Adena Court Apartments
Also known as: Joseph Apartments
Why it's listed
Adena Court Apartments is a three-story apartment house at 41 South Fourth Street in Zanesville, built in 1906-1907 for Dr. Charles M. Lenhart, a local physician and surgeon. Faced in buff brick with smooth-dressed stone trim, the front is symmetrical, with three-story bay-like units at each end and a deeply recessed central loggia that is arcaded on two stories and colonnaded on the third. A molded metal cornice and masonry parapet cap the facade. Lenhart's earlier house and office stood on the lot, and the new building was constructed around it, which explains the older brick and window treatment on the north side. Lenhart and his family lived in the building, and his office was there too. Inside are 15 one- and two-bedroom apartments, many with wood mantles and tile hearths. The building was listed as a good expression of Colonial Revival design and as the finest local early twentieth-century apartment building, built when downtown land was scarce.
Significance in brief: The building is presented as a good example of Colonial Revival style, with a balanced facade, a recessed arcaded and colonnaded loggia, and Classical details. It is also called the finest local example of an early twentieth-century apartment building, built when downtown land in Zanesville was scarce.
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 80003190, listed September 27, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 41 S. 4th St., Zanesville |
|---|---|
| County | Muskingum County |
| Listed | September 27, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003190 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1906-1907 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied and in excellent condition, in use as private residences. The interior is largely unaltered apart from some updating and carpeting. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Muskingum River Navigation Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.93940, -82.00784 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80003190.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4682178
- This listing as JSON
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