Hubbard, Lester, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1852 at 134 E. Adams Street in Sandusky, this two-story house is made of rock-faced ashlar limestone and is described as an unusually fine example of Italianate design in that material. Stone segmental pediments top each window, and the original stone porches are arched between pilasters, with the arch shape repeated in the chimney decoration. A wide hip roof with brackets, stone front steps and a front door with a lighted transom complete the design. The house appears on an 1854 drawing of Sandusky's buildings. Lester Hubbard, an early Sandusky merchant who later served as president of the Second National Bank, was its first known owner. His daughter married Robert Denig, and several generations of the Denig family lived here, distinguishing themselves in military service. An iron fence set in stone and a brick wall enclose the grounds. The building now holds apartments and offices.
Significance in brief: The inventory form calls it an unusually fine example of Italianate style executed in limestone. It appears on an 1854 drawing of Sandusky's buildings. It is also tied to Lester Hubbard, an early merchant and bank president, and to the Denig family, noted for military service.
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 82001411, listed October 20, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 134 E. Adams St., Sandusky |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | October 20, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001411 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as apartments and offices; interior and exterior condition both listed as good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.45393, -82.70860 (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 82001411.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137777258
- This listing as JSON
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