Franzheim, Harry C. and Jessie F., House - Wheeling, West Virginia - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"The Harry C. and Jessie F. Franzheim House is significant because it is an exceptional example of Shingle style architecture by a significant Wheeling architect. The house bears its name from its original owners, a prominent Wheeling family. Harry C. Franzheim was partner in the oldest furniture business in the city; Jessie F. Franzheim was a generous contributor to the community. The house has the additional association by being the design of Edward Bates Franzheim, Harry's younger brother. The house represents a period of time and a style of life that was integral to the development of Wheeling.

With its Shingle style architecture, the Harry C. Franzheim and Jessie F. Franzheim House epitomizes Wheeling Island. This island in the midst of the Ohio River is considered to be the largest and most populated island on an inland waterway in the world. Wheeling Island is harmoniously urban, suburban and resort, and so is this Shingle style house. It is a house that is worthy of the prominence of its owners, its architect and its location.

Aside from a porch that was enclosed during the Craftsman period and an asphalt shingled roof, the house has remained unaltered in its exterior since the time that Edward Bates Franzheim composed its complex and thoughtfully detailed appearance. The varied elevations reflect not only interior functions but the house's relationship to its site and its neighbors." - National Register Nomination

The house is in excellent condition and continues to serve as a private residence.

Street address: 404 S. Front St. Wheeling, West Virginia County / Borough / Parish: Ohio Year listed: 1989 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Domestic Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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