Cyrus Broadwell House Explained

Cyrus Broadwell House
Coordinates:39.1328°N -84.3097°W
Built:1820
Architect:Cyrus Broadwell
Added:May 29, 1975
Refnum:75001433

Cyrus Broadwell House is a registered historic building near Newtown, Ohio, listed in the National Register on May 29, 1975. It was built in 1820 by Cyrus Broadwell (born 1801, died 1879) in the Greek Revival style. It has 23 columns, 12 feet high and each made from a single pine tree.[1]

Former owners included Hamilton County prosecutor John V. Campbell.[2] [3]

Not to be confused with the Broadwell House of the Cincinnati Country Day School, built ca. 1804 by John Broadwell, located about 5 miles to the north.[4] [5]

Historic Uses

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ohio Historic Places Dictionary, Vol 2. December 2008. North American Book Distributors, LLC. 9781878592705. 27 October 2017.
  2. News: Plans of Air Nitrate Plant . 21 December 2020 . Cincinnati Enquirer . 11 August 1918 . 8.
  3. News: A Spot Near Cincinnati . 21 December 2020 . Cincinnati Enquirer . 18 August 1935 . 6.
  4. Web site: Connections, Spring 2007. Cincinnati Country Day School. 27 October 2017.
  5. Web site: John Broadwell House. Indian Hill Historical Society. 27 October 2017.