Renkert, Harry S., House
Also known as: Amateur Hall of Fame; Belden House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1908 at 1414 Market Avenue North in Canton, Ohio, this nearly square house of brick and tile sits in the area once known as Quality Hill, where many of the city's prominent citizens lived. It has a slate hip roof, a scrolled central gable with an oculus window and shell-motif pediment, and a classical porch with Ionic columns that extends into a porte-cochere. Window lintels are made of tile, tying the design to the brick industry. Harry S. Renkert, who built and owned it, was the son of a pioneer Ohio brick manufacturer and helped organize the Metropolitan Paving Brick Company in 1902. He also built Canton's first skyscraper, the twelve-story Renkert Building. In 1928 the house passed to Paul B. Belden, head of Belden Brick Company. The city later acquired it for an Amateur Sports Hall of Fame. It was listed for its architecture and its link to brick manufacturing.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for its eclectic architecture and craftsmanship, which are rare among Canton's remaining buildings. It is also a symbol of the brick industry, having belonged to two leading figures in Ohio brick manufacturing, Harry Renkert and later Paul B. Belden. Its brick walls and ornamental tile lintels reflect that industry.
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 81000451, listed June 18, 1981. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1414 Market Ave., N., Canton |
|---|---|
| County | Stark County |
| Listed | June 18, 1981 |
| Reference number | 81000451 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Harry Renkert - Builder |
| Architectural style | Eclectic with classical detailing |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by the City of Canton, recently acquired for use as an Amateur Sports Hall of Fame; condition listed as fair and work in progress; form lists it as occupied and a museum. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.81078, -81.37070 (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 81000451.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138680174
- This listing as JSON
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