Nomination for Lake Shore and Michigan Southern (LS&MS) Railroad Depot--Wauseon

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NPS Form 10-900 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Lake Shore and Michigan Southern (LSGMS) Railroad Depot at Wauseon 2. Location N/A O vicinity state Ohio code_ OH county Fulton 051 zip code 43567 3.

State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this XJ nomination -request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of W nationally - statewide locally. (L See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title State of Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper entered in the National Register. ] See continuation sheet. - determined not eligible for the - removed from the National _J other, (explain:) comments.) Date 2-4-93 Register.

Registration Form National Register National Register of Historic Places other names/site number New York Central RR Depot, Wauseon Depot, FUL-247-10 Ohio Historic Preservation Office Date of Action OMB No. 00240018 /S/ FEB 08 1993 X meets [ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant NATONAL In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. See continuation sheet for additional 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) * private * building(s) - public-Federal 6. Function or Use 7.

Description walls _ other _ structure object Architectural Classification Sandstone Transportation/Rail-related Concrete roof public-State foundation Narrative Description public-local Total Current Functions Wood Historic Functions Brick Materials Number of contributing resources previously listed Work in Progress in the National Register Noncontributing (Enter categories from instructions) Recreation and Culture/Museum Number of Resources within Property site Name of related multiple property listing Romanesque Category of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) lame of Propert Slate, Asphalt district (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) United States Department of the Interlor roof is distinguished by prominent seven-foot wide flared eaves National Park Service Natlonal Register of Historic Places waiting room are also still in place.

decorative crockets at each end crests the roof line. Continuation Sheet elm trees survive from the original landscaping.A small chamber heavy wood freight platform, and slate sidewalks still remain, as Fulton and Brunell Streets, adjacent to the Conrail right-of-way. The original interior floor plan, with separate men's and women's to the east of the depot. Section number _ - Page - - Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR Depot, Fulton Co., OH midway between supported by large brackets resting and a parking lot OMS Approvel Na. 1024-0018 waiting rooms flanking the agent's office and restrooms is still moldingsand waiting room. The Thebuilding on stone corbels. windows in the end facades and over the windows in the projecting flanked by two smaller eyebrow dormers.Single eyebrow dormers most interior doors. NPS Form 10-000-e Fulton Co., Ohio Name of Property County and State 8.

Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

*A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. XI C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, ormethod of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) A owned by a religious institution or used for - B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) - C a birthplace or grave. - D a cemetery. - E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. - F a commemorative property.

G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 X State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency previously determined eligible by the National - Local government - University - designated a National Historic Landmark L Other recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey J recorded by Historic American Engineering 1896-1942 Transportation Bibilography Architecture Register religious purposes. Criteria Considerations Architect/Builder Applicable National Register Criteria individual distinction. Significant Person Unknown Significant Dates our history.

(Enter categories from instructions) Cultural Affiliation Property is: Areas of Significance Name of repository: for National Register listing.) Narrative Statement of Significance 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Lake Suore G Michigan Southern RR Depot Record # Primary location of additional data: (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Fulton Co., Ohio 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) - See continuation sheet (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By Robert A. Cohen, Architect (with T/A by Jeff Brown and John Rau, SHPO staff) August 1992, November 1992 2368 E. 26th St, street & number - telephone Brooklyn, NY city or town state OH Submit the following items with the completed form: (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name City of Wauseon; Jerry G.

Matheny, Mayor street & number 230 Clinton St. -telephone 419-335-9022 city or townWauseon - zip code 43567 a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect 201-866-7395 11229-4921 Easting Zone date Northing organization Additional items Photographs Maps Additional Documentation name/title zip code UTM References Continuation Sheets Boundary Justification Verbal Boundary Description 2.259 acres County and State Representative black and white photographs of the property. Lake Shore G Michigan Southern RR DEpot (Describe the boundaries of the property ona continuation sheet.) A UsGS map (7.5or 15minute series) indicating the property's location.

Name of Property A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. 1 16 United States Department of the Interior stimulated industrial and commercial growth, playing a key role in National Park Service and county. the railroad that made Wauseon flourish and grow. of a storefront.

and the railroad provided an outlet to markets and access to raw depot at Wauseon to replace a wooden building that presumably had included the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern; the Detroit, Toledo, In 1860,a short-lived predecessor of the Lake Shore and Michigan into and out of the community. Continuation Sheet Fulton County is one of the top ranked agricultural areas of Ohio significant in the areas of transportation, and architecture, under eventually connecting Buffalo, New York, to Chicago via southern and Ironton, and the Wabash, which all had a depot in Wauseon.

The during the 19th Century and first half of the 2oth Century owed National Register of Historic Places example of a midsize combination station Serving a small rural ohio The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad was founded in 1869 much of its livelihood to the development of at least one rail line In 1896 the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern built a new brick building, the 1896 depot features a facade of red pressed brick NPS Form 10-900# anticipation of a railroad, Wauseon was platted in 1854. It was Michigan. products in the development of its manufacturing base. community, and it was an important regional transportation center The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Depot at Wauseon is interurban was the Toledo and Indiana, which probably operated out Although Fulton County was organized on February 28,1850,the grown too small for the busy station.

Southern Railroad established a station at Wauseon.By the early 20th Century, there were three steam railways and one electric A Romanesque Revival style for several decades.It was a vital activity center for the town Railway transportation in the United States began in 1830.It absorbed by the New York Central. On the United States Department of the Interlor The railroad brought most possible. Republican. Continuation Sheet needed for train control were used. their duties. relay orders from them to the train crews making safe operations material of black slate and copper ridge rolls is intact. The company perhaps the heaviest users of the station. While functioning as a combination freight and passenger depot, visitors to town who stayed in the hotel that was established just an important community building.

weather residents would stand on the platform or stroll through the rising from a rusticated light sandstone raised watertable, some Ticket windows framed of carved oak woodwork open into each waiting National Park Service especially for children.often the trains were the highlight of a Wauseon's Depot served as the community's primary hub and gateway This section contained the operator's table on required agents to report train locations to dispatchers and to Natlonal Register of Historic Places which the telegraph key (which is still in place) and other tools day as described in the "local"section of the Fulton County OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Section number - The interior, finished with wood moldings and paneling of Georgia room - transportation in the rural community, the role of the depot When automobiles and trucks become the number one mode of express goods.

This new combination depot provided facilities for both passenger and freight customers. Depot Park which surrounds the facility, watching the trains that round-arched fenestration openings and a hipped roof with flared train with relatives or friends on board was always exciting, In addition, agents had space to keep books and The Wauseon Depot provided a waiting area Residents of Wauseon viewed the railroad station as station consisted of separate waiting rooms for men and women. The middle area houses an office with an attached bay Express companies and the post office were to the west. passed through town. across the street. diminished.In 1956,the ohio Turnpike opened and found quick Each end of the - Page - Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR Depot, Fulton Co., OH Section number - National Park Service cut off date for the National Register.

The period of significance of the nominated property extends from its date of construction in 1896 to 1942, the established 50 year favor among shippers and travelers.In the late 1960s, the line United States Department of the Interior Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places NPS Form 10-000 and supporting citizens to completely rehabilitate the depot. vacant until 1975, when the Fulton County Historical Society has been used by Conrail/Amtrak. The depot, however, was closed by OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Indiana University Press, 1954. Bohi, Charles W. and H. Roger Grant. The Country Railroad Station in America. Boulder, CO: Pruett Publishing Company, 1978. Droge, John A. Passenger Terminals and Trains. New York: McGraw- Hill Book Company, 1916. the Present. New York: G. P. Putman's Sons, 1980. 767, Building notes 58A473 Box 199, Valuation Set 210.

of Modern Developments in the Progress of Town and County. Vol. I: Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, 1920. York: Harper Row, 1971. Continuation Sheet National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Lingeman, Richard.Small Town America: A Narrative History, l620- Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past with an Extensive Survey United States Department of the Interlor NP$ Form Section number - OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Register of Historic Places Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR DEpot, Fulton Co., OH . CONTAINING 2.259 acros, *. the legally recorded lot lines of the parcel historically associated with the property.

Continuation Sheet National Park Service VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION:The boundaries of the nominated property are contained fcct North of the centerlinc of the main track of railroad of Penn Central within the following legal description as recorded in the Fulton County Recorder's BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION:.The boundaries of the nominated property are based on United States Department of the Interlor NPS Form 10-600-a Section number _10 crected, situate in the Village of Wauscon, County of Fulton and State of Ohio, minutes. East (S.12° 35' E.),binding upon the west.right-of-way linc of Fulton Page Office: nino hundredths (1320.s9) foct to tho place of beginning. NPG Form OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interlor Section number Photos Page - 1 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR Depot, Fulton Co., (New York Central RR Depot) - 3.

Exterior view looking west at east elevation. 7. Exterior view looking north at south elevation. 12. Exterior view looking south at north elevations. 13. Exterior view looking southeast at west elevations. obscured) . 18. Exterior view looking east at north elevation. entry door) . 24. Interior view of women's waiting room. door) . Exterior view looking west at south elevation. Exterior view looking northwest at south and east elevations. Exterior view looking at doorway on east elevation. Continuation Sheet Exterior view looking southwest at east and north elevations. Interior view of women's waiting room (window woodwork and (partially obscured) Location: Depot Street, Wauseon, Fulton County, ohio. National Park Service Exterior view looking northeast at west and south elevations. The following photo data is identical for all photographs: Photographer: Howard Cohen projecting bay).

Exterior view of north facade (detail of men's waiting room Interior view of women's waiting room (detail of restroom National Register of Historic Places Interior view of waiting room with ticket window. moldings). Exterior view looking east at west elevation (partially molding details). Property name:Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR Depot at Wauseon Interior view of women's waiting room (detail of window Exterior view looking north at south elevation (detail of Location of Negative:City of Wauseon Offices,230 clinton Wauseon, ohio. Exterior view looking southeast at south and east elevations Date: July 1992 NPS Form 10-000e ONAS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interlor 30. Interior view of men's waiting room. 39. Interior view of agent's office. 38. Interior view of agent's office (ticket window). door).

National Park Service Interior view of baggage room (detail of sliding doors). Continuation Sheet open position). Natlonal Register of Historic Places Interior view of door between men's and women's waiting rooms. Interior view of men's waiting room of baggage room Interior view of men's waiting room office door in Interior view of men's waiting room of restroom door). Interior view of agent's of ticket window).

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF 45TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: NOMINATOR: STATE N PDIL: N SLR DRAFT: N COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS : DATE 2/08/93 3/11/93 3/25/93 seon MULTIPLE 2/23/93 RETURN REVIEWER DISCIPLINE RECOM./CRITERIA PERIOD: OTHER: ACCEPT EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET DATE RECEIVED: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: DATE OF PENDING LIST: REASONS FOR REVIEW: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL:IS LESS THAN 50 YEARS: REJECT PROPERTY LANDSCAPE:N Lake Shore and Michigan Southern (LS&Ms) Railroad Depot--Wau _resource type _current _architectural classification _descriptive text _summary paragraph _clarity _applicable criteria _justification of areas checked _relating significance to the resource _relationship of integrity to significance _justification of exception _other GEOGRAPHICAL DATA _acreage _verbal boundary description _boundary justification _sketch maps - _presentation FUNCTION Period DESCRIPTION context historic Builder/Architect BIBLIOGRAPHY Specific dates CLASSIFICATION SIGNIFICANCE Date Phone ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Areas of Significance--Check and justify below STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION _completeness OTHER COMMENTS materials Signed Statement of Significance one paragraph) UTMS _count _photographs USGS maps (New York Central Railroad Depot at Wauscon) Fulton County, OHIO Lakeshore L michigan Southern Railroad Depot Lakeshore + michigan Depot at Wauseon) Fulton County, OHIO New York Central Railroad Southern Railroad Pepot Lakeshore + Michigan Photo #3 Fulton County OHio New York Central Rail rcad Southern Railroad (New York Central Railroad Depot at wauseon) Photo # 4 Fulton County, OHIO Lakeshore michigan Fulton County, OHIO Photo #5 Lakeshure michigan New York Cental Railroad Southern Bai lroad Depot Depot at Wauseon) New York Central Rail rood Fulton County, OHIO Lakeshore + Michigan Depot at Wauseon) Photo New York Central Railroad Southern Railroad Depot Photo #8 shore +michigan New York Central Railrod Lakeshore + Michigan (New York Central Railroad Photo # 9 Southern Railroad Depot Lakeshore &Michigan Southern Railroad Depot (New York Central Railroad Depot at Wauseon) Lakesnore + Michigan (NewYork Central Railroad Southern Railroad Depot New York Central Railroad Depot at Wauseon) Photo#12 Depot at Wauseon) Fulton County , OHIO Photo # 13 New York Central Railroad Southern Railroad Lakeshore t nlichi Lakeshore &Michigan Depot at Wauseon) Fulton County, OHIO Photo #14 New Yor K Central Railroad Southern Pai lroad Depot Lakeshore & Michigan Southern Railroad Depot New York Central Railroad Photo # 15 Depot at warseon) hakeshore + Michigan New York Central Railroad Depot at Wauseon) Depot at wauscon) Southern Railroad Depot New York Central Railrood Laleshore a michigan Photo # 17 Southern Railroad Depot Depot at wauscon FoltonCounty, OHIO New York Cental Railroad Photo #18 Lakeshore & Michigan (New York Central Railroad Depot at Wauseon) Fulton County, OHIO Photo #19 Southern Railroad Depot Lakeshore + Michigan Southern Railroad Depot (New York Central Railrood Depot at Wauseon) New York Central Railroad Lakeshore + Michigan Depot at Wauseon Southern Railroad Depot Lakeshore + Michigan New York Central Railroad Photo #22 Depot at Wauseon) Lakeshore + Michigan Depot at Wauseon) New York Central Railroad Photo #23 Lakeshore+ Michigan Southern Railroad Depot New York Central Railroad (New York Central Railroad Lakeshore + Michigan (New York Central Railroad WOMEN Lakeshore & michigan (New York Central Railroad Depot at Wauseon Photo #27 Depot at Wauseon) Lakeshore + michigan New York Central Railroad Southern Pailroad Depot Lakeshore + Michigan Southern Railroad Depot New York CentraI Railroad Depot at Wauseon) Fulton County, OHIO Photo #29 Lakeshore + m.chigan (New York Central Railroad Fulton County, OHIO Photo #30 Depot at Wauseon) New York Central Railroad Depot Soluthern Railroad Lakeshore - 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FULTON ST COMMERCIAL ST. CHAMBER OF DEPOT ST. PARKING LOT CLINTON ST. 1320.52 PHOTO VIEW MAP BRUNEL ST T WAUSEON, FULTON COUNTY COMMERCE WAUSEON QUADRANGLE WAUSEON, OHIO STATE OF OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF HICHWAYS OHIO-FULTON CO. - CLINTON ST. BRUNEL ST. COMMERCIAL ST. AT WAUSEON, FULTON COUNTY, OHIO COMMERCE DEPOT ST. 1320 PARKING LOT N. FULTON ST. SKETCH MAP CHAMBER OF LAKE SHORE & MICHIGAN SOUTHERN RAILROAD DEPOT 1982 Velma Avenue FEE 081943 Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 (614) 297-2300 Fax: 297-2411 February 5, 1993 SINCE 1885 Carol Shull, Chief of Registration P. O. Box 37127 Washington, DC Dear Ms. Shull: MULTIPLE PROPERTY DOCUMENTAITON FORM District of Cleveland, Ohio Regarding the Warehouse/Produce Historic District, two of fifteen owners have W.

Ray Luce SOCIETY 20013-7127 COUNTY Fulton HISTORICAL NOMINATION Sincerely Lucas Erie Enclosures Produce Historic District Cuyahoga State Historic Preservation Officer National Park Service If you have questions about these documents, please contact this office. Historic and Architectural Resources Property Documentation form.All the appropriate notification procedures have Lake Shore and Michigan Southern of the Lower Prospect/Huron Huron-Superior Streets Warehouse/ Railroad Depot at Wauseon been followed for these new submissions. National Register of Historic Places submitted at this time. The Wildred Flats Enclosed are three (3) new National Register nominations and one (l) Multiple OHIO objected to the listing of the district.Original notarized objections and