White, Henry P., House
Also known as: Temple Memorial
Why it's listed
This two-and-one-half-story mansion at Euclid Avenue and East 90th Street in Cleveland was designed by architect Frank B. Meade and built around 1901 for industrialist Henry P. White. Constructed of rock-faced stone in random ashlar on a stone foundation, it measures roughly sixty by forty-five feet. Its form is varied, with grouped rectangular windows, occasional arched windows, multiple stepped gables capped with rounded stone, a front porch, and a porte-cochere on the east side. A matching carriage house stands to the north. Inside, carved hardwood woodwork, mosaic-inlaid mantels and an oriel window over the stairway survive in original condition, aided by the building's long use as a funeral home. Euclid Avenue was once called "Millionaires' Row," but many of its mansions were razed during the 1930s and 1940s. The White house is among the few of its type that remain, and it illustrates the homes wealthy Clevelanders built in the early 1900s.
Significance in brief: The house was built for Henry P. White, a noted Cleveland industrialist whose fortune peaked around the time of construction. It is one of only a few surviving mansions of its type on Euclid Avenue, once known as "Millionaires' Row," where many such homes were demolished in the 1930s and 1940s. Its interior remains largely original.
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 73001425, listed July 16, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NW corner of Euclid Ave. and E. 90th St., Cleveland |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | July 16, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001425 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 20th Century; built circa 1901 |
| Architect / builder | Frank B. Meade (architect) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition with a well-preserved original interior; in use as a funeral home (Temple Memorial), with owners attempting to preserve it. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.50087, -81.62323 (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 73001425.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137698075
- This listing as JSON
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