Nomination for Neff, Edward E., House

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Register. 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 historic name Neff, Edward Eu House other names/site number 2. Location street & number N/A not for publication city, town N/Al vicinity zip code 43015 3.

Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property X private [X building(s) Jpublic-local _sites Jpublic-Federal Structure _ objects _ Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register N/A 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this nomination LJrequest for determination of eligibility meets the documentation-standards for registering properties in the Signature of certifying official State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification 1, Hereby, certify that this property is: Zentered in the National Register.

determined eligible for the National determined not eligible for the removed from the National Register. other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action code Date 041 National Register of Historic Places county RECEIVED district NATIONAL state Delaware public-State (Rev. 8-86) Registration Form Ohio National Register. Noncontributing 123 North Franklin Street DEC 2 8 1987 See continuation sheet. for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering 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 Placesandmeets the procedural and protessional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60.

In my opinion, the property meets does not meet|the National Register criteria. See continuation sheet. Register. See continuation sheet. -28-88 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) Queen Anne other - Describe present and historic physical appearance. The Neff House, built in 1887-88, is an excellent example of the Queen Anne rounded corner turret, varied roofline, and decorative cornice and gable treatments. The house is set back from the street in a late 19th and early The two primary elevations of the house are its main facade and the visible south elevation. The four-bay facade features a dominant corner treatment scale and double hung, with sandstone lintels and sills.

The lintels are provide a splayed lintel effect. The front porch was rebuilt c. 1921 by the house's second owner, but retains its original configuration, roofline and cornice, and balustrade. 1920s addition which illustrates the evolution of the home as it came into the ownership of a later family. Main entry to the house is gained to the rear of the corner turret. The entrance treatment remains intact, with wood door, screen door and transom.

The steeply-pitched hipped roof of the house is a dominant feature, with includes the corner turret, wall gables on the main and south elevations, a gabled dormer on the north side, and three irregularly-placed, corbelled The turret consists of a rounded two-story bay of brick and a hexagonal building's frame cornice, which continues around the turret at this side elevations are ornamented with scalloped shingles and a sunburst motif XX See continuation sheet chimneys. sandstone slate foundation walls brick limestone Architectural Classification sheltered by the corner entry porch. The roofline gables on the front and features Queen Anne elements that include its irregular composition, DOMESTIC/single dwelling a colorful small-paned border. garage built in the early 1920s.

with entry porch and turret.Original one-over-one windows are large in given an especially heavy character with rock-faced pieces carved to The turned posts were replaced with the present fluted columns, an early third story of frame. Separating the brick and frame portions is the at the peak. Windows at the turret and in the gables have upper sash with roof wood location. style.Executed in brick with stone and wood building NPS Form 10-000e OMB Approve/ No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Section number . side is notable for its decorative wood carving similar to that which Minor alterations to the house were made by the building's second owner in The interior features of the Neff House have been preserved over the years and for the main staircase, while cherry is used for the less visible rooms living room, dining room, downstairs bedroom, kitchen and pantry.

(The floor features three bedrooms and a narrow hallway leading to smaller rooms has been preserved with its original wood wainscoting and porcelain fixtures noteworthy are the ornate marble mantle in the first floor bedroom, and a by Neff's daughter. A more simplified wood mantle remains in the original The stair hall occupies a central position in the house and features an vestibule, retain their Lincrusta-type wainscoting on both first and second Other notable features of the Interior are the hardwood floors, original wood doors with transoms, and original interior shutters which still encase many of the windows. Page intact. National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet kitchen area. downstairs baths. United States Department of the Interlor which originally served as servants quarters.An original bathroom (1887) appears in the turret.

Neff, Edward E., House, Delaware, Delaware County, OH The building's cornice exhibits its original stop gutter treatment with decorative carved bracket supports, a feature which is repeated on the front porch and on a side bay window. The square bay window on the south bathrooms were added on both first and second floors. A side porch to the rear of the square bay window was enclosed to provide space for two pantry now serves as the kitchen and the kitchen as a study.) The second floors. 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance Significant Dates 1887- 1888 Significant Person State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. example of Queen Anne architecture, reflecting the architectural development of the prosperity of the original owner, Edward E. Neff, a prominent local merchant in late 19th century Delaware. Built in 1887-88, the Neff House retains integrity of setting, design, materials, worksmanship, and historical association to the present day.

During the 1880s, the city of Delaware was a prosperous county seat, The wealth of the community was reflected in the architecturally distinctive residences which were built in the neighborhood to the north and west of downtown to house local merchants, manufacturers and professionals. The Italianate style was immensely popular, with numerous high-style brick examples dating from the 1860s, 1870s and 1880s. Queen examples of the style in Delaware do not display the same level of detail as the Neff House nor the characteristic Queen Anne feature of the corner material, his preference for high style Queen Anne architecture, the size of ornamentation, and the quality of interior finishes reflect his prosperity along with the Victorian architectural tastes of the late 1880s. * See continuation sheet 1887-88 turret.

Architecture Unknown Architect/Builder of the house second floor servants' quarters),the extensive use The Edward E.Neff House meets National Register Criterion C asa significant Xx locally Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) Cultural Affiliation Character-defining features of the house remain intact, including the original floor plan, and decorative interior treatments such as oak and cherry moldings and carved mantles. trading center and college town with a population of approximately 10,000.

Anne buildings, which were far less common, were typically built of frame The Neff House is one of the most substantial and most distinctive Queen Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: Anne residences in Delaware.Neff's choice of brick for a building in the city of Delaware at the end of the 1880s.The house remains an affirmation NPS Form 10-000e OMB Approvei No 10240018 National Park Service Neff, Edward E., House, Delaware, Delaware County, OH an important addition to the city's stock of residential buildings. Construction of the house was chronicled by the Delaware Herald in six in June, 188/, through ground-breaking, construction, being "under roof,' finishing touches and, finally, occupancy by the Neff family in November, the construction, as well as to the prominence of its owner.

During the late 19th century, Delaware was known as a mercantile rather than an industrial center, and the prominent downtown merchants were among history, the "educational character of the town" was a major factor in the particularly the dry goods merchants, merchant tailors and grocers. Edward E. Neff was one of the successful dry goods merchants in Delaware during this period. Coming to Delaware from Belmont County in 1871, Neff became a partner in Samuel Glover's dry goods business, described in the 1883, when a newspaper reference is made to busíness travels which the two successful dry goods firm of Thirkield and Neff.

Shortly after building this house, Neff retired from the dry goods serving as a director of the First National Bank, a director of the Delaware Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Advisory Board for the Delaware Children's Home. Page National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet construction reflected his obvious prosperity and success in business.

1883,when he was elected Delaware County Treasurer.Following a single his new residence on Franklin Street and Thirkield purchased an existing 1888.Two years later,a photograph of the house was included in a local United States Department of the Interlor Section number 8 and important member of the Delaware community for the next 20 years, At the time of its construction, the Neff House was recognized locally as different references over a period of 18 months, from purchase of the lot Neff apparently continued an association with Glover through house two doors away. Thirkield and Neff was one of four dry goods term as treasurer, he became associated with George B. Thirkield in the Delaware." made together.Having found success in business,Neff entered politics in real estate investments in Delaware and Columbus.He remained an active NPS Form 10-000e OMB Approval No.

1021-0018 United States Department of the Interlor Neff, Edward E., House, Delaware, Delaware County, OH Section number 8 Page _ 3 Following the deaths of Edward Neff in 1908 and his wife Mary in 1915, the house was rented by Ohio Governor Frank B. Willis and his family for residence of Willis, who permanantly relocated his family to Delaware after political career, launching a successful campaign for election to the U. S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Warren G. Harding in 1920. Once elected, Willis purchased a house further north on Franklin Street, where he resided as Senator until his death in 1928. This second home is most The second owner of the Neff House was Thomas Downing, an equipment manufacturer, who purchased the building in 1921. Downing upgraded the home by wiring it for electricity and installing bathrooms, constructing with 1920s columns.

Since the Downing occupancy, the Neff House has had Delaware clothing merchant who lived here from 1935 to 1975. The City of Delaware contains an important collection of late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture in the neighborhood to the area could qualify as a National Register Historic District, however, to date, there has been no interest on the part of the residents or the city government to nominate this area. In lieu of a district nomination, the Neff House is one building which qualifies for the National Register on its It represents an important architectural resource which stands out sufficiently within its local context to make it eligible for individual associations have been preserved.

Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service politician to the occupancy of "this magnificent house" in a January, 1917, closely associated with Willis' Delaware residency and political career. only two other owners: the present owner and Leo Wilson, a prominent approximately four years.The Neff House is known as the first Delaware 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Delaware County Courthouse, Registry of Deeds. The Delaware Herald, 1880-1890. The Delaware Journal-Herald, 1908, 1916-17. Scott, Dwight and Louise, owners. Interview, September, 1987. L See continuation sheet Jpreliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: has been requested X State historic preservation office Ipreviously listed in the National Register Other State agency _previously determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark Jrecordedby Historic American Buildings Survey # Jrecorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 10. Geographical Data Less than one acre. UTM References Verbal Boundary Description City of Delaware, Outlot #38 Boundary Justification with the property. 11.

Form Prepared By name/title - November 17, 1987 - date street & number _ 391 Library Park South city or town _state Ohio - zip code_43215 Zone Easting University Northing Columbus Chicago: Local government Federal agency Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/ A Acreage of property Other Specify repository: Judy Williams Delaware City Directories: 1859-60, 1890-92, 1893-94, 1899, 1905-06, 1915-20. Delaware Real Estate and Loan Co., Picturesque Delaware. Delaware: 1887. The boundary includes the entire city lot that has historically been associated Ohio Neff, Edward E., House, 123 North Franklin Street, Delaware, Delaware County, OH WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Neff, Edward E., House DEC 28 Fed. Reg.

Date: Date Due: _ - 2/11/88 nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: - Drequest Lappeal . see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: - _ technical corrections cited below _ substantive reasons discussed below 2. Location 3. Classification Present Use Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Has this property been determined eligible? 7. Description Check one - excellent -unaltered - original site J good J ruins - moved J unexposed Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

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boundary selection sample Accessible dates yes Ownership resubmission Status Condition Category deteriorated alterations/integrity fair completeness Discipline Reviewer REJECT RETURN Recom./Criteria Action: Substantive Review: 1-28-88 summary paragraph Delaware County NR decision Working No. Reviewer's comments: clarity 1. Name ("R" June 1984) 8.

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Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) J summary paragraph completeness - clarity - applicable criteria -justification of areas checked J relating significance to the resource - relationship of integrity to significance -justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property UTM References 11. Form Prepared By 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _ national State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Date - - Photographs Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Phone: - GPO 918-450 Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet context title Builder/Architect Signed Period state local Maps Verbal boundary description and justification Specific dates Quadrangle name Neff-Willis House Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # / Looking northwest 123 North Franklin Street Neg. at 39i Library Park, Cols. Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. 123 North Franklin Street Neff-Willis House Looking west at main facade Photo # Z Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols.

Photo # 3 123 North Franklin Street Neff-Willis House View of roofline details Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # 4 123 North Franklin Street Detail of tower Nett-Willis House Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 123 North Franklin Street View of front porch Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # U 123 North Franklin Street Neff-Willis House Looking east at rear elevation Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. South elevation 123 North Franklin Street Delavare, Delaware Co., Ohio Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # B Detail of south elev. windows 123 North Franklin Street Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J.

Williams, 9/87 Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # 9 Neff-Willis House 123 North Franklin Street Looking southwest at main facade Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # 10 123 North Franklin Street View of Franklin Street looking south from #123 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. 123 North Franklin Street Interior view of stairs and stair hall Photo# Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. hall, first floor View from parlor into stair 123 North Franklin Street Photo # /2 Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. 123 North Franklin Street Neff-Willis House Parlor mantel, charry Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols.

Photo # 14 123 North Franklin Street First floor mantel Neff-Willis House Nett-Will1s House Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio - Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # |5 123 North Franklin Street Interior view of south side square bay Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # ll Neff-Willis House 123 North Franklin Street View of second floor hall Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # /7 Neff-Willis House 123 North Franklin Street quarters, second floor View of back hallway, servants Delaware, Delaware Co., Ohio. Photo by J. Willians, 9/87 123 North Franklin Street View of second floor bathroom Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols.

Netf-Willis House DELAWARE QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DELAWARE, OHIO STATE OF OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES(TOPOGRAPHIC) W DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OHIO-DELAWARE CO. RECEIVED DEC - 3 1987 November 12, 1987 Dr. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Center 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Dr. Luce: Delaware, Ohio, is being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places for individual listing. I have discussed the National Register nomination procedures with the preparer of the nomination, and I am aware of the implications of listing a property in the National Register. Dwight and Louise Scott 123 North Franklin Street Delaware, Ohio 43015 Sincerely, This letter is to express my support of the nomination of my property.

I am aware that my building located at 123 North Franklin Street, RECEIVED NUV 2 5 1987 November 23, 1987 Dr. W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Dr. Luce: This is written at the request of our Mayor, Donald Wuertz, to indicated our property, owned by Dwight and Louise Scott, is significant for its Queen Municipal Building - Delaware, Ohio 43015 Telephone 614/363-1965 City of Delaware Ohio Ohio Historical Center Sincerely, Mayor Donald Wuertz Ohio Historic Preservation Office State Historic Preservation Officer support of the nomination for the National Register of Historic Places /City Manager this nomination will be appreciated. 1985 Velma Avenue We in Delaware are proud of the history of this structure and the designation for the property at 123 North Franklin Street in Delavare.The Dwight and Louise Scott Anne architecture and its use as a residence by Governor Frank B. Willis.

Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Veima Avenue Columbus Onio 43211 SINCE 1885 December 21, 1987 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Neff, Edward E., House Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway Depot O.P. Chaney Grain Elevator Please contact me if you have any questions. W. Ray Luce WRL : ae SOCIETY Enclosures County Delaware HISTORICAL Franklin 614/297-2470 New Submissions National Park Service Department of the Interior Dear Carol: State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosed are 3 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate National Register of Historic Places Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Sincerely,