Nomination for Miller, John, House

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OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) JUN 2 3 1994 1. Name of Property Lewis Miller House , STA-740-4 other names/site number Location street & number city or town - Green town - vicinity - code 151 zip code 44630 State/Federal Agency Certification Ohio Historic Preservation Office -- OH SHPO 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: 4 entered in the National Register. - See continuation sheet. -determined eligible for the - removed from the National - other, (explain:) code Date state Register.

comments.) Ohio National Register of Historic Places INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION Registration Form National Register National Park Service State of Federal agency and bureau historic name request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of 9677 Cleveland Avenue N.W This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts.See instructions in How to Complete the NPS Form 10-900 RECEIVED 413 N/ A not for publication United States Department of the Interior Signature of certifying official/Title National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A).

Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter onty categones 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. _ county Stark As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X] nomination X meets does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant 775 Entered in the In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria.( See continuation sheet for additional Signature of the Keeper Date of Action by entering the information requested.

lf an item does not apply to the property being documented,enter N/A"for not applicable.For functions, Miller, John, Classification Category of Property Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) X private C building(s) - public-State - public-Federal - structure - sites - object 6. Function or Use DOMESTIC single dwelling 7.

Description foundation stone walls - roof asphalt other _ Noncontributing Federal Historic Functions Narrative Description brick Architectural Classification Materials Number of contributing resources previously listed Total Ownership of Property County and State Current Functions in the National Register (Enter categories from instructions) Number of Resources within Property Name of related multiple property listing Name of Property wood Stark County, Ohio (Check as many boxes as apply) roof (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) National Register of Historic Places - Miller, John, House Stark County, Ohio Section number - the main north-south road through Greentown, in northern Stark doorway is distinguished by-stone steps, a narrow five-light transom, and a segmental arch, denticulated wood hood supported asphalt shingle roof has a narrow plain cornice, with a The house' garage, southwest of the house, that is not a contributing Page survives.

Continuation Sheet semicircular window in each gable and paired chimneys on the Two alterations have been undertaken on the exterior of the The John Miller House is located just south of the square on United States Department of the Interlor The only extant outbuilding is a small one-story wood south side.A lower, two-story wing projects from the rear of moldings, and fluted door surrounds with bullseye corner blocks building because of its less than 5o year age. National Park Service doorway's location at the north end of the three-bay facade.The rectangular,2 l/2 story house is constructed of brick laid in NPS Form 10-000 OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 The house's interior displays panelled wainscoting, crown original, as is the simply-designed staircase.

fireplace mantel is gone, but the the upstairs mantel still gable at an early, but unknown date, and the present kitchen on porch (date also unknown, but probably within the last 50 years)- The downstairs County. The in the rooms of the main block.Six-panel doors and hardware are sash with wood lug sills and stone lintels. The side-gable Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

- A Property is associated with events that have made X C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and ca. 1830 Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) - 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. Narrative Statement of Significance 9.

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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 W State Historic Preservation Office - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency - Local government W University - designated a National Historic Landmark - Other - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey -recorded by Historic American Engineering Bibilography Property is: House Register Cultural Affiliation Architecture Unknown Significant Dates religious purposes. Architect/Builder individual distinction. Areas of Significance significant in our past. Criteria Considerations information important in prehistory or history.

Applicable National Register Criteria County and State Primary location of additional data: Significant Person Stark County, Ohio B Property is associated with the lives of persons Period of Significance Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/ A a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. previously determined eligible by the National Name of repository: A owned by a religious institution or used for for National Register listing.) CFR 67) has been requested (Enter categories from instructions) Record # (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) distinguishable entity whose components lack Jonn Stark County, Ohio 10. Geographical Data - See continuation sheet 11. Form Prepared By Jeffrey D.

Brown/Regional Coordinator - date January 12, 1994 - telephone city or town - _ state Onio Submit the following items with the completed form: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) street & number 9677 Cleveland Ave. NW _ telephone_216-499-4931 Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours 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 of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O.Box37127,Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503.

216-438-0404 Greentown Zone Canton organization Maps Photographs Continuation Sheets Additional Documentation name/title Easting Boundary Justification Ohio Historic Preservation Office Dorothy Stevens Property Owner Verbal Boundary Description Acreage of Property less than one Additional items County and State Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Representative black and white photographs of the property.

Name of Property Northing (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) _ zip code_44702 _ zip code 44630 properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain name Ohio Miller, John, House with evenly spaced door and window openings, a side-hall plan, Although several ca. 1840 Greek Revival buildings still co-founder of Chautauqua, and as the father of Mina, who became stands (N.R. listed 1976).

National Park Service Continuation Sheet nine-over-nine double hung sash, and the semi-circular gable significant example of the Federal style of architecture in the National Register of Historic Places The design of the Miller House embodies most of the elements The John Miller House is nominated under Criterion C as a Ohio. Stark County, Ohio village of Greentown. this style. fame as the originator of the Akron Plan of church design, as the United States Department of the Interlor in the community, and the style is rare throughout this part of the early l860s and purchased a large house there that still John Miller(1785-l875) was one of the earliest settlers of OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Section number _ Ohio (Gordon 1993).

Flemish bond brickwork, classical detailing around the doorway as well as the interior doors and windows, the The multipane door transom, wood window sills, double chimney, survive in Greentown, no other Federal style houses can be found Page windows are additional elements reflective of Federal design. that define the Federal style.A symmetrical three-bay facade and simple staircase are also features often found on houses of Thomas A.Edison's second wife in l886.Lewis moved to Akron in grew up in this considerable NPS Form 10-000 Section number. Miller, John, House Stark County, Ohio Society, Canton, Ohio, 1949. York, 1925. Bibliography Page Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service United States Department of the Interlor OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Gordon, Stephen G. How to Complete the Ohio Historic Inventory.

The Ohio Historic G.P. Putnam's Sons, New NPS Form 10-900- OME Approvel No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Sectlon number - Miller, John, House Stark County, Ohio Verbal Boundary Description Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio; comprising .31 acre of land. Page Continuation Sheet National Park Service includes the land historically associated with the nominated building. Boundary Justification Boundary is based upon the legally recorded lot number and description, and National Register of Historic Places The nominated property is lot number 64 (SEx of Section 30) in Greentown, (8-86) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET N PDIL: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM.

/ CRITERIA DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N MULTIPLE REVIEWER DATE DISCIPLINE RETURN 6/23/94 8/07/94 NAME: Entered in the OTHER: PERIOD: 7/22/94 DATE RECEIVED: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DATE OF 45TH DAY: DATE OF 16TH DAY: APPEAL: N SLR DRAFT: N NOMINATOR: STATE REJECT NATIONAL: REASONS FOR REVIEW: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: LESS THAN 5O YEARS: STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION GEOGRAPHICAL DATA FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION current count SIGNIFICANCE acreage presentation BIBLIOGRAPHY materials clarity Period Builder/Architect historic completeness resource type other descriptive text Phone sketch maps Specific dates Date verbal boundary description applicable criteria architectural classification ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to summary paragraph boundary justification relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance OTHER COMMENTS Signed Areas of Significance--Check and justify below _photographs UTMS USGS maps Statement of Significance one paragraph) context justification of areas checked justification of exception Ohio.

, 3-1992 Neg, at OHPO (NE RCO) Miller, John, House Miller, John, House Photo #2. 9677 Cleveland Ave, NW Miller, John, House Greentowun, Ohio (Stark Co.) Miller, John, House 9677 Gleveland Ave, NW Greentown, Stark Co, Ohio 9677 Cleveland Ave. NW Greentown, Stark Co., Ohio UNITED STATES NORTH CANTON QUADRANGLE - State Route 40081-H4-TF-C24 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NORTH CANTON, OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC Light-duty road, all weather, Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 297-2546 June 16, 1994 Carol Shull, Chief of Registration SINCE 1885 National Register of Historic Places P. O. Box 37127 Washington, DC 20013-7127 been followed for these new submissions. NEW SUBMISSION John Miller House If you have questions or comments about these documents, contact this office. W.

Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION SOCIETY 614/297-2470 COUNTY Hamilton Wayne Tuscarawas Stark enclosures HISTORICAL Butler Sincerely, Auglaize Franklin Ragersville School Science Hill School Liggett-Freedlander House Bradford Shoe Company Building Greenwood Cemetery National Park Service Ohio Historical Center Uniopolis Town Hall James Baxter House RECEIVED 413 Dear Ms. Shull: JUN 2 3 1994 OHIO Enclosed please find eight(8) new National Register nominations.All appropriate notification procedures have