Nomination for Lehman, Abraham, Farmhouse

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United States Department of the Interlor JUL 03 1989 1. Name of Property other names/site number 2. Location street & number state Ohio code OH zip code 43110 3. Classification Category of Property 4 private Jbuilding(s) _ structures _ objects Name of related multiple property listing: Historic Resources of Canal Winchester, Ohio 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 ofHistoric Places and meets the procedural and professional réquirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. Signature of certifying official Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification Xentered in the National Register. ]determined eligible for the National removed from the National Register.

other, (explain:) NATIONAL REGISTER district Total public-Federal Registration Form public-local Noncontributing Register.See continuation sheet. county Franklin not for publication N/A Ownership of Property National Register of Historic Places historic name Number of Resources within Property National Register Number of contributing resources previously vicinity State or Federal agency and bureau determined not eligible for the Date of Action National Park Service site Signature of the Keeper and areas of significance.enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions.For additional space use continuation sheets 1,hereby,certity that this property is: This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts.See instructions in Guidelines public-State See continuation sheet.

101 6 40 Lehman Drive city, town Canal Winchester Xnomination LJrequest for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the Lehman Date In my opinion, the property meetsdoes not meet the National Register criteria. see continuation shee. for Completng National Register Forms(National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking x"in the appropriate box or by entering 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) Domestic - single dwelling 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) Other: Classical I-House metal, asphalt shingle The Describe present and historic physical appearance. A single door entry is in the west end bay, although it was as they were originally. X] See continuation sheet stone brick window.

walls wood has cornice returns. Architectural Classification (enter categories from instructions) is a Classical I-House that is connected to a gable-roofed ell.The foundation All windows are 6/6 light double hung replacements, with plain cutstane double hung replacements with plain cut.stone lintels and lug sills, with The south elevation is the union of the gable end of the Classical the exception of two four-light windows in the attic story of the gable double hung replacement windows are on the second floor above the single pile I-Hause is five bays wide and two bays deep.The wing is the center bay only, date unknown. with wood panels at the bottom,and a replacement multi-light door.A The main facade of the Classical I-House portion is the east elevation. I-House section (two bays) and the front of the ell (three bays),thus single door entry, aluminum windows and vinyl siding.

Two 6/6 light roof three bays wide and one bay deep.Exterior brick walls are common bond four-light attic windows and two double hung replacenent windows on the entry features a seven-light transom,recessed three-light gidelights section is standing sean tin, and the renainder is covered with asphalt shingles.Both roofs have a projecting cornice and the I-Hause section originally located in the center bay of the wing where there is now a I-House section, one on each floor.All of these windaws have their The west elevation of the ell is blank with the exception of a single plan and has a full basement.Built c.1853,the main block of the house first floor.These openings have been made smaller, once having had the The Abraham Lehaan Farahouse is a two story house that is "L"-shape in NPS Form 10-0004 OMB Approvel No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio Section number _7 Page Continuation Sheet Lehman Farmhouse National Register of Historic Places Description cont. Interior details intact include wood trin, wood floors, central The interior of the Abrahan Lehman House retains its Classical I-House of the I-House section. has been abrasively cleaned and repointed. gane vertical dimensions as the other windows in the house.Interior staircase, some early hardware, and the single door entry.Fireplaces (8-06) 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 Period of Significance agriculture C. 1853 - 1902 the agricultural history of Madison Township (formerly Violet Township, fanilies were responsible for the founding of the Mennonite Church in the dollar value of fara production was among the top 20 producers (U. S.

[x] See continuation sheet architecture unknown Architect/Builder Significant Person Significant Dates Cultural Affiliation The Abraham Lehman Farmhouse is significant under Criteria A, Historic Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) as the nineteenth largest landholders in the Winchester Precinct whose There were approxinately 2o active menbers of the Mennonite Church in Initially, the Lehmans constructed a hewn log hause on this farm, and "Agricultural Commerce:Railroad Era,1869-1904",for its contribution to Revival detail and a gable-roofed brick ell. 1897, including Abraham S. and Mary Lehman (then residents of this house) residences, until Huffman deeded a lot for a frame meeting house in 1850.

then c.1853 and date carved in brick on north wall),this the Lehman fanily holdings were reduced to 176 acres, still placing them holdings to 400 inproved acres with 121 unimproved and had the highest Abrahan L.Lehman (1800-1868) arrived in Canal Winchester in 1842 with Jnationally -statewide Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations,and areas and periods of significance noted above. example of Property Type F.1. "Vernacular domestic architecture of the timber and an orchard was started upon their arrival. Abrahan Lehman was Agricultural Census). Abrahan S. Lehnan, son of Abrahan L., was the head area.Meetings were being held at both the Lehnan and Huffnan and the David Martin Family (who married a Huffnan).

totaled land value in what was then Madison Township.Mr.Lehman had a Context E.1."Agricultural Commerce:Canal Era,1827-1868"and E.2. in canal winchester with the Lehnans.Both the Lehaan and Huffnan seventh ranking in total land value.By 186o he had increased his 1842 to 1957.The property is also significant under Criteria C as an Canal Era, 1827-1868; Rural."It is a Classical I-House with Greek OMB Approval No 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio who then sold it out of the family in 1957. synnetrical fenestration and interior plan with central hall, staircase, significance. Lehman Farmhouse Continuation Sheet Greek Revival details, and single bay entry porch make it distinctive five bay facade with central entry, symmetrical fenestration typical of staircase, an early hardware.

Significant architectural details include the single pile, two-story. National Register of Historic Places interior details, in combination with its association with the the Lehman exanple identified in the comprehensive survey of Canal Winchester, replaced and some openings altered, the original exterior form, of household during these late 19th century years.The 2oth century S.Lehnan drugstore in town. the first building to be lighted by natural central hall and the wood floors, wood trin and baseboards, central than 1oo years, substantiate its architectural and historical Abraham L. Lehman was also one of the founders of the Winchester Milling wing of this type is typical of I-Houses in general, this is the only Statement of significance cont. significance of the property ends with Abrahan S.Lehnan's death in 19o2. NPS Form 10-800 Abrahan S. Lehman (1832-1902) also owned the A.

showing Greek Revival influence that only three of the Classical Although the house has been abrasively cleaned, its windows have been William"Billy"Lehman the house type, and cornice returns, sidelights and transon at the entry from the other Classical I-Houses in the community.These exterior and family, who were a prominent farm family, residing in the house for more bay frame porch at the entry and the major gable raofed ell. Although a Company in 1868,and the most generous subscriber to the Colunbus & Good, Elizabeth Lehman.

of their Settlement in Chio" Ohio Historic Inventory - FRA-1723-24 J See continuation sheet -preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: previously determined eligible by the National Register ] Local government recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey - ]recorded by Historic American Engineering Record 1 10.

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Geographical Data Verbal Boundary Description Township 15, n. w. 1/4 of Section 30 being 1.092 acres, to encompass High St., Columbus, Ohio - Map Book 0-46-D 11. Form Prepared By June 27, 1988 street & number 2595 Summit Street .telephone- . state 614-263-3440 University Other UTM References small part of the acreage historically associated with the property.The and construction of a nursing home in the vicinity. designated a National Historic Landmark previously listed in the National Register has been requested house as recorded in Franklin County Administration Building, 4io South with the residential development along old U.S.#33,now W.Waterloo Street, Zone Easting Situated in Canal Winchester, Franklin County.

Ohio in Range 20, Previous documentation on file (NPS): N / A "The Lehman Family Celebrate the 5oth Anniversary city or town _Columbus -State historic preservation office 1.092 acres _ zip code 43202 Northing Other State agency Acreage of property 1, 092 other approx.2oo acres have been excluded because they are no longer in namotit Kathy Mast Kane Historic Preservation Consultant Section number - Franklin County, OHIO 1. Arend#-Seymour House 2. Barnhardt-Bolenbaugh House 3. Beery, Dr. L.W., House 4. Bruns-Wynkoop House . 6. David's Reformed Church 7. Decker, Elias, Farmhouse 8. Deitz, Samuel, Farmhouse 10. Foor-Alspach House Sl11. Gayman, Christian, House 12. Griffith, James, House 13. Haffey, Parley, Farm Complex 14. Helpman--Chaney House 15. King, William, House 16. Lehman, Abraham, Farmhouse S.N18. Methodist Church Parsonage 19. North High Street Historic District 20.

Peoples Bank Company Building COVER Page Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service National Register Canal Winchester MPS Date Listed NPS Form 10-900-a United States Department of the Interior Entered in the Substantive Review 9.

Epley, Henry J., House National legiatar DATE OF 16TH DAY: ATE OF 45TH DAY NOMINATOR: STATE COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM./ CRITERIA DATE REJECT 8/17/89 7/03/89 MULTIPLE RETURN PROPERTY DISCIPLINE REVIEWER Lehman, Abraham, Farmhouse NAME: VACCEPT National Register 8/04/89 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DATE RECEIVED: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REASONS FOR REVIEW: Canal Winchester MPS DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET ATE OF PENDING LIST DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR X/N 7/19/89 PERIOD: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: Emtered in the STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION Summary paragraph _clarity GEOGRAPHICAL DATA _sketch maps _presentation current count acreage context materials FUNCTION photographs Period other DESCRIPTION resource type BIBLIOGRAPHY historic justification of areas checked SIGNIFICANCE completeness CLASSIFICATION Builder/Architect Date justification of exception applicable criteria Specific dates Signed architectural classification verbal boundary description relating significance to the resource ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION boundary justification Phone descriptive text Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to relationship of integrity to significance OTHER COMMENTS Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Statement of significance one paragraph) UTMS USGS maps 40 Lehman Drive, C.W.

Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1987-88 Entry Detail , W. Historic Resources of Canal Winchester, Ohio Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Abraham Lehman Farmhouse Kathy Mast Kane 40 Lehman Drive, C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1987-88 Rear (West) & North Elevations , S.E. Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Historic Resources of Canal Winchester, Ohio Abraham Lehman Farmhouse Kathy Mast Kane Historic Resources of Canal Winchester, Ohio 40 Lehman Drive, C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1987-88 Facade (East) & South Elevations , N.W. Abraham Lehman Farmhouse Kathy Mast Kane Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Historic Resources of Canal Winchester, Ohio 40 Lehman Drive, C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1987-88 Abraham Lehman Farmhouse Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Kathy Mast Kane South Elevation , N.

Multiple Property Cover Sheet Reference Number: 64500475 for this property Please refer to the map in the Multiple Property Cover Sheet