Pelton, Old, Hotel
Also known as: Hall's Rest Home
Why it's listed
Built in the 1860s at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Decatur Street, this two-story frame building in Vermilion, Ohio, began as a hotel serving east-west traffic through the town. It is regarded as an excellent example of the large-scale Italianate architecture in wood frame that is common in Vermilion. Notable features include decorative brackets, an elaborate cornice and an iron balustrade along the roofline. The hip roof is covered in asphalt shingles, and the foundation is stone. Over time the building was altered: shingle siding was applied to the exterior, and a front porch and several small wings were added. It was once quite similar to the nearby Captain Rae House. The interior has been adapted for use as a nursing home, and both interior and exterior were reported in good condition. The building sits on a large lot with shade trees and shrubbery, at the western edge of the business district. It is included in the Vermilion Harbour Town multiple resource area.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as an old hotel that served east-west traffic passing through Vermilion. It is called an excellent example of the large-scale frame Italianate architecture common to Vermilion, with notable brackets, an elaborate cornice and an iron balustrade.
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 79003952, listed November 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 5780 Liberty Ave., Vermilion |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | November 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003952 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a nursing home (Hall's Rest Home); interior and exterior condition listed as good. Shingle siding, a front porch and small wings have been added. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.42207, -82.36960 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 79003952.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137784530
- This listing as JSON
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