Bissman, B.F., House
Also known as: Stanton Long Insurance Agency,Inc.
Why it's listed
This three-story residence at 458 Park Avenue West in Mansfield grew in three stages: a small brick farmhouse of about 1840, a large addition around 1870, and the present main structure of about 1890. The Bissman family, German immigrants who worked as dry goods merchants and grocery wholesalers, built it. Massive stonework, brick corbelling, decorative wood trim and a rugged profile define the exterior. A round corner tower on the eastern corner gives it a bold vertical line, and porches at several levels and projecting gables add variety. The house mixes Queen Anne massing and woodwork with a fortress-like use of brick and stone that recalls Richardsonian Romanesque, a look attributed to the owner's German heritage. A carriage house was added at the rear around 1920. The house was listed for its outstanding Queen Anne architecture, which the nomination describes as unrivaled in the city and possibly the region. It is now used for business, and interior changes are described as reversible.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it significant for its outstanding Queen Anne architecture. Its varied porch detail, round Romanesque-style corner tower and many gable roofs are described as unrivaled in the city and perhaps the region.
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 83002024, listed July 8, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 458 Park Ave., W., Mansfield |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Listed | July 8, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83002024 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Bissman (builder) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne-Richardsonian Romanesque |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in business use, with the interior in good condition and the exterior in excellent condition; the yards have been paved for parking. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.75903, -82.53305 (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 83002024.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138662016
- This listing as JSON
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