Nomination for Shield's, Edwin M., House

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United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service received MAR See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries - complete applicable sections Name and/or common street & number - not for publication city, town - vicinity of _ state Ohio code - county - Present Use - unoccupied _ district - public - agriculture X building(s) X private X commercial - structure _ both _ work in progress . religious in process _x yes: restricted - government . scientific - yes: unrestricted _ industrial _other: courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Court and Main Streets Loveland: From Its Beginning has this property been determined elegible? _ federal depository for survey records 039 061 Hamilton museum Accessible Category transportation Loveland date 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Ownership site code Status 45140 object entertainment park educational historic 2. Location military Inventory-Nomination Form 5. Location of Legal Description Cincinnati National Register of Historic Places being considered Public Acquisition 3. Classification Shield's Crossing 4. Owner of Property private residence Hamilton County Courthouse date entered APR 1 1982 220 Riverside Avenue May 1976 FHR8300 (11-78) title For HCRS use only congressional district 1st:Gradison - yes Xlocal 7. Description X excellent X altered _moved date The first floor center hallway is flanked by four large living-dining-sitting rooms. The en. The second floor contains six bedrooms. and not well maintained. 5. The Wood Shed has been remodeled internally. Condition ruins unchanged. fair Little Miami River.

1.The Gazebo is octagonal, Gothic in style, and features internal arches or braces. 3.The Smoke House still has a small cupola, but has been remodeled internally. al 4" wood lap siding is covered with matching 4" aluminum siding. good repair.The landscaped grounds of 2-2/3 acres fronts on and directly overlooks the with matching siding.The interior was modified by adding or moving doors 4.The Stable has interesting windows, doors and a cupola.It is used for storage woodwork and ceiling decorations are original.The rear block is occupied by a large kitch- original basic external appearance, and are in good condition. 6.The Carriage House has been remodeled and used as a garage.

the original full front porch has been reduced to the existing front entrance.The origin- The building was coverted to a restaurant in 1979,with minimal changes in the exterior and The Shield House isa large frame structure.The front (east) eleva- The south facade has a decorative porch which complements the front porch.The windows with small center chimney and tall end chimney.The original cornice has been altered and 2.The Ice House has a small cupola and still has an underground ice storage pit. Check one The six outbuildings of frame construction date from the late 19th century, retain their minor fireplaces and minor wall changes major rooms and interior walls are _ unaltered X original site Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

interior. A decorative porch on the north and west side of the rear block was closed in unexposed deteriorated The complex of seven buildings consists of a main house and six outbuildings of the same Areas of Significance - Check and justify below - archeology-prehistoric - law _ science - agriculture _literature . sculpture _ millitary _ social/ - 1700-1799 _ music X 1800-1899 _ commerce - theater - communications - politics/government _transportation _ other (specify) Specific dates circa 1868 Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) Shield's Crossing, built circa 1868, is significant as it represents a cohesive and largely Crossing is important as an early manifestation of suburban migration. After completion of Marietta line described Shield's Crossing: West of the river, and near the railroad bridge is the residence of E. M. and east . . . Fronting the building is an elegant lawn, tastefully laid out with walks and drives, and planted with a variety of thrifty evergreens, shrubs, and flowers. While architectural surveys indicate other examples from this period still exist in and around Loveland, few maintain the integrity of Shield's Crossing. The close association of the main house and its outbuildings is reinforced by a continuity in massing and design. Similiarly, the six frame outbuildings were tastefully ornamented to complement the main by a local carpenter named Henry Crooks.

Subsequently, from 1868-1879, Edwin M. Shield Fulton Foundry outside Cincinnati in 1851. During the Civil War his iron works manufactured Following the Civil War, Johnston was one of three Commissioners appointed by Lincoln directly associated with Johnston's life. served its character as a private residence. In 1979 the house was adapted into a restaurant. (Cincinnati:Nelson and Boles, 1874, p. 116. 1500-1599 1400-1499 engineering invention humanitarian industry education 8. Significance 1900- - conservation land that Shield became an early supporter of the Mt.Adams Inclined Plane Railroad.This - - economics - prehistoric X architecture - 1600-1699 -art - philosophy Builder/Architect Henry Crooks, Builder unaltered assemblage of nineteenth century suburban architecture. Furthermore, Shield's for some of Cincinnati's leading businessmen.

In 1874 a suburban guide published for the house and its original landscaping. Evidence shows the entire complex was built circa 1868 occupied the house he called Christeen. A significant industrialist, Shield established the mortar carriages and ram-boats for the U.S. Government, but it was while residing in Love- technological achievement, one of five inclines built in Cincinnati, had a profound im- acquired the property for his retirement home. A prominent lawyer and political figure, to codify the U.S. Statutes.

Shield's Crossing may well be the only residential building the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad in 1866, Loveland became a popular residential setting Shields (sic) a large two story frame building, with verandas on the south Johnson served in the Ohio Legislature and was a Judge on the Cincinnati Supreme Court (1846- After 1891 Shield's Crossing was owned by properous, substantial Loveland citizens who pre- Period X_exploration/settlement 1.) "Loveland ... From Its Beginning" Published by Loveland Centennial - Bicentennial Committee, Inc. - Mag. 1976, Pg. 3 "Suburban Homes for Business Men, On The Line Of The Marietta Railroad" Quadrangle name - 1: 24 000 UMT References Verbal boundary description and justification - State M. A.

Lakness Revised: Miami Purchase Association, December, 1980 street & number 813 Oak Canyon Drive telephone (513) 683-6571 city or town Ohio 45140 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _ national - local State Historic Preservation Officer signature National Register county date organization code Easting 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Northing Zone name/title Loveland Mason 2-2/3 11. Form Prepared By 10. Geographical Data Attest: Chief of Registration 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification (See additional references Quadrangle scale Acreage of nominated property Keeper of the National Register For HCRS use only By Richard Nelson; Published by Nelson and Bo1les,Cincinnati,Ohio,1874,Pg.116 in Section 8) line between 15' and 58' fron low water mark of the Little Miami River.

Greater Loveland Historical Society date July 31, 1980 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated GPO 938 835 The property fronts 216.8 feet on Riverside Drive, with the front (East) property Listali'States and counties for properties overlapping state or countyboundaries [413419|71510] Loveland, Ohio Chessie (Marietta & Cincinnati R. R.) SHED GAZEBO STABLE MAR31982 SMOKE Little Miami River WOOD GARAGE LOVELAND PROPER SHIELD'S CROSSING 220 Riverside Drive ICE HOUSE story add. 220 Riverside Ave Hamilton County, Ohio MAR31982 Historical photograph SHIELD'S CROSSING NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES : United States Department of the Interior National Park Service EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET Fed. Reg. Date Reviewer - Recom. / Criteria - see continuation sheet 4. Owner of Property 7.

Description boundary selection resubmission photos owner objection completeness Discipline Working No. appeal RETURN alterations/integrity Federal Agency: summary paragraph 6. Representation in Existing Surveys National Register nomination by person or local government clarity maps X3. Ciassification Date Due: 5. Location of Legal Description Condition Check one State, County:- 8- REJECT- - NR decision _ substantive reasons discussed below 2. Location Present Use Entered comments: technical corrections cited below Substantive Review: Nominetion returned for: Action: ruins Name unexposed 3/3/82-624 unalered Pood C. Significance justification of exception 11. Form Prepared By completeness Signed clarity context Photographs Maps checked the resource summary paragraph applicable criteria Date relating significance to Other justification of areas S. Hajor Bibliographical References 10.

Geographical Data 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification - loca: Phone: 202 272-3504 Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to relationship of integrity Bulicer Architect Paried Specfic dates 220 Riverside Drive, Loveland Hamilton County, Ohio MAR 3 1982 Rex Harvey Miami Purchase Edward M. Shield House Oct. 15, 1978 Aerial View, looking north-east. Hamilton County, Ohio. Oct. 15, 1978 7. Photo #2 of ( ) MAR 3 1982 Rex Harvey north-west. Miami Purchase Front and south facades, looking Edward M. Shield House 220 Riverside Drive, Loveland 220 Riverside Drive, Loveland Hamilton County, Ohio Oct. 15, 1978 Photo #3 of () MAR 3 1982 Miami Purchase Front porch, looking south-west. Edward M. Shield House Rex Harvey 220 Riverside Drive, Loveland Hamilton County, Ohio looking south east. Photo #4 of () Miami Purchase Edward M.

Shield House Enclosure of porch, rear block, Oct. 15, 1978 MAR Rex Harvey 3. M. A. Lakness 4. July 6, 1980 5. Miami Purchase Association 6. Gothie Gazebo, looking east 7. Photo #5 of 7 2. 220 Riverside Drive, Loveland, Ham. Co. Ohio 1. Shield's Crossing MAR31982 2. 220 Riverside Dr. Loveland, Ham. Co., Ohio M. A. Lakness 4. July 6, 1980 7. Photo #6 of 7 6. Outbuildings, looking northwest 5. Miami Purchase Association 1. Shield's Crossing 1. Shield's Crossing , M. A. Lakness July 6, 1980 7. Photo #7 of7 6. Frame garage and stable, looking west 2. 220 Riverside Dr., Loveland, Ham. Co., Ohio 5. Miami Purchase Association MAR 8 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SHIELD'S CROSSING 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) MASON QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Columbus, Ohio 43216 Elections, Financial 700 Tri-State Bldg. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Stanley J. Aronoff October 14, 1980 Mr.

Dellas Harder State Preservation Office 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Dear Mr. Harder: RE: The Shield House 220 Riverside Avenue surface believe that it would qualify. I do not pretend to be SJA: su 3 198 513/241-0400 614/466-8068 Committees: Statehouse Finance REGISTER MAR NATIONAL Acting Director Controlling Board Ohio Senate RECEIVED Ohio Historical Center Interstate Cooperation an expert. Your favorable consideration will be appreciated Minority Whip Institutions and Insurance an historical building.I have been there and at least on the This letter is to encourage you to list the Shield House as Very sincerely: Love1and,0H 45140 120 W. LOVELAND AVENUE LOVELAND, OHIO 45140 TELEPHONE 513-683-0150 October 17, 1980 Mr. David Simmons Ohio Historical Preservation Office 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Mr.

Simmons: Crossing, 220 Riverside Drive, Loveland, Ohio 45140 to be The Shield home is one of the oldest original homes in restaurant. The restaurant enables a large number of people to enjoy an elegant style of architecture and period We hope your agency provides a careful successful evaluation REB/RSN/bed M. A. Lakness, President - Loveland Historical Society MAR 3 1982 REGISTER Yours sincerely, NATIONAL RECEIVED living. Sandra H. Small - Shields Crossing Loveland which has been tastefully preserved and restored Loveland City Council supports the application of Shields THE CITY OF LOVELAND LOVELAND, OHIO Ohio Historical Center of the application. Ronald E. Binegar, Mayor included on the Historic Register. ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES STATE OHIO Bramble, Ayres L., House Shield's, Edwin M., House St. Rosa Church Honorable Howard M.

Metzenbaum State Historic Preservation Officer Dr. W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Midwest Regional Office, NPS For further information, please call the National Register at (202) 272-3504 Loveland Cincinnati Notified Yellow Springs South Charleston vicinity Name Location Greene County Hamilton County Clark County Yellow Springs Historic District Green Plain Monthly Meetinghouse Honorable Clarence Brown (William Johnston House) The Ohio Historical Society Honorable John Glenn Honorable Willis D. Gradison, Jr. Interstate 7lat 17th Avenue