Stoll, Adam J., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1884 at the corner of Wayne and Madison Streets in Sandusky, this three-story brick house is a richly detailed example of Queen Anne architecture. It has a slate hip roof with intersecting gables, roof crockets and finials, dormers, and a third-floor ornate porch. Tall, thin chimneys carry terra cotta panels, and a recessed second-floor porch has wood posts and rails. Ornate woodwork decorates many windows, the main entry has double doors with a transom, and a stone water table sits above a limestone foundation. The house is also associated with Adam J. Stoll, who began in the fish business and rose to become president of the Sandusky Light Co., owner of half of Cedar Point, and a leading figure in developing the Cedar Point Pleasure Resort. In 1908 he served as superintendent of the water works. Later owners were also prominent citizens, and the building became a nursing home in 1962. It sits in a neighborhood of large homes.
Significance in brief: The house is significant for its exuberant Queen Anne architecture. It is also tied to Adam J. Stoll, president of the Sandusky Light Co., owner of half of Cedar Point, and a leader in building up the Cedar Point Pleasure Resort. Later owners were also considered important local citizens.
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 82001444, listed October 20, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 531 Wayne St., Sandusky |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | October 20, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001444 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1884 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a nursing home since 1962; exterior condition described as very good, with aluminum awnings as a recent addition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.45187, -82.70735 (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 82001444.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137779329
- This listing as JSON
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