Nomination for Griffin, Alexander B., House

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) MAY 2 2 1987 Register. L and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets 1. Name of Property Griffin, Alexander B., House other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number N/ Anot for publication city, town code OH Ownership of Property Category of Property X private x building(s) Jobject Name of related multiple property listing: 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this Signature of certifying official Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification 1, hepeby, certify that this property is: Ventered in the National Register.

determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action Date Classification public-Federal public-local structure NATIONAL site Total public-State Ravenna Registration Form Noncontributing district National Register. state RECEIVED county Portage National Register of Historic Places Number of contributing resources previously See continuation sheet. National Park Service historic name United States Department of the Interior removed from the National Register. N/Avicinity determined eligible for the National This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines Number of Resources within Property State or Federal agency and bureau listed in the National Register N/A (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. zip code 44266 417 S. Walnut Street the requested information.

If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, National Register of Historic Places and meets theprocedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. Register. See continuation sheet. for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box orby entering 133 Ohio In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. see continuation sheet. 6. Function or Use Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) walls - Describe present and historic physical appearance. The structure consists of the main two story front block and a smaller one and by Alexander B. Griffin, an important early artisan in the community.

exception of an attic window which is a one over one double hung sash. There is signed by a Mr. Clarke. X See continuation sheet roof asphalt other weatherboard Architectural Classification wood Domestic/single dwelling original window surrounds with corner blocks and molded panels underneath. This same room also contains a marbleized metal mantlepiece dating from about remains intact.of the most importance is the front parlor which retains the classically inspired and has a six panel door flanked by wooden pilasters and projects from the rear of the north facade, which was used as a cabinet shop topped by a heavy entablature hood. The structure is covered with clapboards that conform to the original openings.

Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) attic windows may not be original to the structure, they are clearly shown in (enter categories from instructions) Greek Revival remain, some of which are grained maple or walnut.One of these grained doors the original two over two double hung sash, or replacement one over one sash The Alexander B.Griffin House is a two story, three bay timber frame one-half story rear ell.Along the south side of the rear ell is a one story executed in the Greek Revival style, and has a wide entablature and end a photograph dating from the 1890s.Windows on the other facades are either and sits on a rubble stone foundation. foundation - shed roof porch held by square posts.

In addition, a small one story room sandstone oriented with its front/west facade towards the street.The structure was divisions for multi-family housing.However, some of the early interior trim structure with a central chimney.Built in 1847,the gable end structure is The integrity of the interior has been compromised over the years due to NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Alexander B. Griffin House, Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio Section number Page similar in style. In a neighborhood predominately consisting of mid and late nineteenth century Continuation Sheet the lot immediately to the north of the nominated structure and is very National Register of Historic Places Revival structures in the area that retains a high level of its architectural residential architecture, the Alexander B.

Griffin House is one of two Greek United States Department of the Interior - Page - integrity. The other, the A.B. Griffin/O.H. Griffin House (NR 3/7/85) sits on 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Applicable National Register Criteria Significant Person Griffin, Alexander B. State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. Griffin/O.H. Griffin House has, perhaps, finer proportions and retains a higher level of its interior integrity, the Alexander B. Griffin House is a Griffin/O.H. Griffin House). Both were constructed by Griffin, but he lived in X See continuation sheet 1847-1900 Architecture entrance. Architect/Builder of Ravenna.

Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) early house type.Both have the classical detailing of the Greek Revival Significant Dates associations with A.B.Griffin, an important local craftsman and fourth mayor Period of Significance immediately north of the nominated structure, are two of the best examples of in the Greek Revival style constructed in Ravenna, Ohio, in the first half of entrance with flanking pilasters and entablature hood).The Alexander B. style wide entablature, cornice returns and a classically inspired Griffin House along with the A.B.Griffin/o.H.Griffin House on the lot The A.B.Griffin House is significant as a fine example of a gable front house Historically,417 S.Walnut Alexander B.Griffin House) has more associations with Alexander B.Griffin than 409 S. Walnut Street A.B. has an offset entrance, the A.B. Griffin/o.H.

Griffin House has a center Cultural Affiliation X locally fine example of this house type in its own right. In such close proximity to statewide the nineteenth century.The structure is also significant for its historic Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) one another the two houses offer a rare view of slight variations in a single Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: nationally Portage County Historical Society, Inc., 1972. Ravenna Republican, 31 August 1899; 21 June 1900. Jpreliminary determination' of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: x State historic preservation office previously determined eligible by the National Register Survey # Other recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Ohio Historic Preservation Office 10.

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

Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By name/title Tim Jones, consultant _ date March 1986 street & number460 Madison Street telephone (216) 297-7564 University Easting Northing Zone Boundary Justification the property. UTM References Verbal Boundary Description Other State agency Local government See continuation sheet The boundary includes the entire city lot that has historically been associated with Federal agency previously listed in the National Register Specify repository: 9. Major Bibliographical References recorded by Historic American Buildings organization N/A designated a National Historic Landmark has been requested the east side of Walnut Street and is 180 feet deep.The northwest corner of said lot Previous documentation on file (NPS): begins 180 feet south of Riddle Avenue state_Ohio Acreage of property - city or town _ Portage County, Ohio. Tax Records 1840-1848.

A 1,7 Ravenna Lot 10 of Darious Lymans Addition. Said lot is rectangular with 60 feet fronting Ravenna Less than one acre. NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Alexander B. Griffin House, Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio Section number Page National Register of Historic Places area in Ravenna's business district. Griffin was responsible for the establishment of Courthouse Park, the grounds won honors at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.A small one story room Mr.Griffin was also influential in local politics in the formative years of United States Department of the Interior Continuation Sheet the A.B.Griffin/0.H.Griffin House for only four years from 1843 to 1847. Alexander B.Griffin is considered the finest cabinetmaker in the early period from a small building at the rear of the structure; this is no longer extant. there from 1847 until his death in 1900.

- Page - (8-86) Portage County Historical Society.In 1876 Griffin's work was exhibited and of Ravenna's history and examples of his work have been preserved by the at the rear of the north facade of the structure contained Griffin's cabinet constructed behind the old in 1960,the park was preserved as a central green WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Griffin, Alexander B., House Working No. - Fed. Reg. Date: q Date Due: nomination by person or local government owner objection -appeal J sample - request Reviewer _ 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 Has this property been determined eligible?

7. Description J excellent J unaltered - original site I moved - boundary selection dates Accessible Condition Category resubmission yes completeness Ownership Status REJECT alterations/integrity ruins Portage County deteriorated clarity RETURN Action: Public Acquisition 6. Representation in Existing Surveys good summary paragraph Substantive Review: Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance Federal Agency: Reviewer's comments: NR decision Present Use Check one MAX 22 1987 unexposed Discipline ACCEPT fair Histaviam 7-2-87 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) - summary paragraph Jjustification of areas checked J justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property 11.

Form Prepared By - Phone: CPO 918-450 Comments for any item maybe continued on an attached sheet Date Signed context state completeness local Period UTM References title clarity Maps Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Photographs applicable criteria Builder/Architect 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification State Historic Preservation Officer signature The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Specific dates relating significance to the resource Quadrangle name relationship of integrity to significance national A. B. Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Ravenna, Ohio 44266 MAY 2 2 1987 northeast 2/86 REGISTER NATIONAL West and south facades facing 460 Madison St. Negs. at C. Tim Jones Photo by C. Tim Jones A. B.

Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Ravenna, Ohio 44266 2/86 southeast. Photo by C. Tim Jones West and north facades facing 460 Madison St. Negs. at C. Tim Jones 417 A. B. Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Ravenna, Ohio 44266 2/86 Detail of entranceway 460 Madison St. Photo by C. Tim Jones Negs. at C. Tim Jones A. B. Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Ravenna, Ohio 44266 2/86 East facade facing west 460 Madison St. Photo by C. Tim Jones Negs. at C. Tim Jones A. B. Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Photo by C. Tim Jones Ravenna, Ohio 44266 2/86 Interior-grained door. 460 Madison St. Negs. at C. Tim Jones A. B. Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Interior- mantelpiece 2/86 460 Madison St. Photo by C. Tim Jones Negs. at C. Tim Jones A. B. Griffin House Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio Negs. at C.

Tim Jones Ravenna, Ohio 44266 MAY 2 2 1987 RECEIVED REGISTER NATIONAL 2/86 Interior- grained door Photo by C. Tim Jones 460 Madison St. RAVENNA QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RAVENNA, OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC OHIO-PORTAGE CO. Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus. Ohio 43211 May 18, 1987 Ms. Carol Shul1, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 Weddle, Callahill and Priscilla, House Griffin, Alexander B., House WRL : ael Enclosures Washington SOCIETY Hamilton County 614/297-2470 Miami HISTORICAL Portage notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.

Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation National Park Service Dear Carol: Department of the Interior Enclosed are 5 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate W.Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Office North High School Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company New Submissions National Register of Historic Places SINCE 1885 Please contact me if you have any questions. 1* ?2 1987 Sincere Franklin