Brick Vernacular House No. 1
Also known as: Charles Gilbreath House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Located at 98 Lake Street in Madison, Ohio, this modest brick house dates to about 1850 and is also known as the Charles Gilbreath House. It has one and a half stories, a stone foundation, a shingled gable roof and common brick walls. The entrance sits to one side and has a transom but no sidelights. Plain lintels top the openings, some original six-over-six sash survives, and a rudimentary frieze and cornice reflect the Greek Revival vernacular. A wood frame ell, now covered with shingles, was added on the south side. The house matters because it is one of two or three small brick houses in the village built in a simple builder's vernacular. It conveys the feeling and association of the mid-19th century with integrity, and it complements the more ambitious buildings nearby. It stands in a developing commercial district on a lot of less than one acre, still used as a residence, though the survey noted that it needs repair.
Significance in brief: The house is significant in relation to the other resources of the village, as one of two or three small brick houses built in a simple builder's vernacular. It conveys the feeling and association of the mid-19th century with integrity. Its presence enhances and complements the village's more ambitious buildings.
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 80003108, listed October 20, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 98 Lake St., Madison |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | October 20, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003108 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior condition listed as fair; the form says the entire structure needs repair. It is in use as a residence and stands in a developing commercial district. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.77349, -81.04698 (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 80003108.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138416737
- This listing as JSON
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