House on Huron Ave.
Also known as: Early Greek Revival House
Why it's listed
This two-story wood frame house stands at the southwest corner of Washington and Huron streets in Vermilion. Dating to the 1820s or 1830s, it combines Federal and Greek Revival styling and is counted among the oldest homes in the community. The building is large and impressive but simple in detail and craftsmanship, with large twelve-over-twelve windows and an elaborate Greek Revival entryway that is partly hidden by a later porch. An Italianate porch was added on the north side in the late 1800s, possibly when the house was moved; it was relocated after Lake Erie eroded the original street. The whole house has been stuccoed. Its general shape and window openings closely resemble the Benjamin Bacon House in Brownhelm Township. Little else is known of its history. It sits on a large lot with shade trees and a small garage to the west, and at the time of the survey it was being restored as a residence.
Significance in brief: It is described as among the oldest homes in the Vermilion community and has excellent Greek Revival styling, including an elaborate entryway. Its shape and window openings closely resemble the Benjamin Bacon House in Brownhelm Township.
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 79003942, 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 Huron and Washington Sts., Vermilion |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | November 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003942 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1820's or 1830's |
| Architectural style | Federal-Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recently acquired by a new owner and in the process of being restored; exterior in fair condition, interior fair to good. Used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.42319, -82.36814 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79003942.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137784270
- This listing as JSON
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