McNamar-McLure-Miller Residence
Why it's listed
Located at 124 West Main Street in Newark, this two-story, five-bay painted brick house rests on an 18-inch hammered sandstone foundation. It grew from an 1840 vernacular home, whose small rear portion, once servants' quarters, survives. In 1875 the McNamar family, who were machinists involved in steam engine manufacturing, rebuilt and enlarged it with Italianate features. These include an extended cornice of double brackets, stone bracketed lintels, lug sills and a double carved wood entrance. Inside are seven fireplaces with carved wood and slate mantels, heavily molded trim and a cherry staircase added in 1875. In 1911 Dr. Samuel D. McLure, a veterinarian turned physician, bought the property and added a small brick office wing for his practice. His daughter married into the family of William E. Miller, a U.S. Senator and champion of local education. The house was listed for its architecture, especially the interior, and for its ties to these prominent Newark families.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is significant for its association with prominent Newark residents, including the McNamar machinist and steam engine family and the McLure and Miller families. It is also significant for its 19th century Italianate details, especially the interior woodwork with Eastlake motifs and a cherry staircase.
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 82003603, listed June 17, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 124 W. Main St., Newark |
|---|---|
| County | Licking County |
| Listed | June 17, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003603 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Italianate influence (with earlier 1840 vernacular portions) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied and in use as a private residence; condition marked good and altered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.05649, -82.40820 (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 82003603.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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