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OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY
Building Number: HEN-135-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA Present Name: Other Name(s): Lantz House Location: 222 E. Front Street Street: E. Front Street City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 740700 4585840 Structure Type: Building On National Register?: N Is it eligible?: N Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?: N District Potential?: N Name of District: | Thematic Category: Architecture 19th Century Date(s) or Period: Circa 1885 Style or Design: Architect or Engineer: Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence Ownership: Private Owner: Jack N. Walters Open to Public?: N Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: | No. Stories: 2 Basement?: N Foundation: Brick Walls: Shingled over Roof Type: Gable/Asphalt Front Bays: 5 Side Bays: Wall Treatment: Aluminum siding Plan Shape: Rectangle Changes: Altered Interior Condition: Exterior Condition: Good Preservation Underway?: Y Endangered?: N By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 15 feet Frontage on Road: 30 feet | |||
| Further Description: Large frame building with aluminum siding now. One story pedimented portico porch cover entire front of house. Windows all 1/1 double-hung sash. Original features of home obscured with siding. | |||||
| History and Significance: Largest of wooden frame buildings in oldest area of Napoleon, known as "Goose Town". Appearance leads to suspicion of use as Inn or store near canal. | |||||
| Description of Environment and Outbuildings: Residential street, surrounded by trees. | |||||
| Sources of Information: Henry County Courthouse Henry County Historical Society Observation |
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| © 2005 Henry County Historical Society |
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