Andrews, Ebenezer, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1825 at 200 South Main Street in Milan, Ohio, this two and one-half story frame house is a fully developed example of Greek Revival design. It rests on a sandstone foundation and has a side-hall plan with the gable end facing the street. A horizontally sheathed pediment with a fan window tops the front, and the classical doorway has sidelights, a transom and paneled pilasters with applied acanthus ornament. Inside, the original fireplaces and wooden mantels survive. Ebenezer Andrews, a lawyer and businessman, built it as his home. He promoted the Milan Canal, served as an original canal company director, opened the town's first bank and later served as Erie County's first probate judge. Milan was a major grain shipping center by 1840, and the Andrews house was the most elaborate residence built in the village during the early canal period. It is regarded as one of the finest early Greek Revival mortise and tenon frame homes in the Firelands.
Significance in brief: The house is described as one of the truly fine early Greek Revival mortise and tenon frame homes in the Connecticut (Western Reserve) Firelands. It was the most elaborate house built in Milan during the early canal period. Its builder, Ebenezer Andrews, promoted the Milan Canal, opened the town's first bank and served as Erie County's first probate judge.
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 74001467, listed July 25, 1974. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 200 S. Main St., Milan |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | July 25, 1974 |
| Reference number | 74001467 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1825 |
| Architect / builder | Ebenezer Andrews (builder/owner) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Excellent condition, occupied as a private residence; altered only slightly (rear porch screened, some ell windows changed for kitchen modernization). |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 41.29076, -82.61166 (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 74001467.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5331644
- This listing as JSON
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