Baxtine House
Why it's listed
This two-story wood frame house sits at the southwest corner of Ohio and Perry Streets in Vermilion, Ohio. Built in 1878-9 by Jacob Schade, it has a T-shaped plan, a gabled roof with asphalt shingles, a stone foundation and a basement. Its most notable features are a porch with elaborately carved wood members and windows framed by ornate moulding. The shutters are not original. The proportions are somewhat Greek, while the detailing is Italianate, and the form classifies the style as vernacular. The Baxtine family lived here for many years. The house was recorded as one of Vermilion's numerous fine older houses and as a well preserved example of late 19th century frame architecture in the city. It stands on a large lot with shade trees, gardens and shrubbery in a residential neighborhood. It remains in use as a house, with interior condition rated good and exterior very good. It was included in the Vermilion-Harbour Town multiple resource area.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as a well preserved example of late 19th century frame architecture in Vermilion and one of the city's many fine older houses. The Baxtine family lived there for many years. Its carved woodwork and mix of Greek proportions with Italianate detailing are noted.
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 79003920, listed November 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of Ohio and Perry Sts., Vermilion |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | November 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003920 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jacob Schade (builder) |
| Architectural style | Vernacular (Greek in proportions, Italianate in detailing) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a house; interior condition good, exterior very good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.41972, -82.36898 (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 79003920.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137783705
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.