Clark, Jared, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1853 on Wallings Road in what is now Broadview Heights, this two-story brick house was the home of Jared Clark, who came to Ohio from Massachusetts in 1830 and farmed in northern Brecksville Township. Its Greek Revival design features a gable end facing the road and flanking wings that form a cruciform plan, which is fairly unusual for the area. Openings have plain stone lintels, and the foundation sandstone is finely dressed on the front and sides. The entrance lintel is inscribed "Temple of Freedom," with Clark's name and the date, a rare feature. The meaning of the words is undocumented, and stories linking the house to the underground railroad are unproven. Inside, the stairhall keeps its original walnut balustrade, along with many original four-paneled doors and hardware. The house was listed for its architecture: a well-preserved, simply detailed example of the Greek Revival period with distinctive blind-end wings.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is primarily architecturally significant as a well-preserved small Greek Revival brick dwelling. Its cruciform plan is fairly unusual for the locality, and its inscribed lintel reading "Temple of Freedom" is described as very rare. The simple detail, blind-end wings and good preservation give it a distinction among Greek Revival examples.
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 75001357, listed August 1, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 6241 Wallings Rd., Broadview Heights |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | August 1, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001357 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date 1853) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition, altered, on its original site, and occupied as a private residence, with preservation work in progress. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.34520, -81.64314 (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 75001357.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137642061
- This listing as JSON
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