Cahill, Michael, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1887-1888 by Michael Cahill, this 2-1/2 story house at 1106 Walnut Boulevard in Ashtabula is a Stick-style home of balloon frame construction on a rubble sandstone foundation. Its Latin-cross plan includes a two-story squared bay on the east side. Horizontal and vertical wood bands frame sections of channeled tongue-and-groove siding, and the steep cross-gabled slate roof has exposed rafter ends and decorative fascia boards. Windows carry carved hoods. Inside, the original plaster, cherry, walnut, poplar and oak woodwork, pocket doors, shutters and floor plan survive. The house was listed because it is the best preserved and most fully developed Stick-style building in a city where the style was rare and where similar houses have been re-sided or altered. Andrew Dalin, a local brewer, bought it in 1905, and his daughter later rented upper rooms to seamen until the family sold it in 1983. Renovation completed in 1986 removed 1930 insul-brick siding.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is the most highly developed and best preserved example of Stick-style architecture in Ashtabula, where the style is rare. It is the only house of the two or three originally built in this style that retains notable integrity. Its siding, trim bands, slate roof and original interior woodwork embody the style.
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 88001711, listed October 5, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1106 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula |
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| County | Ashtabula County |
| Listed | October 5, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001711 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1887-1888 |
| Architect / builder | Michael Cahill (builder); architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Stick/Eastlake |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a single dwelling; renovated by 1986 after a period of deterioration, with interior in excellent condition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.00002, -80.80314 (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 88001711.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137597606
- This listing as JSON
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