$ In12006 Signature of the Keeper Date 'Of Adtion Federal and State Correctional Institutions in Ohio Ohio Name of Multiple Property Listing State
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NFS Form !0-900b OMB Approval No. 1024—QO18 (Rev. Aug. 2002) (Expires Jan. 2005) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form This form is used for documenting multiple property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (National Register Bulletin 16B). Complete each item by entering the requested information. For additional space, use continuation sheets (Form 10-900-a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer to complete all items. New Submission Amended Submission A. Name of Multiple Property Listing Federal and State Correctional Institutions in Ohio B. Associated Historic Contexts (Name each associated historic context, identifying theme, geographical area, and chronological period for each.) Federal and State Correctional Institutions in Ohio, 1837-1956 C. Form Prepared by name/title Douglas Terpstra and Alan Tonetti organization ASC GrouP' lnc- date January 2006 street & number 4620 Indianola Avenue telephone 614-268-2514 city or town Columbus state OH zip code 43214_____ D. Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this documentation form meets the National Register documentation standards and sets forth requirements for the listing of related properties consistent with the National Register criteria. This submission meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60 and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Inventory & Registration CT^/16 2*(f. j \t*S v w ~ tsMr*rv+*^ ——|—Cl4/£<xL-^\*rv\r iignature and title of certifying official Date J Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society State or Federal Agency or Tribal government _____ I heresy certify that this multiple property documentation form has been approved by the National Register as a basis for evaluating related profjerjies for listipg in {he National Register. $ In12006 Signature of the Keeper Date 'of Adtion Federal and State Correctional Institutions in Ohio Ohio Name of Multiple Property Listing State Table of Contents for Written Narrative Provide the following information on continuation sheets. Cite the letter and the title before each section of the narrative. Assign page numbers according to the instructions for continuation sheets in How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (National Register Bulletin 16B). Fill in page numbers for each section in the space below. See Continuation Sheet Page Numbers E. Statement of Historic Contexts E 3 - E 88 (If more than one historic context is documented, present them in sequential order.) F. Associated Property Types F 89 - F 104 (Provide description, significance, and registration requirements.) G. Geographical Data r 1 ~_ H. Summary of Identification and Evaluation Methods , n , (Discuss the methods used in developing the multiple property listing.) rl lUO I. Major Bibliographical References (List major written works and primary location of additional documentation: State 1 107-1 120 Historic Preservation Office, other State agency, Federal agency, local government, university, or other, specifying repository.) Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 120 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900-a 0MB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet FEDERAL AND STATE CORRECTIONAL Section E Page 1 INSTITUTIONS IN OHIO MPD Table of Contents for Written Narrative E. Statement of Historic Context.................................................................................................3 Introduction .................................................................................................................................3 The Formative Period. 1815-57 ..............................................................................................4 The Reform and Expansion Period. 1857-1956......................................................................9 Federal Correctional Facilities in Ohio .................................................................................18 Prison Plans and Layouts.......................................................................................................18 Honor Camps, Honor Farms, and Branch Prisons.................................................................23 Corrections in Ohio after 1940 ..............................................................................................25 A Comparison of Ohio's Correctional Institutions................................................................30 DRC Correctional Institutions...................................................................................................34 Southeastern Correctional Institution....................................................................................36 Lima Correctional Institution................................................................................................47 Ohio Reformatory for Women ..............................................................................................56 London Correctional Institution............................................................................................66 Chillicothe Correctional Institution.......................................................................................78 F. Associated Property Types ....................................................................................................89 Property Type: Correctional Institution....................................................................................89 Subtype: Reformatory...........................................................................................................93 Subtype: Reform School.......................................................................................................94 Subtype: Hospital/Mental Health Institution........................................................................94 Subtype: Penitentiary............................................................................................................94 Significance ................................................................................................................[..............95 Registration Requirements ........................................................................... .............................96 Subtype: Reformatory...........................................................................................................96 Subtype: Reform School.......................................................................................................97 Subtype: Hospital/Mental Health Institution........................................................................98 Subtype: Penitentiary............................................................................................................99 Property Type: Agricultural Building or Complex.................................................................100 Subtype: Agricultural Building or Complex Associated With a Correctional Institution.. 100 Subtype: State Farm/Honor Farm.......................................................................................101 Significance............................................................................................................................. 101 Registration Requirements...................................................................................................... 102 Subtype: Agricultural Building or Complex Associated With a Correctional Institution.. 102 Subtype: State Farm/Honor Farm.......................................................................................103 G. Geographical Data...............................................................................................................105 NPS Form 10-900-a 0MB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) i United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet FEDERAL AND STATE CORRECTIONAL Section E Page 2 INSTITUTIONS IN OHIO MPD H. Summary of Identification and Evaluation Methods.......................................................l05 I. Bibliography ..............................................................................»..^^ Likely Sources Not Yet Investigated.......................................................................................115