Nomination for Cook, George E., House

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB.No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 413 MAR 2 3 1995 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 - Vadose Research Center, Corman Health Care other names/site number - 2. Location N/A C not for publication L vicinity code 151 zip code 44714 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certity that this X nomination -request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Ohio Historic Preservation Office. -- OHSHPO State of Federal agency and bureau Signature of certifying official/Title 4.

National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: - See continuation sheet. - determined eligible for the removed from the National - other, (explain:) Canton Register. state Stark Ohio National Register Registration Form National Park Service city or town National Register of Historic Places entered in the National Register. In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria.( See continuation sheet for additional United States Department of the Interior 3-17-95- Date of Action Date architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place adaitional street & number Gmeets does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant comments.) 498 1435 Market Avenue N.

Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60.In my opinion, the property Cook, George E., House Stark County, Ohio 5. Classification LX building(s) - sites - objects - structures - Total Name of related multiple property listing 6. Function or Use 7.

Description private Narrative Description Noncontributing Architectural Classification district Materials other wood Number of Resources within Property Current Functions Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Category of Property ceramic tile County and State in the National Register Ownership of Property Number of contributing resources previously listed Work in Progress Name of Property DOMESTIC/single dwelling Queen Anne (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) foundation stone and brick roof public-local (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) OMB Approvel No.

1024-0018 RECEIVED -13 MAR 2 3 1995 Section number - Mansions of Canton's most prominent industrial, commercial, and residence of President William Mckinley were built along Market the gables, now faced entirely with shingles, were originally a staircase, under a two-story atrium, retains its original Continuation Sheet demarcation. residential use. outward flaring of the lower courses which emphasizes the remaining buildings in this area are now in mixed commercial and National Register of Historic Places tiles and portions of the pattern found in underlying concrete National Park Service are additional reflections of the effort to avoid plain wall an integral porch with colonettes on the facade's second floor, The double-door front entry was also lost in the l957 addition, United States Department of the Interior was once the most opulent residential street in the city.

distinctive parquet floors executed in a variety of woods and the south side of the house was removed at an unknown date, and and faced with wood windows in the combination of shingles, stucco, and false half-timbering.

civic the Case the and the the slender paired Tuscan Constructed to an irregular plan ona foundation of stone birdseye beech woods in the door and The George E.Cook large Queen Anne residence and story Cook house displaysa variety of NPS Form10-000e These and many more have been demolished, and the The second floor is faced with clapboard, with an A large window surrounds, the two ornate tiled fireplaces, and the Pocket doors, although damaged by earlier occupants, floor is red pressed brick, laid in running bond with narrow but has been restored to its original configuration, including Page patterns. fragments. joints. surfaces. bathroom windows. moldings, and fluted pilasters and door surrounds.

Windows in the house are largely one-over-one double- replacement of the foyer's mosaic tile floor based upon recovered Avenue North. Adjacent rooms display The multigabled roof still retains its hung wood sash, and include the original patterned glass in the was enclosed in l957,but portions survived under the addition Despite past commercial and nursing home interior is being restored based upon historic photographs from the l890s. The panelled Overhanging cross gables supported by exposed beams completed in l893,is located north of Canton's downtown on what A port-cochere on NPS Form 10-000-a OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Section number _ / Page - Cook, George E., House Stark County, Ohio house.

Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places landscaped to more closely match historic photographs of the National Park Service No original outbuildings remain on the property date of the carriage house is unknown),but the property is being A large pantry with floor-to-ceiling cabinets is completely intact, and some of the kitchen cabinets also remain. United States Department of the Interlor (8-86) are being restored, and a rear staircase has also been preserved. Stark County, Ohio 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

a significant contribution to the broad patterns of X 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 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. 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 X State Historic Preservation Office - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency - Local government L University - Other - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 1957 1893 Bibilography Architecture Register Criteria Considerations Unknown Architect/Builder religious purposes. individual distinction. Applicable National Register Criteria Significant Dates Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A designated a National Historic Landmark (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Person Property is: Narrative Statement of Significance County and State information important in prehistory or history. Areas of Significance significant in our past.

A Property is associated with events that have made Primary location of additional data: Period of Significance distinguishable entity whose components lack our history. for National Register listing.) previously determined eligible by the National Cultural Affiliation CFR 67) has been requested Cook, George E.,House (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Name of repository: Name of Property G less than50years of age or achieved significance B Property is associated with the lives of persons (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Cook, George E., House Name of Property 10. Geographical Data - See continuation sheet (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11.

Form Prepared By organization - city or town - _ state Ohio - zip code 44702 Submit the following items with the completed form: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) 1435 Market N. Partnership _ telephone 216-454-6706 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 Management and Budget. Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503.

name Easting Photographs Canton Additional Documentation telephone216-438-0404 Maps Northing Continuation Sheets County and State UTM References Zone Additional items Verbal Boundary Description Paperwork Reduction Act Statement:This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate Ohio Historic Preservation Office Representative black and white photographs of the property. (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification Stark County, Ohio Acreage of Property Less than one Jeffrey D. Brown/Regional Coordinator Sept. 27, 1994 street & number 201 3rd.

Street NE street & number - 351 21st Street NW Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimatedto average 18.1hours per response including time for reviewing of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division,National Park Service,P.O. Box37127, Washington, DC20013-7127; and the Office of name/title 468650 Cook, George E., House Stark County, Ohio The George E. Cook House is nominated, under Criterion C, as multigable rooflines, and a variety of exterior wall finishes proportions, are common in Canton, although the exact numbers are became its vice-president, although Canton's heyday as the first Lakeside Street Railroad, organized in 1885, and was the-century businessmen. Anne style. National Register of Historic Places remaining in the city.

newel posts; classically-inspired fluted door and window additionally exemplified by the elaborate interior design of the Continuation Sheet the Cook House abundantly reflects these and other features all reflect the elaboration of design that typifies the Queen between the pressed brick first story and the clapboard second a significant example of Queen Anne style architecture in the remaining in Canton.

National Park Service George E.Cook was one of Canton's more prominent turn-of- pavilion is distinctively Queen Anne, and the style is surrounds;ornate tile and carved wood fireplaces; and the arguably the most elaborate and intact example of the style and an integral upper-story porch in the facade, also contribute birdseye maple, cherry, and chestnut; pocket doors;the large 19th century, and is exemplified primarily by asymmetrical plans, this is one of the most distinctive Queen Anne houses Upon reorganization of the John Sectlon number 8 United States Department ot the Interior OMB Apcrovel No. 1024-0018 Queen Anne houses, especially those of more modest However, many of them have been altered or demolished house. Page unknown. The design of prominently involved in various other social and cultural The division distinctive of high-style Queen Anne houses.

Recessed windows in the gables, intricate parquet floors inlaid with various woods and patterns, clapboard, and the emphasis on varied wall textures is further City of Canton. story is heightened by an outward flaring of the first courses of It possesses most of the elements that define plow manufacturing center west of the Alleghenies was already emphasizing the avoidance of level wall surfaces. largely over. The rich use of a variety of woods, including mahogany, in the past 20-40 years, and the George E. Cook House is now to this effect. NPS Form 10-900-a United States Department of the Interlor Section number _ Cook, George E., House Stark County, Ohio restaurant, and was then adapted for use as a nursing home.

In 1957 a large addition to the front of the house included the National Register of Historic Places activities and organizations.His residence passed out of the Continuation Sheet enclosure of the front porch and the loss of the original front and have now restored the building to its former grandeur. National Park Service Cook family in used for about a year thereafter asa Page 2 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 NPS Form 10-000 Cook, George E., House Stark County, Ohio Official City Directory. Akron, published yearly. The Stark County Historical Society, Canton, 1949 & 1950. Bibliography Continuation Sheet National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Anon.Art Work of Stark County.W. H. Parish Publishing United States Department of the Interior has a photograph of the George E.Cook House as built). OMB ApprovelNo. 1024-0018 Section number - Co., Chicago, 1894.

(published in 12 parts, part 11 Page Heald, Edward T.The Stark County Story & II). NPS Form 10-900 OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Lots numbered 3872 and 3873, at the southwest corner of Market nominated building. Page Continuation Sheet Boundary Justification and includes the property historically asssociated with the Boundary Description Boundary is based upon legally recorded lot descriptions, National Register of Historic Places National Park Service The nominated property is located in the City of Canton on United States Department of the Interior Stark County, Ohio Section number Avenue North and l5th. Street NW. Cook, George E., House NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 National Park Service Section number - Ou signature of the Keeper In Section 8 of the form under Significant Dates, the year 1957 Page Multiple Name DISTRIBUTION: National Register property file Property Name: National Register of Historic Places SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD in the nomination documentation. Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation Continuation Sheet Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) delete1957asa Significant Date. George E.

Cook House Stark Date of Action Amended Items in Nomination: This property is listed in the National Register of Historic United States Department of the Interior Significance for the will not be entered in the is entered;since 1957 is outside of the defined Period of subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, County: notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included (8-86) State: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 45TH DAY: NOMINATOR: STATE N PERIOD: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: REQUEST: N SAMPLE : N SLR DRAFT: Y COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR X/N DATE TELEPHONE MULTIPLE 5/07/95 RETURN REJECT 4/20/95 REVIEWER 3/23/95 NATIONAL: OTHER: PDIL: ACCEPT NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE RECEIVED: REASONS FOR REVIEW: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: LESS THAN 5O YEARS: DATE OF 16TH DAY: 376 STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Stark APPEAL: Negative at O.H.P.O.

(NERCO) Photo by J.D.Brown, 1-1995 COOK, GEORGE E., HousE Negative at OH.P.O. CNE RCO 1-1995 Negativeat OHPO CNE RCo) UNITED STATES CANTON EAST QUADRANGLE CANTON EAST, OHIO RECEIVED MAR 0 S 1995 1435 Market Avenue, North Canton, Ohio 44714-2609 216) 454-6706 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Re: National Register Nomination: George E. Cook House 1435 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio March 4, 1995 Dear Ms. Powers: Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board. Unfortunately, at this time it appears that we nomination is greatly appreciated William L. Ullom, Partner Jeff Brown, OHPO 143SMKT.LT4 Sincerely, will be unable to attend due to our existing responsibilities to our clients. Thank you for your invitation to the upcoming March 10, 1995 meeting of the Ohio and we feel confident that it is making a positive contribution to our community.

In the event that our schedules change, we will make every effort to attend the However, we wish to offer our gratitude to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office for Ohio Historical Center Barbara Powers, Department Head-Planning, Inventory and Registration we felt it our obligation to preserve one of the last great homes of a prominent area 1435 MARKET NORTH PARTNERSHIP to suffer losses of the few remaining architecturally significant structures and other Ohio Historic Preservation Office March 10 meeting in Columbus. Your consideration of the George E. Cook House Our community continues historically important sites dating from the nineteenth century. It was for this reason that industrialist in Canton.Our friends and neighbors have been very supportive of this project, recognizing the historical value of the George E.Cook House.

Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Center 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 297-2546 March 20, 1995 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief of Registration National Register of Historic Places National Park Service P. O. Box 37127 MAR 2 3 1990 Washington, D. C. 20013-7127 INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION Enclosed please find nine (9) new National register nominations. All appropriate notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. NEW SUBMISSION Groveport United Methodist George E. Cook House Frank H.

Mason House Please note that the following submission includes a letter of objection from the Pennsylvania Railway Ore Dock 614/297-2470 COUNTY SOCIETY Hamilton Madison Miami Cuyahoga HISTORICAL Summit Stark Church Franklin OHIO Sollars Farmstead SINCE Cincinnati and Suburban Interlocking Tower Bradford Junction Price Corners Fayette Frank Mason Raymond House property owner.We are requesting a determination of eligibility for this submission. Dear Ms. Shull: RECEIVED 413 Telephone Co. Bldg. Shull, March 20, 1995, page 2 If you have questions or comments about these documents, please contact this office. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer Sincerely, enclosures