Nomination for St. Stephen Church and Rectory

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United States Department of the Interior See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name and/or common 2. Location street & number - not for publication city, town - vicinity of _ state code 0/7 3. Classification _ district . unoccupied - museum X building(s) - park . structure work in progress - private residence - religious - object - in process - yes: unrestricted . government . scientific . transportation . other: 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. - yes X no - county - _ local Category Accessible both educational commercial Hamilton Ownership site entertainment date Cincinnati industrial Public Acquisition historic agriculture being considered public date entered Butler County Courthouse Inventory-Nomination Form Status Ohio 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Present Use Saint Stephen Church and Rectory Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service For HCRS use only Saint Stephen Church Type all entries-complete applicable sections 101 High Street depository for survey records title None National Register of Historic Places has this property been determined elegible? military Xprivate FHR-8-300 Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Archbishop of Cincinnati "Trustee" . federal 224 Dayton Street 7. Description X excellent _ unaltered X original site X altered -moved date .fair in 1853 around the original brick, Gothic St. Stephen's built between 1832 with a square-towered steeple, topped by a tin roof and gilded gold cross. also of brick, with a stone foundation, and of Gothic style.

As was typical, rian Gothic by its pointed arch windows along both sides, its square-towered However, some evidence of Greek Revival style is found in the treat- and detailing (abundant stone tracery, trefoil designs, crenalations, etc.) exterior walls with evidence of Greek Revival influence, topped by a Condition ruins deteriorated steeple with delicately ornamented Gothic pinnacles and its strong vertical- Gothic style. The present St.Stephen's brick and stone Gothic church is best described, Revival.Its smooth surface treatments with quieter, highly varied trim Because the original church's stone foundations were deemed unable to Victorian slate roof. entrance and numerous Gothic design ornamentations also contributed to the In 1893 the next major change occurred with the addition of new transepts.

stone southern facade its square tower and steeple) and brick Gothic ment of the brick column patterns on the exterior walls--too flat and Check one The present St.Stephen Church complex consists of its church, baptistry The present church therefore has a stone foundation, a Late Gothic Revival They were so successfully blended with the 1853 design by the J.F.Bender Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

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They extended the church a full 2oo'long on its north-south axis to its _unexposed Construction Company that they appear tobe part of the original plan. On May 19,1912 the last major exterior change was dedicated--the new lime- are examples of the era. and 1836. The original church dimensions were 60' long by 40' wide by 22' Cincinnati, it was constructed by Andrew Benzing of Hamilton.

It is - good the lot)- Originally, the southwest corner was occupied by a two-story brick Gothic pulpit were significant additions inside.Seating capacity was support a larger structure, the growing congregation built the present plain for the High Victorian Gothic period.A rose window over the main stone facade on Dayton Street.Designed by architect John Sheblessy of on the west by North Second Street.The church occupies the middle of the brick school house in 1857).This has since been torn 1200 at the time of its completion.The ceiling height was now 36' high. St. Stephen Church, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio tage. The columns, for instance, are painted in a marble simulating style (called trompe d'oeille) authentic to the Victorian era. tall, pointed nave windows.

was plainly detailed in window and door treatment, typical of Hamilton, Ohio Ital- the same time as the 1912 stone facade addition to the church) and a third floor buildings in Hamilton which would date it between 1912 and 1920. 1912 and 1917. It connects the church to the Rectory physically, and its stone facade continues the church's stonework, although not Gothic styled.

In 1928, the received Page Continuation sheet Inventory-Nomination Form Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service stations throughout the church still contain elaborate wooden-carved Gothic Item number National Register of Historic Places Other significant remaining architectural features on the interior include the Gothic cathedrals of Europe.Careful attention to painting the columns and ceil- date entered are good examples of the High Victorian Gothic period.Numerous altars and the Grotto of Lourdes was constructed in the basement of the Baptistry.It was design- The Rectory on the east side of the church was constructed sometime between 1868 ings has maintained the original style and feeling of the building's Gothic heri- example of Gothic woodwork; from its tall spires and pinnacles, to its numerous The Baptistry and its marvelous marble baptismal font were added somewhere between United States Department of the Interior brow" windows at the eave line were typical features of the Italianate period.It The interior of the church is also significant architecturally because of its ianate examples.It was later faced with ashlar type stone (probably near or at ed by architect Henry Kessling.

For HCRS use only FHR-8-300 (11-78) statues and construction. Tall, graceful and thin columns fan out into thin ar- 1911 organ (from Hinners Organ Company in Pekin, Illinois), the 1893 oak church pews (from the Duemer Pattern Company of Hamilton), and the stained "art glass" windows (donated between 1912 and 1917) that replaced the original glass in the Pointed-arch paneled wainscoting and numerous Gothic design tracery and details niches for statues, and the delicate wooden tracery gates flanking each side. was added.The roof's hipped dormer is styled similar to Jacobethan Revival style Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric - archeology-prehistoric _ community planning _landscape architecture_X religion _ archeology-historic .

science - sculpture - social/ .music X 1800-1899 exploration/settlement - - philosophy _theater - 1900- - politics/government _transportation .invention - other (specify) nati (1832 structure) 2) Mr.

James Murphy, builder (1836 5) John Sheblessy, architect, of Cin- Leaders in the community and its industries and businesses (the Black's of Black and Clawson, etc.) It remains, even today, a prominent community church best example of Gothic church architecture in the city, and is certainly a noteworthy 1600-1699 1700-1799 1500-1599 education conservation industry 1400-1499 communications humanitarian literature military art Period Specific dates law interiors finishing) and an outstanding example of a well-maintained Gothic church interior and St.Stephen Church is both architecturally and religiously significant to (1847).Several pastors from St.Stephen's have contributed significantly to the church over its existence in southwestern Ohio instance, 8.

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Significance Ohio).St.Stephen Church has always been a significant architectural landmark Rev.Thomas Roach Butler was a founder of St.Xavier College in Cincinnati, that the building has an unusual unity of architecture.Taken as a whole it is the cinnati and Andrew Benzing, builder, _economics (1893 transepts addition) -engineering Statement of Significance

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(in one paragraph) example for all of southwestern Ohio. -agriculture commerce of Hamilton stone facade) 3) Unknown structure) Builder/Architect 1) Mr. A. White, builder, of Cincin= architecture Hamilton and to the Catholic Church of southwestern Ohio.It was recognized and was the second parish in the Franciscan Fathers' Cincinnati archdiocese J.F.Bender,builder,of Hamilton Its Gothic steeple is still visible long before the church is in the Annals of the Propogation of the Faith as the first Catholic in Hamilton.I 1847 and was the third parish in the Cincinnati Catholic Archdiocese 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References "A History & Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio," pgs. 356 &357. 10. Geographical Data Hamilton, Ohio UMT References All of lot 26319 as same is known and designated upon the revised list of lots in the 3rd Ward, City of Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. - state 11. Form Prepared By Mrs. Helen M. Baxter date Apr. 21, 1981 street & number telephone 513-893-3260 _national As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 county code date Northing organization Easting Zone name/title Chief of Registration State Historic Preservation Officer signature Verbal boundary description and justification Keeper of the National Register The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries city or town 665),I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated Church records and books Xlocal 328 Buckeye St. For HCRS use only Acreage of nominated property Less than an acre "The Annals of the Propagation of the according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. GPO 938 835 state Ohio (Zip 45011) Attest: Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: - RETURN - REJECT_ Recom. / Criteria - - technical corrèctions cited below . substantive reasons discussed below /1. Name / 2. Location V4. Owner of Property J5.

Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys .unaltered - original site _ ruins resubmission Classification Description appeal completeness alterations/integrity Condition clarity summary paragraph deteriorated excellent Accessible good owner objection Category Action: boundary selection -Date Present Use Nomination returned for: United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Substantive Review Federal Agency: Public Acquisition Saint Stephen Church and Rectory,Butler County, fair Check one - see continuation sheet - yes - no - moved - Ownership Discipline Working No. 8-2-82 ACCEPT_7-29-82 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES nomination by person or local government Reviewer_ 18/82-1820 Describe the present and original (i known)physical appearance Builder Architect justification of exception 9. Major Bibliographical References 11.

Form Prepared By Signed Photographs completeness clarity context 10. Geographical Data checked Other state Maps Date summary paragraph the resource applicable criteria relationship of integrity justification of areas 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 8. Significance UMT References Quadrangle name Areas of Significance Check and justity below Acreage of nominated property The evaluated significance of this property within the state is State Historic Preservation Officer signature national Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to local relating significance to Verbal boundary description and justification Period titie Specific dates Statement ot Significance (in one paragraph) 224 DAYTON ST. HAMILTON, OHIO PATRICK BROWN, PHOTOGRAPHER ST. STEPHENS CHURCH ST.

STEPHENS CHURCH 224 DAYTON ST., HAMILTON, OHTO 224 DAYTON ST., HAMICTON, OHHO FATHER MARNE,PHOTO6KAPHET ST. STEPMENS CHURCH PATRICK OROUN, PHOTOGRAPHER ST. STEPHENS CHURCH NEG. PROP. & BROUN STUPIOS, HgMITON PHOJOS TAKEN APRIL, 1981 22Y DAYTON ST. ,HAm1LTON ,OHO PATRICK DROUN, PHOTOGRAPHER ST. STEPHENS CHURCH AND RELTORY PHOTO TAKEN APRIL, 1981 N3922.5W8430/7.5 HAMILTON QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 75 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) ROAD CLASSIFICATION HAMILTON, OHIO UNITED STATES Unimproved dit Archdiocese of Cincinnati February 23, 1982 Dear Mr. Luce: Church and Rectory, Hamilton, to the National Register of Office of St. Stephen has a rich and historic background. 100 East Eighth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 first Catholic church in Hamilton -- St. Stephen. The With cordial good wishes, I remain Mr. Vi. Ray Luce I-71 and 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Rev.

Lambert Dannenfelser, OFM Pastor, St. Stephen Church 513/421-3131 Historic Places. The Archbishop Sincerely yours, my recommendation to the Ohio Historic Site Preservation the National Register of Historic Places would be another The church stands on ground donated by non-Catholic State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office the beauty of the church as it now stands makes another reason Advisory Board as it considers the nomination of St.Stephen source of justified pride for the parishioners.

Moreover, Catholic Telegraph recorded this and other events which led I am grateful for the opportunity to present Ohio Historical Center in the Hamilton area.The citizens decided another church to the dedication in 1856.In 1984 St.Stephen will celebrate Archbishop of Cincinnati its 150th anniversary of founding asa parish.Being added to PEB 24 1982 for recommending the nomination. Hamiltonians.In the early 1830s there was only one church was needed.Their assistance led to the dedication of the June 16 Ms. Carol Shull JUN 1 8 1902 440 G. St., NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Ms. Shull: been approved by the state review board and the appropriate notification procedures have been followed. Mosgrove, Dr.

Adam, House Sharp, Samuel, Residence Woodruff, William, House Onesto Hotel Schuffenecker, August, Building Lebold, John, House Reeves, Jeremah, House and Please let me know if you have any questions. State Historic Preservation Officer WRL/DS : jb Hocking Sincerely, Butler Tuscarawas enclosures Stark Athens Hamilton Delaware Champaign NATIONAL New Nominations County: Floral Hall Name: Ohio Historic Preservation Office REGISTER Dewalt Building Barber-Whitticar House City National Bank Building Carriage House Underwriters Salvage Corps Canton Public Library National Park Service St.Stephen Church and Rectory Eagle's Temple Enclosed are new National Register nominations and one nomination returned White's Mill National Register of Historic Places W. Ray Luc Wood RECEIVED Trumbull 1982 1à