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| − | Furthermore, in 1871 Charles Gasche made an official agreement with the City of Wooster to grant the City with the privilege of keeping and maintaining the reservoir erected by the City on Gasche's premises on the east side of N. Buckeye street and in return Gasche had the privilege to tap water pipes or supply of water at any quantity he desires on the premises occupied by Gasche on the west side of N. Bever street for as long as the City continues to conduct such supply of water along N. Bever street. Perpetual free water for Gasche, heirs, and assigns. | + | Furthermore, in 1871 Charles Gasche made an official agreement with the City of Wooster to grant the City with the privilege of keeping and maintaining the reservoir erected by the City on Gasche's premises on the east side of N. Buckeye street and in return Gasche had the privilege to tap water pipes or supply of water, by any means, at any quantity he desires on the premises occupied by Gasche on the west side of N. Bever street for as long as the City continues to conduct such supply of water along N. Bever street. Perpetual free water for Gasche, heirs, and assigns.--Reference: Record of Leases Vol. 1 p.382-383 |
* 1905: Charles Gasche Executor etal To John W. Ames Vol. 152 p.33 (1870 Renumbered) Lot 1616 $4,000 | * 1905: Charles Gasche Executor etal To John W. Ames Vol. 152 p.33 (1870 Renumbered) Lot 1616 $4,000 | ||
* 1984: Ames To James Howey, Jo Howey | * 1984: Ames To James Howey, Jo Howey | ||
[[CATEGORY: N. Bever St., Wooster, Ohio]] | [[CATEGORY: N. Bever St., Wooster, Ohio]] | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 12 March 2015
The house located at 340 N. Bever St. holds the distinction of being the first house built along the Historic Founders' Row section of N. Bever St. by Charles Gasche sometime between 1858 to 1868. It is registered on the National Register of Historic Places: reference number 88003192. The Gasche family lived in the house until 1905. Charles Gasche was a local carpenter, craftsman, draftsman, fresco artist, cabinet maker, and was the sketch artist for the numerous drawings that appear in Ohio editions of Caldwell's Atlases.
The Gasche House has a unique architectural history. It is a fine example of the Downing ideal identifiable by the center gabled roof and Greek cross layout. The foundation is comprised of smooth ashlar with cut stone. The double hung windows have segmental lintels and plain lug sills. Brackets not common to other homes of this time period, appear in the caves of the center gable. The center front gable, projecting bay, and steeply pitched roof are very Gothic while the arch windows, arch doorway, window crowns and brackets under the gable are Italianate. The barn in the rear was reportedly used as a printing shop for Wooster's first newspaper.
The Commemorative Biographical Record of Wayne County, Ohio, published in 1889 stated that Mr. Gasche is self made. He was enterprising, and stated with determination to succeed. He made a marked success, and today is one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Wayne County, in whose advancement he has been a potent factor.
In 1905 the home was sold to John W. Ames and the front porch was added. The elderly Miss Ames lived in the home until 1985. In 1984, James and Jo Howey purchased the house. In 158 years there have been only 5 owners: Charles Gasche, John W. Ames, James and Jo Howey, John and Lauresa Durham, and Marsha Blum. The Howeys opened the home as a Bed and Breakfast and it is still operating as such to this day.
-Information provided by: Historic Founders' Row Association
Wayne County Recorder Property Transfers
- 1816: William Henry, Joseph H. Larwill, Abigail Larwill To John Bever
- 1837: Last will and testament of John Bever deceased gave to daughter Mirtilla (Bever) Bowman married to James L. Bowman land containing 68 acres.
- 1856: R.B. Stibbs (Executor for John Sloane Estate) To Christian Eyster Vol. 46 p.537 Old Lot No. 13 $334 at Public Auction
- 1857: Christian Eyster To John A. Anderson Vol. 46 p.539 Old Lot No. 13 $400
- 1858: John A. Anderson To Charles Gasche* Vol. 48 p.397 Part of Old Lot No. 13 $500
* Note: The Recorders Index misidentifies Charles as "Christ Gasche" but it is "Charles Gasche" on actual Deed of Record. The deed also explains that Old Lot No. 13 (Sloane's Lot) was subdivided into seven parcels by John Anderson and Charles Gasche bought parcel number 7.
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4 | 5 | 6 | B E V E R |
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Furthermore, in 1871 Charles Gasche made an official agreement with the City of Wooster to grant the City with the privilege of keeping and maintaining the reservoir erected by the City on Gasche's premises on the east side of N. Buckeye street and in return Gasche had the privilege to tap water pipes or supply of water, by any means, at any quantity he desires on the premises occupied by Gasche on the west side of N. Bever street for as long as the City continues to conduct such supply of water along N. Bever street. Perpetual free water for Gasche, heirs, and assigns.--Reference: Record of Leases Vol. 1 p.382-383
- 1905: Charles Gasche Executor etal To John W. Ames Vol. 152 p.33 (1870 Renumbered) Lot 1616 $4,000
- 1984: Ames To James Howey, Jo Howey