Strongsville Historical Society Project
For a significant part of the summer of 2025 (August through September), Ohio Paint and Pressure Washing undertook the task of painting three historic homes at the Strongsville Historical Society’s re-created historic village located in Strongsville, Ohio. Before and after videos of our work on the Roe-Chapman House can be found on the home page of this site. The following descriptions of historic homes are taken directly from the Strongsville Historical Society’s website.
Roe-Chapman House
“c. 1904 — This Dutch Colonial Revival house was built on site by Mr. Wesley Pepper who also managed the project to build the first high school in 1908 which later became the Board of Education building before being torn down in 2016 when the new Strongsville Middle School was built behind it. Eli and Mary Roe purchased the house in 1907. In 1957, Howard and Velda Chapman bought the property. They created, in 1962, the Strongsville Historical Society. In their wills, they generously donated their home and the property on which it was located to the Society and it became the catalyst for what is now an entire village with eight different buildings that are filled with fascinating artifacts and memorabilia to keep the history of Strongsville and the surrounding region alive for future generations to enjoy.”
Baldwin House
“c. 1823 — This was the early Greek Revival home of Dr. Baldwin, our second town doctor who came to Strongsville in 1821, later returning to Connecticut to marry Miss Delia Alden, a descendent of John and Priscilla Alden of Mayflower fame. This was one of the first wood frame houses in the center of Strongsville. It was moved to its current location in the historical village in the 1980’s. The Strongsville Society of Model Railroad Engineers (SSMRE) has a terrific “HO” scale train layout in the basement of the Baldwin house that is a favorite stop for children visiting the village during Harvest Festival. Click here to watch a YouTube video to learn more about the Baldwin House.”
Lathrop House
“c. 1871 — This Victorian-Italianate style house was owned by Hazen Lathrop from the early 1870s and later by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Minnie. It was originally located on Pearl Road at the top of the hill in the town of Albion, Ohio. Thaddeus Lathrop, the father of Hazen, was the first miller at John Strong’s grist mill at Albion (now Bonnie Park) in 1820. It houses artifacts from the Victorian era, including an exhibit of art glass and ceramics.”