National Register of Historic Places

West Main Street District

Kent, Portage County, Ohio
Listed
June 16, 1977
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
77001082

About this property

The West Main Street District is a historic district in Kent, Ohio, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district encompasses 25 buildings, most of which are houses, on both sides of West Main Street from its intersection with North and South Mantua Streets on the east to the intersection with North and South Chestnut Streets. It was listed June 17, 1977. Included in the district is the Kent Masonic Center, itself listed on the register in 1974, as well as the home of Martin L. Davey, who served as Governor of Ohio from 1935 to 1939. The Brownstones on the corner of South Prospect and West Main Streets are the oldest apartments in the city (built 1901–1905) and are classic sandstone buildings. Architectural styles represented in the district include Commercial style, Eastlake, Gothic Revival, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne style.

Location

409-625 W. Main St.
Kent, Portage County, Ohio
41.15403, -81.36495

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Kent, Charles House
Industrial
0 mi
Masonic Temple
Industrial
0.1 mi
Franklin Township Hall
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0.3 mi
Kent Industrial District
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0.3 mi
Gross, L.N., Company Building
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0.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was West Main Street District listed on the National Register?

West Main Street District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1977.

What type of historic resource is West Main Street District?

West Main Street District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West Main Street District?

The period of significance for West Main Street District is recorded as the listed era.

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