Stan Hywet Hall-Frank A. Seiberling House
Also known as: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Why it's listed
Stan Hywet Hall is a large English-style manor house and garden estate on North Portage Path in Akron, Ohio. Built between 1911 and 1915 for Frank A. Seiberling, a founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, it was designed by Charles S. Schneider of Cleveland after the Seiberlings and their architects toured English manors for ideas. The exterior uses made-to-order brick, sandstone quarried on the property, carved oak and Vermont slate, while the interiors recreate a manor evolving from about 1400 to 1750. Roughly 90 percent of the original furnishings survive. Warren H. Manning of Boston designed the gardens. The nomination argues that this was the finest of the mansions built during Akron's rubber boom and the only one left in its original condition. A foundation formed in 1956 preserves about 70 acres, and the estate overlooks the historic Cuyahoga Valley.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as one of the great mansion complexes built by leaders of Akron's rubber industry, and the only one still standing in original condition. It is also cited as an outstanding example of Tudor-Stuart Revival architecture, with fine woodcarving and about 90 percent of its original furnishings intact. It overlooks the historic Cuyahoga Valley.
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 75002058, listed January 17, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 714 N. Portage Path, Akron |
|---|---|
| County | Summit County |
| Listed | January 17, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75002058 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1911-1915 |
| Architect / builder | Charles S. Schneider of Cleveland (architect of the buildings); interiors by H. F. Huber Company of New York; gardens by Warren H. Manning of Boston; built for Frank A. Seiberling |
| Architectural style | Tudor-Stuart Revival / Tudor-Jacobian Manor House |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated December 21, 1981 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by a foundation and open to the public as a museum; the structures are described as in good condition with gardens being restored. |
| Acreage | 70 |
| Coordinates | 41.11963, -81.55284 (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 75002058.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7597699
- This listing as JSON
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