Nomination for Butler, Charles, House

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United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service date entered APR 2 9 1982 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries - complete applicable sections and/or common street & number - not for publication city, town - vicinity of congressional district 8th state Ohio - county Present Use - district - public - unoccupied - agriculture _ museum I building(s) -commercial - park - structure - work in progress * private residence . site . religious . object - in process * yes: restricted - government . scientific - yes: unrestricted _ military - other: courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. 320 East Silver Street has this property been determined elegible? - federal _ local depository for survey records Location both transportation code039 Accessible code Category date None Lebanon 3.

Classification Ownership Franklin Status Hayes House educational entertainment historic title 4. Owner of Property Warren industrial 5. Location of Legal Description National Register of Historic Places 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Ohio being considered Public Acquisition Inventory-Nomination Form 13 East Jackson Street Warren County Courthouse Thomas H. Hayes For HCRS use only 1. Name Xprivate FHR8-300 (11-78) received MAR 3 1 1982 -yes no 8th Ohio45005 7. Description -excellent X original site X good X altered moved date Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

The Charles Butler House is one of two octagon houses in Franklin, but only one of three such planned houses known to exist in southwestern Ohio. It rests on the brow of a small this two story brick dwelling is distinguished by its paired four-over-four windows, 1a- bel lintels, and bracketed wooden cornice. A handsome bay window with bracketed cornice marks the northwest elevation. In keeping with octagon design, the house is surmounted by a flat standing seam metal roof. Not only is the octagon plan unusual for its unfiguration, but also for its interior de- Layout of the second floor space closely follows the first floor plan, basically the A sensitively constructed two story brick wing was added to the southeast elevation in 1880. Additional changes in 1940 consist of a one story kitchen, utility room, and at- doubtedly this replaced a frame porch that typified octagon architecture.

Condition ruins unexposed fair Check one ized by the center placement of fireplaces and stairwell location on the outside wall. hill and overlooks the city of Franklin and the Great Miami River valley.Built c.1860, _unaltered Morgan and Brothers excution of William Howland's octagon. tached garage. In 1910 a classical revival porch was built onto the front facade, un- 112. deteriorated sign.The original layout strongly suggests the Butler house was directly influenced by United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service This octagon house directly influenced the design of the Charles Butler house. (Fowler, The Octagon House, 1853.) with single-cross tin, soldered and painted, two coats.

A small strip of plank is to be fixed near the outer edge of the roof, to ScUTTLE. - Fit and hang scuttle two and a half by four feet, 110 National Register of Historic Places Page Inventory-Nomination Form 111 received LIVING-ROOM date entered PARLOR For HCRS use only Item number inch tin leaders to convey the water to the cisterns. ceding from the one next below. secured with chain and hook. HOWLANDS OCTAGONAL PLAN. FHR-8-300 (11-78) the first, and so on to the top, each course projecting over or re- Roor to project, and supported by brackets, as shown on ele- 5 x 13 plan; and size of glass left optional with the owner. All bos CLOSET Continuation sheet CHARLES BUTLER HOUSE SUPERIORITY OF THE OCTAGON FORM.

half an inch over the first course);the third course the same as VERANDA BED ROOM United States Department of the Interior fastenings; windows glazed with a good quality of American hooks put up in the bedrooms and closets, as the owner may turned pins where necessary behind the doors. Doors. - Outside doors twe inches thick, four panels each; 12 x 9 double faced, with glass in the upper panels; the lower panels the room doors, the other side bead and butt. The front door 12x 8 barrel-bolts and n suitable sized front-door lock, with night-latch and sceured with five-inch mortice-locks, except the pantry and eured with bar-hooks, ete., complete. BasE in all of first story nine inches high, with ovilo moulding Consice all around the houxe, with brackets as per elevation, seribed down and well fitted to the floor. heading joints neatly smoothed off nished three wats.

Geometrical panel under stairs; strong stairs faced architrave. with back mould, in all five and a half inches wide Page 112 received National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form date entered Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service FRONT ROOM Outside hall door glazed the same as windows. SUPERIORITY OF THE OCTAGON FORM. and two keys; the back door hung with three-and-ahalfinch 14 inch glass; sashes hung with butts and secured with buttons. FHR-8-300 (11-78) For HCRS use only in the usual manner, hung with large-sized strap-hinges, and se FLoons of first and second stories laid withmerchantable mill frames, sashes, one and a half inches thick, double-hung with for the floor of the olservatory made nearly level Item number Sink in living-room of suitable size, made perfectly tight, and doors and sheives underneath, and waste to cesspool.

The pan- tries shelved with four tiers of shelves each. Four dozen clothes. -one and a quarter inehes thick, double-faced, four-paneled with hung with three three-and-a-half-inch butts, and secured with two butts, and secured by a seven-inch rim-lock and two barrel-bolts. The first story inside doors hung with three-and-a-half-inch butts, 15-6 x 12 story doors hung with three-inch butts, and secured by suitable colored on second story. Outside and inside cellar doors made painted such color as directed. worked white pine plank, free from large or loose knots, sap, or on strong carriages, moulded and returned nosings; three-inch moulded rail; one-and-three-quarter-inch fancy turned balusters; splits, tongued and grooved; laid in courses, well nailed, and and halusters of St.

Domingo mahogany, rubbed smooth and var 113 glass.Four windows in the cellar, three lights in each,10 by six-inch newel-level rail and balusters at the top;the newel-rail HOWLAND'S OCTAGONAL PLAN. with mouldings.All the other doors,except those of the pantries, MANTLes. - Neat marble-pattern mantles to all the fireplaces, No. 7 Descripticn DEN ze 1880's HAYES HOME BAY STAIRS Drawing of alterations &dates STORY FACADE ADD-ON 19406 1900g ENCLOSED PORCH 13 E.JACESON ST. FRANKLIN, OHID D STORY 8.

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Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - archeology-prehistoric - community planning - archeology-historic - agriculture _ sculpture _ architecture . music X 1800-1899 - 1900- other (specify) Statement of Significance

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(in one paragraph) when Orson Fowler's unique designs achieved considerable popularity in the East and for All (1853). Despite these bold innovations, the octagon style of architecture was however, satisfy the desires of Franklin's John N. Schenck, who had the house built for his daughter Mary Schenck Butler and her husband Charles. From its founding, the Schenck family had been instrumental to the settlement and development of Franklin. 1600-1699 commerce 1500-1599 1400-1499 1700-1799 transportation conservation communications theater industry engineering literature art invention science economics philosophy humanitarian politics/government Builder/Architect prehistoric Period education exploration/settlement unknown social/ military law plan architecture in southwestern Ohio.It was constructed during the brief interlude cative of Butler's prosperity in nineteenth century Franklin.

Charles Butler,(1820-1904) Schenck's son-in-law, was a prominent merchant and civic leader.He was the first president of the Franklin National Bank and also operated .landscape architecture . religion The Charles Butler House, built circa 1860, is a significant representation of octagon spired by a design included in Fowler's extraordinary book, The Octagon House: A Home Midwest.Fowler's approach was significant for its economy in interior space and for Warren County Courthouse Deeds Vol. 64 - 394 Oral history from Mrs. Florence Johnston, great-granddaughter of original owners, Quadrangle name Franklin UMT References List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries _ state Mrs.

Thomas Hayes and Steve Gordon date February 1980, revised January, 1981 street & number city or town The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. State Historic Preservation Officer signature county date Easting Northing organization Franklin 11.

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Form Prepared By code Zone national telephone 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Attest: Chief of Registration name/title 10. Geographical Data Keeper of the National Register 9. Major Bibliographical References (continued) Schenck's Families 13 East Jackson Street 2.473 acres Acreage of nominated property Xlocal For HCRS use only Quadrangle scale _1:24 , 000 Charles and Mary Butler - in her possession are bound history books of Butler's & Verbal boundary description and justification 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 GPO 938 835 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated of a 100 ft.R.R.right of way at the SW.

corner of Lot No.790; from said pt.of beginning 413812|71110] United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service For HCRS use only Inventory-Nomination Form Item number 9 & 10 "The Octagon House", by Orson Squire Fowler c. 1853 the NW. corner of Lot #790; thence with the N. line of Lot #790 S. 63 16' E. (passing an iron rod at 101,74 ft) a distance of 466.74 ft. to rod; thence be new division line running thence with the No. line of Jackson & So. of Lot #790 Page received National Register of Historic Places Continuation sheet date entered S.25 27'W.192.66ft.toa pointin the No.line of Jackson St.&No.end of Back St; FHR-8-300 (11-78) Beer's History of Warren County, 1882 Historical Souvenir booklets of Franklin -Franklin Area Historical Society United States Department of the interior EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET - RETURN Reviewer _ Recom.

/ Criteria -see continuation sheet - technical corrections cited below . substantive reasons discussed below 5. Location of Legal Description original site Location resubmission Name Discipline photos completeness alterations/integrity clarity summary paragraph Action: maps owner objection boundary selection ruins Federal Agency: 7. Description unaltered 3. Classification 4. Owner of Property nomination by person or local government NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 6. Representation in Existing Surveys .Nomination returned for: National Park Service good Date Due: Check one Aecessibie Fed. Reg. Date L ACCEPT- . REJECT_ - deteriorated Working No. appeal unexposed Substantive Review: Status fair Public Acquleltien 42982-5952 8. Significance justification of exception 11.

Form Prepared By Signed Maps completeness checked context Date Photographs summary paragraph clarity relating significance to applicable criteria Other 10. Geographical Data 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification the resource 9. Major Bibliographical References relationship of integrity _ netional - local Phone: 202 272 -3504 Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet justification of areas Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to BUTLER HOMESTEAD 1. Charles Butler Residence,13 E. Jackson St. 3. Thomas H. Hayes 4. February, 1980 5. 13 East Jackson Street 6. West and South elevations, looking East 7. Photograph #1 SHOWING THE THREE AS DESCRIBED IN # 7 I Story ADD-ON + 2 STORYADD-ON 1980 octagon dwelling ADOITIONS 2. Franklin, Warren County, Ohio THOMAS H.HAVES RESIDENCE 13 E. JACKSON BUTLER HOMESTEAD 1.

Charles Butler Residence, 13 E.Jackson St. 2. Franklin, Warren County, Ohio 3. Thomas H. Hayes 4. February, 1980 5. 13 East Jackson Street - West elevations, looking east 7. Photograph #2 DISTINGHED TRIM -CORNICES LEFT SIDE-OF FRONT DOOR (FRONT FACADE +SIDE WALL) BAY WINDOW bctagon dwelling THOMAS H. HAVES RESIDENCE 1980 SHOWING: BUTLER HOMESTEAD 1. Charles Butler Residence, 13 E.Jackson St. 2. Franklin, Warren County, Ohio 3. Thomas H. Hayes 4. February, 1980 5. 13 East Jackson Street 7. Photograph #3 FRONT FACADE THOMAS H. HAYES RESIDENCE EIGHT-SIDED DWELLING 13 E. JACKSON 6. West and south elevations. looking NE octagon NOTE POOFLINZ SHOWING FOUR (H) SIDES OF THE FRANKLIN,0.H5005 1980 "BUTLER HOMESTEAD" 2. Franklin, Warren County, Ohio 4. February, 1980 - 13 East Jackson Street 6. West and south elevations, looking NE 7.

Photograph #4 PHOTO GRAPHER STANDING ON ORIGINAL CANAL PROPERTY I3 E.JACKSON ST. octagon dwelling 1. Charles Butler Residence, 13 E.Jackson St. 3. Thomas H. Hayes 1980 FRANKLIN, OHIO 13 East Jackson Street DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 16/731960/4382710 FRANKLIN QUADRANGLE 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) CHARLES BUTLER RESIDENCE Ohio Historical Center 1-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 March 24, 1982 Ms. Carol Shull MAR 3 1 1982 440 G Street, N.W. appropriate notification procedures have been followed for the new nominations and they have been approved by the state review board. Garst, John, House Kelly, O.S., Cottage and House Valley Dale Ballroom Salem Methodist Church Complex Grand Lake St.

Marys Light House Denison, William, House Oak Grove School Crafts, William, House Port Jefferson School Stewart, Harry Bartlett, Property Butler, Charles, House Britton, James F., Farm Old Wayne County Jail We are recommending that the Oak Grove School receive a substantive review Ashland Warren Mercer County Muskingum Shelby Wayne Portage Stark Hamilton Franklin REGISTER Pickaway Wood Clark New Nominations RECEIVED NATIONAL Tavener-Sears Tavern Historic Places Acting Keeper National Register of Ohio Historic Preservation Office Resource Area National Park Service Enclosed are 16 new National Register nominations and four resubmissions. All Hulbert House and because of its current condition. McAlpin Bridal Cottage Floral Hall Jackson Center Multiple Dear Ms. Shull: Washington, D.C. 20240 Hotel Breakers McCune's Villa W.

Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer Sincerely Resubmissions Licking Richland Ashland Erie County WRL/DAS:vb Crittenden Farm Resource Area Please let me know if we can answer any questions. Park Avenue West Multiple Ms.Caro1 Shul1 Page two / March 24, 1980 BY IRENE WRIGHT Middletown Bureau Chief FRANKLIN, Ohio-The 1850s-era octagon houses are rare in Ohlo, but The family of Thomas H. Hayes, Armco employee, owns one of the houses at 13 E. Jackson St. Mr. and Mrs. David Drennon own an about two weeks ago to have their eligible for preservation loan funds under the U.S. Department of Hous- ing and Urban Development, but we "The 1f the house were located in Frank- Iln's declared depressed housing area, but It isn't, she sald. a hillside that once overlooked the The two-story structure, con- property, is in need of repair. It has Enquirer photo BY IRENE WRIGHT MRS.

HAYES, standing in front of her house in Franklin, says Its location may keep her family from getting a federal loan to preserve lt. aging, and some of the design was changed with past additions, ac- ings as residences. His own 60-room Street for his daughter, Mary horse, Nightingale, which many - Barkalow Schenck, and her hus- dren, ages 16 to 21, are history buffs. band, John Butler, a gentleman lose). The bank went broke and Hayes was president of the Franklin prevlously served two rooms, and to Historical Society when efforts were Butlers, Mrs. Florence Johnston, 79, poorer class, according to Fowler's who with her husband, J.P. John- book. Most of the octagon houses ston, a retired Armco combustion- engineer, resides at Otterbein Home could be termed mansions, however.

near Lebanon, vividly remembers that its former owner, Sam Jeffery, - "visiting up on the hill" and the gon House, by architect Orson ington Lafayette Schenck, another Fowler. Their design, by another . according to Mrs. Hayes. sources. Meanwhile, the octagon de- architect, was described as the octa- country throughout the 1850s. Schenck family. He apparently was Preservation in the U.S. and the Ohio Historical Soclety. -IT APPARENTLY was about that try back to 1868 in Holland, she said. history that prompted us to buy our thor of manuals on health, sex and Schenck, brother of Franklin - was the appeal of the older home by examining the head), is consid- ered an innovator of octagon bulld- & horse (the tamed Frankiin race- farmer. rooms. Hayes said.

said she learned about Lafayette reduce costs and bring comfortable The goal of such houses was to octagon house overlooked the Hud- of the directors gambled money on local residents thought could not The octagon house is located on houses throughout the state. built the octagon house on Jackson THE HAYESES found the house Jackson Street octagon house great-grandfather was one of the uncover a central fireplace that The house holds fascinating that John Noble Cummings dwellings within the reach of the Bank failures and the panic of brother of Franklin's founder. She "There was a scandal when one Franklin structure presently in- strip white paint from a majestic Mrs.

Johnston recalled that her Funds possibly could be obtained A spokesman in the preservation ENQUIRER remaining in the country today "It was love for our country's suffered water damage and general Butler personal fortune was used to however, that another octagon octagon home in the first place-it are not optimistic we willreceive Franklin Area cluded in the National Registry, first presidents of the Franklin Na- cording to the owners. family of Franklin founder Gen. sign captured the fancy of the William Schenck. Mrs.Hayes said."We also hope to be A great-granddaughter of the house exists in the Franklin area or houses feature central stalrcases.

existed until he was contacted re- structed with bricks made on the claims its original owner was Wash- entrance and along one outside wall born in Franklin in 1825 The family has traced its ances- 1857 brought an end both to the phrenology (analysis of character THE CABIN was relocated toa Among the owners' goals are to the city limits. They recently pur- and value of preservation, Mrs. house on Shaker Road just outside Both have historic links with the Orson Fowler, born in New York previously had served as a post offi- Jeffery said he didn't know the chased it from the Sam Jeffery son River in the Catskills. initiated to restore a log cabin that The Hayeses and their four chil- memorles for me. There was noth- octagon fad and to Fowler's re- Schenck from a book on the The couple also are members of ing like it in the area, she said. tional Bank. founder Gen.

William Schenck, site on River Street and is the only pay back the funds." time, according to a descendant, so it will remain for years to come, In Columbus said the latest statis- the National Trust for Historic "many good times there" with the staircase located to the left of the home listed on the National Regis- MRS. JOHNSTON was not aware, Erie Canal, now Rilley Boulevard. "OUR MAIN goal is to preserve it Butler family. state in 1809 and known as an au- design In a book entitled The Octa- two of them are located in the office of the Ohio Historical Society try of Historic Places. identically designed, eight-sided gon "cottage," although it has eight cently by Mrs. Hayes. Franklin Area Home To 2 Octagon Houses of the structure. Many octagon The Hayeses submitted papers family. closed," Mrs. Johnston said."The tics indicate there are 2l octagon