Building Number: HEN-134-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA Present Name: Other Name(s): Seth L. Curtis House Location: 216-218 E. Front Street Street: E. Front Street City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 740680 4585820 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 1865 Style or Design: Greek Revival Architect or Engineer: Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence Ownership: Elsie E Owner: Open to Public?: N Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: | No. Stories: 2 Basement?: N Foundation: Shingled over Walls: Asphalt shingle Roof Type: Gable/shingle Front Bays: 5 Side Bays: 1-2 Wall Treatment: Sided asbestos Plan Shape: Irregular Changes: Addition Interior Condition: Exterior Condition: Fair Preservation Underway": Y Endangered?: N By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 15 feet |
Frontage on Road:
25 feet |
Further Description:
Typical late Greek Revival upright with wing. Features Greek doorway with overhead entablature, pilasters, and side lights. Gently sloping roof pitch. Windows are flat-topped and double-hung 1/1. Front facade windows on first floor re newer, horizontal bank. Front porch over main entrance is also newer. |
History and Significance:
Built for Seth L. Curtis circa 1889. Good example of a later Greek style home in Napoleon; exhibits excellent Greek doorway. |
Description of Environment and Outbuildings:
Residential neighborhood; mid-block | Sources of Information:
Henry County Courthouse
Observation | Preparers:
R & M Patterson | Organization:
L-NWOHPO-1HA | Date:
1977 |
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