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- NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior REC'D BY CHFO JUN 2 51996 National Register of Historic Places Thisform isfor use in nominatingor requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the 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 _ other names/site number 2. Location 801 Waller Street street & number - Por tsmouth NÆA vicinity city or town - State 3.
State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination -request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places andmeets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property Signature of certifying official/Title Ohio Historic Preservation Office State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. ( See continuation sheet for additional 4. National Park Service Certification Date of Action entered in the National Register. - See continuation sheet. - removed from the National - other. (explain:) county Ohio Date National Register Scioto Register.
RECEIVED Second Presbyterian Church National Park Service Registration Form 145 zip code 45662-2444 NZAnot for publication determined not eligible for the JUL IAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACE National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or * meets - does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant nationalily [ statewige [ locally. ( see continuation sheet for additional comments.) I hereby certify that the property is: comments.) by entering the information requested.lf an item does not apply to the property being documented,enter"N/A"for"not applicable.For functions, code OH Scioto Co., Ohio Name of Property 5.
Classification Ownership of Property Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) X building(s) - sites _ structures _ objects _ Total Name of related multiple property listing 6. Function or Use Current Functions 7.
Description LATE 19th & EARLY 20th CENTURY/ private asphalt Noncontributing wood Historic Functions public-Federal public-local public-State Architectural Classification roof Narrative Description Second Presbyterian Church RELIGION/religious facility Late Gothic Revival Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter categories from instructions) in the National Register County and State (Check as many boxes as apply) the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Materialsv (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) foundation concrete wallsbrownstone Category of Property other_stained glass district (Check only one box) NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio The Second Presbyterian Church is located on the northwest corner of Eighth and Waller Streets, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
The surrounding mid to late nineteenth century residential neighborhood was inhabited by upper middle class professionals at the time the church was built in 1911. The downtown business district is located approximately 4 blocks west of the nominated property. The Ohio River is approximately 8 blocks to the south. Exterior Description: The exterior walls of the church are constructed of rusticated Pennsylvania brownstone. The overall plan of the church consists of the sanctuary (blt. 1911) with a two story rear education wing (blt. 1935) containing classrooms and meeting rooms. The front elevation which faces Waller Street features a massive gable end, a four story bell tower, and a turret bay which projects toward the east. According to church records, the design of the bell tower was copied from the Magdalene Tower of Oxford (England) University.
The bell tower is highlighted by a parapet with four finials, a series of stone belt courses, and semi-circular arched windows of varying sizes. The bell was made in 1878 by the Buckeye Bell Foundry of Hillsboro, Ohio. It was installed in the first church building, then moved to the nominated church in 1911. Lord. Praise ye the Lord." (Photographs # 1, 2) arch. All stained glass windows in the church have been protected with the installation of exterior storm windows. Beneath the stained glass window is the recessed entrance framed by three pointed arches. The arches are supported by rusticated stone columns. The entrance to the sanctuary consists of three wood double doors topped by stained glass arches. (Photograph The south elevation of the church contains a recessed doorway with one set of double wood doors.
There are three large rusticated stone arches with stone columns topped by an incised parapet decorated with battlements. A sandstone tablet is centered over the arches with the arched stained glass window. Other architectural features are the arched windows and stone buttresses. (Photograph # 5, 6, 7) The west elevation of the church is adjacent to the main church parking lot and contains the education wing. Windows in this section are rectangular, topped with flat stone lintels, and decorated with stained glass and diamond shaped patterns. An unobtrusive ramp with The north elevation is highlighted by three stained glass windows with Tudor arches and stone buttresses.
(Photograph #3) Second Presbyterian Church inscription,"Second Presbyterian Church Chapel.Above the sandstone tablet is a large Inscribed on the yoke of the bell is Psalm 150:6--"Let everything that hath breath praise the guardrails has been added to the west entrance for wheelchair access. (Photograph #8,9) (8-86) NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Section number . Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio In addition to the sanctuary there are 41 rooms in the building including choir rooms, classrooms, a library, offices, a parlor, and a large kitchen. The sanctuary seats 600 people and features narrow lancet arched stained glass windows designed and executed by Howard G. Wilbert and Albert W. Weitershausen of Pittsburgh.
The windows on the south wall of the sanctuary have as their main theme, "The Nativity of Christ." Windows on the north wall depict Christ's miracles. In each of the small topmost sections of the aisle windows appear emblems representing the twelve apostles. The large window over the balcony depicts the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ. The ceiling is decorated by open wood trusses, Appalachian White Oak and stained walnut. The communion table is enriched with a carving Columbus, in 1955. The lighting fixtures are made of wrought iron and bronze in a lantern design. The organ is a custom-built Kilgen Organ with 2,555 pipes. The three manuals the Great, Swell, and Choir Organs in the two organ chambers, located to the left and right of The Chapel has a rectangular bench seating plan that can hold 140 persons.
Stained glass windows in the chapel were originally installed in the sanctuary in 1911 and moved to their present location during the 1934-35 remodelling resulting from the 1933 fire. These windows were designed and originally installed by the Horace I. Phipps Company of Boston. They (Photograph # 13) Classrooms, library, and choir rooms in the education wing feature stained glass windows with Tudor arches and diamond patterns. Several rooms contain fireplaces with carved wood mantels with tile. (Photographs 14, 15, 16). Page Continuation Sheet (8-86) Second Presbyterian Church front. The Baptismal Font was made by the Josephinum Church Furniture Company, Interior Description: National Register of Historic Places 11, 12) consist of "Christ and the Doctors","The Three Wise Men,"and"The Flight into Egypt." of vines.
The inscription, "This Do in Rememberance of Me" is carved on a ribbon panel in the choir loft. These chambers measure 15 by 15 feet and are 16 feet high. (Photographs 10, wood purlins, and rafters. The pews, organ console, and pulpit furniture are built of NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Second Presbyterian Church Section number - - Page - Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places (8-86) Scioto Co., Ohio Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance