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Building Number: HEN-147-5

County: Henry

Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA

Present Name: Kenneth Lang House

Other Name(s): Schueller, Austermiller House

Location: 137 W. Maumee Avenue

Street: W. Maumee Avenue

City: Napoleon

U.T.M. Reference: 16 740600 4585300

Structure Type: Building

On National Register?: N

Is it eligible?:

Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?: N

District Potential?: Y

Name of District:

Thematic Category: C

Date(s) or Period: Circa 1895

Style or Design:

Architect or Engineer:

Contractor or Builder:

Original Use: Residence

Present Use: Residence

Ownership: Private

Owner: Kenneth Lang
137 W. Maumee

Open to Public?: N

Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society

Other Surveys:

No. Stories: 2

Basement?:

Foundation: Brick

Walls: Frame

Roof Type: Gable/shingle

Front Bays: 3

Side Bays: 2

Wall Treatment: Siding

Plan Shape: L-shaped

Changes:

Interior Condition:

Exterior Condition: Good

Preservation Underway?: Y

Endangered?: N

By What?:

Visible from Road?: Y

Distance to Road: 25' x 25' approx

Frontage on Road:

Further Description:
House features imbricated shingle at top right front, turned decorative wood at front with wood pillars. Windows flat-topped with slight molded projection overhead. Vertical corner boards
History and Significance:
Good example of simple frame house around turn-of-the-century in Napoleon. Well maintained, good use of wood on porch and gables.
Description of Environment and Outbuildings:
Fifth house from bank on residential street
Sources of Information:
Henry County Court House
Observation
Preparers:
R. Reace
Organization:
L-NWOHPO-1HA
Date:
1977

 


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