Building Number: HEN-152-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO 1HA Present Name: Lawrence Walker House Other Name(s): Location: 419 Sheffield Street Street: Sheffield Street City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 739380 4585370 Structure Type: Building On National Register?: N Is it eligible?: Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?: N District Potential?: N | Name of District: Thematic Category: C Date(s) or Period: circa 1890 Style or Design: Queen Anne Architect or Engineer: Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence Ownership: Owner: Lawrence Walker, Napoleon, OH Open to Public?: N Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: | No. Stories: 2 Basement?: Y Foundation: Brick Walls: Frame Roof Type: Gable-Shingle Front Bays: 3 Side Bays: 2 Wall Treatment: Siding Plan Shape: Rectangle Changes: Addition Interior Condition: Exterior Condition: Good Preservation Underway": Y Endangered?: N By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 25 feet |
Frontage on Road:
20 x 20 ft |
Further Description:
Gables (both stories), frame running course, some decorative shingling in wave-like patterns around the house. 2-story bay juts from Sheffield facade and is capped by a steeply pitched gable; set of double windows in each story. Gabled section faces Welsted also. Addition at rear of house. |
History and Significance:
Fine small scale Queen Anne home. Unusual in treatment of steep gables and 2-story bay. |
Description of Environment and Outbuildings:
Southwest corner of Sheffield and Welsted Streets. Residential neighborhood. | Sources of Information:
Observation.
Henry County Court House | Preparers:
T. and R. Reace | Organization:
L-NWOHPO 1HA | Date:
1977 |
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