Nomination for Stambaugh, Henry H., Memorial Auditorium

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OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name and/or common _ not for publication city, town - vicinity of _ State .district - public - unoccupied - agriculture - building(s) X private _ structure .both _ work in progress - private residence X entertainment . religious X yes: restricted - yes: unrestricted _ military 4. Owner of Property Ohio 44503 - yes X no June, 1974 _ federal - Youngstown Accessible Location transportation museum government Category county date educational code commercial Mahoning Ownership industrial historic object park site Status (3-82) other: Public Acquisition scientific Stambaugh Auditorium Inventory-Nomination Form Ohio being considered 3. Classification date entered 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Stambaugh Auditorium Association Inc in process Type all entries-complete applicable sections Present Use 5. Location of Legal Description National Register of Historic Places For NPS use only has this property been determined eligible? NPS Form 10-900 street & number courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. depository for survey records 44504 received Mahoning County Courthouse Youngstown City Planning Commission 1000 5th Avenue 7. Description X excellent X unaltered X original site - moved date lot 52 on the north side of downtown Youngstown, the main exterior of the building faces is surmounted by a sculptured floral wreath. Also on the south side, is a fine land- auditorium faces a small parking area. Again, 8 Ionic columns employed supporting a pediment which contains a single round window, accentuated with wrought iron borders.

Seal of the State of Ohio. The first floor, which can be entered from the main east entrance, also contains a lime- Stambaugh family mansion. The auditorium is entered from the main foyer, and the entry- panel work throughout the auditorium is of oak. Again, a series of double steps, complete with griffins and State Seal, leads to the most beautiful in the auditorium complex, designed for smaller gatherings when the richly painted and gilt walls and ceiling, in shades of whites, beige, brown and gold. iron. ruins unexposed Adjacent to the main entrance are two smaller indented doorways containing wrought iron richly painted and coffered.

Stambaugh Auditorium was designed in the Beaux-Art Neo-Roman Style, and is a free The south side of the auditorium structure is highlighted by 9 indented panels extending grillwork.Directly above these doorways are two large round windows framed in wrought The roof of the entire structure is an overlay of copper sheeting. Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

Check one and boasts a handsomely carved oak proscenium offering a 60 by 40 foot opening. scaped plaza area centered around a marble fountain. The west, (back) entrance to the lead to the first or main floor. decorated in the finest Italian style, and each contain original oil paintings from the ways are flanked by Doric columns.

The main auditorium contains 2600 seats, most of deteriorated fair galleries are again present supporting 8 Corinthian columns.The balcony fronts are stone floor with rusticated limestone walls.Two lounges are located on this floor, This room was decorated from Italian sources and boasts which is enhanced with a massive wrought iron portal and 8 Ionic columns supporting a the east, centered on Wick Park.A series of limestone steps lead to the main entrance, The auditorium itself contains 4levels.The west entrance leads to the basement where large auditorium is not needed.

Facing the stairways to the north is a sculpture of two griffins supporting the Great an ample foyer is found.The walls are rusticated Indiana limestone.On the basement level is the exhibition hall or ballroom.This spacious room measures 130 by 80 feet which are on this level.The seating area measures 130 by 80 feet with two large Areas of Significance - Check and justify below - archeology-historic _ law - science - agriculture _ economics _ literature - sculpture - military - social/ - engineering - philosophy X theater X 1900 - industry _ transportation - invention - other (specify) Specific dates Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) industrialist, Henry H. Stambaugh, the auditorium stands as a promient architectural monument and cultural entity in Youngstown. The Stambaugh Auditorium is a fine example of the Neo-Classical style characterized most linteled windows between plain pilasters. Auditorium was built in 1925-1926 by the general contracting firm of Hegeman-Harris of firm was among the most famous in America at the time, and have designed many well known structures such as the Power and Light Company building in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Masonic National Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.

Stambaugh Auditorium itself, was Froma cultural/architectural standpoint, Stambaugh Auditorium is the most important of craftsmanship in the construction of the auditorium, alterations have been kept to a to the foresight of the builders, the auditorium was constructed on a lot directly across This is the best example of monumental Baroque Axial-Vista planning in Youngstown, of which there are but few examples. The Stambaugh name is important in the history of Youngstown and steel making, and Henry Stambaugh is one of the most famous. Mr. Stambaugh was born in 1858, and spent his entire was also actively associated with the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, the First National and Dollar Banks, the Tod-Stambaugh Company of Cleveland, the Bessemer Limestone Company and the Stambaugh-Thompson Company. He was also a builder and promoter of the minimum.

1400-1499 conservation 1800-1899 communications commerce 1500-1599 politics/government 8. Significance humanitarian exploration/settlement 1700-1799art education Guarantee and Trust Company. The Henry H.Stambaugh Memorial Auditorium is significant for its Neo-Classical from the Pantheon in Paris. H.Stambaugh 1eft,through a provision in his dollars for - prehistoric - archeology-prehistoric _ community planning X architecture - music _art predominantly by the Doric order, pedimented portico and simple facade treatment of modelled after the public auditorium in Springfield, Massachusetts which was designed materials, the auditorium still remains in its original state. Due to the high quality from one of Youngstown's most beautiful parks.

The auditorium facade still extends beyond the park's tree mass, and is aligned to present a beautiful vista down Park Avenue. 1881, Henry Stambaugh soon became the president of the Brier Hill and Coal Company. Builder/Architect Helme and Corbett York architectural firm of Helme and Corbett andfinanced through the philanthropy of local 1926 1600-1699 Period Industrial Period growth of the city.Receiving his degree from Cornell University in life in or near the city of Youngstown.He was one of the most influential people in the H.F. Withey and E.R. Withey, Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased). Stambaugh Auditorium, 1977. pp. 1-4. Quadrangle name - Verbal boundary description and justification Located on out lot 52 in the city of Youngstown, Ohio. The rectangular lot has a 370 foot frontage on 5th Avenue to the east, a 300 foot frontage on Caroline St.

to the north, 300 feet on Park Ave. to the south and borders List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries - state May 9, 1983 city or town Youngst own Ohio 44511 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated State Historic Preservation Officer signature Keeper of the National Register county Northing code 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Easting organization Zone name/title date 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification national Attest: local 11. Form Prepared By 10. Geographical Data Youngstown Quadrangle UTM References Quadrangle scale 1: 24 ,000 Chief of Registration John G. Jones Acreage of nominated property - 2. 42 For NPS use only on lots 5418-5424 to the west. (see enclosed base map) street & number 4153 Riverside Dr. according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register National Register H.U.D. 1974. p. 18.H.C. Aley, Fifty Eventful Years 1926-1976.Anniversary Program for NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 Youngstown, Mahoning County The structure is in a virtually pristine state, with only minor alterations having received date entered Inventory-Nomination Form (3-82) National Park Service for the men's and ladies lounges have also been installed.Major changes are National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior For NPs use only Continuation sheet Stambaugh Auditorium Item number 7. Description Page l frowned upon, in an attempt to keep the Stambaugh Auditorium in its original condition.. NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 By its very nature, Stambaugh Auditorium is a non-profit organization and is rented sponsoring cultural events, has used the auditorium since its incipiency, and held Club, include Lucrezia Bori, Beverly Sills, Nelson Eddy, Rachmaninoff, Jascha Heifetz, Pablo Casals, Robert Goulet and Victor Borge to name but a few.

Other organizations received date entered Inventory-Nomination Form have also sponsored appearances at Stambaugh, with celebrities such as John Philip Sousa National Park Service Henry H.Stambaugh was also a noted humanitarian and philanthropist and assisted in and Margaret Mead. notable performers who have appeared at the auditorium through the Monday Musical National Register of Historic Places Youngstown's cultural life. (3-82) Stambaugh Auditorium's contributions to the community are inestimable.Because of its United States Department of the Interior by 1local groups.Since its dedication on December 5,1926,hundreds of world-renowned For NPs use only Chest and later still, the United Appeal. performers have appeared in the auditorium. The Monday Musical Club, a local group their first public performance the day after its dedication, with Will Rogers.

Other central location and easy accessibility, the auditorium has become a focal point of and Admiral Richard E. Byrd and such intellects as Sidney Hook, Henry Steele Commager, Continuation sheet Stambaugh Auditorium Stambaugh Memorial Auditorium, Youngstown, Mahoning County 462 MADISON CAROLINE SERVICE WESTBOUND FORD PARK 5TH 475 5418 295 4568 TAMBAUGH WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Sta m baugh, Henry H., Memorial Auditorium Date Due: - ACCEPT - nomination by person or local government Federal Agency: _ -appeal - sample Jrequest _ see continuation sheet 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 excellent - unaltered - original site J moved dates completeness Category alterations/integrity Ownership REJECT Status resubmission ruins unexposed Recom./Criteria RETURN Reviewer Discipline deteriorated Action: OHIO boundary selection clarity Condition good Accessible Substantive Review: fair Working No. Mahoning County NR decision summary paragraph Has this property been determined eligible? owner objection Reviewer's comments: Present Use Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance yes Public Acquisition Check one 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below summary paragraph justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By _national - Date - Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to.

Builder/Architect Signed context completeness Phone title Period state Maps applicable criteria Quadrangle name local 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification Specific dates State Historic Preservation Officer signature Photographs relationship of integrity to significance justification of areas checked relating significance to the resource Acreage of nominated property Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: clarity Date: March 5, 1983 Photographer: John G. Jones Caption: Full Facade from Park Ave. Looking West State University Name: Stambaugh Auditorium Location: Downtown Youngstown Location of Negatives: Dr.

John White Youngstown Location: Downtown Youngstown Date: March 5, 1983 Photographer: John G. Jones State University Caption: Close-up Front View of East Facade Name: Stambaugh Auditorium Location of Negatives: Dr. John White, Youngstown Date: March 5, 1983 Location of Negatives: Dr. John White, Youngstown Caption: Plaza Area to the South, Showing Central State University Marble Fountain Location: Downtown Youngstown Name: Stambaugh Auditorium Photographer: John G. Jones Date: March 5, 1983 Caption: Pediment on East Facade, Showing Detail State University Location: Downtown Youngstown of Sculpture by Gaetena Ceceri Location of Negatives: Dr. John White, Youngstown Name: Stambaugh Auditorium Photographer: John G. Jones Date: March 5, 1983 State University Location: Downtown Youngstown Name: Stambaugh Auditorium Caption: Rear View of Auditorium, West Side Photographer: John G.

Jones DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) YOUNOSTOWN, OHIO UNITED STATES YOUNGSTOWN QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY THOMAS P. GILMARTIN 825 SOUTH HAZELWOOD AVENUE Energy and Environment, Chairman YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44509 (216) 799-0328 (614) 466-8027 September 29, 1983 Mr. W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Mr. Luce: Please know that I support these efforts, as both of these an important role in the city's cultural history. If I can be of further assistance with this project, please District 53 - Youngstown TPG: jm Not Printed at State Expense 43215 Sincerely, Finance COMMITTEES: Rules Ohio Historical Center 53rd House District Columbus and encourage local preservation and/or renovation efforts. nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

Mahoning County Mined Lands Rule Review State Historic Preservation Officer Auditorium and the Liberty Theatre are being considered for Such a designation would bring recognition to the buildings, It has recently come to my attention that both Stambaugh Joint Committee on Agency Board on Unreclaimed Strip let me know. I-71 and 17th Avenue OCT 4 buildings are so-called landmarks in Youngstown, having played DEC 05 1983 November 30, 1983 Prof. Paul Young, Chairman c/o Ohio Historical Center I-71 and 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio, on the Sincerely, Statehouse Columbus, Ohio 43216 614/466-8285 and President HM/sk Harry Meshel Historic Places. good physical condition to this day. Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board The Ohio Senate Italian Rennaissance charm through the years and remains in very of this project.

Stambaugh Memorial Auditorium on the National Register of I am writing to strongly recommend the inclusion of the Henry H. I urge you once again to give serious consideration to place the 33rd Senate District your assistance, and please keep me informed of the progress Dear Professor Young: Majority Leader tectural monument, Stambaugh Auditorium serves as a central Classical styling of its architecture.Besides being an archi- point of Youngstown's cultural life.It has retained its Stambaugh Auditorium is unique in Youngstown due to the Neo-