Wright, Daniel Thew, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1895 at 3716 River Road in the former Village of Riverside, now part of Cincinnati, this two-and-a-half-story wooden frame house shows the Colonial Revival style with Georgian Revival details. Features include a raised front porch, engaged Ionic pilasters, pedimented gable ends, palladian windows, a dentil cornice and an uncommon bell-cast gable roof. Inside, a center hall plan, a U-shaped staircase and classically inspired mantels and door trim remain largely intact despite later conversion from a single-family home to apartments. Daniel Thew Wright bought the land from his father, a judge, and built the house soon after. He practiced law in Cincinnati, served as Village Solicitor and Mayor of Riverside, and in 1903 was appointed to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. The house was recognized for its architecture and its link to Wright. Years of neglect left it deteriorated, and a new owner planned restoration.
Significance in brief: The house is cited as a prominent late nineteenth century example of Colonial Revival architecture in the suburban community of Riverside, with Georgian Revival elements and an uncommon bell-cast gable roof. It is also tied to Daniel Thew Wright, who served as Mayor of Riverside, practiced law in Cincinnati, and later became a justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.
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 82003590, listed September 28, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3716 River Rd., Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | September 28, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003590 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1895 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival (with Georgian Revival elements) |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as deteriorated, with recent neglect and abandonment; recently purchased with the stated intent to restore the exterior and significant interior details for income-producing use. Originally a single-family house, later converted to apartments. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.07919, -84.59609 (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 82003590.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5218913
- This listing as JSON
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