Heasley, Charles Grant, House
Why it's listed
Built in brick and stone in Waynesburg between 1903 and 1905, this three-story house is the only Chateauesque building in its community. Its buff brick walls were laid three layers deep, and the bricks were imported from Italy by the original owner, Charles Grant Heasley, an oil and gas businessman who had worked in Titusville and held wells in several states. The steep slate roof carries four chimneys, four spires, and six dormers. Inside, the twenty rooms contain oak, mahogany, and cherry woodwork, hand-painted ceilings and friezes, plaster ornament, and ceramic tile fireplaces. The house is regarded as a rare and well-preserved example of its style in the region. It is also among a few local buildings pictured in a early 1900s book on Waynesburg, which adds to its local importance.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a significant local example of early 20th-century architecture and the only Chateauesque building in the community. Its interior craftsmanship, varied woods and hand-painted decoration, and its good integrity are cited as reasons for recognition.
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 91000091, listed February 21, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 75 Sherman Ave., Bonar Addition, Franklin Township, Waynesburg |
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| County | Greene County |
| Listed | February 21, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91000091 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1903-1905 |
| Architectural style | Chateauesque |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior integrity described as excellent; no additions; kitchens and bathrooms modernized; cellar converted in 1950. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 39.89743, -80.17489 (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 91000091.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5078371
- This listing as JSON
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