Edward E. Neff House in Delaware, Ohio, built in 1887-1878. Neff was the original owner, a prominent local merchant in the 1800s. Shortly after having this house built, Neff retired from the goods business, and pursued a number of other business interests that included real estate investments. He remained an active member of the Delaware community for the next 20 years, serving as a director of the First National Bank, a director of the Delaware Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Advisory Board f o r the Delaware Children's Home.
Following the deaths of Edward Neff in 1908 and his wife in 1915, the house was rented by Ohio Governor Frank B. Willis and his family for approximately four years. The Neff House is known as the first Delaware residence of Willis, who permanently relocated his family to Delaware after serving Ohio Governor from 1915 to 1917. While residing there, Willis launched a successful campaign for election to the U.S. Senate vacated by President - elect of Warren G. Harding in 1920. Once elected, Willis and his family moved to a new home. Architectural Style-Queen Anne. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1988. GPS: 40.30280°N, -83.06951°W.
Following the deaths of Edward Neff in 1908 and his wife in 1915, the house was rented by Ohio Governor Frank B. Willis and his family for approximately four years. The Neff House is known as the first Delaware residence of Willis, who permanently relocated his family to Delaware after serving Ohio Governor from 1915 to 1917. While residing there, Willis launched a successful campaign for election to the U.S. Senate vacated by President - elect of Warren G. Harding in 1920. Once elected, Willis and his family moved to a new home. Architectural Style-Queen Anne. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1988. GPS: 40.30280°N, -83.06951°W.
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