Bullerdick, Frederick E. and Catherine, House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1907 for Frederick E. and Catherine Bullerdick, this brick house sits on a low knoll at the corner of Hamilton and Westmoreland avenues in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood. Cubical in form, it rises two and a half stories under a low hipped roof, with a symmetrical front, a portico carried by paired Tuscan columns, and a semicircular second-story oriel. Inside, a modified four-square plan holds quarter-sawn oak woodwork, six mantelpieces of differing design, and fifteen stained and leaded glass windows. Painted murals and stenciling, including a rose-filled ceiling mural in the music room, were produced by F. Pedretti's Sons. Architect William W. Franklin designed the house, which blends Italian Renaissance, Colonial Revival and Craftsman influences. It was listed for its architecture, as a well-preserved example of Cincinnati's eclectic residential work of the 1900s. Only minor exterior changes have occurred, chiefly replacement of the original tile roof with asphalt shingles.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be a well-preserved example of a Cincinnati eclectic residence of the 1900s, combining Italian Renaissance, Colonial Revival and Craftsman elements. Its ceiling mural, stenciling and art glass windows show a collaboration between architect and decorator rarely seen in upper-middle-class homes of the period. It is also described as one of the best residential works of architect W.W. Franklin.
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 07001295, listed December 20, 2007. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 4321 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati |
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| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | December 20, 2007 |
| Reference number | 07001295 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1907 |
| Architect / builder | Franklin, William W.; F. Pedretti's Sons (interior decorators) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements/Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals (Italian Renaissance style with Colonial Revival and Craftsman elements) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recently renovated after years of neglect; described as very well preserved and in good condition, and used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.16632, -84.54145 (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 07001295.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138349168
- This listing as JSON
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