Meek, J.F., Buildings
Why it's listed
On a prominent corner in Coshocton's residential district stand two buildings associated with J.F. Meek: his large brick house, dating to 1898, and a Tudor-style apartment building he erected in 1916. The house has a broad porch on stone piers, leaded glass windows, a hip roof with Palladian-windowed gables, and unusual molded brick forming curved corners. Inside is quarter-sawn oak woodwork. The apartment building holds five units, with slate roofing, half-timbered gables, buff brick and limestone trim. It carries the inscription "Kiskiminetas", named for his son's preparatory school. Meek was a newspaper publisher and editor who moved into commercial advertising, producing engraved trays and pioneering advertising calendars. Coshocton is still a major calendar and specialty advertising center because of his efforts. The property was listed as the major surviving group of buildings tied to Meek, and as good local examples of Queen Anne and Tudor design.
Significance in brief: The buildings are tied to J.F. Meek, a local industrialist and newspaper publisher whose work in specialty advertising and calendars helped create Coshocton's leading industry. They are also fine local examples of late Queen Anne and English-derived Tudor architecture. The apartment building is the only Tudor-style apartment building in town.
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 85000033, listed January 2, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 546 Chestnut St. and 213-215 N. Sixth St., Coshocton |
|---|---|
| County | Coshocton County |
| Listed | January 2, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85000033 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1898 and 1916 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne (house) and Tudor (apartment building) |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The form describes the house as well preserved and in relatively good condition. The first floor is used as offices and the upper floors as apartments. The Tudor apartment building is in good condition with few alterations. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Muskingum River Navigation Historic District |
| Coordinates | 40.27502, -81.86178 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85000033.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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