Moormann, Bernard H., House
Why it's listed
This two and one half story brick house at 1514 E. McMillan Street in Cincinnati's East Walnut Hills was reportedly built in 1860 by Bernard H. Moormann, a successful nineteenth century dry goods merchant. Designed in the Italianate style, it is rectangular in plan with a rear ell at the west corner. The five bay front facade has round arch door and window openings with plain hood molds on the ground floor, and rectangular windows with molded lintels above. A one bay porch on clustered columns shelters the main doorway, and paired brackets support the eave of the hipped roof. East Walnut Hills was an elegant residential suburb during the nineteenth century, and the house is regarded as a notable example of mid-nineteenth century Cincinnati suburban architecture. Largely unaltered and in excellent condition, it is one of several fine Italianate houses that remain in its general area. It was recognized primarily for its architecture at the local level of significance.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents the house as a notable, largely unaltered example of mid-nineteenth century Cincinnati suburban architecture. It stands in East Walnut Hills, an elegant residential suburb in the nineteenth century, and is one of several fine Italianate houses still remaining in the area.
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 73001462, listed March 20, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1514 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | March 20, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001462 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (ca. 1860) |
| Architect / builder | Bernard H. Moormann, dry goods merchant, reported to have erected the residence |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition, unaltered, on its original site, and occupied as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.12532, -84.47712 (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 73001462.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4893203
- This listing as JSON
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