Kuebeler, August, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1885 at 1319 Tiffin Avenue on Sandusky's west side, this three-story brick house is an elaborate example of Eastlake design. It sits on a large lot bounded by iron and picket fences. Decorative features include a porch with turned posts and sawn cutwork, a double entry with a transom, and a stone door lintel carved with a large sculpted head. Sandstone string courses, carved stone window lintels with brackets, and some colored glass window panels add detail. Tall chimneys have recessed brick and terra cotta panels, and the roof gables have curved brackets and carved panels. The house was built for August Kuebeler, a late 19th-century brewer. He and his brother Jacob founded the Kuebeler Brewing Co. in 1867, which became the core of the Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co. in 1898. Jacob built an identical house across the street, razed in 1971. The house later served as a county juvenile detention home and received a rear addition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for its outstanding Eastlake architecture. It was also built by August Kuebeler, a late 19th-century "beer baron" who, with his brother Jacob, founded the prosperous Kuebeler Brewing Co. in 1867. That firm became the nucleus of the Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co. in 1898 and was one of the city's most important businesses until Prohibition.
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 82001416, listed October 20, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1319 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | October 20, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001416 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1885 |
| Architectural style | Eastlake |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a juvenile detention home (Erie County Detention Home); exterior in good condition, with a rear addition built by the county. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.44425, -82.72929 (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 82001416.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q125502761
- This listing as JSON
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