Haffey, Parley, Farm Complex
Why it's listed
Parley Haffey built this brick farmhouse around 1920, soon after acquiring about 60 acres from his father-in-law in 1918. The house is a variation of the American Four-Square type: box-like, with a low slate hipped roof, but on a rectangular rather than square plan. The dormer sits on the north side, and the one-story porch turns the southeast corner. Inside, oak woodwork, beveled glass French doors, hardwood floors and a mantel with a built-in bookcase survive. Seven frame outbuildings remain, including a gambrel-roof barn, a granary, a two-car garage, two hog houses, a pump house and a truck garage. Haffey ran a mixed grain and livestock farm of about 100 acres typical of Madison Township. The property is listed for its architecture. It is one of 31 Four-Square houses within the village limits, only four of them brick, and an example of the early 20th century farm complexes that are now rare.
Significance in brief: The complex is significant for architecture as a variation of the American Four-Square vernacular type, within the context of agricultural commerce in the Interurban-Auto Era (1905-1938). It represents the size and quality of early 20th century farm complexes, few of which remain. Its plan, interior and exterior details, and outbuildings are well preserved.
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 89001022, listed August 15, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 525 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester |
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| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | August 15, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89001022 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1920 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Other: American Four-Square Variation |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling, with outbuildings used for agricultural purposes, animal facilities and storage. |
| Acreage | 5.1 |
| Coordinates | 39.83201, -82.83096 (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 89001022.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137806844
- This listing as JSON
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