Green's Historical Preservation Commission Designates the Aultman Schoolhouse as a local historic landmark

On January 18, the Green Historic Preservation Commission voted to designate the Aultman Schoolhouse, 3431 Greensburg Road, as a local individual historic landmark. 

This residential structure owned by Glenn and Becky Witsaman was originally built as a one-room schoolhouse for Greensburg School District No. 6 and was renovated to its current authentic cottage bungalow style circa 1923.

"Local historic landmark designation is one of several tools we use to preserve our city's history," said Sarah Haring, community development administrator.  "A local historic landmark is designated because the property has a special character, history or aesthetic interest.  Landmark designation signifies to the community that this property is important to the heritage and character of the city and that its protection enriches all the community's residents."

The commission used a variety of criteria to determine its acceptance as a historic landmark including its contribution to the development and heritage of Green; its location representing an established or familiar visual of a historical community; it exemplifies Green's cultural and educational heritage; and its distinctive 1920 authentic cottage bungalow architectural style.

Other local historical landmarks in Green include the Lichtenwalter Schoolhouse (circa 1880) at Boettler Park; the Klinefelter Cemetery (circa 1812) at the corner of Arlington and E. Nimisila Road; Levi Hartong Homestead (circa 1883) in Southgate Park; Conrad Dillman Homestead (circa 1882) at 1480 Greensburg Road; and the Rev. Henry Heiss Homestead (circa 1849) at 1261 Steese Road.  

The Levi Hartong Homestead is the only structure in Green currently on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. 

The City of Green, Ohio, founded in 1992, is a prosperous, progressive and promising city with more than 25,000 residents.  Approximately 33.5 square-miles, Green is located in southern Summit County.    Visit www.cityofgreen.org.