Gill, H., House
Why it's listed
This two-story frame house at 232 River Street in Madison, Ohio, dates to about 1850. It is rectangular with an ell-shaped plan, a hip roof of seamed metal, a stone foundation, and a mix of clapboard and flush siding. Its style is described as Italianate-Tuscan, but it carries an unusual feature: Tudor drip molding applied to an essentially Italianate form. The eaves are bracketed and dentilled, and the windows have double-hung two-over-two sash. Inside are random-width flooring and woodwork of walnut, maple and chestnut. The small porch in the south ell is original, while the front porch was recently rebuilt to match, using original material and early construction methods by Amish carpenters. Locally called the Gill House, it sits among well-kept houses on River Street, on a lot of less than one acre. It was recognized as one of the more interesting examples of its style in the village, though no detailed history of the property was recorded.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as one of the more interesting examples of the Italianate-Tuscan idiom in the village. It combines dentils, brackets and Tudor-style drip molding, which is an unusual mix. The reconstructed front porch is also noted because original material was reused and Amish carpenters worked with early methods.
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 80003119, listed October 20, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 232 River St., Madison |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | October 20, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003119 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1850 |
| Architectural style | Italianate-Tuscan, with Tudor drip molding |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition inside and outside; the front porch was recently reconstructed to match the original. Used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.76710, -81.04939 (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 80003119.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138447634
- This listing as JSON
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