Hackenberg, Harvey, House
Also known as: Hackenberg Estate
Why it's listed
Built between 1893 and 1895 at 1568 Grace Avenue, this large Queen Anne house in Lakewood, Ohio, was designed by Cleveland architect L. M. Moffet for Harvey Hackenberg, Secretary-Treasurer of the National Carbon Company. It cost $28,000 to build. The exterior has an octagonal corner tower with a bell-cast roof, projecting gables with wide bargeboards, a wraparound veranda on Tuscan columns, and a slate roof. A carriage house at the rear keeps its original horse stalls and hired man's quarters. Inside, a stairway of imported Norwegian oak, custom gas-fitted chandeliers with opalescent glass, and a different wood in each principal room remain largely intact. The third floor holds a ballroom, billiard room and turret card room. The house was listed for its architecture and for its link to Lakewood's growth as a residential suburb of Cleveland, where many nearby homes are smaller imitations of the same style.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an excellent example of Queen Anne architecture in the Cleveland suburb of Lakewood. It was commissioned by an executive of the National Carbon Company, one of Cleveland's leading late 19th century industries. It also reflects Lakewood's role as a residential "City of Homes" for Cleveland businessmen, and it retains a high degree of integrity inside and out.
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 83001952, listed July 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1568 Grace Ave., Lakewood |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | July 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001952 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1893-1895 |
| Architect / builder | L. M. Moffet |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; described as in excellent condition and unaltered, with original interior material preserved. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.47938, -81.77999 (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 83001952.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137723844
- This listing as JSON
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