Henn, Albert W., Mansion
Why it's listed
Overlooking Lake Erie from the corner of Sims Park in Euclid, Ohio, this large brick residence was built in 1923 for Albert W. Henn, a Cleveland industrialist. Henn helped found the National Acme Company, a machine tool builder that by 1942 ranked as the nation's fifth largest, and served as its president from 1918 to 1925. He lived here until 1945. Cleveland architect Earl J. Andrews designed the house, blending Tudor Revival character with Bungalow/Craftsman features such as flared corner buttresses and shingled sleeping porches. Walls of modified Roman brick, a slate roof, sandstone lintels, extensive millwork and six fireplaces reflect careful craftsmanship, and the original plan and finishes remain largely intact inside. It is the only known Andrews design in Euclid and one of few large lakefront houses to survive postwar development. The city assumed ownership after 1945, and later work repaired the roof, lighting, floors and entrances.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is significant under Criterion B as the longtime home of Albert W. Henn, a founder and president of the National Acme Company. Under Criterion C it is a Tudor Revival house with Bungalow/Craftsman overtones, the only known Euclid work of architect Earl J. Andrews and one of the last large houses on the city's lakefront.
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 00000422, listed April 28, 2000. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 23131 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid |
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| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | April 28, 2000 |
| Reference number | 00000422 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1923-1945 |
| Architect / builder | Andrews, Earl J. |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival; Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by the City of Euclid; the current function is listed as Social/Recreation/Cultural, and the form describes recent restoration work such as repainting, floor refinishing, roof repair and waterproofing. |
| Acreage | 8.8 |
| Coordinates | 41.61550, -81.52147 (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 00000422.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q29094452
- This listing as JSON
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