Nomination for Sheets, Andrew, House

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OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) National Park Service DEC 22 1987 National Register of Historic Places NATION.- L 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 6880 LaFevre Road N/Anot for publication city, town N/ Avicinity Ownership of Property XX private XX building(s) 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, 1 hereby certify that this National Register of HistoricPlaces and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) - Sw Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 109 code county Date Miami structure public-Federal public-local state object Classification Total district public-State National Register. Registration Form Ohio Elizabeth Township Signature of certifying official RECEIVED removed from the National Register. Noncontributing See continuation sheet.

Category of Property Number of contributing resources previously Number of Resources within Property entered in the National Register. listed in the National Register United States Department of the Interior NPS Form 10-900 determined eligible for the National site zip code 45312 Register. See continuation sheet. historic name Sheets, Andrew, House Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) 7. Description foundation . The muntins in the 9/6 double hung windows, narrower first floor windows and flush it retains a high degree of integrity, being practically unaltered since its two bays of 9/6 double hung sash windows with blinds on the first floor and been plugged, but appears to be intact.

The Federal style ceilings are planked roof metal brick Architectural Classification weatherboard limestone walls other buildings of historic merit directly associated with this building. (enter categories from instructions) facade associated with other vernacular and high style interpertations of the Describe present and historic physical appearance. farmhouse of braced frame pegged beam construction.It displays slender See continuation sheet roof failed) but is restorable. original rail at the top in the left of two rooms.The interior partitions section is a very early one-story addition constructed in the same manner. footer.

The facade has a four panel center door with seven light transom and DOMESTIC/single dwelling VACANT/NOT IN USE miraculously good condition considering its virtual disuse since 1914.The plan has a parlor left and two bedrooms right.An enclosed stair has the hall and parlor gives every indication of being early 19th century and is in unbelievably plank dado has been added to the parlor and back room addition.Paint work on the first floor and plaster on the second, all relatively sound.A beaded Materials (enter categories from instructions) Other: vernacular Ihe Sheets, Andrew, House is a 2 story 3 bay hall and parlor wood sided are vertical beaded plank. The doors are six panel.

The large fireplace has The interior is possibly the most outstanding feature of the house.It is in Federal style in early 19th century Ohio architecture.Despite its neglect, All exterior doors are four panel and windows 9/6 double hung sash. 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance C. 1830-1840 parlor frame farmhouse, the unaltered building retains a high degree of Of the over 1000 properties presently surveyed in Montgomery County, no other Andrew Sheets, an early settler and farmer in Elizabeth Township, was originally from Bedford Pennsylvania, until 1807, when he moved to Tennessee. to Champaign County in 1840 and died in 1844. However, this land is owned by architecture unknown characteristics of this house type. physical integrity, displaying Federal style details including narrow first investment property. Architect/Builder and woodwork including simply detailed Federal style fireplace mantels.

Significant Person and east half of the northwest quarter of section 16 in Elizabeth Township and is essentially as built.The Weisenborns bought the adjacent farmstead as an Significant Dates See continuation sheet floor 9/6 windows with slender muntins, flush facade, and original hardware vernacular rural architecture in Miami County.A two story three bay hall and influence on buildings extends through the 1850s with the majority of surveyed early construction reveals useful information pertaining to the Sheets and his heirs until c.1847.It can be speculated that this frame The Sheets, Andrew, House is significant as an example of early 19th century properties being of brick.The building's well preserved vernacular plan and George Mumford bought the1and in 1853.It remained in the Mumford name for Cultural Affiliation [X locally Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) State significanceof property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above.

vernacular farmhouse may have likely been built as a tenant house. statewide nationally built this house.According to county histories and tax records, Sheets moved place has never had inside plumbing or electricity.The Andrew Sheets House 131 years.The Mumfords built an adjacent house and moved in 1914.The old hall and parlor building types have been identified.The Federal style of land in Elizabeth Township.In 1837 he purchased the northeast quarter Settling in Miami County in 1812,he owned and farmed several'80 acre tracts 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Dice, Mary L. "Sheets Family Geneology" Unpublished, Troy Historical Society ] See continuation sheet Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: X State historic preservation office recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # 10. Geographical Data Verbal Boundary Description side, at the road and 400' south at a right angle to the road, sufficient to include 11. Form Prepared By street & number 20 Park Ave. (Oakwood) _ state Ohio _ zip code 45440 Zone Northing date historic property. The boundary includes the portion of the present farmstead which contains the Boundary Justification Specify repository: University the immediate area around the house.

United States Census UTM References previously listed in the National Register Other organization Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Local government previously determined eligible by the National Register Acreage of property has been requested Other State agency designated a National Historic Landmark recorded by Historic American Engineering From the farm lane at 6880 LeFevre Road forming a rectangle 200' east along the south Zone Easting Federal agency Record # June 1986 U.S. Census, 1820 County, Ohio. Chicago: Richard - Arnold Publishing Co. (undated) _ telephone(513) 298-1110 A 1, 6 Ohio 1.84 Miami County Recorder Deeds 1812-1985 NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Sheets, Andrew, House, Elizabeth Township, Miami County, Ohio building with its greatest significance, it has also presented some significant.

The building, mostly due to its long abandonment, retains, in an walls, plaster walls, and other details such as a beaded chair rail, 4 and 6 of the original building is in remarkable condition, and with the exception of Continuation Sheet exist in such original condition within the township and immediate area.

raised panel doors and Greek Revival style mantel, door and window surrounds United States Department of the Interior and the addition.No other examples built at this early date are known to National Register of Historic Places While the long abandonment of the Sheets House since 1914 provides the On the other hand, the Sheets House is extremely significant due to its lack Section number - Page _ 2 original state, interior floor plan, wood flooring, plank ceiling and some never seen the introduction of electricty or running water.Thus the building which reveal useful information pertaining to the stylistic influences of this turn-of-the-century changes from fireplace to stove heating, narrow wood maintains sufficient integrity despite some physical problems to the exterior period and the characteristics of this vernacular building form.The interior of change.While not an elaborate house, its physical integrity makes it Sheets, Andrew, House FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR FLOOR PLANS: Elizabeth Twp., Miami County, Ohio 16T" Sheets, Andrew, House Elizabeth Twp., Miami County, Ohio SECOND FLOOR FLOOR PLANS: FIRST FLOOR 16'7" 12'7" WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Sheets, Andrew, House Fed.

Reg. Date: Date Due: _ nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: _ -appeal -sample Prequest LNR decision Reviewer's comments: _ 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 7. Description J excellent -unaltered -original site J moved resubmission Category yes completeness Ownership dates Condition Status deteriorated unexposed ruins REJECT OHIO alterations/integrity Miami County clarity RETURN Action: boundary selection 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance Nomination returned for: Public Acquisition summary paragraph Has this property been determined eligible? Working No.

Present Use Substantive Review: Check one Accessible 87002522 fair good 2-1-8 - summary paragraph J relating significance to the resource Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By _national _local State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Date - _ Phone: GPO 918-450 clarity Builder/Architect completeness Signed title context Specific dates Maps UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification relationship of integrity to significance justification of areas checked 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 8.

Significance Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to justification of exception applicable criteria Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _state Acreage of nominated property Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Quadrangle name Photographs Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period May #1.

Perspective view from the side Gannon Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Andrew Sheets House northwest, facade and west 6880 LeFevre Road rear Gannon Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio Andrew Sheets House Perspective view from the southeast, east side and 6880 LeFevre Road May '86 May '86 Gannon Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Parlor northeast corner Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio Andrew Sheets House 6880 LeFevre Road with fireplace May '86 Gannon Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio Andrew Sheets House Parlor southwest corner Plank ceiling Landmarks Renaissance Corporation 6880 LeFevre Road bedroom, rear and stair doors.

May '86 Gannon Landmarks Renaissance Corporation sash Andrew Sheets House Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio corner with chair rail and Front bedroom northeast 6880 LeFevre Road Gannon Back bedroom, plank Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Andrew Sheets House partition and back door 6880 LeFevre Road May '86 Gannon Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio Landmarks Renaissance Corporation original back door Into the addition from Andrew Sheets House 6880 LeFevre Road May '86 May '86 East upstairs bedroom Gannon Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio with stair rail Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Andrew Sheets House 6880 LeFevre Road May partition door.

Note Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio hardware Gannon Landmarks Renaissance Corporation West upstairs bedroom Andrew Sheets House 6880 LeFevre Road Landmarks Renaissance Corporation Environment from the east Andrew Sheets House 6880 LeFevre Road July, 1986 Gannon Elizabeth Township, Miami, Ohio CHRISTIANSBURG QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CHRISTIANSBURG, OHIO STATE CF OHIO 1961 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES N4000W8400/7.5 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 December 17, 1987 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 Cawood, Richard L., House Sheets, Andrew, House W. Ray Luce WRL : ae DEG 22 1987 614/297-2470 County deterioration.

Enclosures Columbiana SOCIETY Miami National Park Service New Submissions OHIO HISTORICAL Cable Park Historic District notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.We Ohio Historic Preservation Office State Historic Preservation Officer Dear Carol: National Register of Historic Places Enclosed are 3 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate Department of the Interior request a substantive review for the Sheets House, due to its state of SINCE 1885 Please contact me if you have any questions. Erie Sincerely,