Old Bartlett and Goble Store
Why it's listed
Standing at the main intersection of Chesterville, Ohio, this two-story wood-frame building dates from about 1850 and has served as a store. It rests on a sandstone foundation, has clapboard siding and a gable roof, and follows an L-shaped plan. Upper-story rectangular windows and an entablature reflect its Greek Revival styling. Over the years the building was altered: large plate glass windows were probably added to the first floor of the front, a one-story wing was built on the south side, and the interior was remodeled. In 1870 it housed the Bartlett and Doble Dry Goods Store. The building once projected farther toward the intersection, but half of it was detached and moved east of town, where it now serves as a residence. It sits on a small lot near other commercial buildings, with the post office to the east. It was listed as one of Chesterville's best preserved Greek Revival commercial buildings.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as one of Chesterville's best preserved Greek Revival commercial buildings. It was home to the Bartlett and Doble Dry Goods Store in 1870. It is also part of a good collection of Greek Revival structures in the village.
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 79002748, listed August 21, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Sandusky and Portland Sts., Chesterville |
|---|---|
| County | Morrow County |
| Listed | August 21, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002748 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a store; exterior and interior condition both listed as good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.47966, -82.68316 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 79002748.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138638688
- This listing as JSON
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