Brelsford-Seese House
Also known as: Morlan House
Why it's listed
This house at 129 Riverview in Dublin, Ohio, is a mid-19th century vernacular dwelling of wood frame construction on a stone foundation. It began as a simple rectangular cottage under a gabled metal roof, with three bays across the front and three along the side. A later addition and a front porch were built onto it. It sits on a landscaped lot in a residential part of Dublin, with a shed at the rear. Both its interior and exterior are recorded as in good condition, and it continues in use as a residence. The property is tied to local history through its owners: an 1856 property atlas shows Hutchinson as owner, and an 1872 atlas shows A.S. Brelsford. It is also said to have served as a station on the Underground Railroad, which adds to its local importance. The house is known by several names, including Brelsford House, Seese House and Morlan House.
Significance in brief: The inventory sheet cites the property's architecture and local history. It records ownership by Hutchinson in 1856 and A.S. Brelsford in 1872, and says the house is reputed to have been a station on the Underground Railroad.
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 79002888, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 129 Riverview St., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002888 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior and exterior condition both listed as good. A later addition and front porch were built, and a shed stands in the rear. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.09696, -83.11207 (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 79002888.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q54958247
- This listing as JSON
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