William H. Root House
Listed as “Root, William H., House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About William H. Root House
William H. Root House, at 3535 E. Erie Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 20, 1978. It was among the first 3 of Lorain’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Lorain, 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↗Finding William H. Root House
3535 E. Erie Ave., Lorain
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of William H. Root House
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Questions about William H. Root House
Is William H. Root House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 20, 1978 (Register number 78002110).
Is William H. Root House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Mercer Langston House, 14 miles away.
Can you visit William H. Root 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 William H. Root House?
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 71989839 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.