Nomination for Woodlawn Farm

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OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 Woodlawn Farm and or common Plummer Farm 3789 S.R. 41 NW - not for publication city, town - vicinity of state Ohio county - . district - public X unoccupied X building(s) X private _ structure _ work in progress - in process - yes: restricted X yes: unrestricted Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow L. Deskins 3758 U.S. Rt. 22 SE 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. title none has this property been determined eligible? yes x no both transportation 039 date government Accessible museum commercial entertainment Category Washington C.H. code educational site park federal Ownership religious industrial object historic Court Street Public Acquisition agriculture Status private residence local 1. Name Ohio scientific Inventory-Nomination Form being considered 43160 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Present Use National Register of Historic Places Fayette County Courthouse 3. Classification National Park Service Type all entries-complete applicable sections depository for survey records United States Department of the Interior 2. Location For NPS use only See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms military 4. Owner of Property X_other:vacant residence street & number (3-82) NPS Form 10-900 date entered FEB | 3 1986 none Fayette received 7. Description X unaltered X original site X good .ruins . moved - unexposed The present-day Woodlawn Farm complex consists of a large residence, a springhouse, an outhouse, and a shed, all located on rolling farmland in bay extension on the northwest elevation and an ell extending to the rear (photos #4 and 5).

On the southwest elevation, there is a hipped gable dormer To the rear of the house, there is a small white lattice frame screen room the southeast on the ell (shown in photos #4 and 5). The interior of the house has a traditional plan of a central hallway with a second floor, lit by a window placed in the widow's walk floor. An original surrounding farmland) are used throughout the house, a different type in each Condition deteriorated fair excellent Check one shutters are.all original.The parlor has double sliding glass doors which hinges, and switchplates are all solid brass. stretcher bond set on a rock-faced plain ashlar foundation with a cutstone attached sketch map for location of buildings.) Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance

Description of the property

inset brackets underline all the windows.Windows are one-over-one two-tone imbricated slate and capped by a widow's walk with ornamental wood The square southern facade is relieved by richly ornamented frieze panels with decorative carved lintels (photo #8).The rear windows have a more simplified Intersection with Bloomingburg-New Holland Road.The Paint Creek runs ina The main house is an interesting adaptation of the Italianate style(photos Fayette County on the southwest side of State Route 41 north of its in the baluster and under the eaves.

brackets in the cornice area #7).Windowson the front and sides are date decorated with projecting highly carved wooden triangular pediments atop southeasterly direction along the rear of the house and outbuildings.(See watertable.The roof is a steeply pitched truncated design covered in by a porch of Eastlake styling and is approached by wide cutstone steps communication panel exists in the front hall.Fireplaces and interior the other facade windows but isa double window.The large entry is protected projecting lintel without the pediment.Plain stone lug sills with small in the roof #6).There are four chimneys. (photos#9 and 10).The porch isroofed by a slate covered hipped roof with with a metal shed roof built between the main house and a small projection to #1,2,and3).The 2-1/2 story structure Isconstructedof brick laid in NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No.

1024-0018 The outhouse, located to the southeast of the house, is a small one bay by one the window level, following the outline of the window arches. The north and frame shed. Inventory-Nomination Form opening. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Jeanette Garringer Plummer at that time and the residence was unoccupied. The springhouse is a rectangular brick structure located to the southwest of the remaining three sides have pointed double brick arches and plain stone window with a small opening underneath.The west side has a garage-like Item number 1980; the colored glass windows in the outhouse were broken by vandals. roof and a shed roof extension.The single door on the north side is built of truncated hip roof with metal seams and a metal cornice.

south openings have 4/2 light double hung windows which were originally Still vacant, the house is undergoing restoration by the present owners.The United States Department of the Interior colored glass top two panes are cut diagonally to fit the pointed arch). two small brick outbuildings and the wood frame shed are in much the same Directly behind the house between the two small outbuildings is a small wood bay square structure of brick laid in stretcher bond #11; shown in Page 2 The property was originally surveyed in 1980.It was held by the estate of (3-82) frame and a lintel. The rear of the springhouse has a 2/2 light double hung For NPS use only sills.A projecting ornamental brick stringcourse encircles the structure at cutstone watertable similar to that of the main house.

Two small cutstone diagonal planks with a center cut-out.The doorway is surrounded by wood date entered Areas of Significance - Check and justify below X agriculture X architecture X 1800-1899 other (specify) Criterion C Is architecturally significant, built in brick with Italianate styling and complete with elaborate detailing in the cornice, window pediments and Iintels, and in the Eastlake style porch. The,interior is equally impressive with original fireplaces, shutters, ornamental plasterwork, and wood molding. way as to highlight the architectural features of the house. one-acre section of land to the School Board in 1880 and later, ca.

1950, land, and corn began to be used to fatten cattle, in addition to range grazing, as an efficient way to market the crop and to use the land most The cattle drives had a profound effect on the development of the agricultural 1500-1599 1400-1499 1700-1799 1600-1699 commerce transportation humanitarian communications archeology-historic conservation military invention engineering Period industry education County. unknown art theater archeology-prehistoric Builder/Architect exploration/settlement science music literature prehistoric sculpture social/ law landscape architecture -communityplanning raising corn and fattening cattle.That success led to more selective 8.

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Significance --politics/government 1900- profitably.A corn and livestock economy was firmly established in Fayette Agriculture was established as the leading industry in Fayette County during prosperous farms and Benton was not an exception.He imported purebred -economics -philosophy the land within the county (and Ohio in general) had been differentiated into of the cattlemen encouraged other farmers to engage in the business of Woodlawn Farm is the prime example of a nineteenth century rural complex in Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) The two brick outbuildings associated with the property are detailed in such a Until recently, the farm had remained under the ownership of one family since feeding range to develop in the Ohio area in response to the growth of the beef empire of the United States and had become part of the first great more than 299 acres.On the.deaths of.Mr.and Mrs.Plummer,the farm was the area by farmers occurred into the 1850s and forested lands were.cleared ..religion ca. 1878 The house was built by Benton Gar inger originally purchased by Benton's father, David Garinger, an early settler of economy in the Scioto Valley, and Fayette County in particular. The success are amazingly unchanged from the date of construction in 1878. The main house outbulldings stand presently totals 14.5 acres. Only the house and immediate specialized areas of farming and cattle raising.

As increased settlement of Specific dates the vicinity of Washington Courthouse.The main house and three outbuildings Aberdeen-Angus cattle from Scotland and established a reputation as a top the nineteenth century.By 1830,Fayette County was considered part of the outbuildings are nominated indicated on the attached sketch map). the original settlement of the area. spelled Garringer) and his wife Melissa Ann Catherine Garinger on land another large section in the same area of the original farm was sold on which 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Information supplied by Mary V. (Sollars) Hursh 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property less than l acre Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 UT M References _ state 11. Form Prepared By Sylvia L. Gillis, NR Intern date May 1980/September 1985 street & number 1985 Velma Avenue Col umbus As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated 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 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1983 0 - 419-311 county code date Zone Easting name/title 1959.

Northing national Attest: Ohio Verbal boundary description and justification see attached continuation sheet Fayette County Courthouse Records organization Ohio Historical Society 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification State Historic Preservation Officer signature List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries Chief of Registration The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: city or town For NPs use only Henlein, Paul. Cattle Kingdom in the Ohio Valley, 1783-1860. Univ. of KY Press, Lexington: Quadrangle name Washington C.H. Keeper of the National Register National Register 287400 NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No.

1024-0018 Woodlawn Farm, Fayette County, Ohio Item number 8 Page 2 breeding practices, resulting in large farms in Fayette County which concentrated on raising a high quality of beef, a tradition that continues in Today vacant, the house is in the process of being restored. The integrity of excel led at the county's major industry.

received (3-82) Inventory-Nomination Form National Register of Historic Places Washington Court House gained importance within the county as a distribution widespread use of rail service in the mid-nineteenth century, herds were the area today.The interest in developing cattle best suited to the climate driven north to Columbus; there the drovers could take the National Road which it and the outbuildings is very high.The house is significant both railroad lines there beginning in 1853.Farm related industries developed in center for agricultural goods and products after the location of various United States Department of the Interior Continuation sheet Significance architecturally and as the home of a prosperous local farmer and rancher who and one of the largest stock sales barns in the country for the sale of National Park Service date entered Ied to the eastern cattle markets.

Importation of beef from England to improve and upbreed local stock as early and ultimate purpose of shipping as a cash crop to the east encouraged the the immediate area--large grain storage and processing elevators were built OMB No. 1024-0018 Woodlawn Farm, Fayette County, Ohio Page 2 angles approximately 400 feet to a point, thence southeast at right angles Inventory.Nomination Form (3-82) National Park Service National Register of Historic Places date entered United States Department of the Interior the south side of S.R.41,thence northwest at right angles along S.R.41 northwest of the intersection of s.R.41 and Bloomingburg-New Holland Road on Continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description Item number 10 approximately 250 feet to a point on S.R.41,thence southwest at right the place of beginning.

NPS Form 10-900-a Beginning at a point in the right of way of S.R.41 approximately 5o0 feet approximately 250 feet to a point, thence northeast approximately 400 feet to For NPS use only received Woodlawn Farm Vic. Washington Courthouse, Fayette County, Ohio B. Outhouse D. Springhouse Bloomingburg-New Holland Road Shed Sketch Map: North S.R.41 Paint WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Woodlawn Farm Fed. Reg. Date:/ nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: _ Lappeal - sample J request - NR decision _ see continuation sheet _ 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 Has this property been determined eligible? 7. Description Jexcellent J unaltered LJ original site - moved summary paragraph resubmission yes Category Date deteriorated Accessible Status Ownership alterations/integrity Discipline REJECT Fayette County Reviewer Recom./Criteria unexposed clarity RETURN Condition boundary selection Substantive Review: fair Working No. Public Acquisition Check one Action: Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance completeness Nomination returned for: Reviewer's comments: Present Use Date Due: good JAN I 6 1986 ruins OHIO 6000237 2-3-871 2-13-86 8. Significance completeness | MAL J relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11.

Form Prepared By _local Phone: - GPO 918-450 Date Builder/Architect context Signed title applicable criteria national Maps state clarity summary paragraph UTM References Photographs justification of areas checked justification of exception 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Specific dates State Historic Preservation Officer signature Verbal boundary description and justification Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Quadrangle name Acreage of nominated property Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period WOODLAWN FARM Columbus, Ohio northeast Main house facade, view from S.R. 41 looking from the v.

Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 #1 of 12 WOODLAWN FARM #2 of 12 Columbus, Ohio side elevation Main house, showing northeast facade and southeast Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 WOODLAWN FARM #3 of 12 Main house, showing northeast facade and northwest Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, side elevation with two-story bay extension v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 Columbus, Ohio RTH EAST #4 of 12 v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Photo by John D. Hursh, February 1980 Main house, rear and side elevation showing position of two outbuildings WOODLAWN FARM #5 of 12 Main house, side elevation showing latticed porch and outhouse WOODLAWN FARM 2-6-1980 v.

Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Photo by John D. Hursh, February 1980 IEST WOODLAWN FARM #6 of 12 Main house detail, third floor gable on rear elevation Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 Columbus , Ohio v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio WOODLAWN FARM #7 of 12 Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 Columbus, Ohio Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, Main house, detail of panelled frieze and brackets v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio WOODLAWN FARM #8 of 12 Columbus, Ohio Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, Main house, detail of pedimented lintel on window Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio WOODLAWN FARM #9 of 12 Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, v.

Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Main house, detail of porch on facade Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 Columbus Ohio WOODLAWN FARM #10 of 12 Columbus, Ohio Photo by Sylvia Gillis, September 1985 Negative filed at Ohio Historical Society, Main house, detail of porch railing v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio WOODLAWN FARM #11 of 12 v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Photo by John D. Hursh, February 1980 Outhouse, located to the southeast of the main house 1980 #12 of 12 v. Washington C.H., Fayette County, Ohio Photo by John D.

Hursh, February 1980 Springhouse, located to the northwest of the main house WOODLAWN FARM 2-6-1980 SOUTH WEST UTN Reference: 17 287400 4383450 UNITED STATES WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO GEOLOGICAL.SURVEY OHIO-FAYETTE CO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) STATE OF OHIO 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus. Ohio 43211 December 30, 1985 SINCE 1885 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 Dear Carol : Ward House, Summit County, Ohio. Kirkwood, Joseph, House Bel mont Wood lawn Farm Marmon, Martin, House Resubmiss ion Finley, Ebenezer, House W. Ray|Luce JAN 1 6 1986 614/466-1500 SOCIETY Montgomery Guernsey Logan County HISTORICAL Fayette Enclosures Wayne Delaware High House Sincerely, Please contact me if you have any questions.

Wright Cycle Company Shop/ State Historic Preservation Office National Park Service Enclosed are eight new National Register nominations and one resubmission. National Register of Historic Places Chateau Laroche New Submissions Ward House Gertenslager Carriage and Wagon Company Ohio Historic Preservation Office Wright and Wright Printing Offices Department of the Interior WRL:bp Summit All of the appropriate notification procedures have been followed for these