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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
Napoleon, Ohio

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
Preparers:
R & M Patterson
Organization:
L-NWOHPO-1HA
Date:
1977

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