{"nrhp_refnum":"78002124","name":"Reed, Henry, Jr., House","other_names":[],"category":"building","location":{"address":"511--513 White St.","address_restricted":false,"city":"Maumee","county":"Lucas County","state":"OH","lat":41.565875935000065,"lon":-83.64960176799997,"geom_source":"nps_gis"},"listed_date":"1978-04-20","is_nhl":false,"nhl_designated_date":null,"areas_of_significance":["Architecture","Social History"],"significance_levels":["local"],"summary":{"what_it_is":"A small Greek Revival frame cottage at 511-513 White Street, at the corner of William Street in Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio, built circa 1840 and later expanded with many additions.","why_significant":"The nomination argues the house is a good example of typical early Maumee architecture. It was also the home of Henry Reed, Jr., an attorney, businessman, civic leader and editor of Maumee's first newspaper, \"The Express\" (established 1837). The house is described as the most visible reminder of this prominent early citizen.","narrative":"Built around 1840, this modest frame cottage at the corner of White and William Streets in Maumee reflects the Greek Revival style in a simple, local form. Its original block has gained numerous additions over time, including a rear shed-like wing, a kitchen wing with a recessed porch, a garage, and a string of further additions running about 75 feet along an adjacent alley. Greek features include broad fascia boards, small rectangular windows set into those boards, a gentle roof pitch and original corner posts. The house was listed because it represents typical early Maumee architecture and because of its link to Henry Reed, Jr. Reed was an attorney, businessman and civic leader, and edited Maumee's first newspaper, \"The Express,\" founded in 1837, which strongly influenced the town's growth. He was a leading figure in Maumee's mid-century development. After World War II, Joseph Hawthorne, former director of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, also lived here. The house remains a private residence.","period_of_significance":"1800-1899","architect_builder":null,"architectural_style":"Greek Revival","criteria":[],"status_note":"Described as occupied, in good condition and well maintained over the years; private residence.","vacant_flag":false,"machine_generated":true,"model":"claude-sonnet-5-5","prompt_version":"v1.0-2026-10-29","generated_at":"2026-10-29 02:53:10.027349-05","source_pdf":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/lz/electronic-records/rg-079/NPS_OH/78002124.pdf"},"photo":{"url_800":"https://nationalhistoricalregister.com/media/78002124/5d467b5b7f-800.webp","url_1600":"https://nationalhistoricalregister.com/media/78002124/5d467b5b7f-1600.webp","licence":"Public domain","author":"Nyttend","credit_html":"<a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Reed,_Jr.,_House.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\">Nyttend</a>, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons","source_page":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Reed,_Jr.,_House.jpg"},"district":null,"sources":{"nps_snapshot_date":"2026-05-22","nara_catalog":"https://catalog.archives.gov/id/71990011","wikipedia":null,"wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138537724"},"indexable":true,"url":"https://nationalhistoricalregister.com/ohio/lucas-county/reed-henry-jr-house-78002124/"}