Nomination for Rankin Building

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United States Department of the Interior date entered MAR /0 198 1. Name 2. Location street & number - not for publication city, town - vicinity of congressional district 15 - State code 039 - county code 049 - unoccupied X building(s) X private X commercial .structure work in progress - in process X yes: restricted - yes: unrestricted . military 4. Owner of Property Edwin M. Ellman 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys has this property been determined elegible? - yes X no date July 1975 .

local both museum Accessible government transportation entertainment Category site district industrial religious educational Status historic being considered object Ownership Columbus park agriculture Inventory-Nomination Form scientific other: public Public Acquisition The Rankin Building For HCRS use only Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Renotification/8o Amendments private residence Type all entries-complete applicable sections Present Use 3. Classification Ohio and/or common National Register of Historic Places See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 410 South High Street 22 West Gay Street FHR-8-300 (11-78) received FEB 1 C 1982 depository for survey records Ohio Historic Preservation Office title Ohio Historic Inventory .unaltered X original site X altered moved date -fair Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

windows are 2/2 light double hung and third story side windows are 3/3 light double of the safe were constructed from rails of the railroads, first laid one direction Condition ruins deteriorated unexposed roof's sides are stepped from the rear up to the facade and is topped with coping. beneath a triangular pediment. The facade was 5 bays across, the windows in the central 7. Description are flat arched.The third story windows have radiating voussoirs. This safe is still in existence. and entrance has a divided window section, a paneled area with round clock, a grille, A majestic Neo-Classical facade is the focus of this building.A contrasting The Rankin Building is a three story rectangular 3 bay by 6 bay common bond brick hung.Plain stone lug sills are underneath windows on all levels. Check one excellent building with a smooth dressed plain ashlar foundation on a concrete base.

The flat The facade was added in 1930 and it involved extensive alteration to the original X good and then in the opposite direction. They were then covered in plaster and brick. entablature with soffit and dentils.The large two-story ornamental stone archway stone foundation supports a cutstone paneled plinth.Two engaged Ionic columns are Second story side 3bays being somewhat smaller than those on either side. placed inside two cutstone ashlar piers.The high parapet wall has a projecting First floor side windows have three sashes and a solid top panel.s A first floor safe was built in the northwest corner of the building.The walls Areas of Significance - Check and justify below - prehistoric X architecture . military . music X 1900 - politics/government other (specify) Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) Built in 1898-99 by L.L. Rankin, the Rankin Building flaunts a Neo-Classical facade Particularly fine details include engaged Ionic columns, a stone cornice with dentils, of its relatively small size in relation to the monumental facade. In addition rapid was referred to as the Rankin Hall Auditiorium. 1600-1699 1800-1899 1700-1799 1500-1599 1400-1499 communications Builder/Architect invention commerce economics theater industry conservation archeology-historic education 8. Significance engineering philosophy humanitarian Period art agriculture transportation science exploration/settlement no combustible material was to have been used in its construction. The third story sculpture added in 1930 when Union Building Savings and Loan Company moved into the building. law The owner is very interested in the preservation of this unique little building.

literature social/ 19th and 20th century commercial buildings. lutely fireproof business office building in the state"when it was built.Absolutely The Rankin Building orginallyhoused the Buckeye State Building and Loan Co.,of new development in the downtown has been responsible for the loss of many small scale - archeology-prehistoric community planning and a large round arch with stone molding.The building is unusual for the combination which Mr.Rankin was the president.It was purported to have been the "first abso- 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Quadrangle scale 1:24000 L4 14 /215 /413 10/ Nominated property consists of parcel #40728, measuring 40' (frontage) X 95', as recorded in Franklin County Map Book G, Page 20. - State 11. Form Prepared By Kathy A. Mast, Assistant Preservation Officer date January 14, 1980 city or town 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated-significance of this property within the state is: _ national x local As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register county organization date code Easting Northing Zone name/title Columbus Attest: State Historic Preservation Officer signature Columbus Landmarks Foundation telephone 614-221-0227 List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries UMT References Chief of Registration Verbal boundary description and justification Keeper of the National Register 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Less than one For HCRS use only Arter, Bill. Columbus Vignettes, Vol II, p.

38, 19 Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National/Register and certify that it has been evaluated GPO 938 835 Quadrangle name Southwest Columbus date 11/26/80 Cll Photos - OTHER Inventory ARCHEOLOGIST CONTROL TECHNICAL HAER Entered Re-submit HISTORIAN Maps Send-back Review State National Register Write-up United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Federal Register Entry REVIEW UNIT CHIEF KEEPER Property STATE Ohio Geographical Data -- Acreage! UTM Reference(s): _ Thank you for your attention to the above items. FEB 1 0 1982 Description: Certification: Other: IS RESUBMITTED.

Date: NAME OF PROPERTY Map Coverage: clarification of the information indicated below.PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WHEN THE NOMINATION Verbal Boundary Description: Photographic Coverage: The attached National Register Inventory-Nomination form is being returned to your office for Renotification/80 Amendments Chief,Branch of Registration 2. 13 .8) United States Department of the Interior 1. Name and/or common Edwin M. Ellman Property street & number . not for publication city, town - vicinity of state Ohio 3. Classification - public _ unoccupied X building(s) * private .commercial - work in progress .site - object - in process X yes: restricted _ being considered - yes: unrestricted 4. Owner of Property Edwin M. Ellman street & number 22 West Gay Street 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc.

Franklin County Administration Building 039 both Location museum code entertainment government transportation Category date Accessible military district park agriculture educational structure industrial Public Acquisition Status other: religious Ownership historic Columbus congressional district scientific private residence Inventory-Nomination Form See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service National Register of Historic Places 6. Representation in Existing Surveys The New Rankin Building -Union Building Savings & Loan Company Type all entries-complete applicable sectjons Present Use July 1975 For HCRS use only 410 South High Street Ohio date entered -0-82 FHR-8-300 (11-78) received FEB 1 0 198 has this property been determined elegible? _ - yes county Franklin local title Ohio Historic Inventory 7.

Description _unaltered X original site _ruins X altered _ moved - unexposed brick building with a smooth dressed plain ashlar foundation on a concrete The flat roof's sides are stepped from the rear up to the facade and story windows are 3/3 light double hung. Plain stone lug sills are underneath windows on all levels. area with round clock, a grille, and ornament above the flush double leaf walls of the safe were constructed from rails of the railroad, first laid The third story was originally an auditorium. date Condition deteriorated excellent fair side. Check one has a projecting entablature with soffit and dentils.The large two-story third story windows have radiating voussoirs. original openings (and probably interior spaces too).originally the doorway in plaster and brick.This safe is still in existence.

A first floor safe was built in the northwest corner of the building.The the windows in the central3bays being somewhat smaller than those on either is topped with coping.First floor side windows have three sashes and a solid The facade was added in 1930 and it involved extensive alteration to the on 3rd story and two astride arch on 2nd flat arched.The ornamental stone archway and entrance has a divided window section, a paneled X good The Rankin Building is a three-story rectangular 3 bay by 6 bay common bond single panel doors with windows.The double sash windows with top panel A majestic Neo-Classical facade is the focus of this building.A contrasting columns are placed inside two cutstone ashlar piers.The high parapet wall stone foundation supports a cutstone paneled plinth.Two engaged Ionic Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance one direction and then in the opposite direction.They were then covered top panel.Second story side windows are 2/2light double hung and third - prehistoric -archeology-prehistoric - community planning - religion - archeology-historic - science - agriculture - sculpture X architecture - social/ _ art - music - philosophy .theater X 1900- _ communications - politics/government _ transportation - other (specify) Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) architectural details include engaged Ionic columhs, a stone cornice with dentils, and a large round arch with stone molding.

of the facade is unusual to such a relatively small commercial structure. Rapid new development in 19th and 20th century commercial buildings and it continues to threaten Although this structure has been significantly altered since its construction The property owner is very interested in the preservation of the building 1600-1699 1800-1899 1700-1799 1400-1499 1500-1599 commerce economics industry engineering Builder/Architect conservation invention Period humanitarian literature landscape architecture education law exploration/settlement 8. Significance and is currently planning extensive rehabilitation.

The New Rankin Building is significant for its majestic Neo-Classical facade Areas of Significance-Check and justify below The monumental scale downtown Columbushas been responsible.for the loss of many small scale military 1911, 1930 "first absolutely fireproof business office building in the State." added in 1930 when Union Building Savings & Loan Company moved into the Specific dates in 1911,important to the building's history is its reputation for being the 9. Major Bibliographical References Interviews with Vera Nye, Mrs. Allen Rankin, Mr. Bud Rankin, Mr. Richard Kinney 10. Geographical Data County Courthouse Records map book G, page 20. _ state 11.

Form Prepared By January 7, 1982 street & number 991 - B Manor Lane Ohio The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: X local 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it.has been evaluated State Historic Preservation Officer signature date 3.10.82 GPO 938 835 43221 code county 614-457-3582 Easting date organization Northing Zone national Columbus telephone name/title List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries UMT References 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register Chief of Registration For HCRS use only Keeper of the National Register Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects,1976. city or town Samuelson, Robert E. et.al.

Architecture:Columbus , Columbus: The Foundation of the len Thau ore acne Southwest Columbus, Ohio Situated in parcel #40728 which measures 40' (frontage) X 95' as recorded in Franklin Kathy A. Mast, Historic Preservation Consultant As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 Quadrangle name Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 -TIONAL - REGISTER DE HISTORIC PLACES Fed. Reg. Date: 27 Date - - RETURN - REJECT ne'ne sentdoe'd _ technical corrections cited below - substantive reasons discussed below Classification Owner of Property 5.

Location of Legal Description Representation in Existing Surveys Description Location Name resubmission appeal owner objection Action: summary paragraph Federal Agency: boundary selection nomination by person or local government ruins .Nomination returned for: United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - NR decision - original site - moved photos _2 clarity Substantive Review: comments: _see continuation sheet Review: 318182 Date Due:3 unaltered justification of exception 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data /11. Form Prepared By 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Signed - Phone: 202 272 -3504 clarity checked completeness Other Photographs the resource Date relating significance to Maps applicable criteria summary paragraph Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet 8. Significance context minimal buh adaquale - local justification of areas relationship of integrity THE KISSELL CO The Rankin Building Edwin M. Ellman OCT 1 4 1980 Franklin County, Ohio Facade and East elevation January, 1980 22 West Gay Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Edwin M.

E1lman OCT 1 4 1980 January, 1980 Franklin County, Ohio 22 West Gay Street The Rankin Building Rear and West elevation SOUTHWEST COLUMBUS QUADRANGLE SOUTHWEST COLUMBUS, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR THE RANKIN BUILDING GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) UNITED STATES Ohio Historical Center 1-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 Ms. Carol Shull, Acting Keeper National Park Service nominations and of the provisions of the amended National Historic information and this has been included with the resubmission. The St.

Joseph Roman Catholic Church Herr, Christian S., House Brown, Smauel, House - West View FEB 1 0 1982 Landmark Tavern Vicary House McCorkle, Almon G., House Licking Logan Stark Lorain Erie Muskingum Ashland Morrow Fairfield Clark Trumbull Coshocton Cuyahoga Franklin Jackson Monroe Belmont Name Keystone Furnace Johnston-Crossland House Massillon Cemetery Building County Finney-Darrah House 18th and C Streets, NW Lakefork School McCreary-Burnworth House Enclosed are twenty-seven National Register resubmissions. All were Hotel Breakers February 4, 1982 originally submitted in 1980 and returned for renotification in keeping owners of one property (First United Methodist Church, Van Wert County) Mooney, William C., House McCully Log House Union Church Ohio Historic Preservation Office Renick Farm REGISTER have chosen to object to the listing.

Piatt Castles NATIONAL Tiedmann, Hannes, House National Register of Historic Places Pickaway Crittenden Farm New Rankin Building Chalfant Church Dear Ms. Schull: Dovel, J.H., Farm Bryn Du with the 1980 amendments. All owners have been notified of the pending Preservation Act. Several were returned with requests for additional Guernsey RECEIVED February 4, 1982 A nomination for the First United Methodist Church, Van Wert, Van Wert church not be listed on the National Register. A notarized statement to that effect is included with the nomination materials. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, enclosures Carol Shull Officer page 2 WRL/DS: jb County, is also enclosed. The Board of Trustees has asked that this State Historic Preservation ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES STATE OHIO McCorkle, Almon G., House Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. Honorable Howard M.

Metzenbaum Dr. W. Ray Luce Honorable Chalmers P. Wylie Columbus, Ohio 43211 Midwest Regional Office, NPS Rocky Mountain Regional Office, NPS For further information, please call the National Register at (202) 272-3504 Location Notified Lordstown Name Columbus Franklin County Trumbull County VRankin Building Honorable Lyle Williams State Historic Preservation Officer The Ohio Historical Society Interstate 7l at 17th Ave. Rankin Building, 22 West Gay St., Columbus First Absolutely Fireproof Business and Office Building in Ohio and