A Bowling Green house has been selected to receive state support for a historic restoration project.
As part of the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, 33 projects will be awarded more than $75 million in tax credits to preserve 45 buildings across the state. The projects are expected to leverage approximately $681 million in private investments.
The “Manville House,” at 416 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green has been awarded $202,443 in tax credits. The total project cost is estimated at $1,235,060. Constructed in 1888 as a doctor’s residence, the Manville House is the first project to be awarded in Bowling Green.
The building later served as Manville’s office and was eventually converted into a community hospital and finally a nursing home before becoming vacant in the 1990s. The rehabilitation will convert the building into two apartments, preserving original features such as historic staircases, trim, and the building’s traditional layout.
“Through this program, we are breathing new life into iconic buildings so they can drive economic growth in Ohio, all while honoring the craftsmanship and character that make our state so special,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “Once restored, these buildings will create jobs by housing new businesses and will lead to additional investment and revitalization in surrounding areas.”
The awarded projects span 14 communities, including Akron, Bowling Green, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lakewood, Marysville, Mount Sterling, Springfield, Toledo, Trotwood, and Wadsworth. The communities of Bowling Green, Mount Sterling, and Wadsworth are receiving tax credits through his program for the first time.
The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program is administered in partnership with the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office. The State Historic Preservation Office determines if a property qualifies as a historic building and that the rehabilitation plans comply with the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
