OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY
Ohio Historic Preservation Office
Ohio Historical Center
Columbus, Ohio 43211
Ohio Historical Center
Columbus, Ohio 43211
1. No.
MOT-1112-54 / 11324-038870
4. Present Name(s)
Oakwood Avenue
2. County
Montgomery
5. Other Name(s)
3. Location of Negatives
Regional Office 5HA
16. Thematic Category
D
28. No. of Stories
2
6. Specific Location
414 Oakwood Avenue
17. Date(s) or Period
c. 1920
29. Basement?
Yes [X] No [ ]
7. City or Town / If Rural, Township & Vicinity
Oakwood
18. Style or Design
Georgian Revival
30. Foundation Material
rock face stone
8. Site Plan with North Arrow
9. Coordinates
Dayton South
U.T.M. Reference: Zone 16 / Easting 741800 / Northing 4391280
U.T.M. Reference: Zone 16 / Easting 741800 / Northing 4391280
10. Site / Building / Structure / Object
Building
11. On National Register? No
12. Is It Eligible? No
13. Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.? No
14. District Potential? No
15. Name of Established District Schenck Woods
12. Is It Eligible? No
13. Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.? No
14. District Potential? No
15. Name of Established District Schenck Woods
19. Architect or Engineer
20. Contractor or Builder
21. Original Use, if apparent residence
22. Present Use residence
23. Ownership Private [X] Public [ ]
24. Owner's Name & Address, if known
25. Open to Public? No
26. Local Contact Person or Organization Montgomery Co. Historical Soc.
27. Other Surveys in Which Included NATIONAL REGISTER
20. Contractor or Builder
21. Original Use, if apparent residence
22. Present Use residence
23. Ownership Private [X] Public [ ]
24. Owner's Name & Address, if known
25. Open to Public? No
26. Local Contact Person or Organization Montgomery Co. Historical Soc.
27. Other Surveys in Which Included NATIONAL REGISTER
31. Wall Construction
brick
32. Roof Type & Material flat
33. No. of Bays Front 9, Side 2
34. Wall Treatment stretcher bond
35. Plan Shape rectangle
36. Changes
37. Condition Exterior: excellent
38. Preservation Underway? Yes [X] No [ ]
39. Endangered? No
40. Visible from Public Road? Yes
41. Distance from and Frontage on Road 220' back 400' wide
32. Roof Type & Material flat
33. No. of Bays Front 9, Side 2
34. Wall Treatment stretcher bond
35. Plan Shape rectangle
36. Changes
37. Condition Exterior: excellent
38. Preservation Underway? Yes [X] No [ ]
39. Endangered? No
40. Visible from Public Road? Yes
41. Distance from and Frontage on Road 220' back 400' wide
42. Further Description of Important Features
Central section of bldg. projects flanked by 2 recessed wings. High foundation, smooth stone water table. Double leaf central entry flanked by multi-lit sidelights, eliptical fanlight off a doric portico with full entabliture-the doric columns are fluted, the frieze line is nicely sculpted all in advancing central pavillion. Bays are 8/8 DHS, stone lug sills, blinds, flat brick arches. 2nd story bays have bracketed lug sills. The cornice line of the wings is boxed; wide eaves paneled, characterize the roof line of central section. Wooden belt course separates 2nd story and attic story. 7 decorative very horizontal attic bays. Left side exteroir brick chimney.
43. History and Significance
Outstanding representation of Georgian Revival as indicative to the city of Oakwood.
44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings
Oakwood. Good use of classical detail enhances the architectural significance of the home. High atop a hill overlooking Oakwood and Dayton. Spacious shaded grounds. Winding path framed by brick pillars and brick steps lead to central entry.
45. Sources of Information