Howard House
Harvey Howard House | |
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General information | |
Location | currently Central Christian Church |
Address | 407 N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio |
Town or city | Wooster, Ohio |
Country | United States |
Completed | c.1865 |
The Howard House was built by local businessman, Harvey Howard, sometime between 1860-65. The property changed hands several times until 1893 when it was purchased by Captain James B. Taylor who practiced law and was known for commanding Co. H of the 114th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. In 1906, one year after Mrs. Taylor died, the property was transferred to the City for use as a hospital.
From 1906 until 1943 it was used as the Wooster City Hospital. Many of the City's well-known physicians practiced there including Drs. Stoll, Ryall, Jones, Mateer, Yocum, Wishard, Wright, and Fritz among many others. The spacious rooms could accommodate as many as 12 patients in a "ward" room.
In 1943, after the hospital outgrew this facility, it was sold and bought by the Central Christian Church and currently serves as the educational building for the Church at 407 N. Market St. in Wooster, Ohio. The Church has restored much of the original decor such as the four fireplaces, inlaid floors, and the bronze hardware on the doors. Most of the woodwork is of original natural finish, and where painting was necessary, original colors were used where possible and original papering was installed on the walls.
Timeline
- The large brick house was built by local druggist and store owner, Harvey Howard, sometime before 1860.
- In 1893 the house was bought by Captain James B. Taylor
- In 1906, the house became the City of Wooster's first Hospital.
- The house remained a hospital until 1943 when Central Christian Church bought the property.
Features
Newspaper articles
City directory
- Williams' Akron, Wooster & Cuyahoga Falls Directory, City Guide & Business Mirror, 1859 by J. H. Baumgardner & Co.
- Ohio State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1860-1861, Wayne County, Ohio / authored by George W. Hawes