Nomination for Kaiser, John, House

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United States Department of the Interior National Park Service REGISTRATION FORM 1. Name of Property Kaiser, John House other name/site number: N/A 2. Location code: 167 zip code:45750 3. Classification structures sites objects Total Building REGISTER NATIONAL Private RECEIVED Number of Resources within Property: National Register: historic name: vicinity: N/A not for publication:N/A NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Ownership of Property: NOV 0 8 1993 Category of Property: - Name of related multiple property listing: N/A Noncontributing city/town: Marietta Number of contributing resources previously listed in the John Kaiser House, Washington Co., OH 4.

State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth x meets Date of Ohio Historic Preservation Office State or Federal agency and bureau does not meet the Signature of commenting or other official Date - determined not eligible for the - removed from the National Register - fo signature of Keeper action nomination See 11-3-93 Signature of certifying official National Register See continuation sheet. National Register criteria. request for determination of In my opinion, the property does not meet the National Register Criteria. USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering 5.

National Park Service Certification this other (explain): properties in the National Register of Historic Places and John Kaiser House, Washington Co., OH . Current : 7. Description Queen Anne Materials: foundation continuation sheet. walls wood Domestic Historic: _stone Architectural Classification: Sub:_Single family Other Description: Describe present and historic physical appearance. USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Function or Use _ See roof NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Fairview Heights this imposing two and a half story house enjoys a panoramic view of the confluence of the ohio and Muskingum Rivers, the City of Marietta and the distant hills Anne home of John and Flora Kaiser completed in 1902 was one of several buildings designed by architect George T.

Hovey of extant residences as well as commercial structures that have contributed to the architectural character of Marietta. Interior work is attributed to the Brickwede brothers who Marietta Mantle Co. which then evolved into the Brickwede the mid-1960s. The property consisting of .243 of an acre includes Lots 20 and 22 less 13 feet to the south and a narrow sliver of 1and in Sutherland Triangle Addition all in Fairview Heights. It was platted in 1892 as the Gracey and Kaiser subdivision concrete sidewalk borders two sides of the lot which in turn parallels the two streets which make up this intersection. Maple Street, a thoroughfare that gives access to the city trees along Bellevue Street add grace and shade. Begun in 1901 and completed in the following year, this The porch is supported by nine fluted Corinthian by dentils with a garland decoration in the center.

A similar decoration is present in the house across High Street that is The door is paneled with a single light. (Photo #4) There is Furniture Co.,a large manufacturer of fine furniture until Section 7 Situated on a high ridge in a section of Marietta known (Photo #1) Nominated under Criterion C, this free classic Queen within a decade would have their own concern known as the runs behind the house. below the bluff also joins this intersection. frame Queen Anne house has a limestone foundation supporting and side, a front window divided by a transom and a three story tower. The surface of the house is covered with Over the entrance to the porch is a pediment framed also attributed to the George Hovey. The balustrade on the cornice underscored by small modillions and a row of dentils. detached non-contributing garage facing the brick alley that columns.

Several large porch consists of turned balusters with a molded railing. Page 2 another doorway within the tower section that leads from the first and second stories are 1/1, framed with a narrow with the upper sash divided by a diamond shaped pane. The Similar to this tower is a bay window on the southern (Photo #1) The L-shaped porch that fronts the house extends to the side terminating at the bay window extension, all on the In addition to the tower section the north elevation has a shallow projection with 1/1 windows framed by a narrow window. (Photos #7,8) The west elevation which is also the rear part of the house is topped by a gambrel roof lined with dentils. The only exterior alteration to this 90 year old house was The entablature that almost completely encircles the house is small circle window in this elevation on the second level.

(Photo #9) several large gable dormers with 12/1 windows on three sides width and 74 feet in length encompassing 1871 square feet with an additional 577 square feet on the porch and 144 either in the foyer or the adjoining receiving area within Interior woodwork consists of either red or golden oak. The gas fireplace in the front parlour is angled on the is oak. To the rear of the dining room is a kitchen that CONTINUATION SHEET square feet within the enclosed rear entrance. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES front or east elevation. enclosing the one story screened rear 1968. polygonal in shape broken by small gabled dormers with 12/1 The tower in the northeast corner of the house is Section 7 by a transom containing beveled glass. Other windows on the The high leading into the dining room. terminated in the rear by a return on each side.

There is The high slate roof is irregular in shape topped by a with access from the interior space below. There are visible, each with a single stone layer and a finished stone ledge under the cap. The house is approximately 54 feet in Entering the house by the front door one can be received the tower. The dividing archway is decorated with rosettes, windows. Within the roof section are several small windows interior wall adjoining the dining room. Two decorated ribbons and festooning. CONTINUATION SHEET Section 7 on the other side of the house, near the rear parlour. The pocket doors separating the four bedrooms and bath from the hallway that runs the length of the house. (Photo #19) At the throughout the day.

(Photo #18) Another gas fireplace in the adjacent bedroom provided There are three other bedrooms and a large bathroom with a rear of the house is reached by a back staircase with an adjacent staircase leading to the ballroom above. believed that a divider wall was built at that time allowing have now been removed by the current owner. The well ventilated and lighted area on the third floor is evident on the exterior by the large dormers on three widow's walk 24 feet above the floor. In one corner is an alcove for intimate conversation; the section on the opposite an enormous cistern to aid the plumbing system of the house. 1930's is frame and covered with clapboarding, similar to the leading to the side garden and a small six pane window are at An automatic double overhead door was added at a later date.

It is felt that these two changes have so altered the The two car garage built in the current owner Mr.Casto and the City Directory.It is NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES constructed on this level.The wall and upstairs kitchen sides of the house.Even on Marietta's hottest and most humid top of the stairs is a small sitting room that was used Of interest on the second floor are additional small The oval window in this room heat to this room. free standing tub at the rear of the house. Access to the In 1952 two families lived in the house according to the was constructed of narrow vertical wooden strips and located at the base of the stairwell. A second kitchen was also days, a breeze is felt through the cross draft provided by on this level.

with narrow strips of finished wood with ladder access to the slightly depressed area on the floor, which originally held A clothes chute and dumbwaiter are located nearby. (Photo the rear of the garage. offers a magnificant view of the city that can be enjoyed building that it has lost its architectural integrity. The wall and ceiling surfaces are covered The current siding on the garage is USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form John Kaiser House, Washington Co., OH Applicable National Register Criteria: _C. Period(s) of Significance: : 1902 Cultural Affiliation: _N/A Hovey, George Theodore significance noted above. _ See continuation sheet. Architecture Architect/Builder: Significant Person(s): _N/A Significant Dates Areas of Significance: State significance of property, and justify criteria, 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) : _N/A criteria considerations, and areas and periods of NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Section 8 Page 1 The Queen Anne home of John Kaiser built in 1902 is nominated under Criteria C as an excellent example of this local architect of note with interior work by two carpenters who were later to establish one of the largest industries in Lot 20 (80 feet) and the 67 feet of the northern half of Lot 22 that compose this house site are part of a subdivision Co., Lot #13 on Harmar Hill that was platted on October 25, Gracey et al conveyed these two lots and Lot #25 to John Kaiser on April 27, 1898 (D.B. 113, p. 310).

Although the oil and gas industry in Washington County area, the real thrust of this business did not become evident until the late 1800's and the first decade of the twentieth increase in Marietta's population which grew from 5,444 in came new supporting industries including planing mills, two furniture manufactures, a paint factory and even two organ/piano companies. originally in the Devol's Dam area north of town before National Supply Co. with headquarters in Pittsburgh and during these years that he built the house at 300 Bellevue John Kaiser was also involved with other enterprises in Register-Leader where he was a part owner and vice president. He was also involved with one of the local brick yards where Marietta.

CONTINUATION SHEET replaced their older edifices with buildings in the then turn of the century style;it has undergone minimal called Gracey and Kaiser subdivision of and evident in the downtown area with many public and office he served as Marietta Electric Co.which ran gained experience from working at the Oil Well Supply Co. in 1866,John with his family moved to this area, living John Kaiser House Washington co. buildings dating from this boom period. Many of the churches John Kaiser was one of many local citizens who Academy and graduated from Marietta College in 1890. The an unsurpassed view over the two rivers.

Most notable was the local newspaper, The had its beginnings as early as the 1860's in the Duck Creek Toledo was organized in 1893 with branches in every oil region in the United States.The Marietta branch was opened He had previously century.One tangible result of this boom was the rapid 1892 (Plat Book 35 in Marietta Township. in 1895 with John Kaiser as their manager. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Section 8 reasons, apparently Kaiser became overextended financially as the age of 76. The family of Lloyd H. and Lucy Custer acquired the same family and are descendents of General George Custer who gained his fame at the Battle of Little Big Horn. According to Virginia and Lee McAlester's book A Field Guide to American Houses the dominant form of domestic building between 1880 and 1900 was the Queen Anne house.

The availability of pre-cut architectural details via the developing railroads, the seemingly endless variations of designs executed in frame or masonry along with the Architecture and Building News helped to make this style popular from the settled east coast to the newly settled As a direct result of the oil and gas activity in largest housing boom ever with more houses constructed between 1890 and 1900 than in any other period during its across the street, a narrow turret was added along with extension to the front. The Kaiser house built in 1902 is an example of a late became common after 1890. As discussed by the McAlesters it is difficult to sometimes draw the line between late free many of the same classic elements are used with both styles.

house, this house falls within the realm of the former CONTINUATION SHEET including the first architectural magazine, The American blanketing of the nation with pattern books and publications Washington County in the late 19th had its he and his wife moved into her sister's house on of the predominant tower on the Kaiser house in May, 1940 from the Home Owners Loan Corp.(D.B. 219, St.in 1897 by the new Frank an oil man.And free classic Queen of the Queen Anne style that For unknown the house was sold at a Sheriff's auction in 1940 (D.B. 218, the Queen Anne style. In various degrees of complexity and the city. The style was so popular in Marietta that existing houses were 'modernized' with additions of sweeping porches and turrets or towers to gable front houses.

A tower was added to the now Chamber of Commerce building at 316 Third history. And a large number of these houses were built in west. decorative styling, they dominate the residential areas of wife in 1954 who in turn passed it on to CONTINUATION SHEET Section 8 Page 3 who was born in Marietta in 1837 and died 77 years later in emigrated to Ohio from New Hampshire sometime before 1837. Sometime before 1901 George T. Hovey changed his occupation to architect and took on his son George Walter Walter applied to the State of Ohio for a Certificate of listed his practical experience first as a draftsman and Because their house has stayed in the family for over of the Kaiser house, C.J.Harris, for $6050.00. The contract Walter Hovey. (Enclosure I) pediment and supported by Doric columns.

Square House located across High Street from the Kaiser house built for the Frederick Brickwede family also designed by George T. Hovey. are used on the second level and are repeated in the clustered columns on the Colonial Revival porch extension to Architects. style. importance was his acquisition of Mr.

Hovey's journal which 150 years, many of the Hovey's belongings had been retained George's first carpenter shop was on upper Putnam Street 208 Front St.,Marietta now possesses the carpenter tools and NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES John Kaiser House (Washington Co., OH) 1914.George Hovey came by his carpentry skills naturally as at 318 Second St.in Marietta constructed for Orange Fuller, Hovey as his associate.In 1932 when George the front.The building now serves as an office for a realty his father was also a carpenter and joiner; the family had 1901.The contract also specified that the house was tobe Referring to notes in Mr.Hovey's journal the house at 505 The John Kaiser house was designed by George T.

Hovey behind the family home at 412 Sixth Street purchased by his Qualification to Practice the Profession of Architecture, he Of equal lists the contract and bid that Hovey made with the builder completed by December of that year, however, the house was ink drawing of the proposed house was rendered by George Washington St., Marietta, can also be credited to this In a departure from the Queen Anne style is a large Mr. Hovey also designed several commercial buildings between 4th and 5th Streets before being moved to a building until recently. John Walter, owner of The Old Tool Shop at a high pitched slate roof and a porch extension topped by a not actually finished until the following year..A pen and with beveled glass in the front window transom, until 1914, as a partner with George T.

Hovey and Son, NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Section 8 One of Hovey's more ambitious projects was Tiber Way, a occupies a previously undesirable section of downtown that and since renamed Goose Run. Although neither George I. Hovey nor his son. George Walter had any former architectural training, their combined buildings to Marietta has added immensely to the character of through the depression era in the 1930's when economic activity had nearly ceased. Carpenters credited with the interior workmanship in the 1903, they had a small factory that employed 5 men crafting building. In 1917 further expansion was necessary and another plant was constructed in Westview for the manufacture The company ceased to exist by the 1960's. Since acquiring the house in 1988, Mr.

Casto has commented, nothing was ever thrown away in this house, so he table and chairs that were manufactured by the Brickwede firm. John Kaiser House (Washington Co., OH)Page 4 historic architecture. CONTINUATION SHEET Furniture Co. lower Gilman Street in the Harmar section of Marietta.In training while working at the Stevens Piano and Organ Co.on One of Mr.Casto's proudpossessions is the dining room Gilman and Wood Sts.in Marietta for construction of a brick curved three story brick 8 unit commercial building. Built growth period in Marietta as a result of the oil and gas boom wooden mantles. Five years later they purchased a lot at The company that had started with was able to retrieve and replace some of the architectural elements that had been removed.

be justifiably proud of his achievement of restoring this grand house as one of the fine examples of Marietta's house were Charles and Frederick Brickwede who received their restored the house to its former grandeur with the majority was marshy with a creek bisecting the site --called Tiber Way of dining room furniture. in 1901 for Colonial Riley, the Renaissance Revival building Mr.Casto has been very generous in sharing his new projectsundertaken was to remove the partition that was USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form

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Major Bibliographical References _X_ See continuation sheet. Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A _ previously determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Primary Location of Additional Data: _ other state agency - Local government - Other --Specify Repository: 10. Geographical Data A 17 4362780 B 459845 University Federal agency Zone Easting Northing has been requested. preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) X State historic preservation office recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # UTM References: Zone Easting Northing John Kaiser House, Washington Co., OH - previously listed in the National Register Verbal Boundary Description: _X_ See continuation sheet. Boundary Justification: (Washington Co., OH) Washington County Recorder's Office 4.

A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia and Lee McAlester, New York Alfred A. Knopf 1985 John and Randa Walter, Ruth and Julia Hovey, March, 1993 complied by Alan Hall et al) 7. Marietta City Directories: 1902 to present Century Review of Marietta, Ohio - Marietta Board of Marietta Times, January 7, 1943. September 1992 John Kaiser House NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Section 9 Page 1 2. Washington County Auditor's Office Tax Duplicate Books 10. Washington County Plat Book 2, page 50. CONTINUATION SHEET Trade 1900. CONTINUATION SHEET called Gracey and Kaiser Fairview Heights subdivision of triangular sliver of land that is directly across the road joining the junction of the two roads that define this This property Page John Kaiser House (Washington Co., OH) NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES of Washington County, Ohio.

It consists of Lot 20 and the from the house formed by the intersection of another road This property is located in Section 35 in Marietta Township and Co.,Lot was platted in 1892. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (Washington Co., OH) Page 2 across the road called Sutherland Triangular Addition. These three parcels comprise the land historically associated with this property. CONTINUATION SHEET The boundary The boundary for this property includes the entire Lot 20 and the northern 67 feet portion of Lot 22 Fairview Heights sub- division as platted in 1892and the small sliver of land USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form John Kaiser House, Washington Co., Name/Title:_Nancy B.

Hoy/Architectural Historian Date: 4/21/93 State: OH ZIP:45750 Organization: Telephone:373-8039 NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) Form Prepared By United States Department of the Interior National Park Service CONTINUATION SHEET (Washington Co., OH) Page 1 The following information is the same for all of the 20 Nancy B. Hoy, Photographer September/December 1992 2. Closeup of porch, east elevation, photographer facing 4. Doorway, east elevation, photographer facing west. 5. Upper stories of east elevation, photographer facing 6. Tower section, east elevation, photographer facing west. LO. South elevation, photographer facing east. 12. View from front of house overlooking the two rivers and Ohio River valley, photographer facing southeast. 13. Interior: Parlour showing Brickwede fireplace. 14. Interior: Foyer looking into receiving area. 15.

Interior: Closeup of archway separating foyer from 16. Interior: Dining room. 17. Interior: Foyer looking toward staircase. 18. Interior: Sewing room on second floor. 19. Interior: Upper hallway. 20. Interior: Ballroom on third floor with ladder to widow's southwest. west. walk. Photographs receiving area. East elevation, photographer facing west. photographs submitted: John Kaiser House NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Location of original negatives: Nancy B. Hoy West facing east. 8. North elevation, photographer facing south. 11. Garage, photographer northeast. SUTHERLAND (WASHINGTON CO.) BELLEVUE MAPLE PORCH STRIP ADDITION TRIBUTING MARIETTA , O H 10 STREET HOUSE SIDEWALK GRASSY Con- Noni- GATE SITE SIDE WALK STRIA MAPLE ALLEY BELLEVUE LOT GRASSY MARIETTA , O H 10 OLD (WASHING TON CO) GATE F WELL MARIETTA, OHIO FIRST FLOOR INT.

GATE BACK GARAGE Room AREA DINING WASHIN6 TON CO.) LAUN KITCHEN FOYER MAPLE BAT7+ REC. SEWINS ROOm JOHN KAISER HOUSE 300 BELLEVUE ST. (WASHIN GTON CO.) BEDRoom MARIETTA, OMIO MARIETTA, OHIO (WASHING TON CO.) ALCOVE 300 BELLEVUE ST. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET DATE OF 45TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: NOMINATOR: STATE N PDIL: N PERIOD: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: N COMMENT WAIVER: N _DATE National Register ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM.

/CRITERIA DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N MULTIPLE DATE REVIEWER 11/08/93 12/23/93 DISCIPLINE 12/10/93 OTHER: NAME: DATE RECEIVED: Entered in tho NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE OF 16TH DAY: STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Washington REASONS FOR REVIEW: REJECT ACCEPT RETURN _historic _architectural classification _descriptive text Areàs of Significance--Check and justify below _summary paragraph _completeness _clarity _applicable criteria _justification of areas checked _relationship of integrity to significance _justification of exception _other _acreage _verbal boundary description -photographs - Phone FUNCTION context BIBLIOGRAPHY DESCRIPTION materials CLASSIFICATION SIGNIFICANCE Period Builder/Architect Date Signed boundary justification Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION _presentation Specific dates STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION _resource type GEOGRAPHICAL DATA _current Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) OTHER COMMENTS _relating significance to the resource UTMS __count USGS maps - _sketch maps MARIETTA, OHIO BELLEVUE ST JOHN KAISER BELLEVUE MARIETTA MARIETTA MARIETTA 300 BELLEVUE ST.

9. JOAN KAISER HOUSE MARIETTA HOUSE 3O0 BELLEVUE ST. MARIETTA MARIETTA MARIETTA MARIETTA BELLEVUE ST MARIETTA MARIETTA BOO BELLEVUE ST. MARIETTA 4.S MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC WASHINGTON CO., MARIETTA, OHIO-W. VA. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STATE OF OHIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OHIO-WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY JOHN KAISER Hous ROAD CLASSIFICATION MARIETTA QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES State Route 45750 300 WASHINGTON COUNTY (WASHINGTON CO.) GEO I:HOVEY -SON, ARCHTS ENCLOSURE I Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Center 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 297-2411 November 4, 1993 SINCE 1885 National Register of Historic Places National Park Service NOV 0 8 1993 P. O. Box 37127 NEW SUBMISSION H. E.

Fledderjohann House, Doctor's New Richmond Water Works and Electric United Brethren Publishing House John Kaiser House Washington, DC If you have questions or comments about these documents, contact this office. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer Montgomery Portage COUNTY SOCIETY Auglaize Station 614/297-2470 enclosures Sincerely, Clermont HISTORICAL Dear Ms. Shull: REGISTER RECEIVED NATIONAL Insco Apartments Building Carol Shull, Chief of Registration Enclosed please find six (6) new National Register nominations.All appropriate notification Luman Nelson House procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Office, and Summer Kitchen