Baker, O. T., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1850 on the west side of Route 58 in Huntington Township near Wellington, this two-story Greek Revival farmhouse has a wood frame, clapboard siding, a gable roof and a sandstone foundation. Its T-shaped plan has six bays across the front. Corner pilasters with highly articulated patterns are the main decorative feature, and small-paned windows in the second-floor entablature add interest. The original front entrance was removed and replaced with late nineteenth century windows, and the south wing was remodeled inside. O. T. Baker, a local builder who constructed this and other houses in the Huntington area, is credited with building it. An 1857 county atlas shows him as owner, and he probably lived here. He also built a residence on South Main Street in Wellington. The Long family later owned the house for many years. The five-acre property includes barns and outbuildings, among them an old schoolhouse converted to a barn, and is shaded by trees and shrubbery.
Significance in brief: The house is an example of Greek Revival architecture in the Huntington area, notable for its corner pilasters with highly articulated patterns. It is also associated with O. T. Baker, a local builder who built it and other houses in the area, and who appears to have owned it by 1857.
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 79003878, listed June 15, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | S of Wellington on OH 58, Huntington Township, Wellington |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Listed | June 15, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003878 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | O. T. Baker (builder) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence on a farm; interior condition fair, exterior good. Alterations include a replaced front entrance and interior remodeling of the south wing. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 41.10732, -82.24512 (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 79003878.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138528155
- This listing as JSON
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