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OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY
Building Number: HEN-3-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA Present Name: Other Name(s): Washington Heller House Location: 231 W. Washington Street Street: W. Washington Street City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 740190 4585810 Structure Type: Building On National Register?: N Is it eligible?: Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?: N District Potential?: Y Name of District: | Thematic Category: 19th Century Architecture, C Date(s) or Period: ca. 1885 Style or Design: Victorian/Queen Anne Architect or Engineer: Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence Ownership: Private Owner: Lester L. Grant Open to Public?: N Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: | No. Stories: 2.5 Basement?: Y Foundation: Brick Walls: Frame Roof Type: Gable-shingle Front Bays: 3 Side Bays: 3 Wall Treatment: Asbestos shingles Plan Shape: Changes: Altered Interior Condition: Exterior Condition: Good Preservation Underway?: N Endangered?: By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 15 feet Frontage on Road: 66 feet | |||
| Further Description: This house in its original state would have been a fine example of Victorian architecture, with its gables, bay windows, large porch and palladian windows. These elements are still evident even though the house has been sided with asbestos shingles. | |||||
| History and Significance: House built by Washington L. Heller, one of Napoleon's most prominent citizens, and a member of the famous windmill company's family. | |||||
| Description of Environment and Outbuildings: House sits on a corner lot near Napoleon's Central Business District. | |||||
| Sources of Information: Henry County Court House. Observation. |
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| © 2005 Henry County Historical Society |
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