Riley, F., House
Also known as: Anderson House
Why it's listed
Built around the 1850s at 182 S. High Street in Dublin, Ohio, this modest brick house is recorded as the work of F. Riley. The original portion is a 1 1/2 story rectangular building on a stone foundation, with a gable roof covered in composition material, three bays across the front, and simple window and door surrounds with stone sills. Shed dormers and frame additions on the south and east sides were added later. Its significance lies in its typical form: the 1 1/2 story rectangle was common in Dublin and served for both residences and shops, and examples in stone, brick and wood frame still survive. The house sits on a large, landscaped lot near the central business district, bordered by a dry-laid masonry stone wall. It has remained a residence, and its interior and exterior are described as in good condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory sheet presents the house as a representative example of the 1 1/2 story rectangular form that was common in Dublin and used for both homes and shops. Similar buildings in stone, brick and wood frame still exist in the village. The form gives little additional argument for significance.
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 79002738, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 182 S. High St., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002738 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1850's |
| Architect / builder | F. Riley |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior and exterior condition are listed as good; the property is in residential use. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.09587, -83.11274 (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 79002738.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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