Nomination for Fisher, E.D., House

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM AUG 2 6 1999 This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. Seeinstructions in How to Complete the additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete al 1. Name of Property historic name Fisher, E.D., House other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number 432 S. Park Avenue - not for publication city or town Bolivar state Ohio _zip code 44612 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this & property X meets - does not meet the National Register Criteria.

I recommend that this property be considered significant - nationally - statewide X locally. (L See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Dopt. Head Signature of certifying official State or Federal agency and bureau 1, hereby certify that this property is: Date of Action entered in the National Register - See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the removed from the National - other (explain): _ comments.) code Register Date items. National Register vicinity CEIVED National Park Service Signature of commenting or other official functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categoriesland subcatégöries from the instructions.

Place nomination - request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Ohio Historic Preservation Office -- OH SHPO In my opinion, the property - meets - does not meet the National Register criteria. (- See continuation sheet for additional 4. National Park Service CertificationAM July 8, 1999 5. Classification Ownership of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) - building(s) - public-Federal Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) 6. Function or Use Current Functions Domestic - Secondary Structure Domestic - Secondary Dwelling 7.

Description Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival Wood other Foundation Sandstone roof structure Noncontributing Total private district public-State Brick Narrative Description object Materials Slate Architectural Classification Historic Functions walls in the National Register Domestic-Single Dwelling public-local Category of Property (Enter categories from instructions) (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) (Check only one box) site The E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio The E.D. Fisher House, built shortly after the turn of the century, is one of Tuscarawas County's best examples of the Colonial Revival style. It is also one of the largest private residences in the village of Bolivar. The dwelling is situated on 1.41 acres, on Park Avenue (S.R. 212) in Bolivar. The home faces east along the town's main residential street.

It was built for one of the village's most prominent families, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Delmar Fisher. walls are constructed of one inch thick oak planks clad with golden salt-glazed bricks fired by the Federal Clay Product Company in the nearby town of East Sparta. This company, incorporated in 1904 to take title to the Canton Sparta Brick Company and the Model Brick Works, was locally noted for its salt-glazed buff bricks, and continued in operation until 1936, when it was sold to the adjacent U.S. Quarry Tile Company and torn down (McCollam 1976: 89, 94, 124, 225). The Fisher House is the only home in the village built of these orange-colored brick. Workers were paid one dollar a day to cut sandstone for the foundation, according to Elinor Thompson, a daughter of the Fishers.

The house's large semi-elliptical front porch has and roof cornices, painted in traditional white, display dentil moldings. The 1/1 double-hung wood windows on the first and second floors have sandstone lintels and sills. There is also a stone lintel over the front entry door, which measures 44 inches across and features beveled is cut into the front (east) dormer, while the others have paired double-hung windows. The chimney rising from the southeast corner that was used for two interior fireplaces, and a second chimney in the rear which was used for heating and cook stoves. of oak pocket doors on the first floor.

One of these measures five feet across and can close Continuation Sheet Narrative Description woodwork, utilized throughout the house, is particularly notable in the two arched portals in National Register of Historic Places On each side of the house there is a projecting gabled wall dormer.A semi-circular window National Park Service The Fisher House has maintained its historical integrity with minimal changes.The exterior United States Department of the Interior The interior consists of 3500 square feet of living area, in addition to a full basement with that once was used for storing buggy blankets.Massive quarter-sawn white and red oak elaborate millwork and four large white Doric columns resting on sandstone bases.The porch glass and a transom in its design (photos 1-2,12-13). low-pitched truncated hip roof is finished with slate(photos 3-5,14).There is a large brick - Page .

post and beam support (see floor plans). A formal foyer in the front entry has a recessed area the main hall (photos 9-10). Interior doors are six-paneled solid oak, and there are four sets Section number 7 United States Department of the Interior The E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio off what was formerly the music room. massive floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace is the focal point of the room. To its right is a wooden bench built in under two smaller windows. Left of the fireplace is one of the home's most distinctive features, two curved windows set in a rounded wall, with curved glass panes. There is a large formal dining room featuring six oak ceiling beams, a built-in china cabinet, and a large utility closet illuminated by a window. A locked safe for the family's valuables was also kept in the closet, which now is used as a first-floor laundry area.

A swinging door to the far side of the informal eating area. A dumbwaiter, originally installed from the basement to the attic, was disconnected and removed during the early 1970s, but the attic portion still remains in place. The modern kitchen has maple cabinetry in a blue-green distressed finish, counters made to look like granite, and salmon-colored ceramic tile floors. Befitting its scale and design, there are two staircases in the house. Under the landing of the antique pedestal sink. Mrs. Fisher insisted on indoor plumbing for her new home, in addition electric-powered motors were used to pump water for the plumbing. Four bedrooms are on the second floor, in addition to a full bathroom, which was recently modernized. An ornate black marble fireplace, formerly in the master bedroom, was once housed a maid or "hired girl," as she was called.

As the Fisher family grew larger, the the large open hallway. Later, Mr. Fisher's father, who died in 1927, occupied this room. It The full walk-up attic is accessed in the hall of the back staircase. It is in its original state, with lath and horsehair plaster walls, and has a 13 1/2 foot vaulted ceiling. A hatchway in the center provides access to the copper (under layers of tar) roof crown. pantry now serves as the kitchen area. A tall, narrow cupboard once in the pantry was moved Continuation Sheet Narrative Description National Park Service National Register of Historic Places unfortunately removed and sold in the 1960s. A back room leading to the "servant's stairs" to a zinc storage tank that remains today in an attic water closet. In later years, gas and divides the dining room from the former butler's pantry. Remodeled in 1972 and 1998, the now serves as a den and reading room.

toan outdoor privy (no longer standing). Rainwater collected in a cistern was hand pumped The front parlor (photo 12) of the house has a built-in bookcase retaining its original lock.A main staircase is a powder or "toilet" room with a natural birch and maple plank floor, and an room served as a fifth bedroom, and a second entry was cut through a wall to directly access Page Section number 7 The E.D. Fisher House but all were replaced throughout the years. Ornate cast iron radiators have been maintained throughout the entire house, and most of the oak flooring on the first level was recently restored and refinished. In 1966 most of the interior plasterwork was replaced with plaster board by then owner Harvey Burfield, who also updated the electrical and plumbing. Five windows were replaced in 1998 by the home's current owners. Marvin brand windows wood storms and vinyl screens.

All other windows are still original, but the storms and screens have been replaced with aluminum. Previous owners, Tom and Martha Ingersoll (1972-1997), replaced the deck and rails of a small rear porch in the late 1980s, but its original slate roof is intact. Original architectural drawings by Charles B. Heckman of Massillon, Ohio, have been handed down through each of the four families who have owned this house since the Fishers. The plans were copied from those of a similar home (no longer standing) in Wooster, about 30 balustrades on the roof and the front porch roof. These were illustrated on the architect's plans, but never carried out. Approximately 95 feet behind the residence is a two-story carriage house (photos 6-7). It has a slate roof and stone foundation similar to the house, but is faced with dark red textured brick.

It was reportedly built between 1903 and 1906, but the reason for using brick that contrasts with the house is not known. In the late 1960s a cement floor was added, but the carriage house and abuts open farm fields. Flower and rock gardens at the rear of the house have been restored. Most of the rocks that were souvenirs of the Fisher family travels have been unearthed and placed back into the garden. Several English walnut trees, and an Ohio buckeye tree transplanted from the nearby historic Lebold farm, enhance the landscaping. This residence served as a great place to entertain and impress friends and guests of the family. For several years, this "city" home was used by the Fishers only during the winter months. Summers were spent at the Fisher family's Italianate style farm house that still Narrative Description Continuation Sheet specially made for old house restoration were used.

They are of wood construction with During the years it took to construct the Fisher House (1903-1906), electric lines were being National Park Service Tuscarawas County, Ohio National Register of Historic Places miles away. Restoration and renovation plans by the current owners include construction of strung throughout the village. Both gas and electric light fixtures were installed originally, stands about one mile away. United States Department ot the Interior carriage house is otherwise largely unaltered.The lot extends about 45 feet west of the Section number 7 Page 3 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio Fisher House, original drawing, c. 1903 Page Charles Heckman, architect Section number NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET E.D.

Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio , Fisher House, original drawing, ca. 1903 Charles Heckman, architect Page Section number South elevation United States Department of the Interior EFTSIDE ELEVATION NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number _ E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio Page National Park Service United States Department of the Interior United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET E.D. Fisher House Page Section number Tuscarawas County, Ohio ATTIC AND ROOF PLAN. SCALE l4-1O NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number _ The E.D. Fisher House PHOTO BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER THE HOME WAS BUILT. 1903-1906 Page Tuscarawas County, Ohio National Park Service United States Department of the Interior BOLIVAR, OHIO 8.

Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 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 Period of Significance components lack individual distinction. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) A owned by a religious institution or used for E a reconstructed building, object,or structure. F a commemorative property. significance within the past 50 years. Heckman, Charles, B., Massillon, Ohio Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Primary location of additional data -preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR State Historic Preservation Office 67) has been requested -previously listed in the National Register - previously determined eligible by the National -Local government Odesignated a National Historic Landmark Drecorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Orecorded by Historic American Engineering Record 1903-1906 Bibliography Register Architecture Property is: Criteria Considerations religious purposes. University Dacemetery. Significant Person Applicable National Register Criteria Cultural Affiliation Federal agency Significant Dates Architect/Builder Areas of Significance Other State agency patterns of our history. Bremoved from its original location.

a significant and distinguishable entity whose Name of repository: Other A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad Ca birthplace ora grave. for National Register listing) G less than 50 years of age or achieved (Complete if Criterion Bis marked above) (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) N/A United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET The E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio Statement of Significance The E.D. Fisher House is significant under Criterion C as one of the few and best representative examples of the Colonial Revival style in Bolivar and northern Tuscarawas County.

Designed by the Massillon, Ohio architect from the late Victorian architectural styles to the emerging Colonial Revival style. The house and carriage house also physically manifest the importance of locally manufactured brick in the area's twentieth century construction trade. The distinctive golden salt-glazed brick was manufactured by the Federal Clay Product Company in nearby Mineral City. Tuscarawas County was a regional center of brick and tile production during the period from 1880 to the present. Historical Background The E.D. Fisher House is locally recognized for its long association with the Fisher Family, one of Bolivar's generation orchard, originally established by his grandfather, George Fisher, in 1847. Many Fisher family descendants remain residents in or near the Bolivar area today, where the Fisher name is synonymous with agricultural, social and civic history. Mr.

Fisher, who died at the age of 81, led an active social and business life. He was a member of the town's Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and International Order of Odd Fellows in Bolivar and in Canton. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and was a faithful member of the Old Guard. He was an active agent and director of the Pike Township Insurance Agency. He served on the Tuscarawas Valley School Board for several years and was a Bolivar village councilman from 1921-1929. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1896 and was the only son of Henry (born July 1850) and Mary Ellen (Tomer) Fisher (1852-1907). The family were members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Bolivar, where Mr. Fisher served on council for until her death December 15, 1964. She was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Women, Missionary Society and Ladies' Aide and the Order of Eastern Star.

Both were active in the church's Sunday School. The couple raised all of their seven children in the home. They included two sons: Earl M. and James H. Fisher; and five daughters: Elinor, Annabel, Ruth, Mary Edith and Jean. Four of these descendants are still living today. The community where the Fisher House is located lies at the northern edge of Tuscarawas County. Bolivar is situated midway between New Philadelphia (the county seat) and Canton, the county seat of Stark County. The Tuscarawas River and Interstate 77 run through Bolivar, as once did the Ohio-Erie Canal. Charles B. Heckman, the Fisher House exhibits the shift in fashion occurring around the turn-of-the century most prominent names. Mr.Fisher was a life resident of Bolivar and was best known for operating a third- Section number _ _Page 1 many years. Wife, Jean L.

Mc Williams Fisher, was born in Pennsylvania, but resided in Bolivar for 65 years United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET The E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio Historical Background (continued) The Village of Bolivar is an early canal town platted in 1825. It was named after Simon Bolivar, known as "the No intensive level architectural surveys have been conducted in Bolivar. However, reconnaissance surveys done by Jeff Brown, a resident of Bolivar and former staff member of the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, indicated the Fisher House stands as a rare example of early 20th century Colonial Revival style residential architecture in northern Tuscarawas county. Two other rock-faced stone houses built ca. 1910 exist in Bolivar village's heydey as a canal town.

The canal ceased operation in 1913, and few buildings were built in Bolivar The Fisher House was designed ca 1903 by Charles B. Heckman, a Massillon, Ohio architect. Little is known undated). Original drawings in the possession of the current owners are interesting in that the elevation drawing differs from the final floor plan drawings. The facade perspective shows cresting at the peak of the truncated hip roof and a rectangular, ornate style portico. Yet the floor plan and historic photo (ca. 1906) show the house Architectural Context: National Park Service after that date. about Heckman's design work;although he advertised himself in the Massillon City Directory (see attached, George Washington of South America.In 1900, the town was incorporated by William E. Lash. Section number _ _Page 2 as it currently appears with its ellipitical portico and unadorned roof.

but they are more vernacular in design.Most of Bolivar'sbuildings were erected prior to 19oo,reflecting the 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 1.41 (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) - See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title_Mrs. Thomas J. (Carolyn) Saltsman, Property Owner ogranization_N/A date_December 1, 1998 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) (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) street & number city or town _ zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate 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.0. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 name Maps state telephone Photographs Additional Documentation Boundary Justification UTM References Property Owner Zone Easting Northing Continuation Sheets city or town_Bolivar Additional items same as above street & number_432 S. Park Avenue, P.O.

Box 386 _telephone_(330) 874-2200 A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Representative black and white photographs of the property. properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number _ The E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, Ohio The Centennial History and Atlas of Tuscarawas County, Ohio; 1908. The Dover Daily Reporter, January 18, 1927. The Dover Daily Reporter, May 1959 The Dover Daily Reporter, December 16, 1964.

Knepper, George W.: An Ohio Portrait; 1976 Grow, Lawrence: Old House Plans; Universe Books, 1978. The Times Reporter, June 22, 1978 The Times Reporter, April 19, 1979. Interview with Mrs. Robert (Elinor Fisher) Thompson by Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Saltsman, July 1998. Interview with Mrs. Russell (Jean Fisher) Eberly by Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Saltsman, July 1998. History of Bolivar (Tour 1, Tour 2) Aug. 19, 1995, Sept. 28, 1996; written by Fred Miller. Information provided by Jeff Brown, December, 1998. Verbal Boundary description Situated in the Village of Bolivar, County of Tuscarawas and State of Ohio, and known as part of the first stake south 18'47' west 60 feet from a stone at the southwest corner of a tract of 47/100 acres conveyed by said Grantor to Jacob Stahlecker.

Thence south 75'20'East by a line parallel with the south line of said Stahlecker tract 340.5 feet to the middle of the road leading from Bolivar to Strasburg, thence south 18'47' West 120 feet to the place of beginning, containing 94/100 of an acre. The nominated property includes the entire parcel historically associated with the Fisher House. Bibliography: Verbal Boundary justification quarter of Township (10) in Range Two (2) U.S. Military District and bounded as follows to-wit: Beginning at a 9, 10 Page 12 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET E. D. FISHER HOUSE TUSCARAWAS CO., OH Page The following information is the same for all photographs: September 1998 (Except photos 12-14) Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Saltsman 432 S. Park Avenue Bolivar, OH 44612 South and west elevations, looking northeast. North and west (rear) elevations, looking east-southeast.

West (rear) elevation, looking east. Carriage house, east elevation, looking west. Carriage house, south and west (rear) elevations, looking northeast. House, interior, looking east toward front entrance and foyer. House, interior, looking west from front entrance. House, interior, main staircase. East (front) elevation, looking west, (April 1998). East and north elevations, looking southwest, (April 1998). Description Photographer: East elevation, looking west. South and west elevations, looking northeast, (April 1998). United States Department of the Interior House, interior, parlor. Dates of Photo: National Park Service Section number Carolyn S. Saltsman Photo # Negative Location: (State Route 212) 50 feet Carriage House Fisher, E.D.

House Bolivar, Tuscarawas County, OH porch driveway HOUSE WEST EAST SOUTH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: I PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: TELEPHONE RETURN REJECT DATE DISCIPLINE 10/10/99 MULTIPLE 9/23/99 REVIEWER 8/26/99 ACCEPT RECOM./CRITERIA PERIOD: OTHER: DATE RECEIVED: REASONS FOR REVIEW: DATE OF 45TH DAY: Bntared in the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPEAL: N N PDIL: STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Tuscarawas DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County. OH 53 +OO NNNNN 286 E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County. OH + NNNNN 286 E.D.Fisher House Tuscara was County. E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawos County, OH +00 NNNNN 286 E. D.

Fisher House Tusca rawas County, OH Tuscarawas County, OH E.D.Fisher House + NNNNN 286 E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County. OH +B NNNNN 286 Tuscarawas County OH E.D.Fisher House 53 +OO NNNNN 286 E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawcs County, OH 53 +O NNNNN 286 Tuscar awas County. OH E. D. Fisher House E.D. Fisher House Tuscarawas County, OHf 53 +OO NNNNN 286 E.D. Fisher Hs. Bolivar, TuscARAWAS County, OH Photo #12 E. D. Fisher Hs. Photo #13 E.D. Fisher Hs. Photo #14 FiSHER, E,D. HousE UTM REFERENCE! BOLIVAR QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES BOLIVAR, OHIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY STATE OF OHIO 1994 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) 7/461540/4499320 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211-1030 614/ 297-2470 Fax: 614/ 297-2496 Visit us at www.ohiohistory.org/resource/histpres/ SINCE 1885 August 23, 1999 Ms.

Carol Shull, Chief of Registration National Register, History & Education Programs NATIONAL REGISTER, HISTORY Mail Stop 2280, Suite 400 & EDUCATION 1849 C. Street, NW Washington, D. C. 20240 procedures have been followed for this new submission. NEW SUBMISSION E.D. Fisher House If you have questions or comments about these documents, please contact this office. State Historic Preservation Officer COUNTY Tuscarawas Sincerely, SOCIETY enclosures HISTORICAL Ohio Historic Preservation Office Dear Ms. Shull: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Enclosed please find one (1) new National Register nomination. All appropriate notification