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Dec 31, 1979
National Register of Historic Places - Bendixon-Schmid House
Statement of Significance: As one of the early trackside towns of the area established along the first railroad, Springfield developed into an industrial, commercial, and marketing center for the surrounding agricultural area as well as for the smaller towns of the area. Consequent to this development was a three-block section of Marshall Avenue which became an identifiable "large residence" district. According to a local authority, the Bendixon-Schmid House was the first large residence built on the street and is associated, through its first two owners, with several enterprises contributing to Springfield's early commercial role. Builder of the house was Henry Bendixon, who maintained a general store in Springfield and constructed the Bendixon Block (still standing) as part of the Springfield State Bank building project in 1900. In the mid-1890's, he acquired, in partnership with Peter Bendixon and Peter Ruenitz, the Springfield Milling Company, and later served as its president. In 1905, he sold the house to John R. Schmid, who was active in the commercial life of the community through his affiliation with the Springfield State Bank and the real estate firm of Paffrath and Schmid. The Bendixon-Schmid House is significant in Springfield as a well-preserved Marshall Avenue residence associated with the community's development as an area center of agricultural processing and commerce. The good integrity of its Queen Anne styling is also exceptional for the area.
National Register of Historic Places - Bendixon-Schmid House
Statement of Significance: As one of the early trackside towns of the area established along the first railroad, Springfield developed into an industrial, commercial, and marketing center for the surrounding agricultural area as well as for the smaller towns of the area. Consequent to this development was a three-block section of Marshall Avenue which became an identifiable "large residence" district. According to a local authority, the Bendixon-Schmid House was the first large residence built on the street and is associated, through its first two owners, with several enterprises contributing to Springfield's early commercial role. Builder of the house was Henry Bendixon, who maintained a general store in Springfield and constructed the Bendixon Block (still standing) as part of the Springfield State Bank building project in 1900. In the mid-1890's, he acquired, in partnership with Peter Bendixon and Peter Ruenitz, the Springfield Milling Company, and later served as its president. In 1905, he sold the house to John R. Schmid, who was active in the commercial life of the community through his affiliation with the Springfield State Bank and the real estate firm of Paffrath and Schmid. The Bendixon-Schmid House is significant in Springfield as a well-preserved Marshall Avenue residence associated with the community's development as an area center of agricultural processing and commerce. The good integrity of its Queen Anne styling is also exceptional for the area.
Dec 31, 1979
Posted Date
Jul 27, 2022
Historical Record Date
Dec 31, 1979
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
