Jones–Read–Touvelle House facts for kids
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Jones–Read–Touvelle House
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Front and southern side of the house
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 435 E. Park St., Wauseon, Ohio |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1875 |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000632 |
| Added to NRHP | May 8, 1987 |
The Jones–Read–Touvelle House is a really old and special building in Wauseon, Ohio, United States. You can find it on Park Street, right next to a city park. This house is special because it mixes two cool building styles: mostly Italianate, but with parts like the porch showing the Queen Anne style.
The house is made of brick and has a strong limestone base. Some of its cool features include tall, narrow windows with brick arches. Also, look for the fancy brackets that hold up the roof's edges and the beautiful double front doors. The porch has lots of detailed designs typical of the Queen Anne style.
Who Lived in the House?
The Jones–Read–Touvelle House was built in 1875 by a doctor named Philo Jones. But just one year later, in May 1876, a man named John A. Read bought it.
John A. Read's Story
John A. Read was a very important businessman in Wauseon.
- In 1863, he started a store that sold both general goods and medicines.
- He was so successful that by 1870, he made the medicine part its own separate business.
- By 1880, his medicine business had grown a lot and became a big company.
Why the House is Special
In 1987, the Jones–Read–Touvelle House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, places, and objects that are important in American history.
It was chosen because its old architecture was very well-preserved and important to the local area. This house is one of four buildings in Wauseon and six properties in all of Fulton County that are on this special list.
