Raymond, Liberty G., Tavern and Barn
Also known as: Keys,Richard T.,House and Barn
Why it's listed
Built in 1832 at Kenilworth in Greene Township, Trumbull County, this frame house and its barn became a coach stop during the middle of the nineteenth century. Liberty G. Raymond, a contractor and builder with his own sawmill, bought the house and rebuilt it, adding a main block with a hipped roof and balustrade. He also enlarged the barn. In 1860 he contracted to keep horses and service coaches on the route from Cleveland to Meadville, Pennsylvania. Kenilworth lay midway, so coaches stopped here to change horses. Accounts differ on whether it was a full hotel or only a coach stop. The earlier one-and-a-half story west wing keeps its Greek Revival details, while the later block is Italianate. Inside, the original woodwork survives, and the southeast room served as the men's tavern. The barn has a center carriage aisle, horse stalls and a square cupola. The property is significant for its role in regional transportation and local commerce from 1860 to 1880.
Significance in brief: The property served as a coach tavern from 1860 to 1880 and was one of the most important institutions of Greene Township. Raymond kept horses and serviced coaches on the Cleveland to Meadville, Pennsylvania route, and Kenilworth was the midway point. The house and barn are tied to broad patterns of regional history in Northeastern Ohio.
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 75001543, listed June 20, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | OH 87 and Dennison-Ashtabula Rd., Kenilworth |
|---|---|
| County | Trumbull County |
| Listed | June 20, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001543 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1860-1880 |
| Architect / builder | Liberty G. Raymond, contractor and builder, rebuilt the house and enlarged the barn |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival and Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition, altered, on its original site, with preservation work in progress. The form lists the present use as vacant, and a 1983 letter describes new owners restoring it. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.46227, -80.73805 (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.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 75001543.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138749433
- This listing as JSON
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