Wood Commercial Building
Why it's listed
Standing at the main intersection of Chesterville, this two-and-a-half-story commercial building occupies the southwest corner of State Routes 95 and 314. Dated to about 1870, it is a simple vernacular structure of wood frame on a sandstone foundation, with clapboard siding and a gable roof of seamed metal. The ground floor has large plate glass windows set between wooden piers, while the second floor has small rectangular openings. Ornament is minimal. The building was originally on South Portland Street, where it served as a casket shop, and was moved to its present small lot around the turn of the century. It remains in commercial use and is in good condition inside and out. Reviewers noted its importance as part of a scattered but worthwhile collection of mostly Victorian-era structures in the town, and its position at the central crossroads helps define the commercial heart of Chesterville.
Significance in brief: The building is a plain vernacular commercial structure said to date from about the time of the Civil War. It stands at the main intersection of the town and is part of a collection of mostly Victorian-era structures that reviewers judged eligible as a group of resources. Its location helps define the town's commercial center.
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 79002747, 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 | 79002747 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in good condition inside and out, in commercial use, and surrounded by commercial activity at the town's main intersection. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.47983, -82.68364 (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 79002747.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138638671
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.