869.While the Builaings Survey.

The building, which is located in the Cincinnati Neighborhood of FS&G-OHPO serve as a means for stimulating public awareness and support of the Workhouse.The tobe closed in 1993when a new County Building isbuilt.The City of Cincinnati is We feel the Cincinnati Workhouse offers a look into the past ,it gives us all To whom it may concern, DES 1 0 1979 The Camp Washington Conmunity Council is looking at what could be done in a look at how far the American Penal System has come and what things wrer like in Purchase Association, the local organization xesponible for selecting potential historic projects nominated the Cincinnati Workhouse for the National Registar of to study alternative plans of the Cincinnati Workhouse.These circumstances seem to indic- regards to preserving the Cincinnati Workhouse, which sexves as a historic landmark by yhe City Council of The City of Cincinnati and The Cincinnati Planning Cormission.

for both the residents of this community and the City of Cincinnati.The survey would ate that the city has no intention of presavving the building.A copy of the Ohio Historic The city has been unresponsive to the reguests race by the Camp Washington Archdiocese of Cincinnati Ms. Carol D. Shull Acting Keeper of the National Register United States Department of the Interior 00 East Eighth Stree Dear Ms. Shull: Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Most Reverend Joseph L. Bernardin, Archbishop of Cincinnati, pass it along to the priests in charge of the parishes where 513/421-3131 February 1,1980 The Archbishop appreciates receiving this information and will these properties are located. Chancery Office being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.

sent word that the two properties for which he is Trustee Rexerend John L- Cavanaugh Chancel1or 7 1980 FEB INITIALS TELEPHONE CALL (ATTACHED) INFORMATIVE MATERIAL SENT THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ACTION TAKEN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) DATE REC'D U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TIME OF CALL 2. ADDRESS (Tel. No. If needed) June 1978 FHR-8-227 TELEPHONE REPORT DETAILS OF DISCUSSION 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC. 1. CALL O OFFICE TITLE DATE 3.27.80 IST DISTRICT, OHIO 1519 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 RON ROBERTS TELEPHONE: (202) 225-3164 Congress of the United States House of Representatives 550 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE: (513) 684-2456 March 28, 1980 The Honorable Chris I. Delaporte U.S. Department of Interior Washington, D.C.

20240 officials and property owners will jeopardize the credibility However, Director Cincinnati Workhouse. buildings in Cincinnati designed by the architect Samuel ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT these purposes without meaningful consultation by local Until recently, personally review this matter. the building mentioned above. It has been brought to my attention that a number of Dear Chris: interest groups to stymie much-needed economic development. of our nation's most worthy cultural resources. the city is requesting that the property be delisted.I I fear that continued abuse of the National Register for Hannaford have recently been listed on the National Register FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT OFFICE: 195l Constitution Avenue, N.W. of the program.

I believe that the National Register is a valuable the authenticity of the workhouse asa Hannaford building want to join with the City in this request and urge you to Iam deeply troubled with the handling of the listing of THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIBERS For several years, the City of Cincinnati has In fact, in 1978, the City Council often, the program now appears to be a tool used by certain program and I commend the Heritage Conservation and Re- National Register. and pointed out that National Register listing effectively employed in this entire listing process. WASHINGTON OFFICE: Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service creation Service for its efforts to assure the preservation Frankly, I am angered at the high-handed methods ofa particular property to our national heritage.All too of Historic Places.

Included in this listing is the The Honorable Chris I. Delaporte Finally, I would like to request a meeting with you Representative in Congress BG/ tt Sincerely, preserving our natural and cultural resources. National Register. 1976 regarding incentives and disincentives for preservation Bill Gradison placing potential revenue generating structures on the of historic structures must be reauthorized later this year. Asa member of the Ways and Means Committee,I intend to As you the provisions of the Tax Reform Act of and other interested parties regarding the listing of First District of Ohio Page Two take a close look at these provisions, in particular the Thank you for your attention to this matter. going to survive as a viable means of identifying and air needs to be cleared if the National Register is public participation process the lack thereof) for U.S.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TIME OF CALL ADDRESS (Tel. No. if needed) 4. DETAILS OF DISCUSSION June 1978 OFFICE FHR-8-227 TITLE TELEPHONE REPORT 2. DAND BROSKE 1. CALL O DATE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR J. KENNETH BLACKWELL 150 CITY HALL CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 (513) 352-3250 March 31, 1980 The Honorable Chris T. Delaporte Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service U.S. Department of Interior 1951 onstitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 which I introduced objecting to the potential designation. The City Planning Commission has also objected and questioned whether the Workhouse is the authentic work of Hannaford. planning process and a usurpation of local control of to begin this procedure. notification. Director development.

MAYOR Sincerely, Dear Chris: 1978, Cincinnati City Council unanimously passed a resolution Equal Opportunity Employer Office informing me that the Historic Buildings Designed urge that the regulations and procedures be reviewed Cincinnati has strongly opposed the listing of the Workhouse by Samuel Hannaford in Cincinnati and Hamilton County have been entered in the National Register of Historic Places. I have received a notice from the Ohio Historic Preservation On behalf of the City of formally object to and changed to mandate local consultation rather than simple I consider this listing a total circumvention of the city's immediately. this listing and request that the delisting process be initiated Please forward whatever information is necessary Included in this listing is the Cincinnati Workhouse& Hospital.

APR 4 1980 INDIVID 'L RESP INSE (ATTACHED) DATE ACTION TAKEN INITIALS DAIE REC'D APR OFFICE OF THE MAYOR J. KENNETH BLACKWELL 150 CITY HALL CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 (513) 352-3250 March 21, 1980 In reference to the request that the regulations and Thanks, MAYOR Ken Equal Opportunity Employer Dear Chris, agreed to spearhead attempts to change the regs. FORM.17 = DAZV INTERDEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE SHEET Sylvester Murray, City Manager H.W. Stevens, Director of City Planning ITEM #2 ON 3/19/80 COUNCIL CALENDAR Manager and Urban Development Committee, for review and. report, the enclosed communication from David L. Brook, Ohio Historic Preservation Office, advising that the Cin- turally significant and that all were designed by a well-known 19th century Cin- cinnati architect, named Samuel Hannaford.

Council, the Mayor, and the Planning Commission objected to the inclusion of the Mayor Sterne' communication, 2/21/19 FROM National Register of Historic Places." SUBJECT Attachments (3) Planning Commission's statement 8/9/79 Approved for submission to City Council: Workhouse on the National Register of Historic Places as evident in the following determined that the Workhouse should be listed on the National Register. The City Council Resolution No.

152-1978 COPIES TO The opposition of the City to the nomination was considered to be advisory only; It is important to note that on several occasions during the review period, City one of 35 sites in the Samuel Hannaford thematic nomination prepared and submitted and both the Ohio Historic Preservation Office and the U.S.Dept.of the Interior The Cincinnati Workhouse has now been officially listed on the National Register funds to affect (renovate, demolish) the structure will trigger a 106 historic cinnati Workhouse & Hospital has been entered in the of Historic Places by U.s.Dept.of the Interior.The structure was included as "Council at its session March 19,1980 referred to the City CITY OF CINCINNATI Tisting of the structure on the National Register requires that any use of federal compliance review by the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

nomination package was the fact that all of the buildings were deemed architec- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TIME OF CALL 2. ADDRESS (Tel. No. If needed) June 1978 OFFICE FHR-8-227 TITLE TELEPHONE REPORT CALL TO: FROM (Name) Daiid Broot 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC DETAILS OF DISCUSSION NAME OF PERSON PLACING/RECEIVING CALL DATE Comay U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TIME OF CAL TELEPHONE REPORT 2. ADDRESS (Tel. No. if needed) June 1978 FHR-8-227 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC. DETAILS OF DISCUSSION Wesent it OFFICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE 2. ADDRESS (Tel. No. if needed) June 1978 TELEPHONE REPORT FHR-8-227 TIME OF CAL 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC.

DETAILS OF DISCUSSION OFFICE CALL Broo k David Boooks statement April 7, 1980 It is recognized by all of us that the energy saving, labor intensive and Citizens and representatives of local government should, to the greatest environmental review process. However, this should be accomplished without responsible means of expending public funds. resources and the process where alternative courses of action are according to professional standards. In the evaluation of feasible and federal officials to local views on what constitutes the best course of action for long-term local benefit. The needs of the City of Cincinnati in the management of its own cultural an integral part of local planning, federal aand state agencies should, to delegate responsibilities to the City.

All parties should work together in good faith, to achieve procedural and if necessary, legislative changes necessary to implement these positions. STATEMENT reasonable showing that responsible cultural resource management is indeed compromising federal planning procedures which require accountability and general social and economic benefits of wise cultural resource management considered.The identification process must be consistent and predictable resources, are best met through local legislative initiatives.Upon a will serve to ensure an improved quality of life for Cincinnati citizens prudent consideration must be given by state and in the future.

consideration of alternative courses of action for the wisest and most A clear distinction must be made between the identification of significant degree possible, participate in the National Register nomination and the greatest extent possible(given the constraints of existing law), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TIME OF CALL 2. ADDRESS (Tel. No. if needed) 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC. 4. DETAILS OF DISCUSSION June 1978 FHR-8-227 TELEPHONE REPORT To: FROM (Name) OFFICE TITLE DATE Honorable J.

Kenneth Blackvel1 appeered to be quite successful, and ve understand that the State is now Workbouse, bases for a delisting request, and the role of the proceedings made, or if procedures for nominating the property to the Hational Register it is not depreciable.If the city decides to demolish or substantially Mayor of Cincinnati the Cineinnati Workhouse.If the building were to be demolished,demolition cerning the proposed city preservation ordinances and to do an onsite nominations to the Hational Register. several steps which address your concerns.

436 We urge that the city reconsider its position concerning the listing or As noted in the encloned regulations, properties vill be removed from the vere inproperly folloved.As the regalations indicate,requests of con- inapection of the Cincinnati Vorkhouse.He coumend you for your efforts sideration for removal are to be submitted to the Ohio State Historie considering a propoaal for Cineinnati to become one of the State's decided to proeeed vith redevelopment plans for this site. Dear Mayor Blackvell: ohio Cineimnati, Ohio 45202 preservation matters. The meetings concerning the proposed ordinenees Iisting vill have no effeet on the city's desire to modify or demolish the regional representatives for preservation ratters,including preparing workhouse if Federel funds are not involved. MW 12 1980 Honorable J. Kenneth Blackvell Preservation Officer, Mr.

David Brook, Director, The Ohdo Historical these conditions apply. If you do decide to proceed with a request for delisting, the request should include an explanation of the grounds for which includes meaningful consultation with local officials and property this consultation process in our revised regulations which were published know if ve can be of assistance. Mr. David Brooks Columbus, Ohio 43211 w/c of inc. ICRO, Regional Director, HCRS-Ann Arbor, MI 48107 ) w/c of inc. Associate Director for Cultural Programs-Moore Rewritten:FHR:B Brabham:C Shul1:me:4/30/80:343-6401 NR-Brabham Sincerely, CHRIS T.

DELAPORTE Chris Therral Delaporte NR-Reading File The Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service is anxious to work The Ohio Historical Society Director State Historic Preservation Officer FHR:B Brabham:mc:4/28/80:343-6401 Director's Reading File Deputy Associate Director for Cultural Programs-Rogers is published as such. is enclosed for your information. the information ve have on the workhouse,we do not believe that any of strategies for community davelopment and redevelopment.Please let us BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NR We share your concern that the National Register process be an open one removal from the National Register list. Enelosures Interstate 7lat17th Avenue Ifa property is removed from the National Register for procedural error, ovners.

In response to your concerns and to others, ve have strengthened it is still considered eligible for listing in the National Register and Rashington, D.C. 20515 Dear Mr. Gradison: because ve do not see the utility of such an action. sination of eligibility for the property, because it clearly neets the City Manager, and others concerning the proposed city preservation House of Representatives The reply to Mayer Blackwell's letter will outline the procedures for to deeolish or substantially alter the building usiag Federal funds, plans for this site. faspection of the workhouse aad to talk with Mr. Murray aad Federal funds are not fnvolved. Horkhouse in the National Register on arch 3, 1980, as part of the ing of the workhouse. 4 National Regiater staff member traveled to Nr. Mike Blerman, Deputy City Manager, conceraing the workhouse.

Hatlonal Register listiag, bases for a delfsting request, and the the stracture, because it 1s not depreciable. If the city decides National Register criteria, and to seek the comants of the Advisory HTMH2S Thank you for your letter of March 28 to Chris Delaporte and your asking for consideration of delistiag of the workhouse if he vishes to proceed with this request.However, as was discussed with sambers These aetings helped to clarify the process and consequences of The demolition provisions of the Tax Reform Act would not apply to role of the proceedings of the Advisory Council on Historic Cincianati April 7 aad 8, 1980,to meet vth Mr.Sylvester 6/9180 ordinances in Cincinnati.

Following the April 7, 1980, meeting, it property ovners." Accordingly, the National Register has strengthened Director' s Reading File FHR: B Brabham:mjd POR-8181 E S-14930 HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO Sincerely, and other actions. Honorable Bill Gradison your interest in historic preservation.

to share reaponsibility for preparation of National Register nominations We share your concern that the National Register process be an open is our understanding that the Miami Purchase Association and the city are drafting a proposal to the State Historic Preservation Officer Two staff members from the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service this consultation process in revised regulations which were published Assistant Secretary for Fish to discuss these issues.It is also my understanding that Chris Delaporte structures provisions of the Tax Reform Act to be considered in the and Wildlife and Parks Deputy Associate Director for C.P./Associate Director for C.P./ next few months by the Ways and Means Committee. Please let us know if ve can be of further assistance.We appreciate will be meeting with you May 2,1980,to continue these discussions.

Mr.David Brook,Ohio SHPO April 16,1980,in the Federal Register enclosed).Likewise,we BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NR 343-6401 4/22/80 are intent upon close scrutiny of the mechanisms of the historic one which includes "meaningful consultation by local officials and We are pleased to note the interest fn passage of local preservation met with Mr.Ron Roberts and Mr.Tim Miller of your staff April 14,1980 Memorandum Director, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Officer, Itr. David Brook, documenting events and notification procedures which led to the nomination to the National Register of the Cincinnati H. W. Stevens, Director of City Planning, expressing the city of submitted by Mr. Brook. design vas perhaps the work of E. Anderson, and did not resemble any of the other designs executed by Sarruel Hannaford.

As noted in the nomination, hoverer, it is specifically stated that nomination also discusses other Hannaford partnerships, culminating Discussion:The city of Cincinnati objected to the inclusion of the Cincinnati Workhouse Enclosure one was submitted by the Ohio State Historic Preservation Workhouse as part of the Hannaford Thematic Resources. in the establishment of the firm of Samuel Hannaford and Sons. Charles Herrington, Acting Keeper of the Rational Register, from workhouse in the Hannaford thematic listing because it stated that the Associations and partnerships of architects vere then, as they are Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Cincinnati's opposition to the listing of the workhouse and the Ohio term practice. National Guard Armory in the Rational Register. the subject of a March 28, 1980,letter from Honorable Bill Gradison.

Enclosure two is a copy of an August 9,1979,letter to MAY 3 0 1990 W436 major contribution to the desigm of the Cincinnati Workhouse.The property 1isted in the Hational Register on March 3,1980,and Enclosed is information pertaining to the Cincinnati Horkhouse From: be a problem, given the wide range of designs he executed. Director's Reading File BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NR 5/14/80 POR-8181/ES-14930 The letter to Representative Gradison was delayed because two replies observation that the detailing of the Cincinnati Workhouse is not Enclosures Secretary Andrus and to Director Delaporte.Both replies were later FHR-Lumpkin/Deputy Assoc.Director for C.P./Assoc.Director for C.P. CHRIS T.

DELAPORTE The thematic nomination includes some 48 builaings designed completely' similiar to that of any other building he designed was not considered to had been prepared for the same letter which had been sent to are represented.Such versatility was probably a major factor that FHR: B Brabham:md 343-6401 or in part by Samuel Hannaford.A great variety of styles and buildings bcc: J. Tracy Kropp Mrs. Robert C. Reid W. Joseph Dehner, Jr. The Honorable Willis Gradison Washington, D.C. 20515 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mrs. LeRoy R. Brooks Mrs. Andrew J. Conroy, Jr. Frank G. Davis copies of correspondence relative to any building in David F. Diehl Thomas J. Dix Mrs. George McC. Gibbs Mrs. Thomas C. Haydock Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. Frederic C. Hirons Mrs. Henry W. Hobson, Jr. Mrs. John B. Hollister I would like to take this opportunity to point out to Mrs. C. Wesley Newkirk Mrs.

John F. Steele Mrs. Paul W. Steer Robert C. Vitz Constance C. Wilson Ceatured articles about this nomination over a one- Mrs. Henry L. Woods, Jr. Mrs. L. W. Scott Alter Dr. Gustav G. Carlson Mrs. Murat H. Davidson Richard H. Durrell to the editor from the President of the Camp Washing- Dr. Carol Macht our conversations with Mr. Derner, the property own- ers adjacent to the Workhouse were never consulted by Robert F. Muhlhauser Danlel J. Ransohoft Dr. Clyde S. Roof Charles P. Taft Mrs. Benjamin R. Tate TRUSTEES OFFICERS (continued) Treasurer Secretary Bertram Berenson As the southwestern Ohio Regional Preservation Office, Snowden Rowe Mrs.Frank T.Hamilton Miss Katherine Hanna this nomination two years prior to its submission to Robert Bonini Samuel Benedict Carolyn Banfield John Gall House of Representatives Mike Mitchell gister for Samuel Hannaford's buildings was far from Frederick A.

Hauck In addition to this, the Association's Newsletter you that the thematic nomination to the National Re- ADVISORY BOARD FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION Vice President our four-county area are mailed to us for our infor- Robert Manley the Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board. of the Department of Development were informed of June 16, 1980 Mrs.Daniel P.Dooley Dr. Compton Allyn James R Adams Robert Taft, Jr. Mrs. Mary A. Heller Mrs.William R.Seaman dated March 28,198o to Chris Delaporte regarding the Mrs.William S. Rowe Fohn Hauch House. Lewis B. Daniel Mrs. John F. Brown Charles Fleischmann, Dr. Zane L. Miller year period. I would John A. Diehl We agree with you that there should be "meaningful like to bring to your attention the enclosed letter Mrs.Kenneth Mahler concerning National Register Nominations. Workhouse and the response to you from the Assistant The Di- Kenneth K.

Wright DeVere Burt being one employing a "high-handed" method. There never was, at any point in time, a spirit, attitude or activity conducted in secrecy Louis Nippert consultation by local officials and property owners" the City regarding plans to develop the Workhouse Dear Bill: rector of the City Planning Commission and the staff George F. Roth William L. Mallory Mrs.Willlam D.Meyer Associalion FAR FILE The Honorable Willis Gradison June 16, 1980 Page 2 the City had not notified them otherwise; the City has made adjacent to the Workhouse, and the owners are investing the property. We believe that not only City officials but property owners J. Tracy Kropp Chris T. Delaporte, Director, Daniel Derner, President David Brook, State Historic Preservation Officer Register.

Enclosure Sincerely, President Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service JTK:mk front lawn of the Workhouse.Mr.Derner makes it quite clear Workhouse site and also opposes further plans for the disposi- has been continuously assured that the City would consult with them in making any decisions regarding the Workhouse site. Camp Washington Community Council Cecil Andrus,Secretary of the Interior that the community itself opposes industrial development on the should be consulted when plans for any community are made.

public improvements to the southern border of the property to- The community felt secure that the building would remain since tion of the site until all options are explored for reuse of have had about the Nomination of the Workhouse to the National ta11ing $35,000.00; the City is investing $50,000.00 in homes site as heavy industry although the Camp Washington community I hope this letter has clarified any misunderstanding you may $125,oo0.o0 for improvements; and the City has allocated JUN 2 7 1980 DATE REC'D DATE ACTION TAKEN INITIALS THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES TELEPHONE CALL (ATTACHED) INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) INFORA TIVE MTERIAL SENT Give light and the people will find their own way. and Times-Star WILLIAM R. BURLEIGH, Editor JOHN L. FELDMANN, Business Manager To the editor of The Post: Council is deeply concerned over state- house property.

It has been mentioned - many times in the last few days that the city plans to use the Workhouse land for heavy industry. Is there such a plan? If there is, then the city has violated Its position and misled Camp Washington. In city has stated that it would include Camp Washington in the making of any decision concerning the future use of the dishonest dealings with the neighbor- hood. The city has broken Its promise to : Included both business people and rest- cussions and some preliminary recom- mendations for the Workhouse situation. - statement made is irresponsible for the - About $35,000 in public Improve- - ments have been put into the residentlal all possible options for the future use of. the Workhouse property, and also the eco- Workhouse property. - In this same section, the city through CD funding is investing $50,000 in November 1979.

This study could be done ton Planning Task Force. - The clty has allocated $30,000 for the renovation of Valley View Park, which is future of the Workhouse property. actually the front lawn of the Workhouse. Why would the city invest this money and involved in any future developments of the Workhouse property. time propose heavy industrial develop- - That whatever is developed on the ment on land bordering this residential section? This is a case of conflicting city rounding land uses. policy.Mention of developing the property for heavy industry will cripple At present, we are taking no side with the residential attempts at a time when ment are solidly improving.

But we are opposed to the assumption that an industrial park is the best use of While being opposed to heavy industry - we are not opposed to other types of letters: Camp Washington view of Workhouse The Camp Washington Community This request was originally made in have already been made concerning the ning study be funded for approximately in residential upgrading and at the same the Natlonal Register of Historic Places, ments about the future use of the Work- $25,0o0 to study the situation and lookat -the neighborhood. The city has also ¡efforts of the Planning Task Force which dents. The task force has had several dis- If there is no such plan, then the section on the southern border of the the homes while the owners are investing with the assistance of the Camp Washing- $125,000 for home improvements and rehabilitation.

- That the clty disclose any plans that - - That Camp Washington be Informed regard to the Workhouse being placed on residential values and real estate invest- 2851 Sidney Ave. best option for the property. We feel that undermined the past three years worth of , city to make. Camp Washington has been making strenuous efforts at upgrading ft-.+ be sald about Its reuse until a study is There are also other possible uses for the Jonal. What we are opposed to is the as sumption that the industrial park is the The Cincinnati Post property be compatible with the sur- various communications since 1976,the self Thursday,Aprll3,1980 December 15, 1977 City df Cincinnati application for UDAG funds for the A-95 lreview mechanism.

February 7, 1979 April 3, 1978 Response by OHPO that Ohio National Guard Armory and May 22, 1978 June 30, 1978 August 24, 1978 Ohio National Guard Armory determined eligible. September 1, 1978 City Council passes resolution expressing its opposition to the inclusion of the Workhouse in a nomination being January 12, 1979 Receipt of letter from City Planning Commission requesting deletion of Workhouse and Ohio National Guard Armory Response by'SHPO indicating that the Armory had already been determined eligible and therefore must be nominated in compliance with federal regulations. Referred Planning Commission to Working Places, a book on reuse be submitted to OHSPAB concerning Workhouse.

1 Ohio Historic Preservation Office 2 State Historic Preservation Officer 3 Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board in Liberty-Dalton UDAG area for National Register Samuel Hannaford National Register Nomination Interior requests additional information from city. Liberty-Dalton Industrial Area circulated through recommended further coordination. the Interior. from an upcoming National Register nomination. significant historic properties in this area and involve the Workhouse. prepared by Miami Purchase Association. four other properties appeared tobe eligible. City requests opinion of OHPo on eligibility ofpropertes of Historic Places. The UDAG project area did not City requests determination of eligibility from Dept. of February 23, 1979 Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board gives preliminary review to Hannaford.

City Planning Commission personnel presented City's concerns. City's January 12 letter also read. Board asked that letter besent to City indicating their sympathy for City's problems but that there was no question that the Workhouse was an outstanding property and met the National Register criteria. March 1, 1979 Letter of notification of pending nomination sent to City. Special letter sent to city from Richard Moseley, Chairman Mayor said OHPO was not cooperative. April 4, 1979 Memorandum of agreément signed by City, Advisory Council necessary for the use of federal funds on the Ohio National Guard Armory. Letter from Camp Washington Community Council to OHPO expressing a desire to see the Workhouse reused and Transmittal of information on the reuse of the 19th Century Windsor Prison in Vermont as a housing complex to the City Planning Commission staff.

May 5, 1979 Transmittal of information on the reuse of the Old Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise, Idaho to the City Planning Request from City to delay final review of Hannaford nomination until following meeting. OHSPAB agrees to delay final review until June 29. Letter from OHPO to City informing them of delay. June 8, 1979 City Planning Commission hearing on nomination. Presen- tations by Fred Mitchell, regional Preservation officer explaining significance of Hannaford nomination. Presen- tation of report on the reuse of the Workhouse as jail University of Cincinnati. Presentation of Professor Zane Miller, University of Cincinnati explaining the Commission staff. in cooperative spirit. Copy sent to City Planning Commission. of OHSPAB outlining Board's rationale in considering on Historic Preservation and OHPo outlining steps that it is a bonus for their neighborhood.

Letter from Mayor Bobbie Sterne in reply to Mr.Moseley. - the Workhouse. Expressed desire to work with the City facilities by students of Professor Max Worthington, visual element and attraction for the City. Decision June 29, 1979 and should be included in the nomination. July-October, 1979 Miami Purchase Association staff obtains additional November 6, 1979 Washington. Notification sent to Mayor Sterne with Letter sent by, Camp Washington Community Council March 3, Hannaford nomination listed on National Register by Letter sent to City informing them of listing. properties. geographical and photographic information for nominated staff was present to express opposition to nomination. final approval to Hannaford nomination. preservation of the Workhouse. Ohio National Guard Armory and Workhouse.

Special hearing for Hannaford nomination before OHSPAB accepts Executive Committee report and gives both the Armory and Workhouse were significant properties by Planning Commission to express their approval of Hannaford nomination sent to Department of the Interior, the Hannaford nomination with the exception of the Executive Committee recommended to full Board that Department of the Interior. importance of preserving the Workhouse as a major for general circulation to solicit support for the copy to City Planning Commission. Executive Committee of OHSPAB. City Planning Commission -STAFF corY CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 The City would commit to new historic legislation to replace current ordinances with the goal being a definite commitment to preservation 2.

Miami Purchase Association, with the consent of the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, would agree to the City of Cincinnati's Historic Conservation Board acting as regional preservation office for all Section 106 Compliance Reviews would be conducted by the Historic Conservation Board and sent to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. 3. The new Historic Conservation Board membership will be well -senting both sides of the issue. The chairman of the group will be a 4. The first priority of the new Board would be to update an inventory of Equal Opportunlty Employer properties within the City.Both National Register nominations and balanced as anticipated by the proposed legislation. That is, the person acceptable by both sides. Suggestions for Resolving some Preservation Legislation is ues and streamline procedures.

all historic or eligible historic structures in the City.Such inventory OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER City Manager will confer and accept recommendations of groups repre- would be debated and a final decision made by the Board on exactly building does not appear in the inventory, a future developer will be a later date. Urban Design and Review Board would comment and review on any for reuse and rehabilitation of any structure listed on the final inventory. replacement building. would then serve as a guide for any future developer.Ifa structure or which structures or districts should be preserved.This inventory assured that the Board will never initiate action to try and include it at The Historic Conservation Board would review and comment on plans Should a structure in the final inventory be completely razed, the City's A-10 THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER/Saturday, March 29, 1980 WILLIAM J.

KEATING President/ Publisher LUKE FECK Vice President/Editor THOMAS S. GEPHARDT Associate Editor HARRY H. BROWNING Vice President - Operations JAMES E. JEROW Vice President - Advertising WALTER P. SANTEL - Circulation Director A Gannett Newspaper federal funds may be used for the Work- house's alteration or destruction. What the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service of the Department of the Interior and the Ohio State Preser- vation Board perhaps did not know is that the Workhouse constitutes Cincin- natl's No. 1 blight.

Indeed, the city has THE EFFORTS of the Miami Purchase Association to convert the crumbling the Workhouse for the incarceration of Cincinnati Workhouse into an historic prisoners, and the city itself is eager to : place underscores anew the absurd be rid of the Workhouse so that its valu- lengths to which the self-anointed able ground can be dedicated to indus- preservationists are prepared to go. trial development - in an area in which jobs are sorely needed. More important, it also should give thoughts about the prudence of enacting that the Workhouse merits preservation a package of historic-conservation proposals that would set the stage for a gesting that a cancer should be retained fresh wave of even greater mischief, in- over its own future.

menace of unthinking, inflexible preser- vationism before it collaborates further By getting the Workhouse on the Na- THE ENQUIRER gets designation To argue, against that background, A local blight THE WORKHOUSE as a treasure City council should wake up to the Cincinnati City Council serious second been under court orders to cease using for sentimental reasons is akin to sug- cluding a denial of Cincinnati's mastery because it has been in place so long. in the development of a new legislative tional Register. of Historic Places, the as- the editor of The Post: In Your Mar. 17 blast aimed at the U. S. Postal Service you maintain that the ints about the future use of the Work- projected rate increase due in 1981 will be use property. It has been mentioned between 18 and 20 cents.

According to you uny times in the last few days that the the reason for this is alleged high labor avy industry. Is there such a plan? The postal service suffers from infla- If there is, then the city has violated its tion the same as any other industry. In- sition and misled Camp Washington. In creasing gasoline costs, supply costs, and :ious communications since 1976, the other material-related costs cannot be -y has stated that it would include absorbed by our company any better than mp Washington in the making of any the rest ofthe industrial complex cision concerning the future use of the throughout America. Labor costs are not irkhouse property. This is definitely honest dealings with the neighbor- the main reason behind the proposed rate od. The city has broken Its promise to increase the postal service is seeking.

To say that postal employees are over- dermined the past three years worth of paid is a gross exaggeration and smacks orts of the Planning Task Force which :luded both business people and resi- with your newspaper. The postal service nts. The task force has had several dis- budget is based on many intangible fac- tors, and your estimate of its size is out of indations for the Workhouse situation. proportion with fact. If there is no such plan, then the Congress gave postal management the .tement made is irresponsible for the - same tools that management in private y to make. Camp Washington has been all alternative uses should be explored.

To industry use when negotiating a labor iking strenuous efforts at upgrading it- this end we are proposing: contract, and as an added burden the - That through the CD funds, a plan- unions are governed by the many federal - About $35,000 in public improve- ning study be funded for approximately laws associated with the mails. Postal em- ents have been put into the residentlal $25,000 to study the situation and look at ployees are more controlled than any sec- :tion on the southern border of the all possible options for the future use of orkhouse property. the Workhouse property, and also the eco- - In this same section, the city nomic feasibility of the various options. Labor should not be held responsible rough CD funding is investing $50,000 in for the state of our economy any more e homes while the owners are investing November 1979.

This study could be done than big government or business. Your with the assistance of the Camp Washing- position as usual casts strong feelings to- ton Planning Task Force. ward labor, no matter what state our - That the city disclose any plans that economy is in. During the duration of this - The city has allocated $30,000 for the have already been made concerning the economic nightmare, I assure you that all novation of Valley View Park, which is future of the Workhouse property. companies throughout the business com- tually the front lawn of the Workhouse. munity will continue to pass along in- Why would the city invest this money - That Camp Washington be informed creased costs to its customers. residentlal upgrading and at the same and involved in any future developments ne propose heavy industrial develop- of the Workhouse property.

The postal service is not the only cause ent on land bordering this residential - That whatever is developed on the of inflation! We are all in the fight against ction? This is a case of conflicting city property be compatible with the sur- Inflation together, and pointing the fin- -licy. Mention of developing the ger at one particular industry will operty for heavy industry will cripple definitely not make inflation go away. At present, we are taking no side with residentlal attempts at a time when regard to the Workhouse being placed on HARRY L. HARVILL sidential values and real estate invest- the National Register of Historic Places. 902 Lost Valley Court ent are solidly improving. But we are opposed to the assumption Villa Hills, Ky. While being opposed to heavy industry, that an industrial park is the best use of : are not opposed to other types of the land.

We believe that nothing should be said about its reuse until a study is lere are also other possible uses for the made on all options for the reuse of the Give diligence to present thyself approved inal. What we are opposed to is the as- of God, a workman that needeth not to be Camp Washington Community Council ashamed, handing aright the word of truth. II st optlon for the property. We feel that 2951 Sidney Ave. Timothy 2:15 Postal pay etters: The Camp Washington Community e neighborhood. The city has also aabilitation. sslons and some preliminary recom- Today's Bible Verse operty,such as residential or recrea- This request was originally made in y plans to use the Workhouse land for uncil is deeply concerned over state- 25,0o0 for home improvements and mption that the industrial park is the of the usual poor reporting associated tor of private industry.

DANIEL DERNER Camp Washington view of Workhouse 4/3/80 dustrial or commercial development. POST BY JIM SLUZEWSKI "We're saying one thing, and the Enquirer Reporter and the community to come up with development plan for that 10 acre public and private funds have al: Is In his second year as president of rendy been Invested in that area. "Im comfortable with, and hat It gets laughable after a while " generating use of that land," the Institution. That Jall, still known In the thousands of dollars for parks and CAMP WASHINGTON activists Blackwell sald that, although he have complained for years, often to been made and the community will favors using the property for Its cur- rather than CCI, has outlasted Just around the Workhouse property. deaf ears, that the city should not rent zoning, Intermediate Indus- "] don't know what the problem.

ellminate the dwindling number of trial, he does not automatically ob- sion is reached. At this point, officials contend, Ject to using the land for housing. closing of the Workhouse Isn't even what the neighborhood Is doing. Workhouse is more than a bullding UNDER THAT current zoning. or a jall. Its future Is seen as symbol a certainty. even though the city.sets up the of the neighborhood's destiny. often not consulted residents when "We (the city) aren't going to put planning for the community. Isn't workable for them (residents)." hood is really asking for-tobe In- manufacturing, coke ovens, explo- For three years. neighborhood and replaced by 10 acres of Industry residents and business leaders have tlon, and concrete mixing. after a new county Jall is bullt. worked to formulate a community A 1978 resolution by city council plan.

Although still in the draft "THE DECISION of what is going noted that CCl property "les within stage, the document is expected to ; to happen to the Workhouse land anything Iike that." recommend that the Workhouse, If Washington seven years ago. highwnys and seven rallronds. With 1 can be n very pivotal decision in Derner, however, sald resttents torn down, be replaced by "transl- the righit development, this property : that neighborhood." one observer tonal" zoning uses. That could In- clude residentlal, commercial or that the Workhouse property will be ment for several hundred Cincinna- some types of Industrial uses. try. Later the Milicreek Expressway - be all Industrial or partially rest- used for heavy Industry If the Jall Is their homes." with 2,000 residents, many of them than half of the nelghborhood Neighborhood lenders are quick Many Camp Washington rest- homes.

( "THE ADMINISTRATION Is gly- "bad publicity" since the Issue of They sald that by a certain year Ing the community lip service." sald Industrial expansion on the Work- Michael Cervay, a Cincinnatl com- munity assistance officer. "The city Arr wonddering why they should here, the south edge of the Workouse doesn't have n clear direction on Decisions of the 1940s, 1950s and what to do with the Workhouse." property is the most promising rest- Il might just get taken over for Cervay snld there Is "n bias In dentint property In Camp Washing- proposals with residents, the com- city deciston-making right now to- munity council sald. Added Cervay: "There's a percep- ward Improving the tax base." That area, more than 80% Mayor J. Kenneth Blackwell snid owner-occupled and home of Ger- goes the community. I'm not sure he is "supportive of some sort of col- Jobs and tax dollars to the city.

Chat's true. But If that perception fs IN THE Workhouse case, ofticlais community, is a target area for a strong enough, It can be a self-ful- filling prophecy." razed. City's Attitude Irritates Workhouse's Neighbors Industry." monles. "We haven't had any plans pre- cluded In the discusslons and have Camp Washington resldents watch homes to expand heavy Industry. ton. (the Workhouse property). sald Nell Surber,city developinent slves manufacturing and Incinera- have Insisted that no plnns have Derner sald.

anything in any communlty that Camp Washington site Include federal Community Development "I think that's all the nelghbor- ployee who helped organize Camp are lrked that city officials have So residents were furlous when Even light Industry might be ac- THE CITY has also allocated are disturbed by what they consld- When a city master plan was several city officials speculated last Industrles that could locate at the oconsider a use that wlll attract where the woskhouse now stands. The city has contended lt wants dents would like to see a business, man stock still remalning In the mayor sald. homes within walking distance. week that the prison may berazed about everything else bullt in the speculate on the fate of the dllapl- Derner sald Camp Washington, be consulted before a definite decl- n stone's throw of two Interstate ENQUVIRER tation program.

About $175,000 In Camp Washington would advocate strongly, a job- neighborhood as "the Workhouse" To those who live around it, the clals) don't seem to understand Chuck Hirt, a former Cincinnati pared for it or anything" Surber ered "an assumptlon" by the clty saywhether the neighborhood will to note that, If Industry replaces the Workhouse, there may not be any older peopleat 3208 Coleraln Ave., soak monry Into their homes when 1960s made residents wary of, and angry al, the city government. Their tlon that, as goes the Workhouse, so Inborative effort between the clty years. 4-7-80 attitude has not changed over the dated Community Correctional Washington was targeted for Indus- dential." house property nrose."Homeowners ceptable if the city discusses the Camp Washington Cominunity complled in 1948,most of Camp public Improvements In the area Is,"Derner said.They (city otfl-