Nomination for First National Bank Building

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OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior 11 Lincoln Way West street & number N/A not for publication city, town N/A vicinity of _ state - public - agriculture X building(s) X private _ commercial Structure X work in progress - Site X yes: restricted _being considered - yes: unrestricted . other: 4. Owner of Property 68 Preston Road 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. 209 Tuscarawas Street, West has this property been determined eligible? _ local depository for survey records 151 Category Massillon Location transportation entertainment Accessible museum code educational both government Canton Ownership date county Status Columbus unoccupied Stark religious district industrial historic federal object (3-82) scientific Public Acquisition private residence Lincoln Professional Building First National Bank Building 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Inventory-Nomination Form title Ohio Stark County Office Building Present Use Type all entries-complete applicable sections 3. Classification National Register of Historic Places Lincoln Building Partners See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name National Park Service and/or common N/Ain process military For NPS use only NPS Form 10-900 park 9 1987 - yes received APR _ excellent _ unaltered X original site X good -moved date _ fair Located in the center of the Massillon central business district, the First section, a four story brick faced center section, and a one story upper arched recessed entrance with double bronze doors, large multi-light arched rosettes. Flanking each side of the entrance are first story 2/2 light on the west elevation.

drive-up teller window at the bottom of the fifth window on the west the grand opening of the new building, one finds that much of the interior is still graced with the original Tabernelle marble, black York fossil marble The original walnut woodwork, doors and window trim have been refinished to The massive interior vault is located on the south end of the main banking On the mezzanine level the Board of Directors Room features plaster Condition unexposed ruins their original natural condition. building. 7. Description National Bank Building is a fine example of the Second Renaissance Revival Check one marble arch above the door contains an insert of carved sienna marble in white ceiling moldings and walnut paneling and trim.

space by segmental arched divider which also displays a carved marble Mercury The building was hailed during its original construction as being the most vertically into three sections --a two story coursed ashlar street level The original chandeliers were replaced in the early 1930s.The main banking a.22 inch mat of reinforced concrete and is of steel frame construction. In the interior, the barrel arched entrance way is divided from the main floor transom, and barrel vaulted vestibule featuring a coffered ceiling with to seventh floors features 1/1 double hung windows with plain stone sills Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance

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room is separated from the outer lobby by wrought iron doors.A detailed ceiling in the outer lobby and the banking ceiling are graced with murals. except for the second and third bays of the west elevation which have 2/2 two story 4/4 paired surrounds and mullions. These windows are recessed modern and safe building to'be constructed in the area.The building sits on Incomparing the existing interior to the 1923 newspaper article.describing order and a hand painted coffered ceiling. base, and a floor of Tennessee pink marble. The decorative arched plaster windows with flat arched stone lintels supported by brackets and, second story The only change to the exterior of the building has been the addition of a elevation. This minor addition does not compromise the integrity of the date deteriorated style.

bas-relief carvings of Mercury.The east and west elevations display five slightly between pilasters.The upper portion of the building from the third horizontally divide each section. The north facade features a two story round The 6 by 11 bay, seven story building with raised basement is divided and brown tones with the carvings of a Mercury head dime emblem on each side. Areas of Significance - Check and justify below - archeology-historic _ conservation - law - - science - sculpture X architecture - social/ - philosophy _ theater X 1900 - politics/government - transportation _invention - other (specify) (Walker & Weeks, Cleveland) pilasters, bracketed cornice, barrel vaulted coffered entrance, and marble distinguished reputation for bank büildings, designing over sixty banks in Ohio by the end of their career. Massillon, Ohio, the oldest banking institution in Stark County.

The First Currency, on January 25, 1864. The First National Bank was originally headed by Dr. Isacc Steese, the father frequent visitor and friend of Dr. Isacc Steese was Salmon P. Chase, Ohio's National Bank of Massillon in 1864, and proved to be a very prominent individual in the early development of Massillon. Hunt, who settled in discovered in the Massillon area, largely changed Massillon into a coal and best wrought iron mills in the country, and employed 120 persons. 1923 1600-1699 1500-1599 1400-1499 1800-1899 1700-1799 communications industry education commerce engineering humanitarian Period music Specific dates military exploration/settlement tripartite vertical arrangement and classical detailing including stone Steese) became president.

interiors.Designed by Frank R.Walker of the noted Cleveland architectural The First National Bank Building remains as a fine example of Second 8.

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Significance National Bank of Massillon was authorized to commence the business of banking During Salmon Hunt's presidency, the First National Bank realized surplus and _economics important early 20th century commercial building in downtown Massillon, _literature the heyday of the railroad era.The large amounts of bituminous coal 1860,was credited with helping to swing the nomination to Abraham Lincoln.A manufacturing area at that period.Mr.Hunt was one of the original stock Massi11on in 1837,was associated with banking for 43 years.He took over as 18th Governor and Secretary of the Treasury in 1863.Salmon Chase continually Statement of Significance

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(in one paragraph) Dr. Steese who was one of the Ohio delegates to the Republican convention in The building was constructed in 1923 to house the First National Bank of The First National Bank Building is significant under Criterion C as an Renaissance Revival architecture, and a major landmark in downtown Massillon. _agriculture -prehistoric firm of Walker and Weeks, the bank.is a fine example of the firm's work in the President of the First National Bank upon the death of Dr. Steese in 1874,and served until his own death in 1892,when Charles Steese (son of Dr.Isacc holders of the Massillon Coal& Iron Company established in 1873;he became . landscape architecture- - religion Frank Ray Walker - Architect business was given by Hugh McCulloch, United States Comptroller of the President in 1880.

The company, for its capacity, was regarded as one of the showed interest in Massillon Banks, and gave advice to local bankers. Builder/Architect representing Second Renaissance Revival style architecture through its classical revival styles of the early 2oth century.The firm acquired a Salmon Hunt was the original cashier at the formation of the First of banking in Massillon;he remained as President until his death in 1874. -art 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Historical Society, 1979. "Public Opening." The First National Bank of Massillon. September 1923. UT M References 11 Lincoln Way West, Lot Number 221, Massillon, Ohio _ state David M. Work, Managing General Partner 68 Preston Road street & number city or town 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification _ national 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 county organization Easting Northing Zone code 7/25/86 Columbus Attest: telephone name/title Ohio Lincoln Building Partners Chief of Registration 11. Form Prepared By Verbal boundary description and justification 10.

Geographical Data List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 State Historic Preservation Officer signature Acreage of nominated property less than one acre The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register For NPs use only (614) 253-5998 date 14511610.45 Quadrangle name Massillon History of Stark County. 1415,5880 WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET APR - 9 1987 Working No. _ Fed. Reg.

Date: Date Due: - nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: _ Jappeal -sample J request - NR decision Reviewer's comments: _see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: _technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification Present Use 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 7. Description J excellent - unaltered - original site - moved summary paragraph resubmission dates completeness unexposed deteriorated Ownership yes Category Accessible Status OHIO REJECT Discipline Reviewer fair Action: RETURN clarity alterations/integrity Recom./Criteria Condition Stark County Substantive Review: ruins boundary selection Public Acquisition Has this property been determined eligible?

First National Bank Building Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance Check one 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below relating significance to the resource justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property 11. Form Prepared By The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: - Date - Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Signed - Phone: - GPO 918-450 Builder/Architect completeness title Period national context state applicable criteria clarity Specific dates Maps UTM References local Photographs State Historic Preservation Officer signature Verbal boundary description and justification 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification justification of areas checked summary paragraph Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) relationship of integrity to significance Quadrangle name Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet 11 LINCOLN WAY WEST, MASSILLON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID M. WORK JULY 24, 1986 NEGATIVE ON FILE AT 68 PRESTON RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO NORTH & WEST ELEVATION #1 of 6 PHOTOGRAPHS LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING STARK COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID M. WORK JULY 24, 1986 NEGATIVE ON FILE AT 68 PRESTON RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO NORTH & EAST ELEVATION #2 of 6 PHOTOGRAPHS LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 11 LINCOLN WAY WEST, MASSILLON, 11 LINCOLN WAY WEST, MASSILLON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID M.

WORK JULY 24, 1986 NEGATIVE ON FILE AT 68 PRESTON RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO SOUTH & EAST ELEVATION #3 of 6 PHOTOGRAPHS LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 11 LINCOLN WAY WEST, MASSILLON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID M. WORK JULY 24, 1986 NEGATIVE ON FILE AT 68 PRESTON RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO LOBBY CEILING #4 of 6 PHOTOGRAPHS 11 LINCOLN WAY WEST, MASSILLON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID M. WORK JULY 24, 1986 NEGATIVE ON FILE AT 68 PRESTON RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO #5 of 6 PHOTOGRAPHS LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING BUST OVER MAIN ENTRYWAY LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 11 LINCOLN WAY WEST, MASSILLON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO JULY 24, 1986 NEGATIVE ON FILE AT 68 PRESTON RD., COLUMBUS, OHIO APR 9 1987 #6 of 6 PHOTOGRAPHS PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID M.

WORK INTERIOR LOBBY ENTRY OHIO-STARK CO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC MASSILLON QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNITED STATES STATE OF OHIO 1961 6 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MASSILLON, OHIO SCALE 1:24 000 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 1 April 1987 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.o. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 W. Ray Luce WRL: bp SOCIETY Harrison County 614/297-2470 Hamilton Enclosures Stark Lucas HISTORICAL Laurel Homes Historic District First National Bank Building New Submissions Franklin National Park Service Please contact me if you have any questions. State Historic Preservation Office notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.

Dear Carol: National Register of Historic Places Valentine Theater Building Department of the Interior Landes, Samuel House "Boom Town" Historic District Ohio Historic Preservation Office SINCE 1885 Franklin College Building 5 Sincerely. Enclosed are 6 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate OHIO