Nomination for Jones--Read--Touvelle House

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OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 1. Name and/or common N/A street & number 435 E. Park Street city, town - State . county _ _district _ unoccupied . agriculture _ museum X building(s) X private - park - work in progress X private residence - in process - yes: unrestricted - government - scientific - transportation _ military 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description - yes _ federal _ local 039 Accessible both Category code structure commercial entertainment 151 Columbus industrial educational historic Wauseon religious other: being considered June, Public Acquisition Status Ohio public Ownership 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Present Use National Register of Historic Places Jones-Read-Touvelle House N/A not for publication (3-82) date entered Inventory-Nomination Form Type all entries-complete applicable sections 3. Classification Larry and Sandra Boltz NPS Form 10-900 2. Location has this property been determined eligible? See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms site For NPS use only N/A vicinity of object X no street & number Fulton title Ohio Historic Inventory South Fulton Street X excellent X original site X altered _ moved The general character of the residential area is dominated by pre-1900, two brick ranch at 425 E. Park is located next to the Touvelle House, but is sandstone) between houses and the street.

The area is well landscaped, with The Touvelle House is in the Italianate Style, with a broad Queen Anne veranda of two main blocks - a two story front section and a smaller one story and paired brackets supporting a broad overhang with panelled eave soffits. The roof is asphalt shingles;"the foundation is limestone ashlar blocks capped by a bevelled water table. two-bay porch, likely original, is found on the rear block on the southern Condition ruins unexposed deteriorated fair hung sash. unaltered 7. Description single-door side entrance. See Continuation sheet. County Courthouse (National Register) and the Central Business District. The terrain is flat.

East Park and Superior Streets, facing an open, grass covered square known as An open porch runs across the rear elevation and has been enclosed with located in the rural Northwest Ohio community of Wauseon, the county seat of The Jones-Read-Touvelle House (hereafter referred to as the Touvelle House) is sweeping across the front and south sides. The house is brick and comprised elevation, and features small paired brackets at its eave.It covers a Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance

Description of the property

Check one than the average, and is surrounded by large maple trees and several mature, extension at the rear.Both front and rear sections have truncated hip roofs exotic Chinese Elms, as well as a variety of low shrubs and flowering plants. either side of the main block.Windows are generally one over one, double squared, open lattice, protecting a rear entrance door. A simple, sawn This main entrance is double-door opening. Compound, segmental arches are found over most windows and doors. Two story bays are at the rear of date good The front section is three bays wide with the main door in the southernmost OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 Jones-Read-Touvelle House, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio Continuation sheet Item number 7 woodwork, a marble fireplace, a beamed dining room ceiling, and original leads from the main facade entrance to two parlors, the living room, and to stairway, and by a battered newel1 post with gothic panels at the base of the contributing structure. received Page Inventory-Nomination Form date entered National Register of Historic Places south elevation section of the porch shelters a second porch entrance.

has been added to the southern elevation for auto entry.It contributes to National Park Service The interior is remarkably unchanged and offers several varieties of natural An elaborate Queen Anne Style porch dominates the first floor facade and south has been painted and a dumbwaiter and fireplace mantel were removed around the the overall historic character of the property and is therefore considered a upper-level row of spindles are intact, as are the turned, supporting posts. United States Department of the Interior NPS Form 10-900-a (3-82) For NPS use only side elevation of the main block. Apparently a c. 1890 alteration, the porch smaller stair at the rear of the house has been painted. The kitchen and fretwork.

The windows are covered by interior louvered shutters.A hallway Floral cut-outs are applied to the outside end of each tread.A Delicate brackets with pendants and diagonal cut-outs connect the posts to the The hallway is dominated by a curving.natural wood the second floor. turn of the century.Only one outbuilding exists on the property--a c.1876 Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - archeology-historic _architecture X 1800-1899 . commerce .exploration/settlement - philosophy - 1900- _ communications -politics/government Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) as South Park, the Jones-Read-Touvelle House is significant as an excellent example of late, 19th century residential architecture. The Touvelle House is house is an elaborate c. 1890 Queen Anne style porch, which dominates the varieties of natural woodwork, a marble fireplace, a beamed dining room Wauseon was founded in 1854.and became the site of the Fulton County seat in 1910 or so, and it was not until 1980 that the village officially became a The Touvelle House was erected during the early growth period in with his extended family, including William Touvelle, occupied this structure arrived in Fulton County in 1858 and in 1863 established Read and Hollister, a 1600-1699 1500-1599 1700-1799 1400-1499 transportation engineering theater Wauseon.

art humanitarian economics conservation industry education agriculture Builder/Architect invention literature science music Unknown prehistoric Specific dates sculpture social/ law community. 8. Significance supported by paired brackets, tall narrow windows with segmental brick arches, John A.Read purchased the property from Dr.Jones in May 1876.Read along an important representation of the successful mixing of two of the most 1872.A period of business expansion and residential development followed as Wauseon established itself as the center of one of the richest agricultural military the Touvelle House was constructed during a time of strong growth in Wauseon. upper-level row of spindles, and turned supporting posts are all intact. The Wauseon, and is a reflection of the well-being and sophistication of the See Continuation sheet.

Criterion C Built c.1875,the house features a low pitched hip roof with broad eaves for many years;the family retained ownership until 1979.John A.Read detailing of.the Queen Anne:porch.and.sophisticated period.design of the - other(specify) Apparently built by Dr.Philo E.Jones between 1874 and the spring of 1876, is a c.1876 board and batten barn with a wood shingle gable roof. C.1875 _ archeology-prehistoric - - community planning Situated on a large corner lot and facing an open, grass covered square known and front entrance double doors with round arched windows. his own business, and in 1880 expanded to J.A.

Read and Son drug company with Period religion counties in the State.Slower but steady growth characterized Wauseon after posts are connected to the spindles by delicate brackets with pendants and Encircling the ceiling, and original fretwork.Contributing to the character of the property landscape architecture drug and fancy goods enterprise,with Dr.D.W.Hollister.In 1870,he formed his son Merton Read.He died in 1903 after 40years as leading businessman in 9.

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Major Bibliographical References 1. Aldrich, Lewis Cass (ed.), History of Henry and Fulton Counties; Sycracuse, N.Y., D. Mason & Co., 1888. 2. Mikesell, Thomas (ed.), History of Fulton County; Madison, Wisconsin, Northwestern Historical Association, 1905. Acreage of nominated property less than one - state 11. Form Prepared By organization N/A August, 1986 street & number 2036 N. Kennison The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: X local .national 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 date county Easting code Zone Northing Attest: Toledo name/title Quadrangle name Wauseon UTM References State Historic Preservation Officer signature Read-Touvelle House and barn stand. Keeper of the National Register Chief of Registration See Continuation sheet. 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 10. Geographical Data Quadrangle scale 1:24000 List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries city or town For NRs use only 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 béen evaluated name/title Ted J. Ligibel, Consultant for Lawrence & Sandra Boltz Ohio Village of Wauseon.This description defines the entire property in which the Jones- 4160128100 NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 Jones-Read-Touvelle House, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio Item number 8 Read's daughter, Mary, married William W. Touvelle, then of Wauseon, in 1876 William McKinley in 1897.

He and his wife Mary and their son, Arthur, who social, and patriotic activities, having helped found the local women's club, DAR Chapter, and Shakespeare Club. The current owners, Lawrence and Sandra Baltz, purchased the house in 1982 date entered Inventory-Nomination Form Page Continuation sheet 2 Masters in 1896.

They have initiated an aggressive maintenance and restoration plan for the National Register of Historic Places National Park Service state, and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Chicago in Annapolis and two years as enrolling Clerk for the Ohio House of to Wauseon as a lawyer in 1869,following two years at the Naval Academy in The last family member to own the Read-Touvelle House was Frieda Touvelle, to two terms as Fulton County's Prosecuting Attorney, and acted as United States Department of the Interior from the Nagels and are therefore only the third family to own the house. For NPS use only His law practice was equally successful and he served as head of the his appointment as United States Consult to Belfast, Ireland by President became ill and returned to Wauseon in May 1904.

In November 1904 William nearest large city, Toledo where he founded the law firm of Touvelle and son Arthur continued to reside in the house until their respective deaths in wife of Arthur, who sold the house to Kenneth and Betty Ann Nagel in 1979. Representatives.T The most important aspect of Touvelle's political and legal career came with (3-82) Fulton County Bar Association for fifteen years.Touvelle also was elected Touvelle became a well-known Republican throughout the Touvelle died at his E.Park Street residence in Wauseon.His wife Mary and received and the couple lived in this home most of their married 1ives.Touvelle came NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 Jones-Read-Touvelle House, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio Item number 9 9. Major Bibliographical References Reighard, Frank H.

(ed.), A Standard History of Fulton County, Ohio; received Page date entered Inventory-Nomination Form Continuation sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service United States Department of the Interior Chicago and New York,Lewis Pub1ishing Co.,Vol.I,1920. For NPS use only (3-82) WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET MAR 2 6 1987 Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: _ nomination by person or local government Federal Agency: . Jappeal Jsample -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 Has this property been determined eligible? 7.

Description - unaltered -original site - moved Category ruins Condition Ownership Status dates unexposed REJECT completeness clarity deteriorated Fulton County OHIO RETURN resubmission alterations/integrity boundary selection Jones-Read-Touvelle House Substantive Review: summary paragraph Action: owner objection Public Acquisition Present Use Accessible Check one good fair Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance Working No. NR decision excellent see continuation sheet 87000632 yes 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below L summary paragraph 1 completeness 8 S relating significance to the resource justification of exception 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11.

Form Prepared By State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Phone: - GPO 918-450 clarity Date Signed Builder/Architect context title Period state national Maps applicable criteria local Photographs 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Specific dates UTM References Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Quadrangle name relationship of integrity to significance Verbal boundary description and justification justification of areas checked Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Acreage of nominated property The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Other 1. Jones-Read-Touvelle House 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 4.July, 1986 5.Neg. L1gibel 6.Setting, looking east from So. Park 7. Photo 1 of8 3.Photo: Ted J Ligibel 3. Photo: Ted J Ligibel 4. July, 1986 5.

Neg.-Ligibel 6. facade, looking No.east 7 Photo 2 of 8 1.JONES-READ-TOUVELLE-HOUSE 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 1. JONES-READ-TOUVELLE HOUSE 435 E. Park st- 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 3. Photo: Ted J Ligibel 4.July, 1986 6.Facade and north elevation, looking 7. Photo 3 of 8 southeast 5.Neg.-Ligibel 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 4. July, 1986 5. Neg.-Ligibel 6. Rear elevation, looking south- 7. Photo 4 of 8 west 3.Photo: Ted J LIgibel 1. JONES-READ-TOUVELLE HOUSE 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 3. Photo: Ted J L1gibel 4. July, 1986 5. Neg.-L1gibel 6. South side elevation, looking west 7. Photo 5 of 8 1. JONES-READ-TOUVELLE HOUSE 1. Jones-Read-Tuovelle House 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 3. Photo: Ted J Ligibel 4. July, 1986 5. Neg.-Ligibel 6. South side elevation, looking 7. Photo 6 of 8 barn east and showing rear yard and 1. JONES-READ-TOUVELLE HOUSE 2.

Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton Co.) 3.Photo: Ted J Ligibel 4.July, 1986 7. Photo 7 of 8 detail north and showing bay and porch 5. Neg.-Ligibel 6. South side elevation, l00king 3.Photo: Ted J L1g1bel 4. July, 1986 5. Neg.-L1g1bel 6.Porch detail, looking northwest 7. Photo 8 of 8 past facade corner 1.JONES-READ-TUOVELLE HOUSE 1. JONES-READ-TOUVELLE HOUSE 2. Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton County) S. Ted J Ligibel (Photo) 4. July, 1986 5. Neg.- Ligibel 7- Photo 9 of 9 MAR 2 6 1987 6. Barn/garage, looking southeast CRE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OHIO - FULTON CO. WAUSEON QUADRANGLE STATE OF OHIO UNITED STATES 16 738610 4602800 WAUSEON, OHIO MAR 26 1987 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UTM COORDINATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS JONES-READ-TOUVELLE HOUSE Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus. Ohio 43211 SINCE 1885 March 20, 1987 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.O.

Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20213-7127 Scioto Township District No. 2 Schoolhouse MAR 2 6 1987 Montgomery SOCIETY Fulton Enclosures 614/297-2470 Cuyahoga Fayette Pickaway County Erie Fairfield HISTORICAL Robinson-Pavey House Long-Mueller House State Historic Preservation Office John Artz Farmhouse National Register of Historic Places Jones-Read-Touvelle House Department of the Interior Franklin Colonial and Euclid Arcades William McCafferty Farmhouse appropriate notification procedures have been followed for these new am asking for a substantive review for the Scioto Township District #2 Dear Carol: George J. Doerzbach House National Park Service New Submissions Enclosed are nine new National Register nominations.All of the Schoolhouse, Pickaway County. Please contact me if you have any questions. WRL:bp W. Ray Luce The Old Peace Lutheran Church