Rentschler House facts for kids
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Rentschler House
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U.S. Historic district
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Front and eastern side of the house
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | 643 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Part of | Dayton-Campbell Historic District (ID83001947) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001948 |
| Added to NRHP | April 21, 1983 |
The Rentschler House is a special old home in Hamilton, Ohio, United States. It was built a long time ago, in 1901. Today, it is known as a historic site because of its interesting past and unique design.
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The Rentschler House: A Historic Home
This house was once the home of Georg Adam Rentschler. He was a very important person in Hamilton's history. His family also lived here for many years after him.
Who Was Georg Adam Rentschler?
Georg Adam Rentschler was born in 1846 in a place called the Kingdom of Württemberg. When he was 27, he moved to Hamilton, Ohio. He quickly became a manager at a factory that made metal objects.
By the time he was 30, he was a partner in a company called Sohn and Rentschler. This company made things from cast iron. Georg Adam Rentschler worked in Hamilton for 50 years. He helped Hamilton grow from a small riverside village into a busy town.
What Makes the House Special?
The Rentschler House was built in 1901. It has a roof made of slate and walls made of sandstone and brick. The house has three stories and an interesting, uneven shape.
A large porch with a triangular top, called a pediment, is around the main entrance. The house also has dormer windows that face in different directions. These windows are found on the house's rounded, pyramid-shaped, and pointed roofs. An iron fence surrounds the house. Its design shows some ideas from Neoclassical architecture, which is a style inspired by ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
In April 1983, the Rentschler House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important place in history. It was chosen because of its unique architecture and its connection to Georg Adam Rentschler.
Just two months later, the Dayton-Campbell Historic District was created. This historic area includes the Rentschler House at 643 Dayton Street.
