Nomination for Walnut Street School

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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How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries-complete applicable sections and/or common street & number _ not for publication city, town - vicinity of _ State X unoccupied - agriculture X building(s) X private - commercial work in progress _ educational _ religious . in process yes: restricted - government - scientific X yes: unrestricted - industrial _ military X other: Storage Ohio 44691 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Wayne County Courthouse has this property been determined eligible? .local depository for survey records museum 039 both 6. Representation in Existing Surveys None county Category 169 yes code Accessible entertainment date Wooster transportation object Wayne site 2.

Location Status historic (3-82) park structure same district Ownership public National Register of Historic Places federal Public Acquisition being considered Ohio Rubbermaid Inc. Public Square 3. Classification Inventory-Nomination Form title private residence Present Use For NPS use only 4. Owner of Property date entered 1. Name NPS Form 10-900 JAN 3 0 1984 237 Seuth Walnut Street received Walnut Street School Akron Road _ unaltered X original site X good exterior ruins X altered _ moved - fair Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

is viewed from the south. This facade was indistinguishable from the north facade until main level windows on this facade of the main building are undisturbed, but one of the four main level windows was sacrificed for the addition. facing east and fronting South Walnut Street, consists of two sections that protrude three restatement of the plain roof entablature above with smooth frieze and dentils, but without Main level windows on the building are elongated and rectangular in groups of four repeated twice on each facade except the south. Each window has ashlar stone sills and smooth stone those on the windows below, but the lintels are segmented, smooth stone hoodmold style with to form a continuous line above the group of four windows. The north facade of the building is identical to the front (east) with four arched over four rectangular windows on the east and west sections.

In place of the portico is a inches creating a central tower effect. This tower section, being brick and having raised Schoolhouse that stood on the same site from 1854 until it was sacrificed at the turn of Condition that the circular windows in the tympanum were preserved from the original old Number 4 sections of the main building facade are enveloped by low sloping pyramidal shaped roofs 7. Description one on each end of the main roof ridge, enhancing the classical symmetry of the building. recessed circular window approximately 18 inches in diameter and flanked on four sides with The Walnut Street School is a 2-story rectangular brick building divided into eight bays The integrity of the original design remains undisturbed today except when the main building heart of downtown Wooster.

Check one feet creating a central balconied portico,16 feet wide.The balcony of the portico is at _ excellent X deteriorated borhood in downtown Wooster. family homes ranging in age from 40 to 90 years and is one-and-a-half blocks from the The old school is red brick and measures 88 feet wide and 74 feet deep. The main facade, the level of the top main floor windows. The entablature of the balcony is basically a rusticated, ashlar stone foundation. Above the balcony is a large Palladian window with a on the large, ridged, four-slope hip roof is a five window shed dormer. The two protruding This pediment is repeated on the south facade and it is presumed was tastefully done and the integrity of the main building remains intact. The 1 1/2 story that connect to the main roof section.

Other roof features include two large brick chimneys, in the previous school was saved and reused in the present school building. Directly below date unexposed wide, round arch sash and architrave trim. The rectangular side windows are flanked by modillions.The balcony is supported by brick extensions projecting two feet beyond the rusticated ashlar stone.Both the brick extensions and stone columns sit on six inch thick the century so the present school could be constructed.It is known that much of the material lintels.The lintel stones are a flat arch design highlighted with large projecting key- six inch cut keystones. keystones.The four arched 1intelsof the upper windows are connected inan arcade effect is highly developedrepeating the detail in the building's cornice.The tympanum is deep OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service For NPS use only Walnut Street School, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio Item number 7 story addition is attached by the 2-story fire stair at the protruding section directly below beneath them are identical in size, placement, and detail to the rest of the building. The vertical center section 16 feet wide and flush with the main wall originally contained two arched upper and two rectangular main level windows, but were completely boarded over when a head door has been placed at the main level. A large concrete block and cement ramp was stone work below probably replaced an original slate roof in the late sixties. All external wooden trim has been well maintained. The interior of the building has suffered from neglect during the past decade with no heat in the main building have long since been removed or destroyed.

The floor plan, typical for as a double stairs in the main level foyer and leads to a landing just below the magnificent foyer on the main level is repeated at the top of the stairway on the upper level and both the 30's or 40's to create two additional classrooms, one on each level. Doorways opening interesting feature is the intricate woodwork covering the entire surface of the Palladian especially the main level, considerable paint loss and some plaster loss has occurred. addition served as their maintenance headquarters. National Register of Historic Places Page received Continuation sheet Inventory-Nomination Form (3-82) NPS Form 10-900-a date entered the elegant pediment are two arched upper windows and two rectangular main level windows. Each of the four windows contain wooden doors installed for a later fire escape.

The 1-1/2 wide entablature continues, uninterrupted across the rear of the building, repeating the delicate, classical details with modillions, dentils, and a frieze without enrichment. A the east and west (front and rear) of each level. The halls are divided in two by the Palladian window. way and beginning at the base of the Palladian window leads to the upper level. The grand are crowned by a 12 inch plaster arch across the expanse of the ceiling. Originally, an identical grand stairway existed on the opposite side of the building, but was removed in in excellent, original condition and none of the interior woodwork has been painted. Another hard maple floors have buckled in a few places. The raised basement is in good condition Areas of SignificanceCheck and justify below . sculpture X education _social/ exploration/ settlement - theater X 1900 -other (specify) J. R.

Webster Criteria A & C Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) The Walnut Street School is significant as the last remaining link to the city's turn-of-the blending of Georgian and Second Renaissance revival elements. present building was built in 1902 as a part of the school board's rebuilding of their ward system conducted between 1891 and 1909, Of these buildings all but the Walnut Street School Palladian window are representative of the Georgian Revival; while the clear delineation of each floor with varied window treatments and rustication reflect the Second Renaissance about whom little is known. The Walnut Street School is an important representation within Wooster of early 20th century school architecture, distinguished by its size, massing, and details. Stylistically, it represents a limited use in Wooster of the combination of Georgian and Second Renaissance Revival styles in public buildings.

The building compares favorably to other contemporary educational facilities such as the Collègiate Gothic The district approach to distributing school buildings in relationship to population has been maintained in Wooster with changes in older district boundaries and additional districts as the population of Wooster shifted. Walnut Street School is significant and a new structure, the Lincoln Way Elementary, was built. 1902 Builder/Architect engineering humanitarian science literature conservation 8. Significance law Specific dates -economics - communications military have been demolished. _music 1700-1799 - - art - prehistoric _ archeology-prehistoric . community planning - archeology-historic - agriculture _ art .transportation The Wooster public school system had been divided into four districts in 1850, one in each classicism of the Georgian and Second Renaissance revivals.

The overall symmetry and as the last vestige of Wooster's earlier neighborhood school districts. Walnut Street School served as a district school from 1902 to 1971 when the district it served was enlarged philosophy Architecturally the school reflects the early 20th century interest in the restrained 1600-1699 1800-1899 1400-1499 1500-1599 commerce invention Period politics/government Xarchitecture History of Wayne County, Ohio. 2 vols. Indianapolis, Ind.: B.F. Bowen & Co., 1910.

Quadrangle name - Quadrangle scale 1:24000 UT M References Lots #210,211,212,213, and 214 in the City of Wooster, Ohio -_ state July 14, 1983 street & numberEast University Street Ohio 44691 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: - national X local 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. National Register county code organization Northing Easting date Attest: 11.

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

Form Prepared By Wooster Zone Entered in the 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Verbal boundary description and justification Wooster Art Center city or town State Historic Preservation Officer signature name/title Chief of Registration List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries For NPs use only Acreage of nominated property - 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register SHPO 264-8596 telephone 1.33 acres Keeper of the National Register Rick H.

Jones 9.1984 WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Walnut Street School JAN 3 0 1984 Fed. Reg. Date Date Due: nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: - Lappeal -sample -request - NR decision Reviewer's comments: Reviewer - see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: _technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification Present Use Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Has this property been determined eligible? - yes 7.

Description Check one J deteriorated J unaltered - original site Jruins - moved I unexposed Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance summary paragraph boundary selection fair Ownership Accessible Category Status completeness Date REJECT Condition resubmission Discipline Recom./Criteria OHIO alterations/integrity good ACCEPT clarity Wayne County Working No. Substantive Review: Specific dates Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) - summary paragraph - completeness J applicable criteria relationship of integrity to significance justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name 11. Form Prepared By 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Date - Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Signed Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Maps Builder/Architect title clarity context national state Phone Photographs local 8. Significance relating significance to the resource UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification justification of areas checked Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio 3. Mike Schenk, Photographer 4. June 1983 (Main) Facade Record 5. Negatives at Wooster Daily 6. Camera facing west - front 1. Walnut Street School - Wooster, Ohio 3. Mike Schenk 6. Central portico of main facade, 5. Daily Record offices 4. June 28, 1983 camera facing west 1.

Walnut Street School 5. Daily Record offices 6. North facade, pediment detail, camera facing south 3. Mike Schenk 2. Wooster, Ohio 4. July 19, 1983 1. Walnut Street School 3. Mike Schenk 5. Daily Record offices 6. Main facade cornice detail, camera facing west 4. June 28, 1983 2. Wooster, Ohio 1. Walnut Street School 4. June, 1983 5. Wooster Art Center 6. Camera facing west - Central Portico of Main Facade 3. Rick H. Jones - photographer 2. Wooster Ohio. 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio 4. June, 1983 5. Wooster Art Center 6. Camera facing east - southwest corner of west facade (rear) 3. Rick H. Jones 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio 3. Mike Schenk - Photographer 4. June, 1983 6. 2nd floor facing down stairway 5. Negatives at Daily Record at Palladian Window (east wall) 1. Walnut Street School 3. Rick H. Jones - Photographer 4. June, 1983 5. Wooster Art Center 2.

Wooster, Ohio. 6. Stairway landing looking toward second floor 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio. 3. Rick H. Jones - Photographer 4. June 1983 5. Wooster Art Center 6. Main Foyer - Grand stairway 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio. 4. June 1983 6. Camera facing south - Pediment 5. negative at office Daily Record 3. Mike Schenck - Photographer on north facade 1. Walnut Street School 3. Rick H. Jones 6. South facade looking north across 5. Negs. at Wooster Art Center Henry St. (addition) 2. Wooster, Ohio. 4. August 25, 1983 3. Rick H. Jones showing addition 5. Negs. at Wooster Art Center 2. Wooster, Ohio. 6. East facade facing northwest 1. Walnut Street School 4. August 25, 1983 3. Rick H. Jones plant. showing small manufacturing 5. Negs. at Wooster Art Center 6. Neighborhood looking northwest 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio. (rear) across Henry & Grant Sts. 4.

August 25, 1983 1. Walnut Street School 3. Rick H. Jones showing typical residence 6. Facing east thru stone and brick columns of portico (front) 5. Negs. at Wooster Art Center 4. August 25, 1983 2. Wooster, Ohio. 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster, Ohio. 3. Rick H. Jones across alley. 5. Negs. at Wooster Art Center 6. North facade looking south 4. August 25, 1983 1. Walnut Street School 2. Wooster Ohio. 3. Rick H. Jones 5. Negs. at Wooster Art Center 6. West facade (rear) facing east stair. showing rear addition and fire 4. August 25, 1983 WOOSTER QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WOOSTER, OHIO UNITED STATES T.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) WALNUT STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - Walnut Street School, Wooster, Wayne. County, Ohio First Floor Basement Second Floor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 September 2, 1983 Interstate 71 & 17th Columbus, Ohio Dear Ms.

Powers: MD: va MAYOR 43211 School property is being considered for National Register MUNICIPAL BUILDING ALL-AMERICA CITY Preservation Office Very truly yours, Ohio Historical Center Listing and wishes to waive the right to comment. TELEPHONE 264-5326 The City of Wooster is aware that the Walnut Street "Serving An All-America City" Margaret Nemorest 1974.1975 Rubbermaid ® September 2, 1983 Ms. Barbara Powers Preservation Office Ohio Historical Center I-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Ms. Powers: Please be advised that we are aware of the application the National Register of Historical Places. Further, please be advised that we hereby waive our right to comment on that application. Vice President & Treasurer 44691U.S.A.

Sincerely AKRON ROAD OHIO SEP 07 1983 U.S.A THE WOOSTER CITY SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR EIGHTEEN HUNDRED FIFTY - THREE 144 North Market Street, WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 September 6, 1983 National Register of Historic Places Ohio Historical Center Columbus, OH 43211 I am writing to you concerning the application to place the Walnut Street School building in the National Register listing of historical places. The Wooster City Schools Board of Education is aware of the application from the Wooster Art Center to place the Walnut Street School in the National the Wooster City Board of Education, I am waiving our right to comment on I hope the above information is satisfactory in support of the Wooster Art Center's application on the Walnut Street School. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me. David Rathbone Superintendent of Schools Mr. Rick Jones this application.

Sincerely yours, Miss Barbara Powers Wooster Art Center Dear Miss Powers: I-71 and 17th Avenue