Haines, Frank, House
Also known as: Haines-Gallaher-Kittle House
Why it's listed
Built in 1896, this large frame house at 149 West Elm Street in Sabina, Ohio, is a richly detailed example of Queen Anne design. It has two and a half stories, a central hip roof, slate shingles in several shapes, metal cresting, tall corbelled chimneys, a round corner tower with a conical roof, a spacious veranda and a porte-cochere with Eastlake trim. Inside are twelve rooms, five fireplaces with Italian tile surrounds, carved oak stairs and varied woodwork including cherry, oak and sycamore. Original fixtures, an elevator and a dumbwaiter survive. The architect was W. Lewis Kramer of Findlay, and Allen & Son of Sabina were the builders. Frank and Rosena Haines, a prominent farm family, built it; Frank Haines helped organize the First National Bank of Sabina. Their son-in-law Herman Gallaher, a bank officer and civic leader, later lived there. The house is one of only two Queen Anne houses in Sabina, and the other has lost much of its integrity.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for its architecture, as a classic example of Queen Anne styling and one of only two Queen Anne houses in Sabina. It is also significant for its association with the Haines and Gallaher families, prominent in local farming, banking and civic affairs.
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 82003556, listed April 1, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 149 W. Elm St., Sabina |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | April 1, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003556 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific date 1896) |
| Architect / builder | Architect: W. Lewis Kramer, Findlay, Ohio; Builders: Allen & Son, Sabina, Ohio |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition, unaltered, on its original site, and occupied as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 2.6 |
| Coordinates | 39.48997, -83.63889 (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 82003556.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137613727
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.