Nomination for Newcom House

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date entered JUL 2 | 1980 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name and/or common 2. Location street & number 53 Sherman Street - not for publication city, town - vicinity of congressional district III state Ohio - district - public - unoccupied - agriculture _ museum - park - work in progress X private residence . religious - in process - yes: unrestricted . scientific - being considered - transportation - yes x no . military 4. Owner of Property name Mr. W. B. Kindirck street & number.o. Box 2035 Town and Country Station Ohio 45422 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. street & number has this property been determined elegible?

- - county - _local both Accessible Category government entertainment commercial code Kettering structure date Columbus Dayton educational Ownership Status industrial object Public Acquisition Ohio Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service county Montgomery Inventory-Nomination Form Type all entries-complete applicable sections Montgomery County Recorders Office December 1976 title Ohio Historic Inventory National Register of Historic Places 3. Classification For HCRS use only 751 West Third Street site United States Department of the Interior Present Use 6. Representation in Existing Surveys FHR-8-300 (11-78) The X building(s) X private .federal X state received JUN 5 The Newcom House 039 historic III Check one _ excellent X deteriorated - original site _ unaltered - moved This diminutive temple form Greek Revival house is a brace frame structure with steps.

The house faces south with twelve foot setback. The three-bay facade has a pedimented Greek Ionic pseudo-colonnade of two columns. reports that the center pair of abaci, when stripped, showed no sign of construction. The columns are the only elaboration on the structure, other work being rustic. boldly moulded. The ceiling of the porch has coffering of plain corbelled facia arch- The facade is plank walled with pilasters at the terminals. The pilasters have The windows have 6/6 double-hung sash, a shouldered surround, and continuous moulded sills. There are baseboards. The right side is sheathed in milled lumber shiplapped and cirated to represent only fancy work is found in moulded caps on the baseboards and some door moulding.

The The recessed porch on the west side was walled in at an early date and has two outsize uncertain date that sets off a bath and small kitchen along the west side. A stairway The house is under renovation, some of which is not very sensitive. The original west wall over the shed have been walled over. The environment is urban blue collar residential area of small single family houses. The area is generally run down, with a mix from well-tended houses to burnt-out hulks. There is a limestone hitching post by the curb. Condition have a full order of volutues, decorated bed moulding, egg-and-dart echinus, bead and 7. Description some nailed members, rectangular in plan, that sits on a limes tone ragwork foundation itraves and ceiling panels.;The entablature reaches to_the facade, then terminates.

The interior has shouldered surrounds and two panel doors in the front parlor.The _ unexposed Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

the three receding facia of the architrave to mark its order. six light casement windows. The left west side has a shed wing with pilasters and clap- the primary block to form a recessed porch between the west side shed and rear shed. 6/6 double hung sash windows. The wall between the back parlor and the recessed porch date ruins sheathed roof is classic pitched with straight eaves.There is acentral chimney. The raking cornice is fireplaces facing Janus-like to the two parlors.

There is speculation that the two center columns were never in place.The previous owner has been removed.The chimney mass opensin shallow (one brick stretcher There is a shed to the rear that is being resided in beaded weatherboard.The shed Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric - archeology-prehistoric - community planning _ landscape architecture _ religion -science - agriculture . economics .sculpture - architecture . social/ .engineering X 1800-1899 .exploration/settlement . communications .industry - politics/government _transportation . invention - other (specify) Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) particularly noteworthy for its finely carved exterior and interior detailing which is dis- tinctive in the Miami Valley for its quality, reminiscence of the Old Courthouse in Dayton office. The final result can only be a'resume of the facts know. The land was the property of Col. George Newcom, a first settler and early tavern which is identified on the county map of 1851 as "Widow Newcom's House." He gave the land to his widowed daughter-in-law, Martha Grimes Newcom (called Patty), in 1851. sold the land in 1870 to Frederick Reibold. It was replatted by 1875 with the lot on which the house stands numbered 10127. evidence is characteristic of the Greek Revival in the 1840's, not the Greek Revival as influenced locally by the Italianate we see here in the 1850's.

1600-1699 1500-1599 1400-1499 1700-1799 commerce 1841 humanitarian conservation Period Builder/Architect theater philosophy music education literature military law 1900- Specific dates _archeology-historic (NR 1/26/70). 8. Significance indicated in1841,the"Widow Newcom's House"built in 1850,ora completely disassociated -art The house does not appear on maps printed in 1851 and 1868. 'One possibility structure. One problem with any move theory is that the ragwork foundation appears to This has been the most difficult and frustrating research task ever faced by this contested and the court platted a division of the property in 1868 giving lot 11 to be early construction and the fire place reportedly has its own foundation.The structural 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Public record of deeds and tax duplicated and records of probate court. UMT References Verbal boundary description and justification All of lot 10127 city of Dayton as described in the recorders office. List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries _ state Ohio Historic Preservation Office organization Regional Office 5 HA 3 Jan. 1980 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. code 513/228-6271 Northing county Easting date Zone 11. Form Prepared By telephone 10.

Geographical Data national Attest: 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 Quadrangle name Dayton North Montgomery County Acreage of nominated property _less than 1 acre X local For HCRS use only State Historic Preservation Officer signature GPO 938 835 Dayton name/title city or town Ihereby certify that this property is inelyded in the National Register 5/16 Photos Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF Entered JUL 2 | 1980 OTHER HAER KEEPER ARCHEOLOGIST CONTROL Maps Send-back Review Re-submit HISTORIAN TECHNICAL Property National Register Write-up United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service BRANCH CHIEF Federal Register Entry Accept ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN State 2.3.8 LOREN S. GANNON, JR. DEC. 79 JUN 5 #1Perspective from the south east THE NEWCOM HOUSE DAYTON, OHIO JUL 2 I 1980 1880 JUN 5 #2 _Perspective.

from the south west LOREN S. GANNON, JR. DEC. 79 DAYTON, OHIO JUL 2 | 1980 JUL 2 I 1980 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DAYTON NORTH QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) DAYTON NORTH, OHIC UNITED STATES The Old Court House Loren S. Gannon, Jr Box 461 Director of Preservation Services the montgomery county historical society 513/228-5896 Sherman Dayton, Ohio 45402 roorn Box 11h ui vur nominatior. to the The Old Court House Dayton, Ohio 45402 Phone 513/228-6271 April 22, 1980 Mrs. Peter W. Goering Box 116 Lehigh, Kansas 67073 Dear Mrs. Goering: information that was unobtainable in Dayton. These questions are strictly speculative: could your grand- Could Samuel Henderson and Johr. Greer have been law partners?

the montgomery county historical society mother have been the daughter of John and Catherine (Rewcom) house did once have four columns:This is a most important We would sure appreciate it if you could expand the facts I was so very pleased to get your letter. It gave us much you gave us. What was your grandmother's maiden name? What was your brother's name? I was fascinated to learn the fact. Do you remember by chance any talk of the house having roon and the room you identified as your grandmother's shop is another room. This back room has an arched opening on the west side which leads on to what was once a side porch. Was the porch open or clcsed in when you knew the house? I have enclosed a copy of part of our nomination to the National Register. There is a good bit of speculation ir page 2 fact when put with other data may be the missing link in Loren S. Cannon, Jr.

Director of Preservation Services W.B.Kindrick Sincerely, David Simmons cells to the highest possible level.Anything ycu rementer this letter.It is intended to try to activate your merory should be considered important. An apparently irrelevart whole chain of events. You are the best lead we have found. April 24.1980. Dear M.. Gannon: moved to Farmersv. lle moved back to enclosed as I Knew it. 1030 S. Prior Dear Mrs. Barnes: I understand your father, Mr. Harvey L. Henderson, lived 2. The room with the fireplace behind the front Your grandnother's hat shop seems to have been Do you remember any stories about the house having been moved and if so, from where? Loren S. Gannon, Jr. below? Sincerely, Places.

a photograph) from Mrs.Mary Goering concerning a jewel-box there for some time.Could you help us with the questions Director of Preservation Services parlor was extended into a west stilt porch e have been the recipient ofa great deal of help (including When did he live in the house? that was enclosed. Do you know when? Do you know when? We would really appreciate any help you can give on the The research. Mrs.Russell Barnes Greek Revival house at 53 Sherman Street in Dayton. Mr. W. Be.Kindirck P.O. Box 2035 You will find enclosed a copy of a letter just received writing Mrs. Barnes. I have two questions of inportance: Don't forget to write up what you found under 2. P@ease jot down the locations of the stenciled an early type and fits right in with plans to do much for this very interesting artifact. Loren S. Gannon, Jr. Director of Preservation Services Enclosures Sincerely, the house.

Dear Rusty: you and I'm pressed for time. May 2, 1930 from Mrs. Goering. She sent a photo, also copied. I am Wanted to get this off to Kettering, Ohio 45429 glass you gave me.What building was it related Please excuse my abrupt note. May 28, 1980 Ms. Carol Shull, Acting Keeper Heritage Conservation & Recreation Service Department of the Interior Washington, D. C. 20243 Dear Ms. Shull: Enclosed are nineteen new nominations for the National Register. notification procedures as finally published have been followed and all a list of the nominations with additional enclosures noted: Garver Barn, Butler County Glen Ellen, Butler County One letter from the owner and several patent records Hidlay Cottage, Butler County One letter from owner Rosedale Cottage, Crawford County Root & McBride-Bradley Building, Cuyahoga Co.

One letter from owner, and infor- mation sheet from regional officer Hollencamp House, Greene County Broom-Braden Stone House, Guernsey County Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, Hamilton County Vaughn, Daniel, Homestead, Mahoning County Monroe County Courthouse, Monroe County Newcom House, Montgomery County Two letters from a descendant of a historic owner, three letters from the regional officer, and a xerox of a historic photo W434 Enclosures Name REGISTER NATIONAL Regular Submissions Ohio Historic Preservation Office National Register of Historic Places RECEIVED Ohio Historical Center 1-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 have been reviewed and approved by the state review board. Following is Ms. Carol Shull May 28, 1980 Page 2 Buckingham-Petty House, Muskingum County Lilienthal Building, Muskingum County One letter from owner and one letter St.

Mary's Church, Noble County Horsey-Barthelmas Farm, Pickaway County One letter with enclosures from Ohio Department of Transportation Portage Hotel, Summit County Staff comment sheet and Review Board July 18, 1956; Akron Beacon-Journal article, June 30, 1975, and January 16, 1980; The Akron Press article, June 12, 1912; Akron Beacon-Journal article, June 12, 1912; excerpt from History of Akron 1925; Blueprint of original drawings of hotel; letter from owner's architect review board meeting, April 25, 1980; copy of a telegram from the City of Akron, 3/14/80; comments from the regional officer; letter from mayor of Akron, April 22, 1980; letter from Summit County Historical Society, April 18, 1980; letter from William Wallace, April 21, 1980; letter from the Akron Art Institute; letter from the Akron Department of Planning and Urban Develop- ment, May 2, 1980 with attachments.

The above nomination was approved by a 6 to 5 vote of the state reivew board. Mackinaw Historic District, Warren County Please let me know if we can provide any additional information. David L. Brook DLB: cw Sincerely, enclosures from city. with attachment; minutes of the state comments; Cleveland Plain Dealer aticle, REGISTER NATIONAL Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. Mr. David Brook Columbus, Ohio 43211 For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. Byers/mjd Dayton Location STATE Woodsfield Fulda 8/5/80 Warren County Muskingum County Monroe County Courthouse Franklin Name OHIO Montgomery County Zanesville Lilienthal Building Date Entered Honorable Douglas Applegate Honorable Thomas N. Kindness Noble County Immaculate Conception Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Monroe County Newcom House Mackinaw Historic District The Ohio Historical Society Honorable Clarence E.

Miller State Historic Preservation Officer Also Notified Honorable Tony P. Hall ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue St. Mary's Church of the