New Baltimore Inn
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Why it's listed
Standing at a crossroads in New Baltimore, this two-story frame hotel was built in the Greek Revival style, probably no earlier than 1840. Its long side faces the road, and the gabled ends carry a two-story portico on four tall posts, with a second-floor gallery beneath. The main doorway has sidelights and an entablature, the windows keep their original six-over-six sash, and the interior retains its central stairhall and a large second-floor parlor or dance hall. The village was laid out in 1831 and by 1846 supported a hattery, foundry, tanneries and other trades, which made so large a hotel possible. Its fortunes declined after 1900, when railroads bypassed it. The inn is one of the few buildings that still conveys that earlier prosperity. Since 1972 a private preservation effort has reinforced the structure, rebuilt a decayed south wing as a reproduction, and prepared the building for use as a community center.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an unusually well-preserved and restored early nineteenth century inn-hotel for Stark County. It is significant for its excellent proportions and two-story portico, and it reflects the prosperity of an industrious nineteenth century village. It is one of few structures that convey the village's early prosperity, and it is also noted for the private preservation effort that rescued it from decay after 1972.
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 75001535, listed December 18, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 14722 Ravenna Ave., New Baltimore |
|---|---|
| County | Stark County |
| Listed | December 18, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001535 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Under restoration since 1972; the reconstructed south wing is built on a concrete block basement, and the restored building is to be used as a community center. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.98452, -81.24910 (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 75001535.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138686070
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.