Barr, Jacob H., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1890 on the north side of Park Avenue West in Mansfield, this two-story wood frame house was the city residence of Jacob Harrison Barr, a longtime farmer in the Mansfield area. It stands in a neighborhood that was home to the city's leading citizens. The house is valued as a fine example of Queen Anne architecture in a relatively good state of preservation. A large porch with an entrance gable, turned posts and spindlework wraps around the front and east side. A small conical tower, a second-story front porch, projecting gables and dormers create a picturesque profile. The round corner bay with its steep conical roof is unique along the avenue, and the house is the westernmost example of the style on Park Avenue West. Inside are spacious parlors and an open stairway. It rests on a sandstone foundation, has clapboard siding, and remains a residence.
Significance in brief: The house is described as a fine example of Queen Anne architecture that survives in a relatively good state of preservation. Its elaborate porch, ornate conical corner tower and numerous projecting gables and dormers give it a picturesque profile. The small round corner bay with a steep conical roof is unique along the avenue, and the house is the most westerly example of the style on Park Avenue West.
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 83002023, listed July 8, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 646 Park Ave., W., Mansfield |
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| County | Richland County |
| Listed | July 8, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83002023 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jacob Harrison Barr (builder/owner) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; condition rated good for both interior and exterior. The front yard has been paved for parking. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.75940, -82.53880 (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 83002023.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q85770475
- This listing as JSON
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