Frank, Charles, House And Store
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Why it's listed
Built before the Civil War by Charles Frank, this large two-story wooden building stands at the southeast corner of State Route 303 and County Highway 23 in Liverpool Township, Medina County. It looks like a house, yet eight window bays line its long north front, reflecting its dual role as residence and store. Greek Revival details include cornice returns and a full frieze, with a center entrance of double doors and a horizontal transom. Two wings project south, forming a U-shape later closed in with a large-windowed wall. Frank also dealt in horses, and the building served as an inn and a stopping place for farmers carrying produce to Cleveland. The location became known locally as Frank's Corners. The building was considered notable because it was unusually grand for an isolated spot, and because corner residence-stores of this size and configuration are uncommon. When documented in 1974, it was in fair condition and used for storage.
Significance in brief: The form describes it as an unusually pretentious wooden residence and store for a relatively isolated location in an industrious township. It served as a stopping place for farmers hauling produce to Cleveland and as an inn, and the corner became known as Frank's Corners. The nomination notes that rural corner residence-stores are not rare, but one of this size and configuration is unusual.
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 75001485, listed September 5, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | W of Valley City at jct. of OH 303 and SR 23, Valley City |
|---|---|
| County | Medina County |
| Listed | September 5, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001485 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architect / builder | Charles Frank (builder/owner) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Fair condition when described in 1974; used primarily for storage, unpainted for many years, interior inaccessible. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.23738, -81.95390 (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 75001485.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138576774
- This listing as JSON
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