Chapman-Hutchinson House
Also known as: Tippie Residence
Why it's listed
Built around 1850 at 37 S. Riverview in Dublin, Ohio, this two-story stone house sits on a landscaped corner lot near the Scioto River. It is square in plan and has stone walls, a hipped metal roof with brackets, large cut stone quoins and smooth stone lintels. Its Italianate character is combined with Greek Revival influence, seen in the recessed doorway with transom, sidelights, consoles and circular pilasters. A wooden porch and rear additions came later. A stone wall runs along the north and west sides of the lot. The house was owned by Albert Chapman, and in 1856 it is said to have been the home of Zenus Hutchinson, Dublin's first mayor. Its architecture and its connection to the early village led to its recognition as part of Washington Township's historic resources. The building remains a private residence, with its exterior in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory notes its architectural value as a stone house with Italianate styling and Greek Revival influence. It also records local history ties: it was owned by Albert Chapman and is said to have been the 1856 home of Zenus Hutchinson, Dublin's first mayor.
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 79002688, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 37 S. Riverview St., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002688 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c.1850-1860 |
| Architect / builder | Albert Chapman (builder, listed with a question mark) |
| Architectural style | Italianate, with Greek Revival influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior condition listed as good and exterior as excellent. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.09903, -83.11249 (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 79002688.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138318544
- This listing as JSON
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