Ohio Historic Inventory

Ohio Historic Preservation Office
Ohio Historical Center
Columbus, Ohio 43211

1. No. MOT-958-24
11324-001410

2. County Montgomery

3. Location of Negatives Regional Office SHA

6. Specific Location 501 Oakwood Avenue

7. City or Town Oakwood If Rural, Township & Vicinity

8. Site Plan with North Arrow

9. Coordinates Dayton South
Lat. Long. U.T.M. Reference

Zone: 16 | Easting: 741800 | Northing: 4401100

10. Site / Building / Structure / Object

Site X Building Structure Object

11. On National Register?

Yes X No

12. Is It Eligible?

Yes X No

13. Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?

Yes X No

14. District Potent'?

X Yes No

15. Name of Established District

4. Present Name(s) 501 Oakwood Avenue

5. Other Name(s)

16. Thematic Category D

17. Date(s) or Period 1920's

18. Style or Design Colonial

19. Architect or Engineer

20. Contractor or Builder

21. Original Use if apparent residence

22. Present Use residence

23. Ownership

Public X Private

24. Owner's Name & Address, if known

25. Open to Public?

Yes X No

26. Local Contact Person or Organization Montgomery Co. Historical Society

27. Other Surveys in Which Included

28. No. of Stories 2

29. Basement?

X Yes No

30. Foundation Material Concrete

31. Wall Construction Frame

32. Roof Type & Material Gable, asphalt

33. No. of Bays Front 8 Side 3

34. Wall Treatment Weatherboard

35. Plan Shape Rectangle

36. Changes (Explain in #42)

Addition Altered Moved

37. Condition Interior:
Exterior: Excellent

38. Preservation Underway?

X Yes No

39. Endangered? By What?

Yes X No

40. Visible from Public Road?

X Yes No

41. Distance from and Frontage on Road

42. Further Description of Important Features

Recessed entry surrounded by engaged pilasters. 6/6 DHS bays with wood trim, shutters. The residence is in 2 sections - right section projects, left a bit recessed. 2 chimneys - right and left sides.

43. History and Significance

Large residence possessing a strong horizontal facade. A good contributor to the diversity of architectural styles making up the city of Oakwood.

44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings

Good corner location. Well shaded, well tended.

45. Sources of Information