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Nomination for Barder, Byron R., House

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 3,912 words across 25 pages, filed in 1987. Read by 4 independent recognisers, of which at least 3 had to agree before a line was published.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 87001598, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by 4 independent recognisers at two resolutions. Only lines that at least 3 of them returned identically appear below; where they disagreed, the line is withheld rather than guessed, so some of the form's furniture is missing. Spelling is never corrected, so a stray character that all the readers agreed on is the recogniser's and the typewriter's.. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

From the form

The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior AUG 2 0 1987 National Park Service This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property other names/site number 2. Location street & number 1041 West Market Street nta not for publication city, town nka vicinity 3. Classification Ownership of Property X private X building(s) _sites _objects Name of related multiple property listing: listed in the National Register 0 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 State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 1, hereby, certify that this property is: 1lentered in the National Register. determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action Noncontributing structure Date REGISTER Total public-State public-local public-Federal Akron district state Ohio Registration Form Summit NATIONAL 5. National Park Service Certification RECEIVED National Register. See continuation sheet. historic name determined eligible for the National Category of Property removed from the National Register. Number of contributing resources previously National Register of Historic Places zip code (Rev.

8-86) Number of Resources within Property the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, Barder, Byron R., House OH county Inomination Jrequest for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking"x"in the appropriate boxorby entering In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. See continuation sheet. Register. See continuation sheet. 6. Function or Use Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) COMMERCE/TRADE/office building 7. Description angle.

The house is set comfortably among large trees on a level corner lot is placed under a centered half-round, flat roofed full height portico a wide dormer centered in the low ridged hip roof of the house. The dormer!s width of the entry, with round engaged columns on either side of the door X See continuation sheet iron roof brick asphalt The (enter categories from instructions) Georgian Revival balusters are separated by scrolled panels over each column.A linear device Architectural Classification roof edge is bordered by a wrought-iron railing whose sections of straight two columns at the rear.taking a square engaged form and framing the slightly supported by six colossal fluted columns with Tower of the Winds capitals, the The main block presents a symmetrical facade to the street.

Its formal entry Historic Functions categories from instructions) story main lengthwise rectangle, facing southwest, has a sizeable two story Describe present and historic physical appearance. vertical frieze ovals; the two framing the French doors are topped with free historically correct;visible roofing and dormer walls, originally slate, are of one and one-third acres, irregular in shape, with driveway access from the Materials (enter categories from instructions) The full paned entrance door has leaded sidelights of geometrically interlaced itself.These columns have frieze lozenges, as do the pilasters, and DOMESTIC/single dwelling wood entablature has shaped modillions with awide frieze with vertical flute-like side street to the left. walls foundation concrete personalized interpretation of the Adamesque mode.

The large two and one-half pedimented center contains French doors and in the flanking flat sections, parapet with sandstone coping.A wide cornice with modillions but unadorned channels.Large rosettes are placed in the frieze over each capital.The circles and a matching tripartite transom.Narrow pilasters enframe the full downspouts are concealed within the masonry walls. service wing extending out and back from its right rear corner at a 135 degree of small joined circles extends along the railing top.The porch roof fronts terminate with half-form urns set against a blind stucco lunette over the standing classic wood urns.The main roof is set behind a panelled brick frieze designates the parapet base.Except for the rear entry porch, all NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 National Park Service Barder, Byron R., House, Akron, Summit County, OH Section number Page - is placed in the center of the stone portico floor, directly out from the Balancing a corresponding but shorter depth pavilion to the right, which Each chimney employs decorative brickwork with a stone cap of triglyph enrichment includes decorative brickwork framing the upper windows, a second with no wood cornice, a two story element bridging the main block and the spandrels contain decorative brickwork, and French doors open to the yard from National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet The rear or driveway facade shows the architect's thoughtful solution of service wing contains an entry door set in a recedent segmental arch, with a hanging fixture has been removed.A large cast stone garden urn with pedestal arched windows with Diocletian mullions and aligned second floor windows fronted by a surrounding panelled brick parapet with stone coping and applied fluted pilasters with entablature above, repeating the order found on the Subordinate in height to the main house, the service wing has a flat roof half-round stucco lunettes, each with the same cartouche found in the entry A sill course of soldiered stretchers extends around the second story.

separated Palladian-effect window of plain sash above. portico but lacking the projecting crown mouldings and modillions.The Three bays of aligned triple casement windows are defined by full height, United States Department of the Interior the center of a flat roofed window dormer in the main roof behind the pavilion relating garage and service wing to the main house.A large but graceful raised one story latticed porch with quarry tile floor isplaced in the houses the breakfast room with small sleeping porch above, a second two story transom. Centered in the lunette is a cartouche containing a portrait ranged windows, four on each floor. The full length lower ones have recessed motifs. Page pavilion with solarium and main sleeping porch dominates the northwest The porch columns rest on octagonal stone plinths which align entrance door.

above.The arches are outlined by an inside stretcher course and outside The facade area flanking the portico has mascaron.The entry retains its original pair of lanterns; the portico's with the water table of the house. NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Barder, Byron R., House, Akron, Summit County, OH Section number _ denticulated entablature is embellished with triglyphs, metopes, and guttae. The three separate garage openings of the service wing have decorative stairwel1 where the earlier one was replaced in 1960. The vestibule light is flooring is of unfinished pine, with several lengthwise boards creating a open staircase, adjoining front and rear vestibules, and large upper hall. A INTERIOR Page Continuation Sheet wide matching sidelights.

basement and original concept of garage and service wing afforded many flanked by round columns immediately adjacent to irregular square ones.A reiterating some of the European styles then popular with affluent home fully developed treatment of spaced panelled Doric pilasters and square National Register of Historic Places Sandstone steps with brick piers are set across the cut off outside corner of trabeated tripartite landing window above the porch has vertical muntins radiators are concealed behind metal grilles or under window seats. The interior of the Barder House was rendered as a series of major rooms economically related to one another for access; the completely finished The most architectural interior space is the wide entrance hall with its grand devised transitional right angle from stair landing pavilion to slanting wall.

National Park Service terminating in curved points at the top in the manner of a center Palladian The entrance to the inside service court consists of paned double doors with the similar living room ceiling was replaced with plain plaster after its United States Department of the Interior Diagonal slats in the latticework field are bordered by parallel slats.The raised brick enframements;each is treated as a double set of French doors. both floors. Original ceiling fixtures are still in use, except in the main ceiling is of molded plaster ina simplified English Restoration pattern; collapse in 1960. Heavy crown moldings, sometimes embellished, are used on that stood at one end of the solarium was removed in 1960. Nearly all set in a small recessed dome. Unexpectedly, nearly all the narrow wood owners.

Heavy detailing and definitive architectural features are earnestly ten feet on the first floor and over nine feet on the second.The dining room marble slabs; the solarium is large square beige tiles.A pedestal fountain border in the first floor hall.The two vestibule floors are small beige (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Barder, Byron R., House, Akron, Summit County, OH Section number - columns supporting pronounced, embellished cornice moldings completely frame breast of unpainted ornamental cast stone, strongly fissured, which is Page Continuation Sheet and interior front vestibule doors are repeated as matching leaded mirror National Register of Historic Places door and window architraves, and a pair of large glass doored bookcases. Three wide archways have embellished overdoor treatments of panelled wood.

by a large tripartite window with the vertical muntins ending in pointed frieze, and shelf set against a panelled breast enframed by fluted Corinthian the beige marble surround consists of a heavy bolection molding, pulvinated fluted friezes delineate the upper passage halls overlooking the stairwell.

wood mantel with black marble surround.Segmental arched niches with glass sidelights and the wall panels.The rear vestibule is treated similarly but is plaster scored to resemble coursed ashlar; the simple Tudor arched mantel of shells and drop ornaments dress the panel stiles somewhat in the manner of stairway/hall complex has its original lightly glazed rich cream finish, which overmantel panel are enriched with low relief corbeil and garland designs in United States Department of the Interior The solarium fireplace is a bold bolection molding of black marble against a less grandly.A telephone room and a powder room with tiled lavatory flank will be retained by the new owners. square oak panelling stained in dark mahogany.

NPS Form 10-900-a There is no fireplace in the large dining room, which has walls of vertical The many pilasters.The panelled pedestals of the pilasters are repeated as wainscot doors each contain six panels with strong moldings. Wood trim in the entire The adjoining breakfast room has a Georgian type painted pilasters flank the doors and archways.Leaded glass transoms of the exterior Grinling Gibbons. oak panelling stained in dark mahogany. glass friezes on the vestibule side walls.Narrow pilasters define the square newels crowned with large Adam-type urns.Panelled square columns with The second floor walls have a wide Doric frieze with triglyphs.T is cast plaster suggesting dressed stone.Two framed ceiling beams line with NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 Barder, Byron R., House, Akron, Summit County, OH Section number - second floor, there are four other bedrooms and two baths and a room for laundry room, boiler room with outside access well, coal room, wine cellar, stairway room by a brick walled indoor access court with cement floor. The Page Continuation Sheet porch decks. In addition to the master bedroom and two enclosed sleeping porches on the National Register of Historic Places room and breakfast room; it retains its original cupboards and built-in National Park Service United States Department of the Interior wing is a completely finished three stall garage, separated from the back bordered with quarry tile, which extends into the basement-stair foyer. Opening off the billiard room is a long shooting range. house second floor.

four room apartment with its own stair.There is a first floor cook's room and rear dormers lead to railed roof decks; end dormers overlook the sleeping near the kitchen, as well as a maid's room with bath convenient to the main 1inens.The full third floor dance hall is reached by a simple partly open hollow tile, with all ceiling plaster on wood lath.

Assigned spaces are the raked overmantel.The Tudor theme is followed with an ornamental pargework ashlar; well windows are of leaded translucent glass.The cement floor is of small tiles.A hunt scene panel of shaped tile pieces is set into the fireplace in the basement billiard room is cast stone with surround and hearth 1ight and pleasant and its trim completely finished.French doors in front peripheral slanted ceiling.Although lacking in detail, the large space is The large square utilitarian kitchen has its original vitreous sink and back stairs reach from basement to third floor.Over the garage isa complete ice box. Walls in the service area of the basement are cement on stairwell off the rear of the main hall.The hip roof is indicated by 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates Harpster & Bliss, Architects use by an Akron architectural firm, Braun & Steidl, with stringent pilasters both inside and out, the house nevertheless exhibits a number of built in 1910 in nearby Barberton (demolished 1965). Their work in the public 1982), the Masonic Temple, and the eight story Ohio Building all in downtown 1919 Architecture Architect/Builder indicate an extraordinary grasp of problematic situations by the architects. Significant Person and is perhaps the finest of six major remaining domestic commissions by the preservation of the exterior appearance and as few major changes as possible See continuation sheet of decorative raised brickwork and the thematic recurrence of columns and in adapting the interior.

Cultural Affiliation absence of window shutters or other contrast.With extensive but subtle use Period of Significance and commercial arenas was equally as extensive--the Akron Armory (razed brick and mortar with ivory trim and sparse stone accents, together with the Applicable National Register Criteria The Barder residence was referred to in a 1928 publication as "one of Akron's The significance of the Byron R.Barder House can be based on its Akron; fourteen public schools, including West High School and South High (the 1ater razed 1979);and five major Akron churches.

service wing plan and its exterior visual relationship to the main block Active from 1907 to 1925,Mi1ton E.Harpster and John F.B1iss were responsible for a vast body of residential work; their Xlocally State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. statewide elite. nationally architectural merit and the importance in Akron of its architects.

innovations reflecting the Progressive movement.The uniqueness of the There appears to be potential for the designation of this area as an in a relatively compact neighborhood of large impressive homes built in the historic district.T The house premier Akron architectural firm of the day, Harpster & Bliss.It is situated Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) finest private homes." A feeling of restraint is achieved by the use of cream itself is an unusual interpretation of the Georgian Revival's Adamesque mode masterpiece was the regionally legendary mansion and farm of Ohio C. Barber, The Barder house will be converted to office and studio Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: 9.

The rest of the file

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

Major Bibliographical References AKRON AND SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO, Scott D. Kenfield (1928), Vol. III, PP 96-99 Ohio Historic Inventory (1978), #SUM-154-12 (Michael H. Adams) The Ohio Architect and Builder (April 1909), Vol. XIII, No. 4 pp 6-51 Architectural collections of this writer, James A. Pahlau Jpreliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: Lx State historic preservation office previously determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 10. Geographical Data Acreage of property _ Page 5 Boundary Justification 11. Form Prepared By James A. Pahlau organization - March 23, 1987 street & number 186 North Portage Path, Apt.

7 _state Ohio _zip code 44303 University Easting Other Akron date Northing Local government Federal agency name/title Verbal Boundary Description Specify repository: UTM References The boundary includes the entire city lot that has historically been associated has been requested previously listed in the National Register See continuation sheet Other State agency 1.33 recorded by Historic American Buildings with the property. city or town Interview with Gisela Burkhalter Philip C.),pervious owner. Previous documentation on file (NPS): Part of Lot 10,W.Portage Path,Mayfield Allotment:E parts Lots 60 & 59,whole Lots 216/836-5533 (Bus.) 14,54,8 8,4,0 Zone telephone assigned.Ref Vac Ord 2068 & thus assigned,0rd 2069.County Records Plat Book8 NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Barder, Byron R., House, Akron, Summit County, OH Section number - Byron R.

Barder, whose home this was for thirty-eight years, was president and firms, eventually disappearing from the local scene in 1971. The plant director of the National City Bank, director of the Akron Chamber of Commerce, and a thirty-second degree Mason. After retiring, Barder continued to live in 1ong-term owner, who held possession until 1986. In its still park-like setting, the Barder house remains as an important westward stood the great Harvey S. Firestone, Sr. mansion, torn down in 1959. Page Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places membership in many organizations, often serving on their boards:he was a manufactured all types of steel tanks, welded and riveted steel pipe, and member of the East Akron Board of Trade, Trustee of the Universalist Church, Club fronts on Twin Oaks Road, the north boundary of this neighborhood.

these men commissioned nationally known architects such as Howard Van Doren the business changed hands but continued under its original name until 1957 machinery for rubber works and paper mills.With Barder's retirement in 1947, Boston; others chose prominent Cleveland or Akron designers.Three other Shaw of Chicago, Trowbridge & Ackerman of New York, and Charles R.Greco of The Stacy G. Carkhuff House nearby is listed on the National Register of his home until his death in 1957.In 1961,the house was acquired by another architectural intrusions which, however, are well maintained, this area with buildings, however, are still in use.

its expansive and cared for lawns still evokes a feeling of former days, when United States Department of the Interior Barder had begun working at age sixteen in the Biggs office in 1894,shortly (8-86) the residents were officers of rubber companies and other industries. showplace of its West Market Street neighborhood.In spite of several only twenty-three he was made president and treasurer. In 19i7 he assumed the were among the city's leading citizens.During his active career he held The original 1912 house by Harpster & Bliss had been later greatly enlarged. WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Barder, Byron R., House Fed. Reg.

Date: o22) nomination by person or local government Federal Agency: - Jappeal -sample J request L NR decision Reviewer's comments: Recom./Criteria _ _ 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 -excellent J unaltered - original site -moved resubmission Category Accessible Condition ruins dates REJECT Ownership Status alterations/integrity deteriorated Reviewer unexposed Discipline completeness RETURN clarity ACCEPT Summit County Action: summary paragraph Public Acquisition boundary selection Substantive Review: Date Due: Present Use Working No.

Nomination returned for: owner objection Check one Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance fair NUB201987 yes National Register good 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below summary paragraph relating significance to the resource justification of exception J Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By _national State Historic Preservation Officer signature GPO 918-450 Date Builder/Architect context Signed title completeness Period state clarity Maps local applicable criteria UTM References justification of areas checked Photographs Specific dates 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification relationship of integrity to significance Verbal boundary description and justification Quadrangle name The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Acreage of nominated property Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet - Phone: 1041 West Market Street, Akron Summit County, Ohio December, 1986 Akr on Front Facade looking Northwest Byron R. Barder House 1041 West Market Street #1 of 12 Photographs Photographer: Braun & Steid1 Summit County, Ohio December, 1986 Portico Detail, Front Facade Akron Byron R. Barder House 1041 West Market Street Photographer: Braun & Steid1 #2 of 12 Photographs 1041 West Market Street, Akron Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 Byron R.

Barder House Summit County, Ohio Akr on 1041 West Market Street 1041 West Market Street, Akron Photographer: Braun & Steid1 #3 of 12 Photographs December, 1986 Right Elevation with Service Wing Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 December, 1986 Akron Back Facade looking Southeast 1041 West Market Street Byron R. Barder House Photographer: Braun & Steid1 Summit County, Ohio #4 of 12 Photographs 1041 West Market Street, Akron Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 Summit County, Ohio December, 1986 #S of 12 Photographs Akron 1041 West Market Street Byron R. Barder House 1041 West Market Street, Akron Photographer: Braun & Steid1 Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 Summit County, Ohio Photographer: Braun & Steid1 December, 1986 Akron Byron R.

Barder House 1041 West Market Street, Akron 1041 West Market Street Entrance Hall showing Vestibule #6 of 12 Photographs Photographer: Braun & Steid1 December, 1986 Akron 1041 West Market Street #7 of 12 Photographs Byron R. Barder House 1041 West Market Street, Akron Upstairs Hall showing top of Stairs Summit County, Ohio Photographer: Braun & Steid1 December, 1986 Fireplace, Living Room Akron 1041 West Market Street, Akron #8 of 12 Photographs 1041 West Market Street Summit County, Ohio Byron R. Barder House December, 1986 Bookcase Wall, Living Room Akron Byron R. Barder House 1041 West Market Street #9 of 12 Photographs Photographer: Braun & Steid1 1041 West Market Street, Akron Summit County, Ohio Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 Summit County, Ohio December, 1986 Akron Byron R.

Barder House 1041 West Market Street #10 of 12 Photographs 1041 West Market Street, Akron Dining Room with Vista through Hall Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 Photographer: Braun & Steid1 Summit County, Ohio December, 1986 Akron Byron R. Barder House 1041 West Market Street 1041 West Market Street, Akron Photographer: Braun & Steid1 #11 of 12 Photographs Fireplace, Den Summit County, Ohio December, 1986 Fireplace, Breakfast Room Akron 1041 West Market Street Byron R. Barder House Photographer: Braun & Steid1 1041 West Market Street, Akron Negative on file at Braun & Steid1 7.5 MINUTE SERIES(TOPOGRAPHIC) AKRON WEST, OHIO UNITED STATES AKRON WEST QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OHIO-SUMMIT CC 453790 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Clemons, Alexander, House Barder, Byron R., House W.

Ray Luce WRL: ael SOCIETY Enclosures County 614/297-2470 Stark Ottawa HISTORICAL Summit Sincerely, Werner Inn National Park Service Enclosed are 3 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate Dear Carol: National Register of Historic Places Ohio Historic Preservation Office New Submissions State Historic Preservation Office Department of the Interior 17 August 1987 Please contact me if you have any questions. SINCE 1885 *: 20 1987 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 OHIO notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.