Freund-Heintz House
Also known as: Heintz House; Ham-7367-07
Why it's listed
Built around 1894 at the corner of Whitfield and Howell avenues in Cincinnati's Clifton neighborhood, this Queen Anne residence combines stone and frame construction under a steeply hipped red tile roof with cross gables. A three-story battlemented stone tower anchors the design, and the first story is rock-faced sandstone while the upper walls and gables are covered in tan ceramic shingles. Spindlework porches, a pressed-tin porch ceiling and numerous art glass windows add detail. Inside, a golden oak staircase topped by a bronze nymph figure, mantelpieces with Cambridge Tile Company art tile, and floral and stenciled murals survive. A rear garage is also part of the property. The house was recognized for its architecture as an outstanding example of Queen Anne design in Cincinnati, valued for its unusual massing, ornamentation and exceptional integrity. Exterior photographs from the 1940s look much like present views, and interior changes have been largely cosmetic. Its period of significance runs from about 1894 to 1952.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be an outstanding example of the Queen Anne style in Cincinnati, with individualistic massing, a fortress-like stone tower and rich ornamentation. Its play of sandstone, ceramic shingles, red tile and art glass is said to epitomize the style. It has seen little alteration and retains a high degree of integrity.
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 03000806, listed August 21, 2003. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3332 Whitfiled Ave., Cincinnati |
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| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | August 21, 2003 |
| Reference number | 03000806 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1894-1952 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a single dwelling; original art glass in the front door and sidelights was stolen and the openings boarded over to deter vandalism. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.14326, -84.52380 (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 03000806.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5503265
- This listing as JSON
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