402 Miami Avenue
PhotosLegacy VersionGeneral Information
No: 402
Street: Miami
House Name:
Historic Plaque:
Owner Info: N
Built: 1899c?
Sec: 23
Subdivision: Sibley
Lot: Irreg 77, 78, 79
Architect:
Cont/build:
Description:
2 story greatly expanded
Victorian, siding, hip & gable roofs: foyer, living room, dining room, family
room, kitchen, powder room and screened porch on first floor;
4 bedrooms, 2
baths, hall linen closet and sitting room on 2nd floor. High ceilings,
hardwood floors, pocket doors, natural woodwork, period light fixtures,
wide staircase and 3 fireplaces. (This is before 2005+ major
addition.)
Owners: 6+F?
Original Use: Residential
Current Use: Residential
CHANGES:
As Built: N
Added To: Y
Subtracted From: N
Replaced: N
Description Of Changes: 1982 - added a bathroom. 1994 permit for James & Jamie Sebens to add an 8' x 16' storage building in the back. 1989 - added a deck. 2005 - Major renovation and addition. Permit for Snyder to add 3 car garage, family room & master suite.
Stories:
Story 1: 1911-12 Directory at corner Miami & Rugby: Edward S. Hughes (Minnie D.) - electrical engineer. Deeds from Lemings in file. In 1953: Harry E. & Minnie D. Hughes & Edith T. Hughes.Story 2: Land for 404 Miami was originally part of 402 Miami. The end lot belonged to Deborah B. Startsman until sold to Edith Hughes in 1960 (see map).(This needs further research. Deeds show Hughes family members beginning in 1906. What did Deborah Startsman own? When and how did she get it?)
Story 3: Edith Monica Thomas Hughes was born 4 July 1903 and died 16 April 1985, aged 81 years, Craver-Hookom Funeral Home.Harry E. Hughes was born 5 June 1900 and died 31 December 1956, aged 56 years, Craver Funeral Home. They are both buried in section 14 of Greenlawn Cemetery, Milford OH.
Story 4: This home of Mr. & Mrs. (Charlene) Ray Burt was on the December 12, 1976 TP Garden Club Christmas House Tour. A charming older home reflecting the musical and artistic interests of its owners. It was a Sunday, advance tickets were $1.50 but $2 on the day and the homes were open from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Proceeds were to be used for beautification of the village. The Community House was open for Refreshments, Tree Decorations and Bake Sale.
It looks as if there are some problems in Story 2. If one looks at the deeds, there's a lot of confusion. Phyllis McAllister (704 Miami) reported in 2008 and Mrs. Hughes must have told her that her husband's family built the house. Mrs. Hughes moved into the house as a bride and continued to live there until a few years before her death.