Edgeton
Also known as: Jacob Shaffer House
Why it's listed
Edgeton is a two-story painted brick house at 575 Harrison Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio, built in the 1860s by Jacob Shaffer. Its main north facade has five bays and a center entry under a wooden porch, with stone lintels, shuttered two-over-two windows, a hipped roof and a bracketed cornice. A lower rear wing gives the house an L-shape, and a small frame outbuilding connects to the back by a covered breezeway. Shaffer was a Hamilton banker, a flour mill partner and an original stockholder of the Hamilton Street Railway Company. In 1883 he sold the property to Harrison Leib, a Cincinnati merchandise broker who named it Edgeton and operated the Edgeton Farm Dairy. The house is recognized as a good example of nineteenth-century vernacular architecture. With its park-like grounds, it is an important focal point in a neighborhood near the western edge of Hamilton. The nomination notes that it needs renovation.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a good example of a nineteenth-century vernacular house. It is also tied to Jacob Shaffer, a Hamilton banker and businessman, and to later owner Harrison Leib, who named it Edgeton. With its park-like grounds it serves as a focal point in a neighborhood near the western edge of Hamilton.
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 75001331, listed April 3, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 575 Harrison Ave., Hamilton |
|---|---|
| County | Butler County |
| Listed | April 3, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001331 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1860's |
| Architect / builder | Jacob Shaffer (built by) |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in fair condition and altered, in need of renovation. It was used until recently as a multi-family residence and is now a private residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.40585, -84.58630 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 75001331.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5337826
- This listing as JSON
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