438 N. Bever St., Wooster, Ohio

The large sprawling 2-story wood frame house at 438 N. Bever St. was likely built in 1869 by property owner Louis Young. Photograph by S. Zimmerman

The large 2-story wood frame house located at 438 N. Bever St. was likely built in 1869 by property owner Louis Young. One of the original windows in the home has Louis Young's name carved into it. Louis Young engaged in a number of various business pursuits after settling in Wooster in the mid-1850s before permanently going into the grocery business in downtown Wooster. Later he operated Young's restaurant and bakery on S. Market St. until about 1883 when he sold out to Henry Hollar for health reasons.

The house shows an Italianate architectural style that was popular in the United States during the late 1840s to 1890.

Newspaper articles

• August 13, 1884: "Death of Louis Young, Sr." by Unknown, Wayne County Democrat, p. 3.

• August 14, 1884: "Death of Louis Young, Sr." by Unknown, Wooster Weekly Republican, p. 3.

Wayne County Recorder Property Transfers

• 1816: William Henry, Joseph H. Larwill, Abigail Larwill To John Bever Vol. 1 p.100 $1
• 1837: Last will and testament of John Bever deceased gave to daughter Mirtilla (Bever) Bowman married to James L. Bowman land containing 68 acres.
• 1857:
  • Mirtilla Bowman To Jacob B. McKennan Trust Deed Vol. 50 p.242
  • J.B. McKennan's Addition to the Town of Wooster: Plat of 30 outlots numbered 149-178 dated November 7, 1857.
• 1858:
  • J. B. McKennan (mis-spelled McKinney) To Jacob Metz Vol. 48 p.352 Old Lot No.s 158, 165, 166, 167 $2,200 and 3 20/100
  • Jacob Metz To Louis Young Vol. 48 p.353 Old Lot No. 166 $550