Griswold, Peck, House
Why it's listed
Set on a small city lot at 228 East Broadway in Maumee, this one-story house dates to about 1840 and follows a nearly square plan under a capped hip roof with a center chimney. Its stone foundation carries hand-hewn beams, and the four-bay front has a Greek-style doorway with sidelights. The entablature and pilasters at the entrance were added in 1941-43, and a wide porch seen in the early 1900s has since been removed. Inside, a center hall leads to a large living room and a dining area with a small fireplace, while a narrow stair rises to a single large upper room supported by hand-adzed posts. The house was listed as an uncommon variation of Greek Revival design in Northwest Ohio. It was the home of Peck Griswold, who operated one of Maumee's most complete general stores, and later of Toledo architect John N. Richards, who restored it in the 1940s. A local tradition suggests Jonathan Goldsmith may have built it, but this is unconfirmed.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an uncommon variation of the Greek Revival style in the area, making it architecturally significant to Northwest Ohio. It was also the home of Peck Griswold, who ran one of Maumee's most complete general stores. Later it was the residence of John N. Richards, a prominent Toledo-area architect, who restored it in the 1940s.
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 78002121, listed May 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 228 E. Broadway, Maumee |
|---|---|
| County | Lucas County |
| Listed | May 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002121 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Possibly built by Jonathan Goldsmith, though the form says this is unsubstantiated |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as well maintained and occupied as a private residence; restored in the 1940s. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.56277, -83.64756 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78002121.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138536441
- This listing as JSON
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