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EXTERIOR, VIEW FROM NORTHEAST, CLOSE-UP - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-2.tif
Benjamin F. Wade House, a few months before its destruction in 1968.
Location Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio
Architectural style(s) Clapboard
Governing body Private
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The Benjamin F. Wade House was once the home of an important American politician named Benjamin Wade. He lived during the time of the American Civil War. This house was located in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Sadly, the house was torn down in 1968.

What Was the Benjamin F. Wade House?

The Benjamin F. Wade House was a two-story building. It was made of wood planks called clapboard. The house also had a special kind of roof known as a mansard roof. Experts believe the house was built around the time of the Civil War.

Who Was Benjamin F. Wade?

Benjamin Franklin Wade was a very important person in American history. He was a US Senator from Ohio. A senator is a person elected to represent their state in the national government.

Senator Wade was also a strong abolitionist. This means he believed that slavery should be ended completely. He worked hard to fight against slavery.

Why Was This House Important?

Because of Benjamin Wade's importance, his house was given a special title. In 1965, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This title is given to places that are very important to the history of the United States. It helps protect these places.

What Happened to the House?

After Senator Wade, the house was later owned by a company. This company was called Jefferson Savings and Loan. In the summer of 1968, the house was unfortunately torn down. The land where it stood was then used as a parking area for the company.

Because the house was destroyed, it could no longer be a National Historic Landmark. So, between 1968 and 1970, it lost its special title.

Images for kids

  • EXTERIOR, GENERAL VIEW FROM NORTHEAST - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-1

    General view from North-east

  • EXTERIOR, VIEW FROM SOUTHEAST CORNER - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-3

    View from Southeast corner

  • EXTERIOR, SOUTHWEST VIEW - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-4

    Southwest view

  • EXTERIOR, PORCH DETAIL - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-5

    Porch detail

  • INTERIOR, STAIRWAY - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-6

    Stairway (interior)

  • INTERIOR, LIVING ROOM - Benjamin Wade House, 22 Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, OH HABS OHIO,4-JEF,3-7

    Living room (interior)

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