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Monteith Hall
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National Register of Historic Places

Monteith Hall

Also known as Monteith-Gates Residence

Elyria’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 9, 1974; only 392 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older
Neo-Classical RevivalListed 1974Elyria

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Monteith Hall

Monteith Hall, at 218 East Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 9, 1974: the first place in Elyria to be listed. Only 392 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical Revival, as it does for 66 other Ohio listings. 18 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house in Elyria, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗
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218 East Ave., Elyria · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Neo-Classical Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neo-Classical Revival.

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Questions about Monteith Hall

Is Monteith Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 9, 1974 (Register number 74001552).

Is Monteith Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Mercer Langston House, 7.5 miles away.

Can you visit Monteith Hall?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Monteith Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71989829 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.