Bachmann, Charles and Naomi, House
Also known as: Hayden, Jacquelyn Ernst, House
Why it's listed
This two-story brick house at 401 South Walnut Street in Salem, Illinois, was completed by 1929 for Charles and Naomi Bachmann. Local builder William "Bid" Morrow adapted a 1923 plan from the Architects' Small House Service Bureau, enlarging the dimensions, adjusting the roofline and adding an upstairs room. The result is a square Four Square form with a steep hip roof, rose-colored brick, dentil molding, acanthus brackets, a pedimented entry and wrought iron balconies, giving it a Mediterranean flavor. Inside, oak woodwork and an open plan with French and swinging doors reflect Craftsman influence. A detached concrete block garage with a tile roof stands behind it. The house sits on a raised lot and has no exterior additions. Although a 1993 fire required replacement of floors and some woodwork, the work closely matched the original. The nomination found it notable for its quality construction, its integrity, and its rarity as a brick Four Square in Salem.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a well-preserved example of a 1920s Architects' Small House Service Bureau Four Square pattern house with Classical Revival exterior details and a Craftsman-style interior. It has undergone minimal change and is described as unique among Salem's homes because of its brick construction and Mediterranean-influenced styling.
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 01000598, listed May 30, 2001. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 401 S. Walnut St., Salem |
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| County | Marion County |
| Listed | May 30, 2001 |
| Reference number | 01000598 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1929 |
| Architect / builder | Morrow, William "Bid"; The Architects' Small House Service Bureau of the United States, Incorporated |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival; Craftsman; Other: Four Square |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in continuous use as a residence since it was built, with high integrity and minor alterations, including floor and woodwork replacement after a 1993 fire. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 38.62484, -88.94634 (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 01000598.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5084000
- This listing as JSON
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