Franklin Boulevard Historic District
Also known as: See Also:Tiedemann, Hannes, House
Why it's listed
Franklin Boulevard, on Cleveland's near west side, was lined with large residences after the Civil War and became the most prestigious address on the city's west side in the late 19th century. The district runs from West 38th to West 52nd Streets and holds about 100 buildings, mostly two- and two-and-a-half-story houses, along with yellow brick terraces, apartment buildings and a stone church. Styles include Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical and Craftsman. The Henry Coffinberry House, begun around 1868 with an 1896 addition, is described as probably the best local example of Carpenter Gothic. Streetcar service and the opening of the Superior Viaduct in 1878 encouraged growth, and business, industrial and political figures lived here. Other wealthy Cleveland streets have lost more of their homes to commercial development and demolition. The period of significance, about 1865 to 1915, matches the street's residential construction, and the district was recognized for its architecture.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the district is significant under Criterion C for its range of architectural styles, including Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Carpenter Gothic. Franklin Boulevard was the most prestigious address on Cleveland's west side in the late 19th century and was home to prominent business, industrial, legal and political figures. It survives more intact than other comparable Cleveland streets such as Euclid Avenue.
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 89000430, listed May 31, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Franklin Blvd. from W. 52nd to W. 38th Sts., Cleveland |
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| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | May 31, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89000430 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | C. 1865-1915 |
| Architect / builder | various |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current functions are single and multiple dwellings. One 1894 Queen Anne terrace was demolished in January 1989, and some houses have been altered or recently restored. |
| Acreage | 22 |
| Coordinates | 41.48514, -81.71774 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 89000430.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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