John B. Tytus House, historic house in Ohio, United States
The John B. Tytus House is a three-story brick residence in Middletown, Ohio, that combines Romanesque rounded arches with half-timbered Tudor details. Inside, carved woodwork and an original chandelier in the dining room showcase the craftsmanship of its construction.
The house was built in 1865 as the home of John Butler Tytus Sr., who owned a paper mill. His son, also named John Butler Tytus, later developed a revolutionary steel rolling process that made steel production faster and more efficient.
The house is named after its original owner, a prominent industrial figure from the 1800s. Its architectural blend of Romanesque and Tudor Revival styles reflects how wealthy families of that era expressed their tastes through building design.
The house is located in the South Main Street Historic District between Yankee Road and 4th Avenue in Middletown. The property spans about one acre and is easy to reach on foot, situated in a quiet neighborhood with mature trees.
The younger John Tytus invented a steel rolling process that allowed steel to be rolled continuously while still hot, increasing both size and speed of production. This process, put into operation in 1924, transformed the steel industry and was later adopted in mills across the country.
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