Nomination for Berry Brothers Bolt Works

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior JAN N4. 1008 for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering 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 Name of Property Location street & number N/A not for publication city, town N/A vicinity zip code Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property XX private XX building(s) Name of related multiple property listing: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 State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: Ventered in the National Register. J See continuation sheet. Register. See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper 049 Noncontributing county Franklin Columbus structure district object REGISTER public-local public-State RECEIVED state public-Federal Total historic name National Register. Registration Form removed from the National Register.

Ohio other names/site number National Park Service site Date of Action National Register of Historic Places This form is for useinnominating orrequesting determinationsof eligibility for individual propertiesor districts.See instructionsin Guidelines determined eligible for the National Number of Resources within Property Signature of certifying official Date Xnomination LJrequest for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the 43201 350 East First Avenue In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. see continuation sheet. National Register of HistoricPlaces and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in36 CFRPart60. 12/23/8 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) 7.

Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) other: brick factory Describe present and historic physical appearance. located adjacent to the Conrail Railroad line (formerly the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis line) in the near north side of Columbus. Built in stages between 1888 and 1921, this industrial building retains all 1900 and 1910. Originally one floor with clerestory, this section was expanded by the addition of a second floor, relocation of the original clerestory above this level, and the addition of an exterior stair tower annealing room on its west side, were completed between 1910 and 1921. facade and ground floor bays of the side facades, windows are paired within single row of 12-paned windows, important for admitting light to this area X See continuation sheet other asphalt manufacturing process.

Architectural Classification The Berry Brothers Bolt Works is a remarkably intact industrial building as well.

allowing additional light to reach the work area.Windows here are grouped building, including the existing frame garage and the gabled brick Constructed of brick with a limestone foundation, the building consists of The exterior of the Bolt Works is architecturally distinguished by the Late Victorian (enter categories from instructions) are made taller than second floor windows by the addition of a transom, INDUSTRY/manufacturing facility original multiple-paned, segmental-arched wood windows which are intact throughout the building.The double hung windows with nine-over-nine sash of its original features, including the original equipment used in the bolt a two and one-half story, gable-roofed structure with additions.The front brick section with frame clerestory which was built in stages in 1888,c.

in pairs and separated by brick piers.The frame clerestory displaysa five-bay side elevations.To the rear isa long and rectangular two-story addition ofa second two-story section.The last additions to the section of the 1888 factory building features a seven-bay main facade and about 1900.In1910,the building was extended further to the rear by the foundation limestone roof serve to unify the various stages of building construction.On the main NPS Form 10-900e OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Berry Brothers Bolt Works, Columbus, Franklin County, OH lot, is the one-story frame garage addition constructed pre-1921. contains the factory office in its southeast corner, complete with the original wood paneling, window trim, desks and chairs, factory safe, and The second floor of this building is used as the packing room, and repaired.

The original line shafting equipment has been removed, but the bolts are finished and threaded, ribbed or pointed as required. The clerestory area, no longer used today, originally housed the carpenter shop Continuation Sheet bolt-making machinery is located in rows down the side and middle of the The interior of the Berry Brothers Bolt Works has been virtually unchanged this space is the factory machine shop where equipment and tools are The second floor of the factory is used for secondary operations in the National Register of Historic Places and features a round-arched opening with multi-paned transom and original has a low-pitched hip roof and four levels, with windows at each floor. bolt manufacturing process and it retains its original machinery.Here, located in the rear sections have segmental arched transoms and wood doors.

Adjacent to the tower is the one-story gable-roofed building which little else about this space has been changed.At the north end of the National Park Service with exposed structural wood columns. Connected to the north of the main building is the factory and machine The exterior stair tower is located on the west side of the building and shipping room, as evidenced by the packing boxes and wood kegs located building is the drawing room, the area where equipment is used to draw out the attic level provided storage. United States Department of the Interior The main entrance to the building is centrally located on the main facade, and coil the steel wire before it is fed into the headers to produce bolts. (8-86) Section number - Page - throughout the factory building.

Also on the west side, at the rear of the Throughout the building, the floor plan is open, shop, entered through a segmental arched opening- Here, the original functions as the annealing room for the factory.Both the stair tower and since the turn of the century.The first floor of the main building headers,"is still operating to produce bolts today.Toward the middle of and was used for storage.T double wood doors.A similar opening exists on the of 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: -locally Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Indus try 1900 State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. A & Cas an excellent example of a late 19th century manufacturing facility, machine shops of late 19th century Columbus, Berry Brothers is the only such today using its original equipment, providing a significant representation of under the same family ownership for nearly 100 years.

Architecturally, Berry tower, open floor plans with solid post and beam construction, and original altered to accommodate a changing use, left to deteriorate as vacant Berry Brothers, which contained a number of 19th century structures, has XX See continuation sheet 1910 Architecture Columbus. Unknown manufacturing industry in Columbus. virtually unchanged since it was constructed, the original factory processes with its original architectural character and industrial processes intact. demolition of the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company complex directly south of to yield important information relating to industrial processes, techniques, Significant Person Brothers is one of the most distinctive industrial buildings in Columbus.

bolt-making machinery.Retaining integrity of both style and function, Berry and machinery are intact and still being used, and the property has remained pointed up the significance of Berry Brothers' survival in present-day Other factory buildings from the same period in Columbus have typically been facility in the city to survive.The facility continues to manufacture bolts Cultural Affiliation The Berry Brothers Bolt Works is significant under National Register Criteria gable roof form, multi-paned wood windows and clerestory, exterior stair Within the context of Columbus's late 19th and turn-of-the-century factory and equipment of the late 19th/early 20th century, specifically the bolt Period of Significance Architect/Builder Xstatewide Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) 1888 - 1937 buildings, or destroyed to make way for new development.

The recent Brothers retains integrity in its setting, its classic brick construction and Berry Brothers is additionally significant under Criterion D for its potential centuries.Built in 1888,with significant expansions in 1900 and 1910,the nationally industrial development in Columbus during the late 19th and early 20th NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Berry Brothers Bolt Works, Columbus, Franklin County, OH demolished in the 1930s and its later buildings east of the Ohio established in 1875 on the near north side of the city, became the largest Drawn to Columbus by the demand created by the carriage industry, Richard which could be marketed with their bolts.

Only one year later, Berry brought his two brothers to Columbus from Cleveland, erected a building of Columbus and, for the first time, began to produce nuts and bolts Company, an important local machine works which provided a ready market for The company made tire bolts, stove and step bolts, carriage and machine Bolt and Nut Industry of America, the Berry Brothers' product "met a Continuation Sheet machines for the manufacture of nuts. five,only Berry Brothers retains its manufacturing facility and operation. operations in Columbus. industries using its product, Berry Brothers quickly became successful. prosperous and progressive.

National Register of Historic Places The bolt manufacturing industry had its start with the establishment of generous demand in the market and their business has been uninterruptedly Berry entered into a contract with Columbus Bolt Works to manufacture nuts In 1888,Berry Brothers constructed the present building on the north side and screws for the buggy trade, as Columbus became an important National Park Service drop forgings and anvils, was cited in a 1953 Ohio State University study advantage of the growing agricultural implement and railroad market in the Berry Brothers and Columbus Bolt Works were the two bolt manufacturers of near the Columbus Bolt longer standing),and installed five new Columbus Bolt Works in the 1850s.The bolt works positioned itself to take companies which formed this group were all established before 1900;of the United States Department of the Interior Section number - known as Metal Forge, no longer produces bolts and has discontinued factory city at that time.

Production shifted to the manufacture of bolts, nuts bolts, rivets, nuts and coach screws. According to a 1905 History of the Penitentiary were torn down within the last few years. The company, now "Big Four" Railroad and directly opposite the Jeffrey Manufacturing Page manufacturer of wagons and carriages.The Columbus Buggy Company, The metal forging industry, consisting of plants manufacturing bolts, rods, as the oldest remaining industry in Columbus at that time.The five Berry Brothers' bolts.With its proximity to the railroad and north side manufacturer of its kind in the world.By 1887,Columbus had 18 buggy factories and led the nation in production of"high class"carriages. OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Berry Brothers Bolt Works, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio The facilities were expanded during the early years of the 20th of materials, roofline, and fenestration.

By the early 1920s, the factory had machinery and techniques which may be documented to a degree in literature of the period, but which are rare in the context of their original setting and facility. With industrial facilities vanishing rapidly in Columbus, Berry Continuation Sheet important as a remnant of a once thriving industry.

Berry Brothers Bolt Works is the only known plant of this group which remains, the most recent machine in use was built in 1927.After buying samples to operations equipment, Berry Brothers remains a veritable working museum, operation of the machines was replacement of the line shafting equipment with Brothers Bolt Works can contribute to a better understanding of Because Berry Brothers remains virtually unchanged form the early 20th century, as the company's production continued to grow.Each addition was bolts are then finished and threaded, ribbed or pointed as required.Berry individual electric power units during the 1970s. assumed the appearance which it has today.

fronting on First Avenue and a one story forging area with clerestory to the switch from line shafting equipment to individual electric power units.Berry completed with attention to the original design, with complementary treatment National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior die headers"),and these remain in use today.The only notable change in the work from, the Berry Brothers built nearly all of the existing machinery at the industrial equipment and processes of the period.According to the1905 History of the Bolt and Nut Industry of America,25 bolt nut)plants Brothers designed and built their own "open die apposed to"solid NPS Form Page 3 the factory. Steel wire, which is cleaned, straightened and coiled at the factory, is fed into "headers," machines which cut and forge the bolts.

The century, the property has the potential to yield important information about were in operation in Ohio, with two of the plants operating in Columbus. turn-of-the-century industrial practices.

Berry Brothers continues to use headers and solid die headers, to drawing room equipment and secondary equipment and processes used, how these related to each other, and how the original machinery used by the company in its earliest days of production: Brothers is the only intact historic industrial facility in Columbus, and is manufacturing process functioned can be answered in the Berry Brothers complete with original time clock, desks, and safe.Questions on types of retaining all of its machinery and processes the only change being the The bolt-making equipment used in th Berry Brothers factory today is the Section number 8 continued operation for nearly 1o0years.From the custom designed open die The original factory built in 1888 consisted of the main 2-1/2 story building NPS Form 10-0008 OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 Berry Brothers Bolt Works, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio peak of production in the 1950s, with a work force of 75. Since that time, National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Berry Brothers continues to manufacture bolts under the management of Richard century.reducing demand and slowing production.Berry Brothers reached its National Park Service the company has continuously operated to produce bolts (production of nuts was stemmed from competition from imports of nuts and bolts during the 2oth United States Department of the Interior discontinued due to imports)and today operates with a work force of seven. . Page - century manufacturing processes, making it an important contributor to the Section number _ 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Baist's Property Atlas, City of Columbus, Ohio. Philadelphia: 1899. Berry, Richard G., III. Interview, September 18, 1987. The City of Columbus and Its Resources, 1890. Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A Jpreliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: XX State historic preservation office previously listed in the National Register |recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 10. Geographical Data Plat A, Partition of Robert Neil's Estate. Lot is bounded on the east by Conrail RR tracks, on the south by First Avenue, and on the north and west by Dresser 11. Form Prepared By name/title - organization - Ben jamin D. Rickey & Co. November 9, street & number - city or town - The Ohio Industries.

University Other Zone Northing date Columbus Local government Federal agency Other State agency the property. UTM References Verbal Boundary Description The boundary includes the entire city lot that has historically been associated with Columbus City Directories. See continuation sheet designated a National Historic Landmark Boundary Justification 391 Library Park South Judy Williams Zone Easting has been requested Miller,J.A.& Co.A Glimpse at Columbus and Her Industries.November,1890. 1.461 acres Acreage of property Specify repository: The Ohio State University: 1953. previously determined eligible by the National Register -staté .telephone (614) 221-0358 Wilbur,W.R.History of the Bolt and Nut Industry of America.Cleveland:1905. Sanborn Insurance Company Maps of Columbus. 1891, 1901,1921,1937.

WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET JAN - 4 1988 Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: - _ RETURN nomination by person or local government owner objection Lappeal J sample -request _ see continuation sheet _technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 4. Owner of Property 7. Description -excellent - deteriorated J unaltered J original site Iruins - moved J unexposed - boundary selection Category Ownership resubmission dates Status completeness yes alterations/integrity Franklin County REJECT fair clarity Action: Accessible Public Acquisition Substantive Review: Nomination returned for! 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Present Use Reviewer's comments: 3. Classification summary paragraph Federal Agency: Has this property been determined eligible?

Berry Brothers Bolt Works Condition 5. Location of Legal Description Working No. Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Check one NR decision Historian Discipline OHIO good ACCEPT 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) summary paragraph Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _national State Historic Preservation Officer signature Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to - Phone: - GPO 918-450 Date Builder/Architect context Signed completeness state Period title Maps local Photographs Verbal boundary description and justification justification of areas checked applicable criteria relating significance to the resource 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification UTM References Specific dates relationship of integrity to significance justification of exception Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Acreage of nominated property clarity Quadrangle name BERRY BROS Photo # / 350 East First Avenue View of main facade, looking N Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Berry Brothers Bolt Works Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # Berry Brothers Bolt Works looking north View of south and east elev., 350 East First Avenue Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # Berry Brothers Bolt Works Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio View of west elevation Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 350 East First Avenue Photo # 4 View cf gable-roofed addn. and stair tower, looking NE Neg.

at 39l Library Park, Cols. 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bot Works Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo # 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works View of west elevation, looking Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # 4 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works Colurbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. View of 1910 addition, looking Photo #7 Detail of stair tower Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Berry Brothers Bolt Works 350 East First Avenue Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Berry Brothers Bolt Works View of east elevation, looking Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. 350 East First Avenue Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Photo # B Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg.

at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # View of east elevation and Berry Brothers Bolt Works shed, looking south 350 East First Avenue Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Berry Brothers Bolt Works 350 East First Avenue First floor, 1888 bldg., Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 view of office in SE corner Photo # lo Berry Brothers Bolt Works Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # /l Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 View of factory office 350 East First Avenue Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio View of original office safe 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo # |3 Berry Brothers Bolt Works shipping room, looking NW Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 350 East First Avenue First floor, 1888 bldg., Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols.

Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 1ooking north View of first floor factory, 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 39l Library Park, Cols. Photo # Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Neg- at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # 15 1ooking south Berry Brothers Bolt Works View of first floor factory, 350 East First Avenue Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/8/ Photo # 14 View of second floor factory, 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works secondary operations Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # /7 packing roon, looking SE Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Berry Brothers Bolt Works Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio 350 East First Avenue Second floor, 1888 bldg., Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo # 18 view Clerestory area, interior 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Neg.

at 391 Library Park, Cols. Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 mechanism Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio Photo by J. Williams, 9/87 Neg. at 391 Library Park, Cols. 350 East First Avenue Berry Brothers Bolt Works Vieu of remaining lineshafting Photo # 19 OHIO-FRANKLIN CO. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS QUADRANGLE SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS, OHIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ROAD CLASSIFICATION UNITED STATES November 12, 1987 Dr. W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Dr. Luce: I am aware that my building, the Berry Brothers Bolt Works, at 350 East First Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, is being nominated to the National preparer of the nomination, and I am aware of the implications of Richard G. Berry, III Sincerely, listing a property in the National Register.

Ohio Historical Center Ohio Historic Preservation Office I have discussed the National Register nomination procedures with the State Historic Preservation Officer 1985 Velma Avenue Register of Historic Places for individual listing. City of Columbus Mayor Dana G. Rinehart City Hall Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 222-7671 December 1, 1987 Mr. Ray Luce Dear Mr. Luce: maintains with your office, this document has been reviewed and in City's Historic Preservation Officer at 222- DGR : GRL The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Register Nomination for the Berry Brothers Bolt Works.In accordance with the certification agreement the city of Columbus recommend listing of this nomination on the National Register. Ohio Historic Preservation Office The City of Columbus has recently received a National the City's opinion meets the criteria for designation.

1985 Velma Avenue If you have any questions, please contact Ty Potterfield, the Office of the Mayor RECEIVED DEC 9 1987 Mayor Dana G. Rinehart City of Columbus Mayor Dana G. Rinehart G. Raymond Lorello, Director December 9, 1987 Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Mr. Luce: City of Columbus and your office, the Italian Village Georgia Ehlers, Chairperson CC: Rob Vogt Director's Office Planning Division 140 Marconi Boulevard/8th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-2315 (614) 222-8591 (614) 222-8172 The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Italian Village Commission believes that the Berry Development Department Resources Commission in conformance with the provisions of Historic Resources Commission Development Regulation Division transmit those comments to you.

Commission reviewed the nomination of the Berry Brothers Bolt call Ty Potterfield the Columbus historic preservation industrial communities in the City of Columbus. State Historic Preservation Officer In conformance with the certification agreement between the Economic Development Division Ohio Historical Society manufacturing facilities in what was one of the first Brothers Bolt Works meets the National Register Criteria for If you have any questions regarding these comments please comments have been forwarded to the Columbus Historic Sincerely, Works to the National Register of Historic Places.These the the memorandum of understanding between the City's four (614) 222-7433 1985 Velma Avenue officer at 222-8172. Ray Luce (165) historic commissions. The purpose of this letter is to Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus. Ohio 43211 December 30, 1987 Ms.

Carol Shull, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Glidden, Francis K., House W. Ray Luce WRL : ae SOCIETY 614/297-2470 County Cuyahoga Enclosures Franklin HISTORICAL Weizer Building New Submissions State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosed are 3 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate Berry Brothers Bolt Works National Park Service notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Dear Carol: National Register of Historic Places Department of the Interior Please contact me if you have any questions. SINCE 1885 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 Sincerely,