Artz House
Also known as: Snyder's Antiques
Why it's listed
Located at 56 North High Street in Dublin, Ohio, this two-and-a-half-story frame house was built around 1870 by Harry Artz and his wife Sally Thomas. It has a central gable and a projecting bay on the south side. The exterior combines several finishes: clapboard on the lower half, with alternating rows of curved and angular imbricated shingles above, and a simple two-dimensional bargeboard. A lean-to addition was later added at the rear. The house sits on a landscaped corner lot with several outbuildings along a main thoroughfare in the village. It was listed because it is one of the remaining late 19th century residences near the Central Business District, and it is part of a group of Washington Township historic resources. The house now serves as an antique shop, and both its interior and exterior were recorded in good condition when the inventory was prepared.
Significance in brief: The inventory sheet describes it as one of the remaining late 19th century residences near the Central Business District of Dublin. It is also notable for its decorative frame detailing, including varied shingle patterns and bargeboard.
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 79002901, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 56 N. High St., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002901 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Harry Artz and his wife Sally Thomas (builders/original owners) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as an antique shop; interior and exterior condition both listed as good. Altered with a lean-to addition at the rear. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.10090, -83.11325 (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 79002901.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4801948
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.