Mitchell Historic District
The National Park Service has not published a boundary polygon for this district; the map shows the listed properties inside it and the district's reference point.
Why it's listed
Seven Greek Revival houses on Center Street in Milan, Ohio, make up this small district of about 2.8 acres. Four are brick and three are frame, and they stand near the corner of Center and Judson Streets. The centerpiece, at 128 Center Street, is a two-story brick house with a four-column Ionic portico, carved acanthus-leaf woodwork over the doorway and windows, wooden corner pilasters and a dentiled cornice. It was built in 1847-1848 by Zenas King, an inventor and engineer who was among the country's first builders of iron bridges. Jeptha Wade, later president of Western Union, also lived there. The other six houses have sandstone trim, transom and sidelight entrances, and robust friezes and corner pilasters. They date from the period of prosperity that followed construction of the Milan Canal. Together, the houses show Greek Revival design at its height with notable consistency, and they were recognized as a distinct, harmonious group of neighboring houses.
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| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date 1847) |
|---|---|
| Styles | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Acreage | 2.8 |
| Boundary source | not published |
| Full listing page | Mitchell Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.