714 Yale Avenue
PhotosLegacy VersionGeneral Information
No: 714
Street: Yale
House Name:
Historic Plaque: N
Owner Info: N
Built: 1938
Sec: 23
Subdivision: Sibley
Lot: 41-44
Architect: Robert McGrew Critchell
Cont/build:
Description:
2 story Colonial, siding, gable roof.
Original Use: Residential
Current Use: Residential
CHANGES:
As Built: N
Added To: Y
Subtracted From: N
Replaced: N
Description Of Changes: 1961 - Joseph Kniffin converted the rear porch to an activity room. 1974 - Fred Caswell remodeled and constructed a new garage. 2001 - add family room, kitchen & bath (Arkhaids, architect. Owner, construction).
Shows earliest property ownership records
Stories:
Story 1: According to Virginia Critchell, widow of Robert, he designed the original house which was 1 floor with a bay window. It was later remodeled into a 2 story house looking not at all like the original.Story 2: Theodore Krekeler was born 27 May 1904 and died 14 April 1955, aged 50 years, buried in Section 19 of Greenlawn Cemetery, Milford OH, Monroe Funeral Home.
Story 3: Betty Kniffen was born 16 Sept 1911 and grew up at 211 Amherst Avenue with her brother, Frank Jr., and their parents, Frank & Ina Payne. Betty died 1 May 1990 and is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery along with her husband and daughter, Sally. Joe Kniffen was born 8 Mar 1908 and died 11 Mar 1981.
Story 4: Marguerita (nee Fuller) Lillard was born in Ohio 18 Sep 1926 and died in Ohio 12 Aug 2000, aged 73 years. Her mother's maiden name was Leblond.