Cook, J.M., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1910 on Park Avenue West in Mansfield, this residence combines a first floor of smooth, glaciated stones laid in random courses with a broad gambrel roof covered in shingle siding. Gable windows on the sides and projecting wings at the front and sides add variety. A massive stone portal marks the main entrance, an open trellis rests on heavy stone piers along the east side, and leaded glass accents the windows. Inside, fine oak woodwork and plasterwork survive, although some fireplace mantels have been replaced. The property was listed under J. M. Cook in 1910 and was probably built shortly before. It is considered Mansfield's only major example of the Shingle Style, linking the earlier Queen Anne houses and later Colonial Revival houses along the avenue. The combination of gambrel roof and boulder-like stonework is regarded as unique in the city. The building now houses offices and sits back from the road with landscaping in front.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as Mansfield's only major example of the Shingle Style, relating stylistically to the earlier Queen Anne houses and later Colonial Revival houses along the avenue. Its gambrel roof combined with boulder-like first-floor stonework is considered unique in the city. A reviewer called it the only local example and a fine one.
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 83002029, listed July 8, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 429 Park Ave., W., Mansfield |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Listed | July 8, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83002029 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as offices; exterior condition good; some interior alterations, including replaced fireplace mantels. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.75869, -82.53144 (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 83002029.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138662173
- This listing as JSON
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