Ware, Edwin L., House
Why it's listed
This two-story frame house at 293 West Main Street in Madison, Ohio, dates to about 1830 and is described as Federal vernacular in style. It rests on a rubble stone foundation, has clapboard walls and a gable roof covered in shingles. The five-bay front has a center entrance with pilasters, a simple entablature and a four-light transom. Original six-over-six sash windows remain throughout, along with a narrow frieze, corner boards and cornice returns on the gable ends. A leanto at the rear and a small side porch with two square pillars complete the exterior. A barn on the small lot has been converted to a garage. The house was listed because it is considered one of the finest and best-preserved early classical houses in the village, with its doorway, eaves and window detail intact and no significant alterations. Land records name Edwin L. Ware as the first owner, though little is known about his place in local history.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as one of the finest and best-preserved early classical houses in the village. The doorway, eaves and window detail are intact, and there have been no significant alterations. The first owner, according to the land title, was Edwin L. Ware, though little is known of his role in village history.
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 80003132, listed October 20, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 293 W. Main St., Madison |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | October 20, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003132 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; interior and exterior condition both listed as excellent. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.77061, -81.05396 (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 80003132.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138447997
- This listing as JSON
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