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Building Number: HEN-148-5

County: Henry

Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA

Present Name:

Other Name(s):

Location: 165 W. Maumee Avenue

Street: W. Maumee Avenue

City: Napoleon

U.T.M. Reference: 16 740490 4585230

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 1885

Style or Design: Italianate

Architect or Engineer:

Contractor or Builder:

Original Use: Residence

Present Use: Residence

Ownership: Private

Owner:

Open to Public?: N

Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society

Other Surveys:

No. Stories: 1

Basement?: Y

Foundation: Brick

Walls: Frame

Roof Type: Gable/shingle

Front Bays: 5

Side Bays: 3

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: 30 feet

Frontage on Road: 22 feet approximately

Further Description:
Small wood frame residence with molded wood hoodmolds over windows and doors. 3-bay porch features fine basket handle arches with keystone. Fascia boards in gable. Vertical corner boards.
History and Significance:
Use of basket handle arch makes home unique to Napoleon. Good example of 1880's 1 story residence.
Description of Environment and Outbuildings:
Corner of Maumee Street and Barnes Avenue
Residential street
Sources of Information:
Observation
Preparers:
R. Reace
Organization:
L-NWOHPO-1HA
Date:
1977

 


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