Fine Arts Building
Also known as: Museum and Gymnasium; Student Center; The Castle
Why it's listed
Fine Arts Building is part of the Heidelberg College Historic Resources, a group of campus properties in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. The surviving file for this entry is mainly a review sheet, and the nomination text and photographs are missing, so details of the building itself, such as its date, designer and appearance, are not available. The review notes show how the group was framed. It was changed from a multiple resource area to a thematic group, a landscaping element was dropped from the text, and separate inventory sheets were provided for individual buildings. The resources were nominated for the theme of contributing to the college's educational effort, and the group's architecture traces chronological development through a variety of styles. They represent properties on the campus related by the college's growth since its founding in 1850. The entry was recorded in February 1979. One reviewer noted that the state office strongly felt one building should not be included.
Significance in brief: The Heidelberg College resources were nominated as properties eligible for the National Register on the campus, related by the college's growth and development since its founding in 1850. The group was nominated for the theme of contributing to the college's educational effort, and its architecture traces chronological development through a variety of styles.
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 79002770, listed February 12, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 338 E. Perry St., Tiffin |
|---|---|
| County | Seneca County |
| Listed | February 12, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002770 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.11674, -83.16612 (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 79002770.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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