Bernhard, Frederick, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1880 at 211 East Front Street in Dover, Ohio, this 2-1/2 story frame house was the home of brewer Frederick Bernhard. It combines an irregular plan, slate roof, pedimented gables, ornamental millwork, and a large bulbous dome over the entry bay that is unique in the county. Inside, the floor plan is largely intact, with a carved walnut mantle, a chestnut staircase, grained pine shutters, and parquet floor borders of several woods. A summer kitchen from about 1890 and a carriage barn built before 1899 remain on the lot. The house is considered one of the most outstanding Queen Anne houses in Dover. It also matters for its link to Bernhard, who took sole control of his brewery in 1878 and led it until retiring in 1899. His brewery across the street has been heavily altered, so the house is the best surviving building tied to his career. The porch balustrade was rebuilt with local cast cement block before 1910, and a restoration was finished in 1985.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be an intact and distinctive example of Queen Anne architecture with Eastlake detailing, notable for its bulbous entry "dome" and well-preserved interior. It is also the only remaining building with architectural integrity tied to Frederick Bernhard, Dover's most prominent brewer.
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 88002748, listed December 9, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 211 E. Front St., Dover |
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| County | Tuscarawas County |
| Listed | December 9, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002748 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1880-1909 |
| Architect / builder | Frederick Bernhard (builder); architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restoration completed by the owners in 1985; the property is used for professional commerce. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.52231, -81.47205 (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 88002748.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138753367
- This listing as JSON
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