Nomination for Nichols, John H., House

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service JUN 1 3 1988 (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. Name of Property Nichols, John H., House Location street & number 103 South Blackhoof Street not for publication city, town Jvicinity State 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property 4 private X building(s) Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously 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 Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. Signature of commenting or other official 5.

National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: 1 entered in the National Register. determined eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) Noncontributing code site Auglaize county district REGISTER public-State public-local structure Date Wapakoneta Registration Form public-Federal Total object Ohio RECEIVED National Register. See continuation sheet. historic name listed in the National Register National Register of Historic Places removed from the National Register. Signature of the Keeper Signature of certifying official State or Federal agency and bureau zip code 45895 Date of Action Number of Resources within Property other names/site number N/A Entered in the the requested information.

If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets In my opinion, the property does not meet the National Register criteria. for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16).Complete each item by marking"x"in the appropriate box or by entering NAIVNAL 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/single dwelling COMMERCE/TRADE/Business 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) Describe present and historic physical appearance. The John H. Nichols House is located in Wapakoneta, seat of Auglaize County, Ohio.

The turn-of-the-century residential neighborhood to the west. The John H. Nichols House is a cross-shaped, two story, common bond brick building with three bay facade features a prominent entablature with cornice returns and wide frieze. sidelights, and bracketed transom, as well as shuttered six-over-six, double-hung sash Gothic Revival influenced lattice work are recessed into the side wings, which also sport the roof details of the facade. the building's restoration. An exterior brick chimney has also been added to the rear windowless room flanked on all four sides by rooms (see attachment A).

The east room is century the rooms were also divided in a makeshift fashion for the various apartments, but rooms (on both floors), the windows and transomed doors are trimmed with temple-like x See continuation sheet tin Italianate brick wood Architectural Classification walls preserved local variant of Greek Revival architecture.The building's gable-fronted, wing of the house. Gothic Revival of the building.separating the downtown commercial district from a prominent molding.Equally distinctive is the walnut staircase with stocky, carved newel post.

crosses Auglaize major east-west thoroughfare)one and one-half blocks north have since been restored to their original dimensions.With the exception of the east (enter categories from instructions) Greek Revival The interior of the building has suffered under mid-twentieth century renovations for foundation - other _ Historic District. As one of the town's principal north-south routes, Blackhoof Street smooth-faced, coursed limestone watertable and foundation. It is an outstanding and well It is further distinguished by an off-center entrance with consoled hood, multi-pane bay with flat, bracketed roof and one-over-one, double-hung sash windows added to the south wing c. 1880. An unsympathetic, one story frame (office) addition was made to the northwest corner of the building c.

1930; it has recently been removed in the course of apartment use, but nonetheless retains many significant features. As constructed, the roof limestone symmetrically placed about the rest of the building.Two story porches with elaborate NPS Form 10-900a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Nichols, John H., House, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio Section number - Wapakoneta, a full third of its city block. A frame, T-shaped Workingman's House was moved to the northeast corner of the block around the turn-of-the-century, but was Greek Temple was substantially enlarged and altered in the early 1980s, and retains little yellow pine.

National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet original fabric; it is no longer part of the property and has not been included in the Nicho1's on the southeast corner of the block.This diminutive - Page - nomination. northwest corners of the center rooms floors).Some rooms retain floors of wide larger and distinguished by pendants.Floor-to-ceiling cupboards are built into the 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Xlocally Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance Significant Dates Significant Person Thomas and William Nichols State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. three-bay facade with full entablature and cornice returns along the roofline, trabeated entrance with multi-paned sidelights and bracketed transom, and 6/6 double hung windows Street, afforded a swimming pond during the summer and a skating and coasting park for the educated, service-oriented class. As Auglaize Street developed into the commercial center of the Nichols House. Furthermore, Wapakoneta's earliest collection of grand houses had by Wapakoneta's governmental, social, and service leaders.

Auglaize County atlases and [X] See continuation sheet 1865 Architect/Builder ARCHITECTURE significant residential neighborhood in Wapakoneta. Cultural Affiliation residential expression of the Greek Revival style in Wapakoneta with several later houses "From contemporary evidence Wapakoneta still was not far out of its forest hamlet stage vicinity of the public square original courthouse was on the southwest corner of showing its influence.Distinctive features include the building's gable-fronted, Blackhoof and Mechanic Streets),extending about the courthouse and out to Auglaize six more substantial brick houses were built within two blocks; they were occupied The John H.

Nichols House qualifies for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Thomas and William Nichols completed construction of their brother's residence by 1865, population in 1850 was only 504) impetus to a different kind of development that it would buildings within two blocks of The Square by 1875.In the same year Williamson or Third been constructed in the area by the third quarter of the nineteenth century.j boys during the winter." -- William J. McMurray, The History of Auglaize County. ...in 1848 ...

the town, as the countryside around it, was almost a swamp.The whole Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) Ward School, a four story Gothic Revival masterpiece, was built on Main Street just west of Wapakoneta, the Blackhoof Street area became the town's first significant residential statewide have otherwise known.In addition to commercial and industrial activity.Wapakoneta when the value of the property jumped from $414 to $3914.In the decade that followed, nationally The Atlas of Auglaize County (Philadelphia: Robert Sutton, 1880). Interview with Virginia Backus, granddaughter of John Nichols, February 1988. Interview with Don Shuler, owner, December 1987. Publishing Company, 1923) . Republican (Wapakoneta: May 12, 1892).

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 previously determined eligible by the National Register recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # Other recorded by Historic American Engineering 10.

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

Geographical Data Acreage of property Verbal Boundary Description The north two-thirds of Lot 55 and the center third of Lot 56, the Original Plat of historical association with John H. Nichols. 11. Form Prepared By organization - _ date _ February 20, 1988 _telephone 419/738-3643 city or town - _zip code 45895 Northing Easting state Wapakoneta Zone University See continuation sheet Ohio Local government Boundary Justification UTM References Economic Development Council Federal agency Specify repository: Rachel Barber/consultant Other State agency Obituary Notices of.John Nichols, The Auglaize County Democrat and The Auglaize 9. Major Bibliographical References designated a National Historic Landmark has been requested previously listed in the National Register the City of Wapakoneta. William J.

McMurray, The History of Auglaize County Historical The boundary includes the extent of property which currently reflects the property's Record # less than one acre name/title [441941530 street & number 22 East Auglaize Council Auglaize County Auditor's tax records (Wapakoneta: Auglaize County Courthouse). NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Nichols, John H., House, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio six, three have been demolished, and three substantially altered. Additionally, the John H. Nichols House appears to have set the architectural precedent 1ow-pitched gable roof, wide bands of trim representing the classical entablature, and Presbyterian Church, which sits opposite the Nichols House on Main Street.

According to the Nichols House nonetheless served as a model for at least six other houses built in Wapakoneta further indicates that, unlike the Nichols House, these other residences have In 1828, he and his family moved to west-central Ohio, living somewhat nomadically, first follow his family, but remained in Wapakoneta to live with the Holbrooks. Holbrook sponsored Nichols' schooling, initially in Piqua, then at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, from which he graduated with honors in 1843.

The two men worked in Continuation Sheet non-residential example of this architectural movement in Wapakoneta is the First National Register of Historic Places story porches recessed into the side wings which display sturdy square posts and Gothic more typically associated with Greek Revival architecture, the Nichols House employs two Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce and the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council. been subject to numerous additions and/or alterations, both historically and recently Nichols took inspiration for the design of his residence from Classical homes he had seen for a pronounced local variant of the Greek Revival style.According to family history, entire working 1ife in Wapakoneta;he died here in 1892.The family retained ownership of United States Department of the Interior instruments, and medicines...and finally his practice" to Nichols.

Nichols spent his St. Marys where the elder Nichols operated a saw and grist mill for two or three years. the survey of Wapakoneta conducted by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in 1980-81, the house until 1925.The building is currently under renovation for occupancy by the in St.Marys,then ona farm near Celina "among the Indians,"and then on a farm north of least one has also been demolished).The John H.Nichols House is therefore the earliest, The Nichols family settled in Wapakoneta in 1834,the year after the town's platting, and Section number - during visits to his native state of Virginia. As such, the building features a Wapakoneta by 1875. These brick, two story, cross-gabled (cruciform, L-, orT-shaped) buildings all feature a gabled, three-bay facade with prominent entablature, broken Meanwhile, the younger Nichols' sister, Lydia, had married Dr. G.W. Holbrook.

Holbrook partnership for a decade, when Holbrook retired, "and turned over his office, library, Sanborn-Perris Company maps from the nineteenth century indicate that this neighborhood constructed with a two story porch identical to the Nichols House. The survey of and best preserved of Greek Revival residence in Wapakoneta. Page Revival influenced ornate lattice.Greek Revival architecture is rare in west-central doors and windows with elaborate surrounds.Rather than the entry or full-facade porches formed the largest concentration of brick residential construction in Wapakoneta.of the John Hatcher Nichols was born in Purcel1ville, Loudon County,Virginia,on April 10,1822. Nichols House, although at 1east one Carl D.Fischer House, AUG-1346-3) was ATTACHMENT A Auglaize County Wapakoneta Blackhoof Street Ohio The John H.

Nichols House ASO Form - 1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Nichols, John H., House Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: _ Entered in t'Action: nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: _ -appeal -sample -request _ see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: - _technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Has this property been determined eligible? 7.

Description - excellent - altered - original site J moved summary paragraph yes alterations/integrity resubmission Accessible REJECT Status dates Category Recom./Criteria Ownership Discipline ruins RETURN Reviewer unexposed deteriorated ACCEPT Auglaize County Condition fair boundary selection Substantive Review: Reviewer's comments: Working No. completeness NR decision clarity Check one Present Use Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance Mational Register R" June 198 JUN I 3 1938 good 8. Significance Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) J summary paragraph justification of areas checked 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 11.

Form Prepared By _local State Historic Preservation Officer signature Questions concerning this nomination may.be directed to - Phone: _ Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Date Builder/Architect Signed completeness title context national state clarity Maps applicable criteria UTM References Quadrangle name Photographs Specific dates 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Areas of Significance-Check and justify below GPO 918-450 Period 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Auglaize County, Ohio December, 1987 Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The John H.

Nichols House Photographer: Rachel Barber Detail of Two Story Porch (Southeast Corner) #1 of 10 Photographs Auglaize County, Ohio Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The John H. Nichols House 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta #2 of 10 Photographs Looking West - Door Detail 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Auglaize County, Ohio December, 1987 Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council Looking Southwest Photographer: Rachel Barber The John H. Nichols House 3 of 10 Photographs Auglaize County, Ohio Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 Interior Showing Central Mantel Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The John H.

Nichols House 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta #4 of 10 Photographs 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Auglaize County, Ohio Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 Looking Southeast Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The John H. Nichols House #5 of 10 Photographs Auglaize County, Ohio Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 #6 of 10 Photographs 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta The John H. Nichols House Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council Bay Addition (Southeast Corner) / Looking Northwest 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Auglaize County, Ohio December, 1987 Looking Northeast Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The John H. Nichols House Photographer: Rachel Barber #7 of 10 Photographs Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The John H.

Nichols House Looking Southeast (at the West Wing) 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Auglaize County, Ohio #8 of 10 Photographs Auglaize County, Ohio Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Looking South (at the North Wing) The John H. Nichols House #9 of 10 Photographs 103 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta Auglaize County, Ohio Photographer: Rachel Barber December, 1987 Interior Showing Temple Molding The John H. Nichols House Negative at Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council #10 of 10 Photographs County, Ohio WAPAKONETA QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES OHIO-AUGLAIZE CO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WAPAKONETA, OHIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY STATE OF OHIO March 1, 1988 W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Dr.

Luce: community's social, economic, and governmental importance in Phillip H.Downing Director State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office The Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council wishes offices to such an architecturally and historically Nichols House to the National Register of Historic Places. twentieth century buildings in Wapakoneta that mark our Nichols House on the National Register will further local contact me at the number listed below. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Sincerely pride in the preservation of the many nineteenth and early to express its support for the nomination of the John H. Ohio Historical Society WAPAKONETA AREA 1985 Velma Avenue If you have any questions please do not hesitate to [RECEIVED MAR 7 1988 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 738-6807 the development of west-central ohio.

Our organization is pleased about the impending move of its significant building.We hope that the inclusion of the RECEIVED MAR 9 1988 March 8, 1988 W. Ray Luce State Historic Reservation Office Ohio Historical Society 1985 Velma Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 Dear Mr. Luce: Blackhoof St. in Wapakoneta, Ohio. We both approve of the application We are very much in agreement that the house is very significant Robert Miller Places. Don Shuler Wapak Restoration DS:mbt historically and should be properly preserved. Mr.Robert Miller and I own the John H.Nichols house at 103 S. submitted to have the house put on the National Registor of Historical RECEIVED MAR 1 5 1988 102 Perry Street Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 (419) 738-3011 or 738-6111 WAYNE A. YORK WILLIAM V. LIETZ GLEN L. FUERST Director of Public Service and Safety March 16, 1988 W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Dr.

Luce, Mayor Safety-Service Director City Council President Office Manager Charles Brading Nichols House to the National Register of Historic Places.This 1985 Velma Avenue Ohio Historical Society community.We are pleased that its preservation for future Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office residents of Wapakoneta has been assured. The City of Wapakoneta supports the nomination of the John H, landmark building marks the early settlement and development of our RECEIVED MAD 2 2 1988 COMMERCE P.O. BOX 208 WAPAKONETA, OHIO 45895 TEL. 419/738-2911 March 21, 1988 W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Dr. Luce: to this important building, and we are delighted that its recognized.

President Ohio Historical Center Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council will soon move significance in local architecture and history has been Ohio Historic Preservation Office State Historic Preservation Officer Thank you for your attention in this matter. Kenneth E. Seibert The Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce fully endorses the inclusion of the John H. Nichols House on the National 1985 Velma Avenue Register of Historic Places. Our organization and the AREA WAPAK Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 SINCE 1885 June 7, 1988 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.o. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 Nichols, John H., House W. Ray Luce WRL: bp SOCIETY Montgomery 614/297-2470 County Enclosures Auglaize HISTORICAL National Park Service Dear Carol: Department of the Interior New Submissions State Historic Preservation Officer Memorial Hall Sincerely.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Enclosed are two new National Register nominations. All of the appropriate notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.