James, Charles Worth, House
Also known as: Richard Brandt House
Why it's listed
Built in 1853 on a hilltop at the northern edge of Logan, Ohio, this two-story frame house was the home of Charles W. James, a merchant who began working in Logan businesses in 1832. James served as Hocking County Recorder, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, and a state representative, and helped organize the county Republican party in 1856. The house has a slate gable roof, a sandstone foundation, a five-bay facade with sidelights and transom, and Greek Revival woodwork inside. In 1880 it passed to Maynard Pond, a lumberman and developer of two Logan subdivisions. His daughter and her husband, Charles Lytle, a partner in a Main Street general merchandise firm, remodeled it after 1907, adding a two-story Doric-columned porch and other details. Its size and elevated site have made it a visible local landmark since construction, and its association with prominent businessmen continued for generations.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to Charles W. James, a Logan merchant and long-serving county and state official of the ante-bellum era. Later owners, including lumberman Maynard Pond and merchant Charles Lytle, were also prominent local businessmen. Its hilltop position has made it a visual landmark in Logan since 1853.
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 80003100, listed September 11, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 75 Hill St., Logan |
|---|---|
| County | Hocking County |
| Listed | September 11, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003100 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival (original woodwork and doorway), with a later Colonial Revival porch |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; condition listed as excellent, with alterations from the early 20th century. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Logan Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.54255, -82.41009 (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 80003100.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138366039
- This listing as JSON
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