Carlin, Patrick, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1883 on the west side of West River Road in Elyria, this two-story Italianate house sits on what remains of Patrick Carlin's farm. Carlin was one of the early settlers of the area and worked a prosperous 110-acre farm here. The wood frame house rests on a sandstone foundation and has a hip roof. Its exterior features elaborately bracketed eaves, a large doorway framed by ornamental moulding, and long, narrow windows topped with hood mouldings. A smaller two-story servants' wing extends from the rear. Inside, the fine woodwork still carries its original multicolored paint, and a few fireplaces remain. The nominated property covers part of the original farm, with a single small outbuilding surviving, while residential and commercial development has grown up nearby. The house was recognized as a highly intact example of Italianate architecture and for its link to an early local farming family.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes the house as a highly intact example of Italianate architecture. It also notes that Patrick Carlin was an early settler who ran a prosperous 110-acre farm on the site. The house retains fine original woodwork and decorative exterior detail.
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 79002710, listed August 13, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1182 W. River Rd., N., Elyria |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Listed | August 13, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002710 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1883 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior and exterior condition are listed as fair. Sixteen acres and one small outbuilding remain of the original farm, with residential and commercial development nearby. The form lists commercial development as a threat. |
| Acreage | 16 |
| Coordinates | 41.38853, -82.10478 (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 79002710.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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