Nomination for Courtland Flats

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 DEC 20 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name - Courtland Flats and/or common 2. Location street & number - not for publication city, town - vicinity of code 061 _ state 3. Classification X unoccupied - agriculture x building(s) x private * commercial _structure work in progress . private residence - religious _ object - yes: unrestricted . other: Ameritas, Inc. 133 Carnegie Way, Suite 1050 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Hamilton Co., Ohio Records Office (Deed Book 4181, Page 1716) 6. Representation in Existing Surveys has this property been determined eligible?

- yes - federal depository for survey records 039 1976 museum Category both Accessible transportation date Cincinnati site code government educational Ownership industrial Atlanta park historic received Status entertainment being considered district date entered Public Acquisition scientific Courtstreet Building Inventory-Nomination Form City Planning Department Type all entries-complete applicable sections (3-82) Ohio state Georgia Present Use For NPS use only public National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior in process 117-l2l East Court Street National Park Service 4. Owner of Property military county Xlocal county 7. Description : Check one X excellent _ deteriorated -moved of four principal bays, each of which contain two wondows, above the tall storefront area.

feature paneled interior walls, decorated with foliated designs, and a large round-arched directly above the storefront. Above this first floor, the main facade is divided hori- are fairly simple, with smooth frieze and simple moldings, although the fourth story opening with a panneled door and multi-paned transom towards the rear, which presumably contains a large laundry area, which has a barrel vaulted ceiling covered in yellow brick. The rooms in each apartment are quite spacious, except for the bathrooms, and most still retain their wooden mantels, which feature mirrors, pilasters which support the shelves elements; however, the front section of the second floor has been remodeled for office spaces. date unexposed ruins fair Condition (Minor Alterations) this space.

The roofline of this flat-roofed structure is punctuated by simple brick through large two-story brick pilasters which define the principal bays at the third and cornice is also decorated with dentils.Some vertical emphasis is given to this facade horizontal mullion dividing them in half.A plain interior cornice with simple molding is interior plan of the floors above this storefront space are centered around two light Most of the floors have seen little alteration in terms of both its plan and architectural temporary partitions and the plaster has been removed,leaving exposed brick walls.The The Courtland Flats building is a five-story brick structure with a basically square plan to its Renaissance Revival design, the upper story windows are distinguished by elaborate The ground floor plan of the building is composed of three large spaces which are divided The storefront itself contains five entrances;the most distinctive are the two large of the two lightwells are sheathed in shiny white terra cotta tile.The rear of each floor chimneys at the end walls.

_ unaltered X original site X altered with the outline of a former 1-1/2 story addition. The west facade shows the outline of wells which are divided by a central hallway. The front, and more elaborate, stairways feature spiraled - good VO hoodmolds, triangular pediments on the third story and segmental arch pediments on the storefront space at the easternmost end, presently occupied by an architect's office, has spaces.

The storefront areas have high patterned tin ceilings and wood floors.The The walls by brick walls which have large round-arched openings towards the rear which connect the ways are flanked by large pilasters with Corinthian capitals which are also located on the The wood trim throughout the building is a 3-l/2 story structure which was formerly located there.A parking lot now occupies The rear facade is etched Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

Two sets of stairways are located in both the and tiled insets around the fireplace opening. The fifth story bays are divided by short paired pilasters which are was a delivery entrance for the businesses on the first floor.T front and rear of the building.

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Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric - archeology-historic - conservation . science - sculpture - social/ . engineering . musIc The X 1900- and a simple flat window treatment. Unlike those, Courtland Flats emphasizes the window number of additional features emphasize the three dimensional quality of the facade, dis- reflect a sure grasp of planning with regard to light, space, and low maintenance. and a large stock of "every description of imported goods including ports, sherries, cham- paigns and clarets of the most celebrated vintages of Irish and Scottish whiskies, Holland At that time, Sandheger owned, in addition to his business building, a three-story brick adjacent parcels, demolishing the brick residence and constructing Courtland Flats by 1902.

1700-1799 1400-1499 transportation politics/government communications humanitarian education industry Period military invention law scamozzi capitals; third floor windows are emphasized by a rounded and projecting molding spiralled baluster,multi-colored title landings,and marble steps and wainscoting.The The interior of the building retains most of its architectural detail including overmantels, the window heads change from pediment on the third floor to segmented pediment on the fourth tinguishing this building from other second Renaissance Style building which employ flatter, land Flats was the first flat building to be constructed in the Second Renaissance Revival Specific dates which is supported by console brackets.

who helped make turn-of-the-century Cincinnati the leading whiskey producing city in the By l899 Cincinnati ranked first among cities in the United States as a producer of whiskey. -economics Centennial Review of Cincinnati described Mr. Sandheger in 1888 as having a marked prom- inance among those engaged in the liquor industry in the city"anda "first class reputation literature constructed in this style in downtown. use of the "cold process"of distilling which produced a liquor of superior purity.The Revival Style in downtown Cincinnati.Tt was the first flat building to be - other(specify) - archeology-prehistoric - community planning - agriculture _ architecture _art - philosophy Based on examination of the 1904 Sanborn Insurance Map and deed/tax duplicate search, Court- Revival building in downtown Cincinnati.

The common example employs rustication, quoining Courtland Flats was built for Christopher Sandheger, a prominant 19th century liquor distiller forty people and enjoyed both a large local and national trade. floor. Instead of quoins and rustication, pilasters dominate the facade treatment. more restrained architectural detailing: entablatures are bold; pilasters project and have interior plan is spacious and incorporates light wells lined in tile to maximize light 1902 1800-1899 commerce 1500-1599 1600-1699 unknown Builder/Architect exploration/settlement with elaborate projecting window heads. Echoing First Renaissance Revival period buildings, The Courtland Flats building is a notable and unusual example of the Second Renaissance for superior goods and honorable dealings.

His stock included a specialty of 1877 Bourbon gin and other goods necessary to make the line complete,"Sandheger's business employed by Cincinnati Times Star, 1891. 10. Geographical Data Covington, KY - Ohio UT M References "Part of St, Clairs Out Lot 24." - state 11. Form Prepared By Monica Laurance - With the assistance of Rita Walsh, Miami Purchase Association. Ameritas, Inc. date July 23, 1984 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: X local _ national 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated State Historic Preservation Officer signature code county telephone 404/577-1090 Atlanta Easting organization Northing Georgia Zone date Attest: Quadrangle name Chief of Registration Verbal boundary description and justification Acreage of nominated property Less than one acre. name/title The boundary of Courtland Flats is shown as the red line on the accompanying survey titled 9.

Major Bibliographical References List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries Cincinnati City Directories;4.Commercial Tribune; 5.Leading Industries of Cincinnati, Ohio, city or town I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register For NPs use only As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service published by Cincinnati Inquirier,1900;6.City of Cincinnati and its Resources, published 1.Deed Search -Hamilton County Court House;.2.Sanborn Insurance Map,1904;3. Williams OMB No.1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 Courtland Flats, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 8 Page 2 business, residence and investment property illustrates a mixed use character typical of received Inventory-Nomination Form date entered National Park Service Storefronts were occupied by business related to the canal market which had been located National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior NPS Form 10-900-a (3-82) For NPS use only Typical tenants of the building were salesmen, clerks, dressmakers as well as a few prominent located in these storefronts in the early 1900's. The close proximity of Sandheger's businessmen. Sandheger himself lived next door in the building which housed his business. on Court Street since 1829.A feed store, scale company and barbers supply company were Courtland Flats, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio 5 STORY BRK. DEED < SUR IBLDG.

COR PART OF ST. CLAIR'S OUT LOT 24 SECTION 18 - T4 - FRI - CINTI TWP CITY OF CINCINNATI - HAMILTON CO., CHIO JULY, 1983 & CHARLES E. GOLDICK 5745 COURT BOWEN STREET 121 (0.50) WALK ~SURVEY~ BLOG. COR RT. E+ W SUR. SIC OÓ RT. E4W; d-14s VIL ENGINEER, SURVEYO [ CINCINNATI, OHIO 452AT (72.18) PARKING ( LUM PETER IN CHAINS CAR LO 117-121 E. Court Street Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio TELEPHONE CO OFFICE COURTHOUSE TOWER FEDERATED GARAGE Y.M.C.A. AREA PLACE MARKET CITY PIATT SHILLITOS COUNTY HAMILTON WLWT LIBRARY PUBLIC USED LOT CHURCH HALL CATHEDRAL GARFIELD SEVEN COURT HOTEL CINCINNATI BELL KROGER EIGHTH STREET COURTLAND FLATS BLDG Map not to scale COLUMBIA OLDS NINTH AID PIONEER PARK ALMS & DOEPKE BLO3. GWYNNE BLOG. LEGAL HENNIGAN STATUE DOCTORS HARTFORO COVENANT PARKING GARAGE CLUB PARKWAY A.A.A PARXING CENTRAL POW PARKNGI LOG.

WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Federal Agency: - -appeal -sample J request Reviewer's comments: Nomination returned for: _ _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 J unaltered -original site - moved Category resubmission Accessible yes completeness dates deteriorated excellent Status Ownership REJECT unexposed Reviewer ruins Discipline Recom./Criteria alterations/integrity clarity Substantive Review: ACCEPT Courtland Flats Action: Condition Hamilton County Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance owner objection see continuation sheet boundary selection Working No.

summary paragraph Has this property been determined eligible? Present Use Public Acquisition NR decision good nomination by person or local government EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Date Due: Check one 12-20-85 NOV, 21 1984 Fed. Reg. Date: 2/4/86 National Register RETURN 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below summary paragraph Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property 11. Form Prepared By State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Date - Signed Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Builder/Architect completeness context Period title national applicable criteria clarity Maps local UTM References Quadrangle name 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification Specific dates justification of areas checked Photographs relationship of integrity to significance The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) justification of exception VOM relating significance to the resource _state - Phone: RIDING HABITS ENGLISN BOOTS WINE BEER ENGLISH NEWB GERS NEWBURGER'S NTS 0OTS Photo # 1 exterior Court St. (front) Elevation 1ooking south 117-121 E. Court St. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Courtland Flats Photo # 2 exterior 117-121 E. Court St. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohir Elevation Looking Southwest Courtland Flats Front(south) and side(east) WINE BEER 117-121 E. Court St. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio elevation looking southeast Courtland Flats Front(south) and side(west) Photo # 3 exterior PURS HAUT ITS Photo # 4 exterior 117-121 E. Court St. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Courtland Flats Door detail looking south 1369-1300 GERRY BATES FOR SALE PHOTO #5 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Photograph shows the storefront Photographer facing southeast. Photographer, Rita Walsh. January, 1984 Ohio. PHOTO #6 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Ohio. Photograph shows one of the two main entries on the main facade. Photo- Rita Walsh. January, 1984 Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, grapher facing southeast. Photographer, Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Ohio. Photograph shows south side of PITA WALSH, PHOTOEMAPHEN Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Court Street between Main and Walnut. PHOTO #8 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Ohio. Photograph shows newel post on Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Walsh. January, 1984 front stairway. Photographer, Rita Ohio. PHOTO #9 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Ohio. Photograph shows one of the light- Photographer, Rita Walsh. January, 1984 wells in the center of the building.

Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Ohio. MITAWAUSH, PHOTOGMAPHER Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, PHOTO #11 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, lightwells. Photographer, Rita Walsh. January, 1984 Ohio.Photograph shows set of back stairs; in the background is one of the Ohio. PHOTO #12 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Photograph shows typical mantel Photographer, Rita Walsh. January, 1984 and doorframes throughout the building. PHOTO #13 Courtland Flats, 117-121 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Photograph shows typical kitchen. Photographer, Rita Walsh. January, 1984 1981 COVINGTON QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR COVINGTON, KY.-OHIO STATE OF KENTUCKY AJohn McDonald Enterprise August 3, 1984 W.

Ray Luce Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue Dear Mr. Luce: Therefore, I would like to communicate my decision as Jofn Mobonald, President RESTORING AMERICA'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE Offices in Omaha, Nebraska and Wichita, Kansas notification period. AMERITAS of Historic Places in as timely a manner as possible. Sincerely, Ohio State Historic Preservation Office to see this property listed on the National Register historically known as Courtland Flats, it is my desire Thank you for your attention to this matter. Ohio Historical Society Due to the pending plans for restoration of what is JM/1b Columbus, Ohio 43211 the owner of Courtland Flats to waive my thirty day Room 150, City Hall 801 Plum Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 August 17, 1984 Phone (513) 352-3250 Dr. W. Ray Luce Columbus, OH 43211 Dear Dr.

Luce: economic feasibility of this project, I would like to facil- Mayor Sincerely, This letter is written in support of the nomination of provided by the rules and regulations pursuant to the National Equal Opportunity Employer City of Cincinnati Arn Bortz State Historic Preservation Officer Since listing on the National Register is essential to the 1985 Velma Avenue of this building will have a beneficial effect on the City the National Register of Historic Places of the Court- Ohio Historical Center Historic Preservation Act Amendments of l980. Office of the Mayor CTA OHIO Room 222, City Hall Cincinnati, Ohio 43211 August 17, 1984 Erwin E. Hoffman Dr. W. Ray Luce Roland T.

Docter 117-121 East Court Street Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Administrator Sincerely, PAMS Piatt-Grandin/Peters/Kupferschmid House Dev Saggar State Historic Preservation Officer City of Cincinnati 2167 Grandin Road Dear Ray: Ohio Historical Center Advanced Planning Genevieve Ray Courtland Flats City Planner Adele Cramer City Planning Department Urban Conservator Phone 352-3471 AC/acm At its meeting on August 13,1984,the Cincinnati Historic Conserva- tion Board unanimously voted to support the nomination of the follow- Land Use and Zoning ing properties to the National Register of Historic Places: Director of City Planning Equal Opportunity Employer 1985 Velma Hubert E. Guest