Perry, Norman Dewey, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1859 on Stratford Road near Delaware, Ohio, this 2-1/2 story frame house combines Greek Revival and Gothic Revival details. The entrance has a transom and sidelights framed by wood pilasters, the windows are 6/6, and the steep front gable and wood hoodmolds add Gothic character. A 1-1/2 story addition was made on the south side. Two limestone-based raised basement barns survive on the farm. Norman Dewey Perry built the property for his growing family. He had worked his way up from machine tender to superintendent and part owner of the Stratford paper mill. He lived here until the early 1870s, when he sold the farm after a failed paper store venture in Columbus. The house is linked to the steam-powered milling era and to the Stratford mill village platted by the mill owners. Because the paper mills no longer stand, it is the only property in the area associated with Perry. The house and barns are also good examples of rural building types of the region.
Significance in brief: It is tied to the steam-powered paper milling era in Delaware and Liberty Townships as the home of mill partner Norman Dewey Perry, and it is the only surviving property linked to him because the mills are gone. It also reflects mill village planning and shows a local blend of Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styling. The barns are good examples of a rural building type.
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 91001429, listed October 3, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2367 Stratford Rd., Delaware |
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| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | October 3, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91001429 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1859-1872 |
| Architect / builder | Norman Dewey Perry (builder); architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival/Gothic Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development, Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling; the form says the house retains its original frame walls, gabled roof profile and fenestration pattern. |
| Acreage | 16.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.26262, -83.06227 (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 91001429.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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