Stotlar, Ed. M., House
Also known as: DeMattei House
Why it's listed
Built in 1914-1915 on West Main Street in Marion, Illinois, this two-story brick house was designed by architect George W. Ashby for Ed M. and Lydia Stotlar. It blends Craftsman and Prairie School design. Craftsman traits include a street-facing gable, wide eaves with exposed rafter tails, and grouped windows. Prairie School features include a stone water table, horizontal bands of stone and brick, stone-capped brick walls, and projecting porches. The green glazed clay roof tile came from Lima, Ohio. Inside, oak woodwork, coffered ceilings, pocket doors, and eucalyptus-pattern art glass reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's work remain. The house sits on a former main route through the county, and the exterior has been restored rather than altered, though some porch brickwork was rebuilt after freeze damage. It was listed for its architecture, as a good local example of Craftsman style with Prairie School influence, with a period of significance of 1914-1915.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a good local example of a Craftsman style home with Prairie School influence, meeting Criterion C for architecture. Prairie features include the horizontal stone water table, ribbons of stone and brick, stone coping, and art glass similar to Frank Lloyd Wright's designs. Its exterior has been restored rather than altered.
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 02001354, listed November 21, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1304 W. Main St., Marion |
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| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | November 21, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02001354 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1914-1915 |
| Architect / builder | George W. Ashby (architect) |
| Architectural style | Craftsman; Prairie School |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior restored without alteration; interior floor plan unchanged and kitchen modernized. Still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 37.73284, -88.93966 (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 02001354.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q16900793
- This listing as JSON
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