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OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY
Building Number: HEN-145-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA Present Name: Nellie B. Kuhlman House Other Name(s): George Huffman House Location: Corner of Last and Euclid Street: Euclid City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 741590 4585430 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: C Date(s) or Period: Style or Design: Later Greek Revival Architect or Engineer: Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence Ownership: Private Owner: Nellie B. Kuhlman Open to Public?: N Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: | No. Stories: 1 1/2 Basement?: N Foundation: Brick Walls: Frame Roof Type: Gable/metal Front Bays: 5 Side Bays: 2 Wall Treatment: Siding Plan Shape: L-shaped Changes: Interior Condition: Exterior Condition: Fair Preservation Underway?: N Endangered?: By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 30' x 80' Frontage on Road: | |||
| Further Description: One of older houses on outskirts of Napoleon. House exhibits features of vernacular Greek Revival, including sloping roof (gentle), fascia boards in eaves, and flat-topped windows. Tin roof also still evident on house. Windows and doors are flat-topped, double hung 2/2. | |||||
| History and Significance: House owned by George Huffman in 1893 and remained in family until 1919. Example of variations possible within Greek Revival style in NW Ohio. House is basically unaltered on exterior. | |||||
| Description of Environment and Outbuildings: Corner of Last on Euclid, residential area. | |||||
| Sources of Information: Henry County Court House Don and Ruth Plummer Observation |
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| © 2005 Henry County Historical Society |
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