Bates Building
Why it's listed
Built around 1865, this two-story frame house at 3819 Eastern Avenue in Cincinnati is among the oldest buildings along the street. It has a symmetrical three-bay facade, a gabled roof covered in shingles, and about 1,040 square feet of space. Its most distinctive feature is a beveled porch decorated with intricate carved patterns, which may have been added soon after the house was built. The east side of the house has an unusual projection containing a small oval window, and the other windows are two-over-two. The house sits about 25 feet from a busy road, beside other residential buildings. It was recorded in a Columbia-Tusculum survey and recognized as an excellent example of Transitional architecture. It was first built as a residence and is still used that way, with its exterior reported in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as one of the oldest buildings along Eastern Avenue. It is also called an excellent example of Transitional architecture, with a symmetrical facade and a notable beveled porch with carved patterns.
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 79002700, listed August 24, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3819 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | August 24, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002700 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1865 |
| Architectural style | Transitional |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent exterior condition and still used as a residence; visible from a public road. |
| Coordinates | 39.11126, -84.43541 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 79002700.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4868794
- This listing as JSON
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