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The following structures would most likely be indirectly compromised by the construction of a new
<br />roadway: a barn and granary dating to circa 1900 at (20801) Tyler Road (11067, S/11); a bank barn circa
<br />1890 at 64350 Oak Road (11040, C/10); 23255 New Road, a vernacular farmhouse circa 1890 (11039,
<br />S/11); a vernacular farmhouse from circa 1890 at 60535 Mayflower Road (09013, C/10); a circa 1900
<br />barn at 60100 Mayflower Road (09012, C/10); a Greek revival farmhouse dating to circa 1845 at 60415
<br />Myrtle Road (09021, S/11); and 23014 State Road 23, an 1870s Greek revival farmhouse (09058, C/10).
<br />Alternative A indirectly poses a threat to three concentrations of historic cemeteries, farmhouses, barns,
<br />and schoolhouses that are located on both sides of this proposed corridor. These structures stand along
<br />Pine Road in Liberty Township, Mulberry Road in Union and Greene Townships, and Oak and Sumption
<br />Trail in Greene Township and on sites along intersecting roads. These structures and sites could possibly
<br />be threatened by future development (road widening, access ramps, fast food restaurants, strip centers) if
<br />Alternative A were chosen for the improvement/ rehabilitation of US 31 and these farmhouses, barns,
<br />schools, and cemeteries are not protected.
<br />Pine Road Concentration
<br />Notably, the Italianate Style seems to predominate farmhouses built in this area of Liberty Township
<br />rather than Vernacular or Stick Vernacular residences. This may reveal a community stylistic preference
<br />for the Italianate home, a style with elegant lines and features, cupolas to survey one's land, porches for
<br />relaxation and protection, and ample room for a growing family. It was a noble style for the noble
<br />occupation of farming. The predominance of the Italianate style also positions the growth and success of
<br />this area to the 1860s and 1870s when the farmers had gained enough wealth after their initial settlement
<br />and farming of the area. It possibly reveals a desire to update one's farmhouse in more "progressive"
<br />styles. The stylistic connection among the residences of this area also shows a pattern of exchange of
<br />building knowledge among community members where commonalities are present and individual
<br />creativity and inventiveness where uniqueness occurs. Often among farming communities, neighbors and
<br />extended family members helped each other construct their homes and barns. These local builders used
<br />local materials: hardwoods from their lands, stone, and locally made bricks. Across the county in the mid
<br />to late 1800s, farmhouses tended to be constructed in similar manners with stone foundations and frame
<br />or brick veneer structures. In the early 1900s, cast stone foundations began to support the homes in the
<br />area. Around 1915, other foundation materials began to be used including brick and concrete. This is a
<br />sign that housing construction in the area had moved away from the prerogative of the farmer to the realm
<br />of the contractoribuilder.
<br />Historically ranking structures are:
<br />Greek Revival Farmhouse, (24900) Pierce Road, moved from Potato Creek site, c. 1850, S/11.8
<br />Liberty Township Schoolhouse, District 7, 66984 Pine Road, c. 1890, S/11 L [12013L].
<br />Eli McEndarfer Italianate Farmhouse & Barn, 67521 Pine Road, 1874, S/11.9
<br />Cemetery, 24955 Riley Road, 1895, S/11 [12031].
<br />Italianate Farmhouse, 24319 Riley Road, 1875, S/11, [12029].
<br />Italianate Farmhouse, 24550 Riley Road, c. 1870, C/10, [12030].
<br />Vernacular Farmhouse, 68137 Pine Road, c. 1890, C/10, [12015].
<br />Zachariah Scheneman Italianate Farmhouse & Barn, 68437 Pine Road, 1891, S/12 L [12016].
<br />John Long Farmhouse, 68737 Pine Road, 1840, C/10, [12017].10
<br />' Old Survey number 09014.
<br />8 Old Survey, 12005.
<br />Unfortunately, the Italianate farmhouse was demolished between the 1979 survey and the 2000 survey. The bam dating to 1874 remains. Old Survey #:
<br />12014.
<br />10 The first survey of this farmhouse noted it as an example of the Federal style. The house was covered with brick patterned asbestos shingles, which reduced
<br />its historic rating. The house's exterior was recently renovated in a colonial revival style, resided, painted white, and given an entrance porch that covered the
<br />homes original stone lintel and posts surrounding the entranceway.
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