Broadwell, Cyrus, House
Also known as: The Broadwell-Jones House
Why it's listed
Standing on a hill near the intersection of Mt. Carmel and Broadwell Roads, this one-and-a-half-story white-painted brick house was built between 1820 and 1840 by Cyrus Broadwell. Its hipped roof, low dormers, fourteen-foot main-floor windows and a ten-foot-deep porch carried on twenty-three Doric columns, each cut from a single pine tree, make it a distinctive example of Greek Revival design. The peripteral plan was unusual for the area, and the nomination suggests Broadwell's wife, who came from the South, may account for it. The Broadwells were among the area's first settlers, and the house stayed in the family until 1907, when it was sold to John V. Campbell, a county prosecuting attorney, and his wife, who entertained many guests, including Alice Roosevelt Longworth. A glassed-in veranda in 1898, a brick service wing in 1940 and a raised roof in the 1940s changed the house, but its basic integrity remains, and it is still a private residence.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an outstanding example of a Greek Revival peripteral-style residence, a form described as unusual for the area. It is also tied to the early-settling Broadwell family and later to the Campbell family, who entertained prominent guests there. Despite 20th-century alterations, its basic integrity remains.
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 75001433, listed May 29, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | NE of Newton at 3882 Mount Carmel Rd., Newtown |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | May 29, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001433 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architect / builder | Cyrus Broadwell (builder) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition, still used as a private residence, with the owner maintaining it well; altered in the 20th century but on its original site. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.13293, -84.30958 (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 75001433.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5201074
- This listing as JSON
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