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Winterringer Building and House
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Winterringer Building and House is located in Ohio
Winterringer Building and House
Location in Ohio
Location 5344 Center St.
Hilliard, Ohio
Built c. 1870
Architectural style Italianate, Gothic
NRHP reference No. 88000720
Added to NRHP June 9, 1988

The Winterringer Building and House is a special old place in Hilliard, Ohio. It's made up of two parts: a brick building that was once a shop, and a house right next to it. The person who owned the shop also lived in the house.

The shop building was built around 1870. It has a cool style called Italianate. You can see this style in its fancy metal trim above the windows and doors. The house was built a bit later, around 1880. It has some features that remind us of Gothic designs. Because these buildings are so old and interesting, they were added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1988. This means they are important to history!

What is the Winterringer Building and House?

The Winterringer Building and House is a historic property. It includes two main parts. One part is a brick building. This building was used for businesses. The other part is a house. The owner of the business lived in this house. Both buildings are located in a historic area. This area is known as "Old Hilliard" in Ohio.

The Commercial Building

The brick building was built around 1870. It was designed in the Italianate style. This style was popular back then. It often includes decorative elements. For example, this building has a special metal trim. This trim is called a "cornice." It also has arched shapes. These shapes are above the windows. They are called "hood molds." These details make the building look very grand.

The Adjacent House

The house next to the shop was built later. It was built around 1880. This house has a different look. It shows influences from the Gothic style. Gothic style often includes pointed arches. It also has steep roofs and tall windows. These features give the house a unique appearance. It looks different from the shop building.

Why is it a Historic Place?

The Winterringer Building and House is important. It helps us understand the past. It shows how people lived and worked. It also shows the building styles of the 1800s. Because of its history and architecture, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on June 9, 1988. Being on this list helps protect the buildings. It makes sure they can be enjoyed for many more years.

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