Nomination for Annis, John M., House

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 FEB 18 1992 This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines 1. Name of Property Location street & number not for publication city, town zip code 44133 Ownership of Property Number of Resources within Property Xl private X building(s) Jobject Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 0 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 meetsthe procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. 5.

National Park Service Certification hereby, certify that this property is: determined eligible for the National determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) 035 CUY-1673-18 code Noncontributing Date Classification structure REGISTER public-Federal public-local public-State site NATIONAL state district Registration Form Total North Royalton county Cuyahoga National Register. historic name other names/site number entered in the National Register. removed from the National Register. See continuation sheet. vicinity National Park Service 2-3-92 State or Federal agency and bureau Category of Property United States Department of the Interior Signature of certifying official National Register of Historic Places Signature of commenting or other official Date of Action (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 9271 State Road Mntored in the (Rev. 8-86) 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 Register. 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 -does not meet the National Register criteria. See continuation sheet. House 174 Ohio 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) foundation - on a sizeable farm, the surrounding area has been extensively developed in recent years.

However, the Annis House retains a large lot which still conveys its original rural gable was replaced with a Palladian window, again reminiscent of the Early Classical During this same 1914 renovation, much of the interior trim was replaced. However, the floors and many of Its pine, four-panel doors. In 1981 an attached garage was constructed at the rear of the house and is not visible other sandstone setting. roof walls Architectural Classification asphalt shingle See continuation sheet Greek Revival Describe present and historic physical appearance.

symmetrical one-story side gable wings giving the structure an Early Classical Revival (enter categories from instructions) hip-roofed porch with columns was replaced with this one-story porch supported by four clapboard sided house consists of a two-story front gable center section flanked by DOMESTIC/single dwelling wood watertable and cornerboards further distinguish the building, which also features a windows with pedimented surrounds and plain slip sills flank both sides of the front entry The John M.Annis House is a wood Greek Revival built ca.1833.Originally situated As an upright-and-double wing variant of the Greek Revival style, the house was and the house retains its historic integrity. block to the rear and can be distinguished by its smaller 1/1 windows.

Revival style.A two-story kitchen and upstairs bedroom addition extended the central from the front.These alterations are.compatible with the original architectural design, house still retains its basic floor plan.It also retains its original oak and chestnut door.Each wing displays a pair of identical windows in both the front and end facades.A flavor.The central front entry hasa pedimented and carved-surround;6/6 double hung In 1914 John B.Annis made several changes to the house.The original shallow 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance , 1914 Significant Person style of architecture (1820-1860). In 1914, John B. Annis, introduced the Palladian window, popular in frame structures in the early 20th century, and the one-story columned porch, to reflect the Colonial Revival updating. North Royalton. It is an example of the upright-and-double-wing subtype, with two lower, windows with simple pediment surrounds, and the square-columned front porch, all establish returns. Although some of the Interior wood trim was replaced in 1914 the basic floor plan, original:floors, and four-panel: doors have been retained and contribute to the architecture in North Royalton. integrity, Including inappropriate additions and the introduction of new siding.

Two brick Greek Revival houses in North Royalton are noteworthy, but are not of the same plan Architecture Unknown Royalton.

Significant Dates Architect/Builder prevalent throughout the Western Reserve and is reminiscent of the Early Classical Revival Cultural Affiliation This farmhouse embodies most of the architectural elements that distinguish the Greek configuration is much less common than the upright-and-single wing houses that are the Greek Revival style of architecture and thus is being nominated under Criterion C for Revival style of architecture, making it a clear and distinctive example of the style in See continuation sheet the Annis House as clear example of Greek Revival architecture.The roof line is Greek Revival houses in the community have all suffered extensive alterations and loss of The John M.Annis House is significant under Criterion C, for architecture, as one of The house was constructed in ca.1833 during the peak of popularity of the Greek Revival house's style and its importance as the best remaining frame example of Greek Revival style the best surviving frame example of this style in North Royalton.It retains a high degree Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: Xlocally Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above.

nationally Applicable National Register Criteria Not only is the Annis House a significant example of Greek Revival architecture,it is distinguished by a broad classical entablature,with a typically plain frieze and prominent NPS Form 10-900- OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interlor 8 Page 1 North Royalton, Ohio Cuyahoga -County of this property in 1825. John M. Annis, Stephen's son, became owner of the property in National Park Service Continuation Sheet the house. suffering from deterioration and vandalism,until the current owners purchased and saved John Annis House The house also represents North Royalton's New England heritage and early settlement history.Stephen Annis came to the Western Reserve from Connecticut and was listed as owner National Register of Historlc Places Section number 8 9271 State Road 1826 and built the house ca.

1833.The house was remodeled by John B. Annis in 1914 and remained in the Annis family until the 1960s.It then sat vacant for a number of years, (8-86) John Annis House, Cuyahoga County 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Blumenson, John J. - G., Identifying American Architecture, A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Royalton Chamber of Commerce, 1968. Poppeliers, Chambers and Schwartz, What Style Is It? Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1981. - Additional Information from the Cuyahoga County Archives, Franklin Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio. preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: x State historic preservation office recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Geographical Data Verbal Boundary Description 11. Form Prepared By APRIL 30, _ telephone 216 237-7079 street & number state OHIO University organization Cuyahoga).

North date Easting Other See continuation sheet Local government NORTH ROYALTON Boundary Justification Specify repository: historically associated with the nominated building. previously determined eligible by the National Register UTM References Federal agency city or town has been requested previously listed in the National Register Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/ A Other State agency 9271 STATE ROAD designated a National Historic Landmark Boundary is based upon legally recorded lot lines and includes the property Terms 1600-1945. New York; W.W. Norton & Co., 1985. _ zip code 44133 Royalton Iwp. Section 20, now situationed in the City of North Royalton, County of Zone OHIO [4|391380] 14517,617,6,0] A17] DLLLL John Annis House North Royalton, Ohio 24. of Cuyahoga County PARCEL "A" Records. said Road 308.54 feet to a point; Road.

103.45 feet to a 5/8" iron pin found: Thence, along the arc of a curve deflecting to the Northeast having a radius of 30.00 feet, delta of that bears N 45°03'26" E; Thence, S 89046'29" E, 31.65 feet to a point: Southeast having a radius of 260.00 feet, delta of 05°01'38", arc of 22.81 feet, and chord of 22.81 feet land described in deed to Donald J. and Karen Barrett, and Barrett land 100.27 feet to a 5/8 icoa pin set: Thence. N 89037'09" W, 177.00 feet to the Principal Place of Beginning and containing 0.509 acres of land. but made a part of this description. BARRETT LEGAL DESCRIPTION Place of Beginning of the parcel herein described; subject to all legal highways.

corner of land described in deed to John B.Annis and Reference is hereby made to a map of survey attached herewith and on the Easterly line of said State Road and the Principal 9271 State Road Thence.continuing along the arc of a curve to the recorded in Volume 1578.Page 1l6,of Cuyahoga County found North 0.l3 feet: to a point of reverse curve; Thence,S 89037'09"E,33.00 feet toa 5/8"iron pin set Situated in the City of North Royalton, County of Cryahoga and State of Ohio, and known as being part of Original Royalton Township. Section 20, further bounded and described as follows: Thence, along the arc of a curve to the Southeast having a recorded in Volume 85-1692.

Page 24, of Cuyahoga County Thence, S 00°06'40" E, along the Easterly line of said State Road feet wide)at the Northwest that bears S 63o58'58" E.to the Northeast corner of North Royalton, Ohio OF PART OF ORIGINAL ROYALTON TWP. SECTION 20 NOW SITUATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH ROYALTON, JAS. R. È GL. MULIK 1": 40 NOV. 1986 4= 28* 18' 20" A = 98.81° R: 200.00° C = 97.80 R : 30.00 A = 47.30' c = 42. 55 CB - N 45° 03' PARCEL "A 489 -15-63 103. 45' * 9211 STATE RD ROYALTON- SPRAGUE CO. S 89-37 09 E 17,699.35 Sq. Ft. EDGE CONC 0.10' E - 5/8* IRON ROD SET APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CIT ROBERT J. WARNER, R.S.

6931 design 6931 group SHED LEGEND SECRETARY WARNER ROAD Cuyahoga County ROBERT STATE Denvironmental PLANNING COMMISSION IRON ROD FOUND MONUMENT FOUND R:260.00 John Annis House CITY COUNCIL 489.15.2 LOT SPLIT FOR 177.00' 9271 State Road COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO. 100.00' 200.27' 31:65' 33.00' = 05* 01'38° C: 22.81' I'2 STY. FRM. HOUSE PARCEL "B- N 89° 37'09"W ROYALTON, OHIO THIS /> REV 11-24-86 DONALD J. a KAREN BARRETT A : 90° 20'11" 100.40 DRIVEWAY 408.

CLERK/OF COUNCIL S 89°46° NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF 45TH DAY: NOMINATOR: STATE N PDIL: N PERIOD: N SLR DRAFT: N COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: 4/03/92 REJECT DATE 2/18/92 REVIEWER RETURN MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE RECOM./CRITERIA OTHER: NATIONAL: EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: DATE RECEIVED: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: Entered in the 3/19/92OATE ACCEPT REASONS FOR REVIEW: DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N Mational Regiate _historic _architectural classification _descriptive text _summary paragraph _completeness _applicable criteria _justification of areas checked _relating significance to the resource Lrelationship of integrity to significance _justification of exception _other _acreage _verbal boundary description _boundary justification _photographs _presentation current FUNCTION DESCRIPTION materials clarity BIBLIOGRAPHY Builder/Architect Period context CLASSIFICATION SIGNIFICANCE Date Specific dates ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION Phone GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to OTHER COMMENTS Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Signed _count STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION Statement of Significance one paragraph) _resource type UTMS sketch maps USGS maps Annis, John M., Howe Photo #1.

Annis House Front door, west side of house Annis House Second story, front gable end Annis House North and West sides of house Annis House North side of house Annis, Vohn M.r House Vien of north ride Facade, Photo by Brian Fenderbasch South and East sides of garage Annis House (REAR) Annis, John M. House DECK HAS BEEN REMOVED Annis House house Rear view, South and East sides of South side of house (END) Annis House Annis House Exterior Window style C. 1833 Royal Valley 267-1200 (FRONT Annis House North and West sides of house 73 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) Cuyahoga Courly. OH DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES BROADVIEW HEIGHTS QUADRANGLE BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO Ohio Historical Center 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 614/297-2411 February 6, 1992 FEB 18 1992 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief P.O.

Box 37127 Ottawa Enclosures Tuscarawas County Franklin 614/297-2470 SOCIETY National Park Service Cuyahoga Foster-Gram House New Submissions REGISTER HISTORICAL Christian Pershing Barn OHIO NATIONAL Sincerely, notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Department of the Interior Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts Ohio Historic Preservation Office National Register of Historic Places Enclosed are four new National Register nominations.All the appropriate State Historic Preservation Officer SINCE 1885 John M. Annis House W.Ray Luce Dear Ms. Shull: Please contact me if you have any questions. Washington, D.C. 20013-7127