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MacDonell House
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National Register of Historic Places

MacDonell House

Also known as Banta-Van Dyke House

On the National Register since 197848 years
VictorianListed 1978Lima

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

About

About MacDonell House

MacDonell House, at 632 W. Market St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 20, 1978. It was among the first 3 of Lima’s 26 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 91 other Ohio listings.

What it is1893 Victorian House in Lima, Ohio part of US NRHP. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 50 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1893 to today

  1. 1893Built
  2. 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 48 years
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632 W. Market St., Lima · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Victorian style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.

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Questions about MacDonell House

Is MacDonell House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 20, 1978 (Register number 78001999).

Is MacDonell House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut, 13.6 miles away.

Can you visit MacDonell House?

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 MacDonell House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 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 71986606 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.