Bieber, George, House and Farm
Why it's listed
This brick farmhouse at 2010 Stratford Road in Delaware, Ohio, was built about 1845 by George Bieber, a farmer who came from Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is a two-story I-house with five front bays, a limestone foundation, 6/6 windows, and a central entrance with sidelights and transom, showing Federal and Greek Revival influence. A bank barn of the Sweitzer Forebay type and a brick smokehouse, both from 1847, remain on the property. Bieber also bought a water-powered grist and saw mill in 1845 and ran it with his son Henry until his death in 1865. The mill was demolished in 1890, so the house and farm buildings are the only surviving traces of his work. The property was listed for its connection to the local milling and farming economy and for its architecture. Later changes include a c. 1940 front porch and two rear additions, which the nomination says do not seriously harm its historic character.
Significance in brief: It is the only intact property tied to George Bieber, an early water-powered mill owner, because his mill no longer stands. It represents the mill owner's house and farm property type in Delaware and Liberty Townships. The house and Sweitzer Forebay barn also reflect building types of affluent rural farming communities.
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 91001426, listed October 3, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2010 Stratford Rd., Delaware |
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| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | October 3, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91001426 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1845-1865 |
| Architect / builder | George Bieber (builder); architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century; Greek Revival elements (Federal influence) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as a single dwelling; the house has a c. 1940 front porch and two c. 1940 rear additions, and the original woodwork is described as in excellent condition. |
| Acreage | 7.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.26574, -83.06457 (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 91001426.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137761936
- This listing as JSON
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