Nomination for Scott, William, House

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OMB No. 10240018 United States Department of the Interior OCT 5 1987 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places 1. Name of Property historic name 2. Location street & number 338 W. Main St. N/Anot for publication city, town zip code 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property -private XX building(s) XX public-local _ public-State J public-Federal Jobject Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register - 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and prøfessional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60.

Signature of certifying official State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification I, hereby, certify that this property is: Mentered in the National Register. determined eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the removed from the National Register. other, (explain:) Date of Action 45133 Date Hillsboro Total district structure REGISTER state Ohio site Registration Form (Rev. 8-86) Noncontributing National Register. NATIONAL county Highland NPS Form 10-900 See continuation sheet. RECEIVED NAvicinity (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. other names/site number 071 6.

Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/single dwelling VACANT/not in use Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) The Describe present and historic physical appearance. The Scott House is a 2 1/2 story Flemish brick structure with hip roof in a double pile, center hallway plan, the house is remarkably intact and is a adjacent to Hillsboro High School and owned by the Hillsboro City Schools.

Future plans for the building are uncertain as it was recently emptied of its second story center bay features a doorway opening onto the balcony, also with The east elevation is 3 bays wide with a similar entrance and portico as on onto a unbalustraded balcony and the first floor doorway features double The west elevation displays a 3-sided projecting bay divided horizontally by topped by an ornately carved railing below a 6/6 shuttered 2nd story window. which extends from the first floor up to the attic with less decorative stairs woodwork, hardware, and four fireplace mantels on both the first and second roof foundation Georgian stone asphalt walls brick Architectural Classification 7.

Description wood The interior features include an impressive wooden central scissors staircase fine example of Georgian style architecture in southwestern Ohio.It is partially raised with a stone water table. with stone sills and some louvered wooden shutters remaining. also been closed in. See continuation sheet portico with balustraded balcony and fluted Doric columns and pilasters.The The facade is 5 bays wide with a center doorway. The entrance features single solid panelled door with multi-paned sidelights and fanlight and a flat roofed stone beltcourses along the sill line and just below the cornice. The bay is doors. floors. columns and simple railing along the 2nd story.The first floor of the porch The rear elevation features a3 bay wide 2 story recessed porch with Doric renters and plans for the expansion of Hillsboro High School are being made.

the facade except the second floor center bay is triple hung window opening NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Continuation Sheet Scott, William, House, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio summer kitchen are located to the rear of the structure. Page National Park Service A wrought iron fence on the front 1awn adds to its impressive setting.A National Register of Historic Places brick walkway and rear patio also add to the character of the building.Two Section number 7 brick outbuildings which were thought to have been used as a livery barn and (8-86) 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance Significant Dates c. 1835 Cultural Affiliation Significant Person State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above.

The Scott, William, House is a significant example of early 19th century Hillsboro's two main thoroughfares makes it one of the most architecturally elliptical fanlights, 6/6 multi-paned widows, molded fascia board along the roofline, hip roof with balustrade and pedimented dormer, and entrance Pleasant, Charles, and Joshua were notable builders in Hillsboro during the much of their work shows the Georgian influence of tidewater Virginia the brothers also built the Federal and Greek Revival style Highland County Courthouse (NR: 8/24/78) between 1833-1835 and besides the Scott House, a House on Willow Street in c. 1833-34 (NR: 6/1/82). The Mother Thompson House styling including paired end chimneys, dormers, portico entrances and overall X See continuation sheet Architecture classical details.

Christopher Arthur Architect/Builder The builder of the Scott House is Christopher Arthur.He and his brothers, porticos with fluted Doric columns and pilasters defining the architectural house displays classically influenced features including doorways with been later additions since their detailing suggest the romantic influence of its overallmassing and details Georgian style architectural features.The The Scott House is perhaps the single most visible historic structure in isa one story flemish bond brick house distinguished by its Jeffersonian the Italianate style of the mid-19th century. demolished in 1946,Woodland which burned in the 1930sand the Mother Thompson j nationally | statewide X]locally Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) Georgian architecture in southwestern Ohio. style.

The unique cupola and projecting bay on the west elevation may have plantations and Jeffersonian Classicism. Christopher Arthur, the youngest of The Hillsboro. important residential buildings in the city.The building displays through early part of the 19th century.Coming from the James River area of Virginia, 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References State Centennial History of Ohio and Highland County, Vo1.II,1902, p.p 467-468. ] See continuation sheet Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A -preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: has been requested Xx State historic preservation office previously listed in the National Register Other State agency previously determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark recorded by Historic American Buildings recorded by Historic American Engineering Acreage of property Less than one UTM References Verbal Boundary Description to J. Main St. to point of beginning. Boundary includes portion of land which includes Scott House, related outbuildings, and 11. Form Prepared By organization . . date October 1986 street & number 404 N. High St.

telephone (513) 393-3336 city or town . state Ohie _ zip code 45133 Zone University Northing Easting Hillsboro Boundary Justification Local government 10. Geographical Data Specify repository: Federal agency Record # then south for app.400 feet to W.Main St.;then along south lot line which runs parallel Other Pioneer Sketches and Family Survey # setting reflecting historical and architectural significance of the property. going north along driveway for app. 400 feet; then west along same driveway for app. 200 feet; [43|43|425] NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Scott, William, House, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio The William Scott House adds to the early residential architectural history of comparable high style early 19th century house is the Mother Thompson House I-house is represented by the Harvey-Decazanove House, the Highland House, the Nave-Fenner House are 2 stories high and one room deep, with a 5-bay facade, are 2 rooms deep with bridged chimneys and would more properly be called very plain entryways with rectangular transoms, end chimneys and original frame house with a 3 or 5 bay facade with gable roof whose ridgeline is parallel to the street with end chimneys, central entrance and hall and elevated first story. The house was built for William's father, David Scott, who died shortly after the house was finished.

William Scott lived in the house until his death in attorney for a one year term in 1834-1835, was vice president of the Citizens William Scott's son, Samuel, lived in the house until his death in 1929. financier, and businessman. The Scott House was purchased in the 1950s by the Hillsboro City Schools and was used as the public library until the 1970s and most recently as office space. Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places cavalry unit formed in Hillsboro known as the "Scott Dragoons." multi-paned windows.Another common house type isa one-story small brick or Section number 8 Page _ Hillsboro through its size, detailing and prominent hilltop location. Another end chimneys and central hall plan.

He was an attorney and successful businessman, owning considerable land National Bank of Hillsboro, and in 1846, became a member of the building Samuel, some what of an eccentric, was well-known in Hillsboro as a lawyer, practice made him an affluent Hillsboro citizen.He served as prosecuting parallel to the street.Five other I-houses are scattered throughout the committee for the Crusade Church.In 1876,he financed equipment for a (8-86) anda side hal1 plan.There are 6of these,4 of which are brick.Most have WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Scott, William, House Fed. Reg.

Date: Date Due: _ nomination by person or local government E REJECT_ - owner objection Federal Agency: _ -appeal -sample - NR decision _ 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 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Has this property been determined eligible? - yes 7. Description -unaltered LJ original site -excellent - moved -fair summary paragraph Accessible ruins Condition Category resubmission dates completeness Status Recom./Criteria alterations/integrity Reviewer unexposed RETURN deteriorated clarity Substantive Review: Discipline boundary selection Ownership Highland County Working No.

Reviewer's comments: request Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance Check one Present Use Public Acquisition OCT -5 1987 - good ACCEPT 67001981 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) -summary paragraph J completeness J justification of areas checked J relating significance to the resource - context J relationship of integrity to significance -justification of exception L Other 9. Major Bibliographical References Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification 11. Form Prepared By 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Date . L Maps L Photographs - Phone: .

GPO 918-450 Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Signed title Period Builder/Architect clarity local 10.

Geographical Data Questions concerning this nomination maybe directed to applicable criteria _state _national Specific dates Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro South side, looking north Kim Fairley 338 West Main Street Highland County Scott Building Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro Kim Fairley Highland County Scott Building 338 West Main Street East side, looking west Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro West side, looking east Highland County Kim Fairley 338 West Main Street Scott Building North Side, looking south Highland County Scott Building Hillsboro, ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro Kim Fairley Highland County Porch on east side Scott Building 338 West Main Street Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro Kim Fairley Highland County Outbuilding,northeast 338 West Main Street Scott Building corner of pppperty Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro Outbuilding, northeast Kim Fairley corner of property Highland County Scott Building 338 West Main Street 404 North High, Hillsboro Outbuilding, northwest Kim Fairley corner of property 338 West Main Street Scott Building Hillsboro, Ohio Highland County Hillsboro, Ohio Kim Fairley Highland County Scott Building surrounding building 338 West Main Street 404 North High Street 338 West Main Street Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro Streetscape, SE corner 1ooking west Kim Fairley Highland County Scott Building Hillsboro, Ohio South side, looking south Highland County Scott Building 338 West Main Street 404 North High Street Kim Fairley Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro East side, looking east Highland County Kim Fairley Scott Building 338 West Main Street Hillsboro, Ohio 404 North High, Hillsboro North side, looking north Highland County Scott Building 338 West Main Street Kim Fairley West Main.

Street 404 North High, Hillsboro Kim Fairley Scott Building Highland County West side. looking west ML DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES HILLSBORO QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) STATE OF OHIO HILLSBORO, OHIO Scott, William, House DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION N3907.5 - W8330/7.5 ROAD CLASSIFICATION OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION John R. Burton this BEVERLY D. RHOADS RECEIVED FEB 1 2 1987 JAMES F. VANZANT February 10, 1987 DR. GLENN LUCAS JOHN P. PORTER Ms. Barbara A.

Powers National Register Coordinator Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 house, a property owned by the Hillsboro City Schools: "It was moved by Gall, seconded by VanZant, to object to the listing of the Scott House in the National Register at the present time." I will be present at your Advisory Board meeting on Friday, February 13, 1987, of the William Scott property to the National Registry of Historic Places. Sworn to and subscribed in my presence by AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Sincerely, SUPERINTENDENT TREASURER HILLSBORO CITY SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBERS VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES THOMAS GALL Dear Ms. Powers, CATHERINE W.

MEADE on Monday, February 9, 1987, passed the following motion concerning the William Scott The Hillsboro City School District Board of Education, meeting in regular session at 10:00 A.M.,representing the Hillsboro City Schools concerning the nominating JRB/1n 12 Feb 87 THE SCOTT BUILDING, HILLSBORO, OHIO Lawrence T. Odland MD, MPH, PhD heritage architectural citizens of the Hillsboro School District. 225 Oak Street Hillsbor, Ohio 45133 Its entrance on the Registry of Historic Buildings is the excellence, beauty, and permanance. OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RECEIVED FEB 1 8 1987 JAMES F. VANZANT February 17, 1987 JOHN P. PORTER Mr. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 tunity to talk with you personally was very helpful.

The School Board is planning to place a Bond Levy before the voters in May of AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Sincerely PRESIDENT CHARLES THOMAS GALL Ohio Historical Society BOARD MEMBERS Thanks for your help. CATHERINE W. MEADE HILLSBORO CITY SCHOOLS Dear Mr. Luce, JRB/1n 128 WEST WALNUT STREET - HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133 - PHONE (513) 393 - 3475 BEVERLY D. RHOAD R. GLENN LUCA I appreciate the courtesies extended to me on Friday, February 13, 1987, while I attended the hearing before the State Preservation Board of Directors. The oppor- 1988. Perhaps this would be a good time to have the Scott Building part of that TREASURER Jphn R.Burton levy.Perhaps the people in our community who want this building preserved at any Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 September 30, 1987 Ms.

Carol Shul1, Chief Department of the Interior Gerrard, Stephen A., Mansion Scott, William, House W. Ray Luce WRL : ael SOCIETY Wyandot Lorain Enclosures 614/297-2470 HISTORICAL Seneca County Hamilton Highland New Submissions Sincerely. Dear Carol: Omar Chapel National Park Service West End Elementary State Historic Preservation Office National Register of Historic Places SINCE 1885 Central School Enclosed are 5 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate Please contact me if you have any questions. P.O. Box 37127 notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. OHIO OCT51987