LuNeack House
Why it's listed
Built in 1894, this 2½-story frame house at 3718 Mead Avenue in Cincinnati's Columbia-Tusculum area is a vernacular residence with a gable roof covered in shingle and clapboard siding. The building extends lengthwise away from the street. A porch with spindlework and balusters wraps around the south and west sides. Windows are one-over-one and shuttered, topped with shelf lintels. Shingling, circular windows and ornately carved bargeboard decorate the gable ends, and a projecting half-hexagonal bay sits on the west side. A one-story extension was added at the back, and concrete block lies under the porch. The house sits about 25 feet from the road, among other late 19th century residences on the north side of Mead Avenue, while newer one-story commercial and industrial buildings face it across the street. It was listed because it contributes to the late 19th century architecture of the area. It remains in residential use, and its exterior condition is rated fair.
Significance in brief: The inventory form states that the house contributes to the late 19th century architecture of the area. It is described as a vernacular frame dwelling with decorative porch and gable details typical of the period.
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 79002705, listed August 24, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3718 Mead Ave., Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | August 24, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002705 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior condition is listed as fair; the house is still used as a residence, with an addition and alterations noted. |
| Coordinates | 39.11249, -84.43814 (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 79002705.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6694785
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.