Nomination for City National Bank Building

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received JUN 1 8 1932 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name and/or common street & number - not for publication city, town - vicinity of _ state - county - - public - unoccupied - agriculture _ museum - building(s) - private X commercial - park - structure .both work in progress - private residence - site _ entertainment _ religious . object X yes: restricted - government _ scientific - yes: unrestricted _ transportation - military - other: 4. Owner of Property M. B. Belden 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. has this property been determined elegible?

- - yes X no _ federal - local 1976 Location Accessible Category date code Canton educational Columbus Ownership historic industrial Status being considered district date entered Inventory-Nomination Form title Public Acquisition Ohio Historic Inventory Ohio Stark Present Use Stark County Office Building Type all entries-complete applicable sections Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service 6. Representation in Existing Surveys National Register of Historic Places in process 3. Classification City National Bank Building For HCRS use only United States Department of the Interior 205 Market Avenue S. FHR-8-300 (11-78) 205 Market Ave. S. Ohio 44702 state Ohio 43211 7.

Description X excellent X original site X altered - moved date its earler placement among a streetscape of abutting structures, now demolished or re- With stone surrounds, the outer two of which feature triple ionic columnets and squared arches. The dentilling is repeated here and elsewhere in a raised, cornice-like belt of which are surmounted by two unifying over-arches, and classical pilasters; the third, above; and the second, a rank of rectangular windows set off by a simple, smooth-faced center element features a balustrade, a consoled transom, and classical flanking piers. Condition ruins unexposed fair The streetfacing east facade features a stepped stone parapet beneath which is an en- the brick fabric and scattered fenestration of its south, west and north facades suggest Check one side stairwell partially surrounded by the original wrought iron balustrade.

The building stands on one of Canton's principal arteries just south of her Central placed with more modest later ones. The foundation features a set of below-grade storefront element accessable from an out- counterpoint to the six bay character of the upper stories),three of which feature multi- The City National Bank Building is a six story commercial structure whose style sug- tablature with a dentilled cornice and scored frieze.This element is braced by a top cleared land at the moment--known as Newmarket, a four-block site slated for new com- The next four stories feature fenestration of a variety of sorts:The fifth, simple, gests the Romanesque Revivalism of Richardson, locally adapted.Of masonry construction, Plaza the public square),and just north of a redevelopment area--primarily course beneath this rank.

- deteriorated - unaltered Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

story window rank, the middle four elements of which contain rounded arched headings square windows with stone lintels; the fourth, arched windows, the interior two pairs ture, midway between the old commercial center and what Cantonians hope will be the new. a rectangular window rank, features of which pick up the pilaster treatment of the floor stone course.The street-level story features red granite facing and four bays(a Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric - sculpture _ social/ - theater _ communications - politics/government .transportation -other (specify) Specific dates Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) institutions, the Harter Bank and Trust (1867), the Canton National Bank (1854), the the Dime Savings Bank, 1895; the American Exchange Bank,1919). This fine building, eventually occupied by another institution after 1923 (the Canton Architecturally, the rock-faced masonry and round arch openings are characteristics which identify the Bank building as an example of Romanesque styling. Two other major Romanesque landmarks from the late 1880s were demolished in the 20th century leaving only the Bank as the primary remnant of this style. engineering military industry invention education science conservation music law Bank and Trust),continues to announce its founding occupant in stone across its facade.

1900- maining example of 19th century Romanesque architecture in downtown Canton.It is Period humanitarian 1700-1799art reflected its industrial and commercial development. storation, and such is being contemplated by several Canton investors. augurated a burst of bank-founding activity.Between 1880 and 1900,five additional served a broad public and engaged in successive mergers, absorbing the Commercial and 8.

Significance ocratic People's Savings Bank,1891; the Postal Savings Bank,1911; The City National Bank was, thus, a "second wave,"or establishment bank, one which and the Greek-American the idea that banks were the last word in dem- 1920,sixteen were organized.Most of these were what we'd now call "full service" _literature suggest either groups they served Jacobs Bank,1916; the Takacs Elek Bank,1917; The City National Bank Building is significant because itis the best and only re- _economics the DeSantis Bank,1916; the Louis DiPi1le Agency,1918; the John Kovacs Bank,1918; First National Bank (1863),and the Farmers' Bank founding, with a cap- - archeology-prehistoric - landscape architecture_ - religion - archeology-historic .

1500-1599 _ agriculture X architecture -art X commerce Currently in use as office space, the structure is prime for adaptive reuse and re- the only bank building of its era still standing in Canton's 19-block commercial 1920 when Canton saw a phenomenal growth in banking activity which kept pace with and 1600-1699 Builder/Architect philosophy unknown exploration/settlement _1400-1499 Prior to the organization of City National Bank in 1880,Canton had but four banking banks but several catered to specific immigrant groups which had begun to settle in -communityplanning center, and is the last of its type--a representative of the period between 1880 and Canton, and specialized in foreign exchange and passage loans.The names of these banks ofa banking supermarket.By 1916,City National ranked fourth among Canton's major Savings Bank in 1919 and eventually itself being absorbed in 1923 by the George Harter banks were organized, as well as Canton's first bank clearing house; between 19o0 and ital investment of 100,000,by druggist P.H.Barr and several other directors,in- Quadrangle name - Parcel # 02-20156, Lot 52, City of Canton - State March, 1982 street & number _ national 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated GPO 938 835 Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 Easting code county organization name/title 216/932-9794 Northing Zone telephone Attest: National Register Canton West 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Chief of Registration 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References State Historic Preservation Officer signature 11. Form Prepared By Keeper of the National Register I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register 10. Geographical Data city or town Cleveland Heights, UMT References Verbal boundary description and justification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries 2353 Woodmere Drive As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966(Public Law 89- For HCRS use only Enterod In the date Albacete, M. J., Architecture in Canton (Canton Art Institute, 1976) Lehman, John, A Standard History of Stark County, Ohio (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1916) Ohio 44106 Acreage of nominated property name/title Mary L. Reeb, Ph.

D., Preservationist A local according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. less than one SHPO National Park Service 205 Market Ave. S. Stark County, OHIO, Date Due: - RETURN - REJECT_ Reviewer - Recom. /Criteria . - technical corrections cited below -substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 7.

Description - original site moved resubmission completeness alterations/integrity Date deteriorated clarity Discipline unexposed boundary selection Accessible ruins excellent summary paragraph owner objection good Action: Ownership Public Acquisition unaltered see continuation sheet Federal Agency: Category nomination by person or local government National Register Nomination returned for: Check one United States Department of the Interior Condition Working No. / - sample yes - no Describe the present and original (It known) physical appearance EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET Present Use Status ACCEPT Substantive Review: fair 8. Significance the resource justification of exception 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification State Historic Preservation Officer signature context Signed completeness Date Photographs clarity checked Maps Other summary paragraph applicable criteria justification of areas relating significance to Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet 9. Major Bibliographical References UMT Reterences Bullder Architect Stater Specific dates Period Areas ef SignificanceCheck and justity belew relationship of integrity Acreege of nominated property Quadrangle name The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Phone: 202 272-3504 local Verbal boundary description and justification Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Statement ot Significance (in one paragraph) netional Building C City National Bank Date: 1981 Photo: M.

Reeb Central Canton MRA Canton, Stark OH Building C Canton, Stark, OH Date: 1981 City National Bank Central Canton MRA Photo: M. Reeb harvard Photo: M. Reeb Building C City National Bank Date: 1981 Canton, Stark, OH Central Canton MRA UTM17/468350/45/6130 CANTON WEST, OHIO CANTON WEST QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR June 16 Ms. Carol Shull National Register of Historic Places 440 G. St., NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Enclosed are new National Register nominations and one nomination returned been approved by the state review board and the appropriate notification procedures have been followed. Name : St. Stephen Church and Rectory Mosgrove, Dr. Adam, House Sharp, Samuel, Residence Woodruff, William, House Barber-Whitticar House Dewalt Building Schuffenecker, August, Building Lebold, John, House Reeves, Jeremah, House and Please let me know if you have any questions.

WRL/DS :jb Hocking Tuscarawas Sincerely, Athens enclosures Champaign Delaware Hamilton Butler Stark NATIONAL Wood County: REGISTER Trumbull New Nominations Eagle's Temple Floral Hall Ohio Historic Preservation Office Underwriters Salvage Corps Carriage House National Park Service Canton Public Library Onesto Hotel White's Mill vCity National Bank Building Dear Ms. Shull: by your staff for additional information. All the new nominations have State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historical Center 1-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 W.Ray Luce