Nomination for Decker, Elias, Farmhouse

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United States Department of the Interlor National Park Service JUL 03 1989 (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property Decker, Elias, Farmhouse 2. Location city, town J vicinity state Ohio code 049 zip code 43110 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property X private _building(s) Name of related multiple property listing: Historic Resources of Canal Winchester, Ohio listed in the National Register _ State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certity that this National Register of Historic Places 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, certity that this property is: Jdetermined eligible for the National determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) district REGISTER NATIONAL public-Federal site structure public-State object Total Noncontributing Canal Winchester Registration Form historic name public-tocal county Franklin removed from the National Register. Register.See continuation sheet. Number of contributing resources previousty Number of Resources within Property Entered in the entered in the National Register. National Register of Historic Places other names/site number N/A Signature of certitying official Date Date of Action See continuation sheet. code OH Signature of the Keeper National Register This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts.

See instructions in Guidelines the requested information. if an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A"" for "not applicable."For functions, styles, matenals. street & numberó170 Lithopolis Road In my opinion, the property not for publication N/A and areas of significance.enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions.For additional space use continuation sheets 1034 for Compleung National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking xin the appropriate box or by entering 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Domestic - single dwelling 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) Other: Hipped Cross Plan Describe present and historic physical appearance. at an angle to the property. taller than those on the second.

This character, the symmetry and the fenestration treatment reflect the Italianate influence. original to the house and feature ornamental wood cutwork and brackets. E See continuation sheet The sandstone brick Italianate roof walls wood Architectural Classification foundation lights. (enter categories from instructions) asphalt shingle The doors have four panels, the upper two of which are round-arched of the projecting bay at the single door entries.The porches are The west side elevation features an interior chinney centered on the end addition.

windaws are tall and narrow, and those on the first floor are slightly coyered with asphalt shingles, exterior walls are common bond brick, and which illustrate the Italianate character of the house.The roof is recessed portians, and one window is located at the second floor of the One story flat-roofed ornamental wood porches are located on both sides To the north of the crass bar, the house steps back twice before of the crass bar of the house.This chimney is flanked by windows at The Elias Decker Farmhouse 187o) is an Italianate, two-story The rear also features an interior chinney centered an Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) wide eaves, a . low-pitched hip roof, and tall, narrow windows; all of No windows are located in the two the recessed portion.Each entry features a single light transon, and terminating with the rear projection.

each floor level, and the recessed end bays have one window at the second each floor level.Two windows are located in the two bays to the south. foundation walls are coursed textured sandstone.The house has a full 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance architect re c. 1870 State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. entries and ornamental wood porches, 2/2 light double hung windows, corbeled chinneys, wood entablature, and center front bay with cornice. X See continuation sheet Significant Person Architect/Builder Unknown Significant Dates The Elias Decker Farmhouse is significant under Criteria C, Historic Significant architectural details include the exterior single door Elias Decker is the grandson of Elias Decker Senior who came fram Decker by the time an 1895 map was published.The house remained in the Intact interior details include the wood floors, wood trin and prosperous fara.

Virginia to Madison Township in 1805.Elias Decker Sr.had nine This is one of four houses in the incorporated limits with Italianate Decker fanily into the 2oth century. According to the 186o Agricultural Census, Elias J.Decker operated two baseboards, doars and transoms, hardware, and the five marblized slate exanple of Property Type F.2.Vernacular domestic architecture of the its contribution to the agricultural history of Madison Township asa children, of whom one son renained in the area, Andrew.Andrew's son, Cultural Affiliation mantels. C.1870.He died in 1897 and the property had passed to his son John E. Elias Decker acquired 41 1/4 acres of land in this area in 1860 from agriculture Certitying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: -locally Applicable National Register Criteria Context E.2.

"Agricultural Commerce: Railroad Era, 1869-1904", as an Elias, was the owner of this property in the southwest 1/4 of Section nodified cross plan and it ig the only rural example identified. farns, totaling 275 acres which ranked hin in the top 10% for total design, all of which are brick.Three of the examples are being Samuel O. Hendren's guardian.It is believed Decker built thig house in Railroad Era,1869-1904;Rural.It is a hipped cross plan house with OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio Elias Decker Farmhouse Description, Statement of Sig. cont. one window in this addition, and one window at each floor level in the 8. Statement of Significance continued mixed grain and livestock production- entry. Continuation Sheet repointed.

The property also has one shed-roofed frane outbuilding with vertical National Register of Historic Places The east side elevation also has an interior chimney in the sane location There are five rooms on each floor of the interior plan. The additions to the property are minor in scale and each are at least 50 other windows in the house but retains the same width.An interior located with a few turned spindles in the railing at the second floor The interior of the Elias Decker Farmhouse features original hardware, siding situated to the east of the house.Other outbuildings formerly The original floor plan is intact, and the enclosed stair is centrally slate fireplace total),hardwood floors and original trin NPS Form 10-000- the west side. It too is flanked by windows. Two windows occupy chimney is also located in the front projecting bay on this elevation.

located above the porch. To the north of the cross bar, an early acreage, and in the top 15% for total land value in Madison Township. years old.The exterior masonry has been abrasively cleaned and landing.An enclosed stair then continues to the unfinished attic story. one-story brick addition occurs at the joint of the two bars. Precinct in 188o.His farn was typical of those in the township with the sane position in the projecting bay.with an additional window There is Ohio Historic Inventory - FRA-3267-24 - See continuation sheet -preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: -previously listed in the National Register Other State agency ] Federal agency designated a National Historic Landmark Jrecorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # Jrecorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 10.

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Geographical Data UTM References 2 11. Form Prepared By street & number 2595 Summit Street _ state _ zip code 43202 University Local government house sits. Northing State historic preservation office Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A Book N-12-F has been requested Zone Easting previously determined eligible by the National Register city or town_Columbus Other Acreage of property _Less than one acre Verbal Boundary Description Situated in the Village of Canal Winchester, Franlkin County, 240- on the east and west sides. County Administration Building, 410 South High St., Columbus, Ohio - Map with the Elias Decker House.

The acreage surrounding the property has been name/title Kathy Mast Kane Historic Preservation Consultant June 27, 1988 _ telephone - 614-263-3440 Zone Canal Winchester Area Historical Society Ohio,being in the S.W.1/4 of Section 36,Range 21,Township 11.Being Lot owned by the current owners 20,21),being the one on which the #17 of walnut Brook Estates measuring 1oo' on the north and south sides by United States Department of the Interior Franklin County, OHIO 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 9. Epley, Henry J., House 10. Foor-Alspach House SMI1. Gayman, Christian, House 12. Griffith, James, House 13. Haffey, Parley, Farm Complex 14. Helpman--Chaney House 15. King, William, House 16. Lehman, Abraham, Farmhouse 20.

Peoples Bank Company Building Page COVER Section number Continuation Sheet Date Listed Canal Winchester MPS National Register National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Arend-Seymour House Entered in the Substantive Revlew S.N18. Methodist Church Parsonage 19.

North High Street Historic District National legiatar 8115/8 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NOMINATOR: STATE COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: 8/04/89 7/03/89 8/17/89 DATE RETURN MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE REVIEWER PROPERTY REJECT PERIOD: NAME: RECOM./CRITERIA ACCEPT Entered in the DATE RECEIVED: Decker, Elias, Farmhouse Canal Winchester MPs DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: DATE OF 45TH DAY: APPEAL: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: N SLR DRAFT: N DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N OTHER: NATIONAL: REASONS FOR REVIEW: National Begister _resource type STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION _summary paragraph _justification of exception _sketch maps _photographs - Phone presentation context FUNCTION current clarity count materials Period acreage DESCRIPTION other completeness SIGNIFICANCE Builder/Architect CLASSIFICATION BIBLIOGRAPHY historic descriptive text Signed architectural classification Date boundary justification applicable criteria Specific dates ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION OTHER COMMENTS justification of areas checked verbal boundary description USGS maps relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Statement of Significance one paragraph) UTMS Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio 6170 Lithopolis Road , C.W.

Franklin Cty, Ohio Setting , N. Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Kathy Mast Kane Elias Decker Farmhouse Winter 1978-88 Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio 6170 Lithopolis Road , C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1978-88 Facade (South) Elevation , N.W. Elias Decker Farmhouse Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Kathy Mast Kane Franklin Cty, Ohio Facade (South) Elevation , N.E. Elias Decker Farmhouse Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio Winter 1978-88 Kathy Mast Kane 6170 Lithopolis Road ,C.W. Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio 6170 Lithopolis Road , C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Elias Decker Farmhouse Kathy Mast Kane Winter 1978-88 Porch Detail ,E. 6170 Lithopolis Road , C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio East Elevation , W. Elias Decker Farmhouse Winter 1978-88 Canal Winchester Area Hist.

Society Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio Kathy Mast Kane 6170 Lithopolis Road , C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1978-88 Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Elias Decker Farmhouse Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio Kathy Mast Kane Shed - Roofed Outbuilding ,N.E. Historic Resources Of Canal Winchester, Ohio 6170 Lithopolis Road , C.W. Franklin Cty, Ohio Winter 1978-88 West & Rear (North) Elevations , S.E. Canal Winchester Area Hist. Society Elias Decker Farmhouse Kathy Mast Kane Multiple Property Cover Sheet Reference Number:64500475 for this property Multiple Property Cover Sheet Please refer to the map in the