Annis, John M., House
Also known as: Cuy-1673-18
Why it's listed
Built around 1833 by John M. Annis, this clapboard farmhouse on State Road in North Royalton is an upright-and-double-wing example of Greek Revival design. A two-story front-gabled center section is flanked by two lower, symmetrical side-gabled wings, set on a tooled sandstone foundation. Details include a pedimented and carved front entry, 6/6 windows with pedimented surrounds, cornerboards, and a broad entablature with prominent returns. The Annis family, who came from Connecticut to the Western Reserve, owned the land from 1825 and kept the house until the 1960s. In 1914 John B. Annis added a columned porch, a Palladian gable window, and a rear kitchen addition. The house later stood vacant and deteriorated until it was rescued. It was listed for architecture because it is the best surviving frame Greek Revival house in the community and the only one of its plan. Other wooden examples nearby have lost integrity through additions and new siding.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant under Criterion C for architecture as the best surviving frame example of Greek Revival style in North Royalton. It is the only upright-and-double-wing house in the area, a less common form than the upright-and-single-wing type. It keeps a high degree of integrity despite a 1914 remodeling and a 1981 rear garage.
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 92000174, listed March 19, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 9271 State Rd., North Royalton |
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| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | March 19, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000174 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1833, 1914 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Now a single dwelling in use. The house sat vacant for a number of years after the 1960s, deteriorating and suffering vandalism, before it was purchased and saved. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.34202, -81.72438 (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 92000174.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14716544
- This listing as JSON
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