Harvey Wells House
Harvey Wells House | |
![]() Front of the house during renovation | |
Location | 403 E. A Street, Wellston, Ohio |
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Coordinates | 39°7′28″N 82°31′49″W / 39.12444°N 82.53028°W |
Built | 1883 |
Architectural style | Italianate, Victorian |
NRHP reference No. | 09000211[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 14, 2009 |
The Harvey Wells House is a historic residence in the city of
The Wells House is a
During the mid-2000s, the home was acquired by the city through a donation from local businessman, Jerry Bobst. From there a restoration program was started, due in part to an appropriation of $100,000 in the state government's 2005–2006 budget. The first phase of reconstruction, which consisted of basic preservation efforts and stabilization, was completed by the end of 2005.[5] Plans were then approved for the second and third phases, consisting of exterior renovation and interior renovation respectively.[6] Further work was performed under the leadership of architects specializing in historic preservation, starting in early 2010; the Wellston Historical Association commissioned this restoration in the hope of converting the property into a historic house museum. Besides necessary restorations, the contract also involved the addition of new elements, including an office, restrooms, a small porch, electrical wiring and plumbing,[7] and central heating and air conditioning systems. Throughout this process, the Historical Association oversaw reconstruction efforts, with the property remaining in the ownership of the city of Wellston.[3]
In 2009, the Harvey Wells House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places,[1] due to its significant place as the home of the city's founder.[3] It is one of three Wellston buildings included on the Register, along with the Clutts House and the Morgan Mansion.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Ohio Historical Society, 2008-12-08. Accessed 2010-12-09.
- ^ a b c d Wilson, Pete. Wellston Historical Association Keeps Focus on Wells House, The Telegram-News, 2010-12-08. Accessed 2010-12-08.
- Ohio Historical Society, 2009. Accessed 2010-12-11.
- ^ Annual Report FY 2005 Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine, Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, 2005, 12. Accessed 2010-12-17.
- ^ Annual Report FY 2006 Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine, Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, 2006, 12. Accessed 2010-12-17.
- ^ Swank, Niki. The Hills Are Alive! Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine, Builders Exchange, 9:10. Accessed 2010-12-17.
External links
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