Nomination for Moore, Leonard M., House

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NPS Form 10-000 NOV 1 6 1993 for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering 1. Name of Property Location street & number not for publication N/A city, town 3. Classification Category of Property X building(s) J public-Federal 4. State/Federal Agency Certification Ohio Historic Preservation Office -- SHPO 5. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) Date of Action 44052 039 093 site Lorain county structure object Noncontributing district Date 11-3-93 public-local public-State vicinity National Register. RECEIVED NATIONAL Total private National Park Service listed in the National Register National Register of Historic Places entered in the National Register.

Registration Form Number of Resources within Property other names/site number Signature of certifying official Number of contributing resources previously 309-5th Street State or Federal agency and bureau Ownership of Property and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions.For additional space use continuation sheets determined eligible for the National See continuation sheet. zip code Signature of commenting or other official United States Department of the Interior Signature of the Keeper (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. removed from the National Register. National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60.

As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as amended,1 hereby certify that this historic name state Ohio Name of related multiple property listing: (Rev. 8-86) X nomination Jrequest for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the Register. See continuation sheet. the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, Leonard M., House In my opinion, the property Moore, In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. See continuation sheet. 6. Function or Use 7. Description foundation - Reid Avenue, one block west of Broadway Avenue (State Route 57) and five shaped lot with dimensions of 43.73'/75' x 157'.

While adjacent properties remain residential, commercial buildings have encroached upon the residential measuring 30'x41' and had it built in 1906 for his wife, Carrie, and X See continuation sheet slate Sandstone/Brick Brick Classical Revival integrity with no major changes occurring since its construction.The exterior other surrounded by wooden architrave trim. the house. walls Domestic/Single Dwelling Describe present and historic physical appearance. Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) shingle siding material and consist of windows with decorative calmes Architectural Classification as the mirror point of protruding triple-sets of double-hung bay windows character of the area.

(enter categories from instructions) rounded arched window with decorative leaded glass and sandstone arch serves that add prominence to this home.This handsome residence features of this Neoclassical interpretation is faced in variegated yellow glazed brick and symmetry of the northern facade, the design conforms to the interior functions of Ionic order that rest on rock-faced coursed ashlar pedestals supported by a base Neoclassical Revival style is situated at the corner of 5th Street and Materials (enter categories from instructions) accented with sandstone and wood shingles.Projecting eaves are highlighted by The second story of the northern (front) facade is symmetrical.A small Historic Functlons (enter categories from instructions) Leonard M.Moore designed this large 2 1/2 story rectangular home the residence of former businessman and Lorain Mayor from 19l6 to 1917, Vacant/not in use The "Moore Home", located at 309 West Fifth Street, Lorain, Ohio is roof their three daughters.This building has maintained its original architectural wood modillions around the perimeter of the building.The entire house is sheltered the porch to visually enlarge the first floor of the house and opens the home's a distinctive irregularly shaped front porch which consists of columns of the wood of the same material.The porch is accessible by sandstone steps.Each pedestal is by a hip roof composed of slate.Hipped dormers on each elevation are of United States Department of the Interlor Natlonal Register of Historlc Places Continuation Sheet Section number - Leonard M.

Moore House, Lorain Co., OH _ Page . The eastern elevation, which is within public view as it faces a slate roof, blown off in the tornado of 1924, was replaced with asphalt balustrades. garage doors consist of two sets of double-hinged wooden paneled doors building is faced in variegated yellow glazed brick.The original detail than the western elevation.It boasts protruding triple-set of The southern elevation of this residence features a large second includes wood balustrades and columns. condition due to neglect and lack of use.The first level porch highly traveled roadway, demonstrates a higher degree of architectural situated behind the house near the southwest corner of the lot.This decorative leaded glass and sandstone arch to the arched National Park Service with multiple lights.

window in front facade),anda simulated balcony consisting of wood serves as the center point of the front elevation of the garage.The double-hung bay windows, a small semi-round arched window with A two-car detached garage isa contributing outbuilding.It is Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Moore, Leonard Miller State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. The "Moore Home" located at 309 West Fifth Street, Lorain, Ohio is businessman, real estate developer, philanthropist and political leader. Manufacturing Company, Lorain Banking Company, Peoples Bank and the City of Lorain, Ohio. Leonard M. Moore was born on a farm in Sheffield, Ohio, an adjacent community to Lorain, Ohio, on February 20, 1869.

He was the son of lumber yard in Erie, Pennsylvania where he secured further training and facilities and the Black River, the company efficiently accomplished the [X See continuation sheet 1906-1920 1916-1917 Commerce Politics/Government nationally Architect/Builder Significant Person Significant Dates prominently identified with Lorain Lumber and Manufacturing Company being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places under Manufacturing Company, a company considered among the largest manufacturing concerns in Northern Ohio.The company's shops, yards and docks covered an area of over six acres.Located strategically in the having served continuously either as Secretary-Treasurer or Applicable National Register Criteria Period of Significance Cultural Affiliation School System, he secured a position with the Lorain Lumber and accepted the position of Secretary-Treasurer with the Lorain Lumber and he left Lorain to accept a bookkeeping position at a planing mill and downtown Lorain area at the foot of 9th Street between railroad Mr.

Moore devoted his professional life to Lorain Lumber and success of the company was credited to Leonard M.Moore.Mr.Moore was Vice-president from 1893 to 1920,the year of his death. Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: DXlocally Moore, Leonard M. - Designer diversified manufacturing center and distributing center. The continued criterion B for its relationship to Leonard Miller Moore, a prominent statewide Manufacturing Company as an office boy during his teen years.In 1889, Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) viewed as a contributing factor in the development of Lorain as a Natlonal Register of Historlc Places Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH At the time of his death, Leonard Moore was president. of Peoples Bank, formerly Lorain Banking Company. Mr.

Moore served as second - Company and his own private endeavors, Leonard M. Moore became involved Leonard M. Moore and longtime friend Issac Honecker, President of the 21st and 22nd Streets near Washington Avenue. At that time, this Oberlin Avenue, a complex of four two-story apartments with basements, bears the name of its developer, "Moore". Through both his affiliation with Lorain Lumber and Manufacturing "business-like dollar to dollar administration," advocating competitive surety bond requirements to ensure faithful performance for persons and silent donor to charitable institutions and needy families." European immigrants migrating to the burgeoning industrial community of successful jeweler and community leader, was the mayoral opponent. Having personally financed the housing construction in which he engaged, Mr.

Moore was known for his benevolence toward those that were through to its change to Peoples Bank. in large-scale real estate developments which provided housing for Johnson Steel Company) and American Shipbuilding Company. Lorain to seek employment in the steel mills of National Tube Co. fee for circus, carnivals and attractions exhibiting in Lorain; and Contlnuatlon Sheet vice-president upon the establishment of Lorain Banking Co. in 1905 Leonard M.Moore's business acumen was apparent in his political Natlonal Park Service Representing the Republican Party, Mr. Moore campaigned for a Lorain Lumber Co.,built between and seventy-five(75) houses Sectlon number 8 Page In 1915, Moore won the City defeated his opponent by twelve (12) votes.

Hans Peter Nielsen, a United States Department of the Interior should be noted that an apartment building located at 5th Street and of Lorain's mayoral seat in the closest election in history, having corporations entering into City contracts. During his term, he successfully achieved passage of legislation which Mr.Moore was known for his kindness to the poor and needy.He was a is enforced in Lorain's local government today, including:a license building program was one of the largest ever attempted in Lorain.It Natlonal Register of Historic Places Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH Although he served only a two-year term, his contribution to the Mayor Moore faced much opposition from Council and residents, and the - opportunity to procure this valuable land was jeopardized. Since City taxpayers of Lorain, Mayor Moore negotiated with the Chamberlain Estate recreational ground.

The park is known today as Lakeview Park, and it the City to make the (land) purchase. However, followed. It would be difficult for the modern serve the area between.Cleveland and Sandusky.It attracts diversified Natlonal Park Service Contlnuatlon Sheet and refreshing spot they know as Lakeview." crowds, symbolizing the distinct character of the City of Lorain.A Council feared the purchase would create a financial burden upon the acknowledged as the only municipal facility of its kind and size to sagacity, he spearheaded the campaign to purchase the only available percent in lieu of cash for the purchase of the property.Council 3 1/2 ton monument with sandstone base and bronze plate was erected in he fully realized the possibilities of this land remaining acres south of West Erie Avenue for athletic fields and "Moore was a man of vision and determination...

the City has been amply rewarded in the years that Journal wrote: Page the Chamberlain Estates)fora public beach and park.At that time, Lorainite to imagine the City without the lovely lakefront property on the western outskirts of the City(then known as On September 8,1916, forty-two acres of land were purchased, (Lakeview Park) and his faith in the future of Unlted States Department of the Interior approved the bond issue of $55,0o0 allowing for the purchase of land for Sectlon number 8 nineteen acres along the lake asa"beauty spot"and beach,and the August of 1939 to dedicate Lakeview Park to its founder, Leonard M. is to this day considered a landmark beachfront park in Lorain County, Moore.In anticipation of the dedication ceremony in 1939,the Lorain $53,55l with the remainder to be utilized for initial improvement work.

He was severely criticized by many for urging heirs who agreed to accept Lorain City bonds at four and one-half Natlonal Register of Historlc Places Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH Leonard M. Moore died at his home 309 West Fifth Street, on Mayor William F. Grall regarding the former Mayor Leonard Moore, it was life, and yet a spirit that possessed great kindness of heart." Lorain's people, but also provided the impetus for westerly growth and minds, one that has been dedicated to efficiency in business and public "The City has sustained the loss of one of its most constructive Continuatlon Sheet future development of the City. November l,1920.In the City's proclamation of respect and sympathy by These same sentiments regarding Lakeview Park hold true today.The Natlonal Park Service Page - purchase of this land not only assured waterfront recreation for Sectlon number 8 Leonard M.

Moore House, Lorain Co., OH 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Lorain Evening Herald, 1895 Industrial Edition Lorain Public Library, Special Collections File (Parks), Lorain, Ohio December 29, 1915, March 22, 1916, April 4, 1916, August 17, 1916, February 17, 1917, November 2, November 3, 1920, November 4, 1920 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: State historic preservation office Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # City of Lorain, Ohio - Community 10. Geographical Data X See continuation sheet Ohio, and further known as being Permanent Parcels #02-01-005-109-016 and #02-01-005-109-01 11. Form Prepared By name/title Joyce M. Ferlic Arredondo, Associate Planner/ Reynaldo Carrion, Intern organization_City of Lorain, Community Development Dept.date April 22, 1993 street & number 200 W.

Erie Avenue _ telephone(216) 246-1010 _ state Ohio _ zip code 44052 Other Northing University Federal agency Boundary Justification Local government UTM References Specify repository: Development Department Other State agency designated a National Historic Landmark Wright G.Frederick,.A Standard History of Lorain County, Ohio Verbal Boundary Description Zone Easting has been requested recorded by Historic American Buildings Lorain Times - Herald, various news articles. previously determined eligible by the National Register previously listed in the National Register Located on the southwest corner of West 5th Street and Reid Avenue in the City of Lorain, October 22, 1915, November 1, 1915, November 3, 1915 city or town _ Acreage of property Zone less than one acre Natlonal Register of Historlc Places Section number_ The Lorain Journal, August 3, 1939 and September 28, 1939 Robert M.

Lyons and James L. Lyons Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH Conversations with grandsons of Leonard M. Moore, Contlnuatlon Sheet Natlonal Park Service - -VI 10-4004 Natlonal Register of Historlc Places Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH Lorain, Ohio Situated in the City of Lorain, County of Lorain, and State of Ohio, and known the City of Lorain, Ohio, recorded in Volume J, at Page 477 of Lorain County Commenc ing at the Northwest corner of said Sublot Number 232, which point is in along the Westerly line of Reid Avenue, about 48.78 feet to a point, which point Charleston, now in the City of Lorain, Ohio, being triangular in shape, as highways.

60feet Easterly therefrom to the Southeast corner of said Sublot Number 232; Records of Maps, and bounded and described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION the Southerly line of Fifth Street; thence Easterly in the Southerly line of Contlnuatlon Sheet Verbal Boundary Description Southwest corner of said Sublot Number 232; thence Northerly in the Westerly 232,which point is in the Westerly line of Reid Avenue;thence Southeasterly as being Sublot Number 232,in the Original Village Plat of Charleston, now in is 60 feet Easterly from the Westerly line of Sublot Number 232; thence Southerly thence Westerly in the rear line of said Sublot Number 232, 60 feet to the Natlonal Park Service in a line parallel to the Westerly line of said Sublot Number 232,and distant as being Lot Number 23l in and designated on the Original Village Plat of line of Sublot Number 232,a distance of 157 feet to the place of beginning, as Section number _ Page - SUBJECT: 309 Fifth Street Fifth Street, about 43.73 feet to the Northeasterly corner of said Sublot Number Description of Vacant Lot (Considered as part of 309 Fifth Street) appears by said plat thereof, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal appears by said plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH historically associated with the property. BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION: The nominated property is contained in the legal description of the parcels National Park Service United Statee Departmont of the Interior Section number - Page NPS Form 10-8004 Natlonal Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Ptotographpage. Leonard M. Moore House, Lorain Co., OH 309 W. 5th Street Lorain, Ohio 44052 - DATE OF PHOTOS April, 1993 Front facade and west elevation, looking SE East elevation and north elevation, looking W (includes 1ooking Nw PHOTOGRAPHER PROPERTY LOCATION Individual views outbuilding) Community Development Department City of Lorain South elevation and partial view of east elevation, The following information is the same for all photographs: Brian M.

Kurtz LOCATION OF NEGATIVES Moore House National Park Service Front facade and east elevation of garage, facing SW 200 West Erie Avenue Unlted States Department of the Interior Mu FIFTH LEONARD M. MOORE HOUSE Lorain, Ohio (Lorain County) SUBJECT: STREET 43:73 309 West Fifth Street * Not to Scale. AVENUE GAR. REID sty Lorain Co., OH FIRST FLOOR PLAN Leonard M. Moore House FRONT VERANDA MASTER CHAMBER GAS F.P. Leonard M. Moore Lorain Co., OH SECOND FLOOR PLAN House STAIR LANDING BALLONY LLOSET ALLOVE Lorain Co., OH Attic Floor Plan Leonard M. Moore House BALLROOM MAID.QUAKTE STAIR Z- Leonard M. Moore Lorain Co., OH Foundation/Basement Plan House 48:8"(EXT NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Section number - subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, Lorain Continuation Sheet (8-86) DISTRIBUTION: Page in the nomination documentation.

National Register property file Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation Property Name: This property is listed in the National Register of Historic notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) National Register of Historic Places Multiple Name amended to include this information. National Park Service Amended Items in Nomination: United States Department of the Interior Ownership of Property Classification; the Leonard M. Moore House Leonard M.

Moore House Signature of the Keeper Section 3 of the nomination form is amended to include the Date of Action 2/22/94 County: State: NRIS Reference Number: DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF 45TH DAY: NOMINATOR: STATE N PDIL: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: Historian MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE 12/16/93 11/16/93 12/31/93 RETURN OTHER: PERIOD: NAME: REASONS FOR REVIEW: EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET DATE RECEIVED: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ACCEPT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: Moore, Leonard M., House DOCUMENTATION see attached comments ./N STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Lorain PROPERTY REJECT 330 see attached SLR STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION - - _architectural classification _descriptive text _summary paragraph _completeness _clarity _applicable criteria -justification of areas checked _relating significance to the resource .context _acreage -verbal boundary description - Phone FUNCTION materials CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION BIBLIOGRAPHY SIGNIFICANCE Period historic Builder/Architect _current Date justification of exception _boundary justification OTHER COMMENTS Specific dates relationship of integrity to significance resource type ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION Areas of Significance--Check and justify below GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Signed -count Statement of Significance one paragraph) UTMS _other _sketch maps _ presentation USGS maps ELEVATION, LOOKING SE Leonard M.

Moore House Lorain Co., OH FRONT FACADE AND WEST ELEVATION, LOOKING SW. Lorain Co., OH FRONT FACADE AND EAST House Leonard M.Mdove ELEVATION, LOOKING WI (INELUDES Leonard M. Moore Lorain Co., OH House EAST ELEVATION AND NORTH OUTBUILDING) VIEW OF EAST ELEVATION, LOOKING Larain Co., OH SOUTH ELEVATION AND PARTIAL Leonar& m.moore Boris "BOBO" LAZOFF -Rellect DEMOCRAT Leonardm. Moore Lorain Co., ot FRONT FALADE AND EAST ELEVATION DF GARAGE, FACING SW House ¡Lorain Co., OH UNITED STATES DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY LORAIN QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OHIO-LORAIN CO. House 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) LORAIN, OHIO STATE OF OHIO Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 297-2411 November 12, 1993 SINCE 1885 Carol Shull, Chief of Registration NOV 1 6 1993 P. O. Box 37127 Washington, DC 20013-7127 NEW SUBMISSION Leonard M.

Moore House If you have questions or comments about these documents, contact this office. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer SOCIETY Harrison 614/297-2470 COUNTY Sincerely, REGISTER Lorain HISTORICAL enclosures NATIONAL RECEIVED Harrison National Bank National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Dear Ms. Shull: Ohio Historical Center procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Enclosed please find two (2) new National Register nominations.All appropriate notification OHIO