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Nomination for Pfleger Family Houses

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 5,383 words across 31 pages, filed in 1980. Read by 4 independent recognisers, of which at least 3 had to agree before a line was published.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 80003072, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by 4 independent recognisers at two resolutions. Only lines that at least 3 of them returned identically appear below; where they disagreed, the line is withheld rather than guessed, so some of the form's furniture is missing. Spelling is never corrected, so a stray character that all the readers agreed on is the recogniser's and the typewriter's.. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

From the form

The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

8-300 (11-78) United States Department of the Interior received JAN 2 9 1980 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms and/or common street & number - not for publication city, town Cincinnati , . vicinity of - state . county ( Present Use - public - unoccupied _ agriculture X building(s) X private _ structure _ both work in progress X private residence - in process X yes: restricted - government - yes: unrestricted _ industrial - military Reginald A. & LaRon D. Wilkinson courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Hamilton County Courthouse has this property been determined elegible? - yes - federal - _ local depository for survey records Miami Purchase Association Location 039 Accessible Hamilton transportation commercial museum Category date educational code entertainment 9/76 1. Name other: site Status park religious historic object district 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys being considered Inventory-Nomination Form Ownership Public Acquisition National Register of Historic Places date entered title Pfleger Family Houses Ohio Historic Inventory congressional district 216 Erkenbrecker Ave. scientific 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 3. Classification Type all entries-complete applicable sections Mr. Cornelius Calhoun Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service For HCRS use only Main & Court Streets Ohio 216 & 218 Erkenbrecker Avenue 061 X excellent - deteriorated X unaltered -X original site moved date - fair Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

fanlight whose theme is enhanced by the leaded-glass, stilted arch above fanlight, and window is an arched and carved motif. This building's slate and tile gabled roof has two wall dormers, one with stone 7. Description Condition unexposed ruins Victorian and is asymmetrical in plan.Likewise common to this epoch is this home's foundation supports this running bond brick structure.The windows are treated with accentuates the first floor and contain ornate stained-glass.Adjacent to this bay, Five single stacked chimneys with cresting supports are also atop this structure.

216 Erkenbrecker: spire and box gutters, and a protruding brick apparatus which extends vertically on Ionic capitals that support the porch roof.The flat porch roof is surrounded by a transom stained-glass (please turn to continuation sheet) The building's base is rock-faced ashlar with cut stone water table.This Check one Directly suggestive of the Queen Anne era is the conical turret projecting from the turret located on the building's south-east corner.The brick turret is complete with wooden pilasters on each side of the door.The raised porch is graced with decorative carved madallion, and two plain hipped dormers.There is a weathervane atop the front whose design incluse a spire, three carved stone motifs, dentiled cornices just below stained-glass windows on the first floor.This bay is capped with wall dormer.

stone carved wall dormer.At the roof's crest are ornate finials and lightning rods. An abundance of Victorian architectural detail is further exhibited on this both sides. This building isa 2 story prime example of Queen Anne/Victorian architecture. an aray of framings such as plain lug sills, continuous sills, stilted arch (some with This 2h story high structure's architectural detailing is also Queen Anne/ keystone),and plain stone lintels.The windows are various shapes and sizes. on the east facade, is a huge stained-glass window on which an elegant waterfall scene cally on both sides of the window are stone pilasters with Ionic capitals and atop the cresting and ornate planters resting on pedestals. Just above the porch, on the se- structure's south-east corner.This ornamental turret comprises three floor levels cond level, is a casement window with a bracketed lintel as a prop.

Extending verti- structure's front facade.Initially visible are the fluted columns and pilasters with is exhibited.The west bay include continuous bands on all floor levels and transom Both the west and east facades display protruding bays.The projecting east bay Form No. 10-300a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ENTERED INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM Pfleger Family Houses, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7 windows on the first level, spire and urn at its summit. cresting, and, at periodic intervals, concrete planters on pedestals dormers.. Also, on the slate roof are decorative urns, lightning rods, which contribute to the buildings' beauty. Most doors have brass door con't. PAGE various styles and sizes. with metal cresting.

This base supports the brick structure.whose brick exterior wall treat- fixtures; a few door knobs are black porcelain. nated by an enormous stained-glass window with yet another stained- The foundation is rock-faced ashlar with cut stone water table. building's main roofline is a cut stone dentiled cornice. the first and second floors.Additionally, plain lug sills and segmented doorway is surrounded by transoms and sidlights whose design consist of alterations are unknown. ment is stretcher bond.Continuous sills and lintels mark windows and arches enhance the front main entrance and a multitude of windows of canopied porch is a casement window with bracketed lug sill, stone fram- Among detailing that charm the front facade are Tuscan columns, On the interior of these two houses exist a multitude of materials on the ground level and the second floor.

A small vestibule on the west facade and enclosuresof first and FOR NPS USE ONLY Ddscription: Erkenbrecher Cluster a plain pilaster on the building's southwest corner, and a pair of fluted protrude. The flat roof is skirted with plain entablature. Avove the glass window as a transom.The east bay exhibits stained-glass windows this house.Another visible exterior addition is aluminum awnings on second floor rear porches are modifications which aren's original to and four large single stacked chimneys with similar motifs and supported are three wall dormers with stone carved designs and two plain hipped pilasters on each side of the main entrance.The linteled trabeated The roof of this structure is further detailed and ornate.There ornate wall dormers with stone carved panels.The west bay is domi- MAR111980 Form No. 10-300a (Rev.

10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED Description: Erkenbrecher Cluster ITEM NUMBER 7 PAGE Many light fixtures and window fixtures exhibit brass ornamentation. an aray of effects on floors, staircases, paneled wainscot walls, probably Rookwood tile.Many windows are stained-glass and some cornices; some have chair and box moldings. is present on powder room stips, brass radiators, brass legged sinks fireplaces, etc. All fireplaces are enhanced with similated marbel, CONTINUATION SHEET Pfleger Family Houses, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio The grounds of the Cincinnati Zoo are to the west. to the east and south are much later and have suffered alterations. These two buildings were built by the same family at the same and bathroom floors.

Wood has been cut, carved and turned to create time and have almost identical architectural plans.Those buildings contain actual curved molded glass. There are also carved glass motifs on some light fixtures.Marbel Rooms are large and all have Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric _ archeology-historic _ conservation .law _ science - agriculture _ economics - sculpture - education _social/ X 1800-1899 communications + - politics/government Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) Edward Pfleger, son of Julius and Catharine, occupied the residence at 218 Erkenbrecker President and, following his father's death in 1905, President Guiss, Pfleger and Co. sesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and craftsmanship. Its pro- 1500-1599 1700-1799 1400-1499 Builder/Architect humanitarian commerce theater engineering literature transportation invention music industry 1900- minent location on the immediate streetscape and visual juxta position to the Cincinnati 8. Significance with his family.Julius Pfleger was a reasonably successful business-man, having been the architectural history of the United States.:Though not unique in terms of Cin- Julius and Catharine, were German immigrants and occupied the house at 2l6 Erkenbrecker. Zoo make these two buildings a significant part of Cincinnati's built environment.

Julius Pfleger cinnati's overall Queen Anne composition, the two houses are good examples of a popular of the late Queen Anne architecture in Cincinnati.Although the dominant style is style that was quite prevalant during the waning years of the Victorian era.The military - other(specify) - archeology-prehistoric _ community planning landscape architecture _ religion _ architecture _ art _exploration/settlement - philosophy Victorian-Queen Anne, evidence of the emerging classical revival is apparent. Some of The Pfleger Family Houses are significant as they embody the distinctive characteristics Erkenbrecker is particularly appealing by the manner it was adapted to the corner lot.

1600-1699 Period 1897-1899 Specific dates and distinguishable entity.The Pfleger Houses strongly portray a definite period in Both buildings were built by the Pfleger family between 1897-1899.The elder Pflegers, as do the classical porch treatments and general wall fenestration.The house at 216 were wholesalersof shoes and related leather products.The Erkenbrecker Cluster pos- Cincinnati Directories, Cincinnati Historical Society UMT References _ state 11.

The rest of the file

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

Form Prepared By August 10, 1979 street & number telephone 513-961-4819 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. State Historic Preservation Officer signature code Northing county date Easting Cincinnati, organization national Zone name/title Quadrangle name Cincinnati West Attest: 218 Erkenbrecker Avenue Chief of Registration 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 10. Geographical Data Reginald A. Wilkinson Last Will and Testament of Julius and Edward Pfleger Verbal boundary description and justification 9.

Major Bibliographical References at the northeast corner of Dury and Erkenbrecker Avenues proceed north along the east I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register Lots 86 through 89 of the Mt.Auburn and Avondale Syndicates' Subdivision.Beginning OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY MANUAL For HCRSuse only city or town UTM NOT VERIFIED local side, of Dury Avenue 150', thence east along rear boundary line 155', thence south 150', As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 GPO 938 835 Acreage of nominated property .53 acre side of Erkenbrecher Avenue until the point of beginning.

433531310 Photos - ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF Send-back - United States Department of the Interior- Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service KEEPER OTHER HAER TECHNICAL CONTROL HISTORIAN ARCHEOLOGIST Maps Re-submit Review State Federal Register Entry BRANCH CHIEF 2-3-81 National Register Write-up 3.4.80 Entered MAR | 1980 JAN 2 9 1980 Photograph #1 South facades, looking north Regionald Wilkinson 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue Winter, 1979 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Erkenbrecher Avenue Cluster MAR111980 Erkenbrecher Avenue Cluster JAN 2 S 1980 Regionald Wilkinson South facade, looking north Photograph #2 216 Erkenbrecher Avenue Winter, 1979 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio JAN 2 9 1980 Reginald Wilkinson South and west facades, looking northeast Photograph #3 Erkenbrecher Avenue Cluster Winter, 1979 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue Winter, 1979 - JAN 2 9 1980 Reginald Wilkinson South facade Photograph #4 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue Winter, 1979 JAN 2 9 1980 Photograph #5 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue Erkenbrecher' Avenue Cluster South facade, looking north Regionald Wilkinson RECEIVED CINCINNATI WEST, OHIO 16/715590/4335330 NATIONAL 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) 216 and 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UTM reference: 1217 ELM STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO 45210 (513) 721-8838 November 26, 1979 Dear Mr.

Delaporte: Wilkinson of 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue, Cincinnati, for the listing of the CBW: jmd A Partnership: Community, Lenders, City ALL CONTRIBUTIONS-TAX DEDUCTIBLE Wilkinson Vice President/Executive Director Avondale neighborhood. Pension Building Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service It is our opinion that the listing as a cluster of these two properties would Mr. Chris Delaporte Carl B. Westmoreland We would like to lend our support to a request on the part of Mr. Reginald listing would be of substance in recognizing the historic fabric of the National Register of Historic Places CINCINNATI David Simmons, Ohio Historic Preservation Miller Hous at 2l6 Erkenbrecher and the Owens house at 2l8 Erkenbrecher. 440 G Street, N.W. HaMIltoN Co. Miller, Chales A, House Washington, D. C.

20243 be consistent with the standards set forth by your agency and that such Very truly yours 11-22 - 29 2 9 1979 IND.DU.L RESPONSE (ATTACHED) INITIALS THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ACTION TAIEN TELEPHNE CALL (ATTACHED) DATE REC'D 012/5 October 2, 1979 Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wilkinson: While public or private real property may be added to the National Register without the permission of the landowner, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office brought up for final action at the first meeting of the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board after this 60 day period. If the property is approved for nomination to the National Register, written comments which we have received concerning the significance of the property under the National Register criteria will be forwarded to Washington with the nomination.

Property owners are contacted by the staff in Washington before the property is listed. Listing in the Register Registration in the National Register does not diminish or alter title to the land. federally funded or licensed program by providing for a federal-level hearing in The provisions of this section of the Act are explained on the enclosed sheet officials in your area for additional comments. David A. Simmons X. c: Mayor of Cincinnati Fred Mitchell, Regional Preservationist Cincinnati Sincerely, Historian and 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue Ohio Historic Preservation Office Pfleger Family Houses Reginald & LaRon Wilkinson Cincinnati City Planning Commission encourages public participation and we are most anxious to receive comments entitlcd Tax Incentives to Encourage The Preservation of Historic Structures." is a Department of the Interior decision.

Manager,National Register Program to the National Register of Historic Places of the Heritage Conservation and by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board as qualified for nomination A sheet explaining the National Register of Historic Places has been enciosed. Please note that a copy of this letter is being sent to the appropriate public from property owners regarding listing of their property.A 60 day period 503 matching grants-in-aid for historic preservation through the state program. created by Congress in 1966 by the National Historic Preservation Act Iam pleased to inform you that your property,listed below,is being considered However,it does help protect listed property from demolition or harn from any 216 & 2l8 Erkenbrecher Ave. properties pursuant to Section 2124 of the Tax Reform Act of the event of such jeopardy.

Owners of listed property are cligible to apply for Certain Federal tax consequences may result for income-producing (depreciable) Ohio Historic Site Preservation Alvisory Board 69 - 209 1 Avondale OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY Columbus, Ohio 43211 1. No. 4. Present Name(s) 2. County 3. Location of Negatives 6. Specific Location Basement? Yes D Erkenbrecker 30. Foundation Material 7. City or Town 18. Style or Design It Rural, Township & Vicinity 31. Wall Construction 8. Site Plan with North Arrow 19. Architect or Engineer 32. Roof Type & Material 20. Contractor or Builder No. of Bays Side 4 21. Original Use, If apparent 34. Wall Treatment 22. Present Use stretcher bond 35. Plan Shape irregular 23. Ownership Changes Addition 3 Altered O 9. Coordinates in #42) Moved D Lat: U.T.M. Reference 25. Open to Site D Structure D Object O 26. Local Contact Person or Organization 11. On National By What?

27. Other Surveys in Which Included 13. Part of Estab. Yes D District Visible from Hist. Dist.? 15. Name of Established District 41. Distance from and 42. Further Description of Imponant Features jabled dormer topped by weather vane protrudes above roofline. entiled cornice and porch canopy. Corbeling below cornice. 'ower with block brackets, decorative stone panels and 43. History and Significance Anne residential architecture found among the many irepresented on Erkenbrecker, 44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings area with many strong examples of Queen Anne residential architecture providing 45. Sources of Information 46. Prepared by Hamilton County Court House; Personal observation 47. Organization residential Cincinnati Underway? Long. brick Exterior Front Zone Preservation Purchase Association Endangered? Easting Miller House Interior hip good district potential.

Ohio Historical Center Near Cincinnati Zoo and part of relatively homogeneous Erkenbrecker residential (Explain this structure makes a major contribution to the street's.significance. Eliza Miller Public Road? Queen Anne Frontage on Road c.1900 Register? (OVER) )orch. Miami 214 good Ohio Historic Preservation Dfce 5. Other Namo(8) 17. Date(s) or Period No D 24. Owner's Name & Address, If known E37. Condition Building X No R No K Private IX Virgil Rogers :tained glass transoms on west facade.Ionic columns support Northing 43353|30 ERLENBRECLER 216 Ohio Historic Preservation Oface OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY Columbus, Ohio 43211 4. Present Name(s) 2. County 6. Specific Location 28. No. of Stories Basement? Yes O c. 1900 30. Foundation Material 7. City or Town If Rural, Township & Vicinity 18. Style or Design 31. Wall Construction 8. Site Plan with North Arrow 19. Architect or Engineer 32.

Roof Type & Material 20. Contractor or Builder No. of Bays Front 3 21. Original Use, If apparent 34. Wall Treatment 22. Present Use 35. Plan Shapgectanaylar 23. Ownership Publlc O 36. Changes Addition O Private R 9. Coordinates Altered D in #42) Moved O Long Condition U.T.M. Reference Preservation Site O Structure D Public Road? Building S: Object D 26. Local Contact Person or Organization Endangered? 11. On National By What? No D 27. Other Surveys in Which Included 13. Part of Estab. Yes D District 40. Visible from Hist. Dist.? 15. Name of Established District Distance from and 42. Further Description of Important Features ! continuous sills and lintels. Tower with finial. Shaped gable dormer on facade. Cresting on roof. 43. History and Significance 44. Description of Envitonment and Outbuildings architecture. Strong district potential. 46.

Preparedby Hamilton County Court House; Personal observation 47. Organization 48. Date 49. Revision Date(s) residential Underway? brick Cincinnati Hamilton 9/76 Register? Easting Zone Miami Side Exterior integrity. Eligible? Northing Ohio Historical Center (Explain stretcher bond Interior rockfaced ashlar Purchase Assoc. Frontage on Road Cherry Fahrenbruck Queen Anne Miami Purchase Association west side rear.Windows and lst and 2nd floors consist of Owens House 45.Sources of Information ERKENBRECKER Lat. 16.Thematic Category 5. Other Name(8) 3. Location of Negatives 17. Date(s) or Period 24. Owner's Name & Address. 25.

Open 10 Located ina residential area with many examples of Queen Anne residential columns.Round bay on East corner and east side rear and A strong example of Queen Anne residential architecture among other similar buildings; this residence contributes to the street's homogeneity and Porch-shed roof on facade entrance.Roof supported by plain gable good Owens DURY FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON 2 LOCATION STREET & NUMBER _NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY.

TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - Cincinnati VICINITY OF STATE - 3 CLASSIFICATION _UNOCCUPIED : - STRUCTURE _WORK IN PROGRESS _EDUCATIONAL - X_PRIVATE RESIDENCE PUBLIC ACQUISITION IN PROCESS X-YES: RESTRICTED -BEING CONSIDERED _YES: UNRESTRICTED ALOWNER OF PROPERTY Mr. Cornelius Calhoun Reginald A. & LaRon D. Wilkinson LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC. 6 REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS Ohio Historic Inventory DEI OSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS CODE PRESENTUSE OWNERSHIP OBJECT MILITARY TITLE HISTORIC DATE ACCESSIBLE COMMERCIAL CATEGORY ENTERTAINMENT SITE SCIENTIFIC COUNTY PARK GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION Miami Purchase Association PUBLIC RECEIVED STATUS DISTRICT OTHER: Ohio RELIGIOUS Erkenbrecher Avenue Cluster XPRIVATE Hamilton County Courthouse COURTHOUSE. _INDUSTRIAL XBUILDINGIS) 2l8 Erkenbrecher Ave. 216 & 2l8 Erkenbrecher Avenue _BOTH E NAME Main & Court Streets.

Hamilton 9/76 CHECK CNE DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE turret comprises three floor levels whose design incluse a spire, three - An abundance of victorian architectural detail is further exhibited - detailing of the main doorway include sidelights and fanlight whose theme is enhanced by the leaded-glass, stilted arch above fanlight, and wooden the porch, on the second level, is a casement window with a bracketed carved motif. include continuous.bands on all floor levels and transom stained-glass Intricate UNEXPOSED DATE jecting east bay accentuates the first floor and contain ornate stained- colunns and pilasters with Ionic capitals that support the porch roof. and a protruding brick apparatus which extends vertically on both sides.

are treated with an aray of franings such as plain lug sills, continuous The building's base is rock-faced ashlar with cut stone water table. architecture..Directly suggestive of the Queen Anne era is the turret XORIGINAL SITE windows are yarious shapes and sizes. 218 Erkenbrecher: windows on the first floor.This bay is capped with wall dormer. window on which an elegant waterfall scene is exhibited.The west bay this epoch is this home's turret located on the building's south-east: CHECK ONE This 2 story high structure's architectural detailing is.also FAIR This building's slate and tile gabled roof has two wall dormers, stone pilasters with Ionic capitals and atop the window isan arched and The flat porch roof is surrounded bya dentiled entablature.

YUNALTERED This building is a 2 story prine example of Queen Anne/victorian _MOVED DETERIORATED RUINS sills, stilted arch (some with keystone), and plain stone lintels. The one with stone carved madallion, and two plain hipped dormers. There crest are ornate finials and lightning rods.Five single stacked This foundation supports this running bond brick structure. carved stone motifs, dentiled cornices just below spire and box gutters, The windows Both the west and east facades display protruding bays.The pro- corner.The brick turret is complete with transon stained-glass Queen Anne/victorian and is asymmetrical in plan. XEXCEILENT UNITED STATLS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ENTERED / INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DÃ¥scription: Erkenbrecher Cluster CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7 !

a plain pilaster on the building's southwest corner, and a pair of fluted cresting, and, at periodic intervals, concrete planters on pedestals canopied porch is a casement window with bracketed lug sill, stone fram- On the west and east facades are projecting bays atop which rest dorners.. Also, on the slate roof are decorative urns, lightning rods; On the interior of these two houses exist a multitude of materíals which contribute to the buildings'-beauty. Most.doors have brass door RECEIVED PAGE alterations are unknown. con't. This base supports the brick structure.whose brick exterior wall treat- doorway is surrounded by transons and sidlights whose design consist of second floor rear porches are modifications which aren's original to this house.Another visible exterior addition is aluminum awnings on various styles and sizes. fixtures; a few door knobs are black porcelain.

The foundation is rock-faced ashlar with cut stone water table. with metal cresting. are three wall dormers with stone carved designs and two plain hipped A small vestibule on the west facade and enclosures of first and building's main roofline is a cut stone dentiled cornice. nated by an enormous stained-glass window with yet another stained- arches enhance the front main entrance and a multitude of windows of dormers and third level windows of the turret.The exact dates of these on the ground level and the second floor. windows on the first level, spire and urn at its summit. the first and second floors. Additionally, plain lug sills and segmented Among detailing that charm the front facade are Tuscan columns, protrude. The flat roof is skirted with plain entablature. Avove the The linteled trabeated pilasters on each side of the main entrance.

The roof of this structure is further detailed and ornate.There FOR NPS USE ONLY - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED Description: Erkenbrecher Cluster CONTINUATION SHEET is present on powder roon stips, brass radiators, brass legged sinks PAGE RECEIVED Many light fixtures and window fixtures exhibit brass ornamentation. ITEM NUMBER an aray of effects on floors, staircases, paneled wainscot walls, cornices; some have chair and box moldings. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Wood has been cut, carved and turned to create fireplaces, etc. All fireplaces are enhanced with similated marbel, There are also carved glass motifs on some light fixtures. Marbel probably Rookwood tile.Many windows are stained-glass and some and bathroom floors.

AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOIN - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTORE EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT - COMMUNICATIONS OTHER (SPECIFY) STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE ENGINEERING 1700-1799 history. 1500-1599 ART THEATER SCIENCE PERIOD CONSERVATION RELIGION SCULPTURE TRANSPORTATION products. ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC PREHISTORIC EDUCATION MUSIC POLITICS/GOVERNMENT represent a popular and distinguishable entity.The Erkenbxccher Avenue The Frkenbrecher Avenue Cluster is significant asit eebodies the LAW distinctive characteristics of late Queen Anne architecture in Cincinnati. ECONOMICS Cluster strongly illustrates'a definite period in Amerlca's architeetural COMMUNITY PIANNING AGRICULTURE COMMERCE LITERATURE SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN SPYCIFIC DATES 1397-1899 occupied the house at 2.16 Erkenbrecher. dent,Cuiss, Pileger and Co.

were wholesalers of shoes and related leather X1800.1699 INVENTION 1900- PHILOSOPHY Julius Pfleger was a reasonably successfol business-man, having been Both buildings were built by the Pfleger family between l897-l899. many of the fndividual components lack distinction, but together they Although the dominant style is late nineteenth'centuzy Victorian-Queen BUILDER/ARCHITECT Julius Pfleger YAPCHIECTURE X1300-1899 ARCAEOLO.SY-PHCHISTORIC Conments - Historian GLK 9/13/79 Comments - Architectural Historian Sent to SHIPO Section 7 Mapping date COMMENTS approval Rewriting Initials/date Tabled County DAS Photographs Conments-Archaeologist Comment Period Expires INCOMPLETE NOMINATION NEEDS: Scheduled Date The pair of houses is distinctive architecturally and is cligible for the Register OHPO ACTION statenent of architectural significance.

Staff Recommendation SIGNIFICANCE Sent to HCRS Significant a: impressive examples of late Queen Anne architecture. NOMINATION REQUIRES PUBLIC HEARING Rejected Final Review OSHPAB ACTION Preliminary Review Family Houses" or something similar. The nomination also needs to have a better Erkenbrecher Avenue Cluster Two excellent properties.The name seems awkward however, and I would suggest pfleger February 28, 1980 Reply to #661 Ms. Carol D. Shull Department of the Interior, Pension Bldg- Ms. Shull: It is, indeed, an honor to know that the houses I have are extremely worthy of acceptance to the National Register. such as the Cincinnati Zoo, the University if Cincinnati and 2 encl: integrity.

elegance in a very significant section of Cincinnati.As Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service tivation to instill pride in ownership as well as community buildings were being researched for Register consideration. Cincinnati's most heavily populated and patronized facilities quality to thousands of passers by. Acting Keeper of the National Register These two Queen Anne-Victorian buildings stand alone in tance to the N.R.H.P.would add the needed incentive and mo- Relative to rising concerns in the city about demolition vs.

and guidance in the maintenance and restoration of two archi- Pfleger Family Houses conservation the services that the Register can provide are We feel that these two architecturally detailed structures location of these homes is strategically based near some of indicated in previous communication enclosed) the nominated to the Register have reached the final stages of In response to your letter dated February 6,1980 relative in question; Mr. Cornelius Calhoun of 216 Erkenbrecher and I submit this reply on behalf of the owners of both homes 216 & 218 Erkenbrecher Ave. to the nomination of the "Pfleger Family Houses" to the 440 G Street National Register of Historic Places, T ofter the following. Thus, the aesthetic qualities O1 these victorian structures project an important visual Cincinnati, OH 45229 tecturally and historically significant homes.

We feel accep- the nomination process.I Reginald and LaRon Wilkinson of 2i8 Erkenbrecher. the city's major hospitals. about the nomination is as high now as it was when the Let it go on record that enthusiasm Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board January 8, 1980 Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wilkinson: I am pleased to inform you that your property, listed below, has been of the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, United States Department of the Interior. The nomination forms and written comments under the National Register criteria are now being sent to Washington, D. C. We wish to remind you that you have already received information regarding 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 Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-455). Pfleger Family Houses David A.

Simmons Manager, National Register Program X. c: Mayor of Cincinnati Fred Mitchell, RPO Ohio Historical Center 1-71 &17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 Register. Sincerely Historian and OKI Ohio Historic Preservation Office Cincinnati City Planning Commission which we have received concerning the significance of the property 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue made in Washington regarding placement of your property on the National Reginald & LaRon Wilkinson given approval by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board the benefits of listing as outlined in the National Historic Preservation 216 & 218 Erkenbrecher Ave. for federal evaluation. You will be notified when a final decision has been as qualified for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places 1217 ELM STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO 45210 (513) 721-8838 November 26, 1979 Mr. Chris Delaporte 440 G Street, N.W. Dear Mr.

Delaporte: Wilkinson of 218 Erkenbrecher Avenue, Cincinnati, for the listing of the Avondale neighborhood. Carl B. Westmoreland David Simmons, Ohio Historic Preservation A Partnership: Community, Lender8, City ALL CONTRIBUTICNS TAX DEDUCTIBLE Wilkinson Vice President/Executive Director CINCINNATI National Register of Historic Places Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service listing would be of substance in recognizing the historic fabric of the Miller Hous at 2l6 Erkenbrecher and the Owens house at 218 Erkenbrecher. It is our opinion that the listing as a cluster of these two properties would Pension Building We would like to lend our support to a request on the part of Mr.Reginald CBW: jmd be consistent with the standards set forth by your agency and that such Novenber 5, 1979 I-71 and 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Mr.

Brook: David Brook SLS:bag Sincerely, LaRon Wilkinson Ohio Historic Preservation Officer Reginald Wilkinson City Planner II Ohio Historical Center of 218 Erkenbrecker to the National Register of Historic Places The Cincinnati City Planning Commission hasreviewed the nomination the nomination. and at the Commission's meeting on Noveinber 2,1979 voted to support Steven L. Schuckman October 29, 1979 David A. Simmons National Register Program I-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Dear Mr. Simmons: Historic Places, and speaking for both owners, the fol- is, indeed, an honor relative to a number of rationales. In addition, there's a feeling of contributing oi these unique Victorian buildings.

Situated in the heart of the city they are in near proximity to many Let it be known that the owners of these two perpetuating the recognition of these exceptional Cincinnati, OH 45229 the maximum acknowledgement. to community development and revitalization. Historian and Manager of Cincinnati's heavily patronized entities such as the Ohio Historical Center Pfleger Family Houses lowing is submitted. dimension to the Avondale and surrounding communities. handicraftsmen; an educational treat in itself. Consideration to list said properties on the NRHP Per your letter to myself and lir.Calhoun dated the fact that the owners are sincerely dedicated to "Pfleger Family Houses" to the National Register of October reference to the nomination of the Cincinnati area.

Next, as an owner, having a home listed on the Moreover consequential, is the strategic location University of Cincinnati, major hospitals, and the provide an additional educational, as well as, aesthetic structures, being listed on the Register would provide Reginald A. Wilkinson The degree of craftsmanship embel- historically emblematic of this nation's highly-skilled Ohio Historic Perservation Office intricate and solid architecture prevalent in the Demonstrated by homes are pro acceptance to the NRHP. ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Walker, Willlam, Jr., House Carnegie Public Library Rinards Mil1s vicinity Hami1ton County Norwood Municipal Building For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401.

Location STATEOHIO Name Marion Marion County Hotel Harding Cincinnati Wyandot County East Liverpool Pfleger Family Houses Knowlton Covered Bridge Domhoff Buildings Monroe County Also Notified Upper Sandusky Date Entered Colunbiana County STATE OHIO Caldwell, Samuel, House Gorsuch, Ernest J., House Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Honorable John H. Glenn, JI. Mr. David Brook Honorable Willis D. Gradison, Jr. Columbus, Ohio 43211 Honorable Thomas A. Luken For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. Location Athens Name Woodsfield Athens State Hospital Zanesville Muskingum County Monroe Bank Noble County The Ohio Historical Society Honorable Douglas Applegate Monroe County Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery Thematic Resources Roseville and Ironspot Honorable Clarence E. Miller Honorable Tennyson Guyer St. Thomas Aquinas Church Honorable Clarence J.

Brown Athens County Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue State Historic Preservation Officer Also Notified 3/17/80 Date Entered Hardesty, Ralph, Stone House ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Byers/bjr Norwich