Moore, Charles H., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1910 at 749 Stout Avenue in Wyoming, Ohio, this two-and-a-half-story frame house sits on a suburban street of early twentieth-century homes. It has weatherboard walls, a coursed quarry-cut stone foundation and a hip slate roof. Features include a central main door, a polygonal bay, a large Queen Anne window, a hip dormer with a ribbon of four nine-light windows, bracketed eaves and a wraparound porch with Ionic columns. A one-story wing and a yellow brick chimney complete the exterior. The inventory calls it the best of its style in town, describing it both as an American Foursquare and as a good Colonial Revival example. Its first owner, Charles H. Moore, was president and owner of Moore Oil Company and represents the Cincinnati business managers who made their homes in Wyoming. He lived there until his death in 1911. Ray and Mary Dollings then bought the house and land for $9,000 and stayed until 1937. The property covers about 0.4 acre.
Significance in brief: The inventory form says the house contributes to the historic character of Wyoming and is the best of its style in town. Charles H. Moore, president and owner of Moore Oil Company, represents the Cincinnati industrial managers who chose to live in Wyoming. Wyoming itself is described as a preserved example of turn-of-the-century suburbia.
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 86001636, listed August 25, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 749 Stout Ave., Wyoming |
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| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | August 25, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86001636 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1910 |
| Architectural style | American Foursquare (inventory form); the continuation sheet also describes it as a good example of Colonial Revival style |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; exterior condition listed as excellent. |
| Acreage | 0.4 |
| Coordinates | 39.23201, -84.46971 (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 86001636.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5078603
- This listing as JSON
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