Stang, John, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1922 at 629 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, this two-story brick house blends Mission and Georgian Revival styles. George Feick is named as the builder. The walls are painted cement over brick, and a green tile hip roof has finial trim, dormers at the back and one side, and projecting eaves with exposed rafters. First-floor French windows have stone lintels and sills, with balconets at the front. Three stained glass windows sit over the side entrances, a sun room on the south side has Palladian windows, and a canopy on pillars and pilasters shelters the front door. A string course separates the floors. The house matters because of its first owner, John Stang, who was vice-president of the Cleveland-Sandusky Brewing Co. and president of the M. Hommel Wine Co. Those businesses reflected the brewing and winemaking traditions German settlers brought to Sandusky, a leading center for both until Prohibition. A lattice-arched garage sits behind the house, and the neighboring corner lot is kept as a small city park.
Significance in brief: The house is considered important because its first owner, John Stang, was vice-president of the Cleveland-Sandusky Brewing Co. and president of the M. Hommel Wine Co. Both businesses were tied to the beer and wine industry that German settlers brought to Sandusky. Sandusky was a major center for both until Prohibition. The house is also described as a pleasing blend of Mission and Georgian Revival styles.
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 82001442, listed October 20, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 629 Columbus Ave., Sandusky |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | October 20, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001442 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1922 |
| Architect / builder | George Feick (builder) |
| Architectural style | Mission-Georgian revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior and exterior condition are both listed as excellent; used as a dwelling, on a well-kept, landscaped lot. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.45015, -82.70838 (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 82001442.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6258817
- This listing as JSON
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