Five Oaks
Also known as: Massillon Woman's Club; J. Walter McClymond's Residence
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Why it's listed
Five Oaks is a massive three-story mansion of rock-faced stone with a steep red slate roof, standing at 210 Fourth Street N.E. in Massillon, Ohio. Construction began in 1892 for J. Walter McClymonds, a Civil War veteran, president of Russell & Company and organizer of the Merchant's National Bank of Massillon. Cleveland architect Charles F. Schweinfurth designed it at a cost of $200,000, and it was finished in 1894. Masons carved local Everhard Quarry stone, and woodcarvers produced the ornate interiors, which include Tiffany glass windows and a Tiffany glass dome over the billiard room, a third-floor ballroom, and fireplaces of carved limestone and marble. McClymonds's daughters gave the house to the women of Massillon in 1920, and it now serves as the Massillon Woman's Club. It is valued as one of the best preserved late nineteenth-century stone mansions built by Ohio businessmen, and as a leading work of its architect.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the best preserved of the lavish, large stone mansions built by successful Ohio businessmen in the late 19th century. It is considered by many to be Schweinfurth's most distinguished work, and it retains its original appearance, much original furniture and Tiffany glass features.
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 73001535, listed April 11, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 210 4th St., NE., Massillon |
|---|---|
| County | Stark County |
| Listed | April 11, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001535 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date 1894) |
| Architect / builder | Charles F. Schweinfurth (architect) |
| Architectural style | Eclectic architectural details executed in stone, with Gothic arches |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in good condition; used as the clubhouse of the Massillon Woman's Club and described as largely unchanged from its original appearance. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.79991, -81.51847 (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.
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 73001535.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138685291
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.