Nomination for Bradford Shoe Company Building

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) 1. Name of Property historic name - 2. Location street & number - N//A not for publication city or town - N/A vicinity state Ohia . code _OH county Franklin - code 049 zip code 43215 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [ nomination -request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering propertles in the National Register of Signature of certitying official/Title Qhio Historic Preservation Office -- OH SHPO 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action D entered in the National Register. - See continuation sheet. determined eligible for the J removed from the National L other, (explain:) comments.) Date Register.

6-15-94 Columbus 232 Neilston INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION National Register National Register of Historic Places NATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating orrequesting determinations for individual properties and distriets. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin16A). Complete each item by marking "xin the appropriate box or meets does not meet the National Register criteria.I recommend that this property be considered significant RECEIVED 413 State or Federal agency and bureau Registration Form Lntered in the United States Department of the Interior JUN 2 3 1994 Dy entering the information requested.

Ifan 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 categorles and subcategorles 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. Bradford Shoe Company Building other names/site number- -nationally statewide [X locally. (See continuation sheet for additional comments.) In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria.( See continuation sheet for additional Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property Franklin County, Ohio Name of Property 5.

Classification Ownership of Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) G private Ex building(s) - public-local - district - public-State - public-Federal - structure - object - Total Name of related multiple property listing 7. Description foundation _ other: built up site concrete stone other/industrial other Materials Architectural Classification walls Narrative Description Industry/manufacturing facility Number of contributing resources previously listed Bradford Shoe Co./ Neilston Building Current Functions Number of Resources within Property (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) County and State in the National Register 6.

Function or Use Noncontributing Category of Property (Enter categories from instructions) (Check as many boxes as apply) Historic Functlons (Check only one box) Vacant/not in use roof National Register of Historic Places Franklin County, Ohio building located at 232 Neilston Avenue in downtown Columbus. The four-story, flat-roofed brick structure was constructed in three distinct parts, all of which have differences in The eastern third of the building is the oldest, dating from before 1899. The interior of the The middle section of the building was built after 1899 but prior to 1910. It is constructed of employed. This section might have also had multi-paned windows originally, but now has only storm windows like those on the eastern portion.

The newest section of the structure is the westernmost, also constructed of paving bricks, and section of the structure has a distinctly 20th century look to it with its concrete frame exterior expressed on the south elevation, concrete lintels on the north and west elevations, large of Description built around 1910 to house the Bradford Shoe Company, which was founded in 1908. This Continuation Sheet windows which replaced original one-over-one window sash.This building was probably Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building The Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building is an early twentieth century industrial earliest portion, although segmental-arched openings rather than simple stone lintels are paving bricks, which are larger in size than the building bricks used on the earlier section of construction and details. National Park Service stone lintels and sills.

A few of the original six-over-six and nine-over-six double-hung sash structure is entirely wood framing.The windows are simple rectangular openings with plain the structure.The windows in this section of the building are similar in scale to those on the originally used as either a warehouse or for light manufacturing. United States Department of the Interior Section number Page _ Page - are intact, although most of the windows in this portion of the building now have only storm Natlonal Register of Historic Places Franklin County, Ohio All three buildings were used by the Bradford Shoe Company during the early years of this century. The interior spaces are typical of industrial spaces of the period, with a large open windows and from the top floor skylights.

downtown Columbus, which is characterized by brick industrial/warehouse buildings from the and utilitarian building, it retains its integrity of design, materials, workmanship, location, Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

the light industrial/warehousing operations which once populated the northeastern section of Description floor plan, heavy wood columns, wooden floor, and extensive natural light from the many craftmanship. solid interior structural elements give the building integrity of design, materials and Continuation Sheet and decorative detailing and a concrete panel with the name "The Bradford Shoe Company" The building is located on its original site and strongly conveys the feeling of an industrial city's most successful local enterprises of the early 2Oth century; and for its representation of building of the period. late 19th and early 2Oth centuries.Although it was designed and always used as a functional inscribed in it. The interior is of heavy timber construction.

Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building National Park Service The Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building is located in the northeastern section of Criterion A as the only. home of the Bradford Shoe Company, which was considered one of the The Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building is eligible for the National Register under United States Department of the Interior Section number . Page setting and association. The original exterior materials, restrained decorative treatment, and Page Frank in County, Ohia 8.

Statement of Significance B Property is associated with the lives of persons - C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and - D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) -A owned by a religious institution or used for - B removed from its original location. - C a birthplace or grave. - D a cemetery. -E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. - F a commemorative property. - G less than 50 yearsof age or achieved significance within the past 50 years.

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

Major Bibliographical References - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 * State Historic Preservation Office - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency - previously determined eligible by the National - Local government - University - designated a National Historic Landmark - Other - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 1908-1926 Industry Register Criteria Considerations significant in our past. individual distinction. County and State religious purposes. Areas of Significance Other State agency Significant Dates Significant Person Narrative Statement of Significance Blbllography Applicable National Register Criteria Name of repository: distinguishable entity whose components lack our history. (Enter categories from instructions) information important in prehistory or history.

a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Property is: Period of Significance for National Register listing.) Architect/Builder Previous documentation on flle (NPS):N/ A Primary location of additional data: A Property is associated with events that have made CFR 67) has been requested of a type,period,or method of construction or Name of Property (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) United Statee Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places Franklin County, Ohio Statement of Significance downtown Columbus.

The area around Naghten Street, just north of the Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building, from the mid-19th century on, was Columbus's wholesaling and series of jobs in the east and midwest. Prior to founding the company, Bradford served for several years as Vice-President of the C&E Shoe Company in Columbus. Upon its formation, the Bradford Shoe Company moved into an existing frame building at 232 Neilston but within between the two buildings; then demolished the frame structure and constructed the westernmost portion of the building that fronts on Neilston; thus blending the three structures into one. According to a 1920 history of the city, Bradford was considered one of the leading efforts and influence contributed to the material upbuilding of the community, the late Frank Bradford, the able and popular president of the Bradford Shoe Company, occupied a Dubuque, Iowa.

Bradford continued as president of the company until his death at age 57 in National Park Service Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building He acquired extensive experience in the shoe manufacturing and jobbing business through a Company (still an active business concern in Columbus) and the M.J.Rynan Company in light manufacturing center, due the nearby presence of main rail routes and freight houses. Continuation Sheet Many of the buildings which once filled this area have been demolished,and the surviving a short time required more space.It appears that the firm used the brick building that was conspicuous place...the Bradford Shoe Company becoming one of the most prosperous 1920.Family members continued to operate the company until 1926,when it was disbanded. The Bradford Shoe Company was founded in 1908 by Frank Bradford, a Columbus native.

already standing at the rear of the site; then constructed a brick building in the open space Page industries in Columbus...."Bradford also held extensive interests in the Tracy-Wells United States Department of the Interlor Continuation Sheet number of resources associated with the wholesaling/manufacturing part of the city's economic life, and also because of its association with a specific early 20th century enterprise widely Columbus City Directories 1901-1930 Baist Real Estate Atlas of Surveys of Columbus and Vicinity, Ohio. 1899, 1910 and 1920. Columbus Citizen. January 1, 1920, front page (obituary for Frank Bradford). Plat Book of Columbus, Ohio and Vicinity. Philadelphia: Franklin Survey Co., 1937. Ward Brothers Map of the City of Columbus., 1889. Bibliography Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building Co., 1920. manufacturing and wareshouse uses.

Franklin County, Ohio National Register of Historic Places Statement of Significance National Park Service The Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building is significant because it is one of a dwindling recognized in its time as an exemplary business. Hooper, Osman C.History of the City of Columbus, Ohio.Columbus:Memorial Publishing Since the Bradford Shoe Company ceased operation, the building has had a variety of light Columbus Dispatch. January 1, 1920, front page (obituary for Frank Bradford). Page Section number _8, 9 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property less than 1 acre - See continuation sheet (Explain why the boundarles were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11.

Form Prepared By name/title - _ date March 14, 1994 street & number391 Library Park South - state _OH - zip code 43215 Submit the following items with the completed form: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Additional Items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) Neilston Group Limited Partnership/ Jane Roslovic, Partner (614) 228-0326 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate Estimated Burden Statement:Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average18.1hours per response including time for reviewing Instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form.

Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect Maps name Zone Continuation Sheets Easting Photographs Columbus UTM References Northing Ohio Additional Documentation County and State Property Owner Bradford Shoe Co./Neilston Bldg. Boundary Justification Nancy Recchie/Historic Preservation Consultant Verbal Boundary Description Representative black and white photographs of the property. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Name of Property Franklin County, Ohio city or town (Describe the boundariesof the property on a continuation sheet.) (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (18 U.S.C.470 et seq.). Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. organization _ Benjamin D.

Rickey & Coe telephone - 614-221-0358 BRADFORD SHOE COMPANY BUILDING, FRANKLIN CO., OH VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION: in the Latham Subdivision, City of Columbus, as recorded in the Franklin County BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION: The boundary of the nominated property is based on the legal description of the parcel Section number Page Administration Building. Continuation Sheet National Park Service Natlonal Register of Historic Places United Statee Department of the Interior historically associated with the property. The nominated property is contained within lots 75 and 76 and the south half of lot 74 COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO 232 Neilston Avenue Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio 43215 Photos by Jeffrey T. Darbee Photos taken March, 1994 Original negatives located at Benjamin D. Rickey & Co., 391 Library Park South, Columbus, Ohio 43215. PHOTO DESCRIPTIONS 8.

Looking east toward rear wall, third floor. The following applies to all photographs: PHOTOGRAPHS Looking northeast at south elevation (on right) and west elevation (on left). Section number National Park Service Looking west on first floor, toward west end of building. Bradford Shoe Company/Neilston Building Natlonal Register of Historic Places Historic firm name in parapet of west elevation. Looking west on fourth floor, showing skylights in roof. Continuation Sheet Looking southwest at east elevation (on left) and north elevation (on right). Looking southeast at north elevation (on left) and west elevation (on right). Looking southwest at stairway between second and third floors. Looking northwest at rear portion of south elevation (in center of photo).

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/ CRITERIA MULTIPLE DATE REJECT DISCIPLINE REVIEWER 6/23/94 NAME: OTHER: 8/07/94 7/22/94 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DATE RECEIVED: Entered in the DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF 45TH DAY: APPEAL: N V ACCEPT DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N RETURN REASONS FOR REVIEW: STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION _current GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION _photographs _presentation DESCRIPTION FUNCTION SIGNIFICANCE BIBLIOGRAPHY acreage CLASSIFICATION count other materials clarity Period historic completeness Builder/Architect Date architectural classification sketch maps summary paragraph justification of areas checked descriptive text applicable criteria justification of exception Phone OTHER COMMENTS boundary justification Areas of Significance--Check and justify below verbal boundary description Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to USGS maps Specific dates relationship of integrity to significance UTMS resource type relating significance to the resource Statement of Significance one paragraph) Signed context FOR LEASE 221-0440 BRADFORD SHOE CO.

BLDE PHOTO #1 Frank lin Co. COLUMBOS, OHHO PHOTO #2 BRAOFORD SHDE CO. BLDG. Franklin Ca BRADFORD SHOECO. BLDC. COLUMBUS, OHIO Frank lin Co. COLUmBOs, OHIO COWmBUs, OHIO OHIO-FRANKLIN CO. SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS OHIO Dublin, Ohio" 43017 614-792-6277 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY THE MAP STORE, INC. ZONE 5821 Karric Square Dr. 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) UNITED STATES WHITEHA Ohio Historical Center 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 297-2546 Carol Shull, Chief of Registration SINCE 1885 P. O. Box 37127 Washington, DC 20013-7127 been followed for these new submissions. NEW SUBMISSION Bradford Shoe Company Building James Baxter House If you have questions or comments about these documents, contact this office. W.

Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer RECEIVED 413 JUN 2 3 1994 INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION 614/297-2470 SOCIETY Tuscarawas COUNTY Auglaize Wayne Stark enclosures Butler Sincerely, HISTORICAL Hamilton Franklin Greenwood Cemetery Ragersville School Liggett-Freedlander House June 16, 1994 Uniopolis Town Hall Science Hill School Dear Ms. Shull: Ohio Historic Preservation Office NATIONAL PARK SERVICE National Register of Historic Places John Miller House OHIO Enclosed please find eight(8) new National Register nominations.All appropriate notification procedures have