Banta, Nathaniel Moore, House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1908, this two-story brick and stucco house at 514 North Vail Avenue in Arlington Heights is an Arts and Crafts residence with Tudor Revival and Classical Revival touches. The first story is tan brick, and the slightly projecting second story is tinted stucco with false half-timbering beneath a low hipped roof. A wide front porch spans the east facade. Inside, a central hall plan features stained birch trim, maple floors with herringbone corners, built-in bookcases, a window seat, a beamed dining room ceiling and art glass windows. A garage of about 1925 copies the house's design and materials. The property was bought from the Muller family and now forms part of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum campus, alongside the Muller residence, carriage house and soda pop factory. The nomination values the house as a fine local example of Arts and Crafts design, and as the only architect-designed early twentieth century house in the village. It remains in fine condition with few exterior changes.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents the house as a fine, architect-designed example of an early 20th century Arts and Crafts house that also mixes Prairie, Tudor Revival and Classical details. It is described as the only architect-designed early 20th century house in Arlington Heights, and the text draws comparisons with other Abell-designed buildings. Its well-preserved interior woodwork, built-ins and art glass add to its importance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 98000465, listed May 20, 1998. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 514 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | May 20, 1998 |
| Reference number | 98000465 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Abell (architect; the full name is not given in the excerpt) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Arts and Crafts, with Tudor Revival and Classical Revival influences |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in fine condition with no major exterior alterations; it is now part of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum campus. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.08810, -87.98440 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 98000465.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6969777
- This listing as JSON
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