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harles Alden Seltzer House - 30095 Lorain Road City Council approved legislation to landmark the Charles Alden Seitzer Home on May 8, 2013. Recognition of the home was primarily due to the local and national significance of its first inhabitant, Charles Alden Seltzer. Seltzer was notably an author of western novels and short stories, many of which became Hollywood films. He was also a Council member and ultimately a Mayor of North Olmsted, where he undertook new initiatives to improve community services which benefitted residents during the challenging times of the Great Depression. The Seltzer home was built in 1923 and is an architecture blend of Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The home highlights a Spanish tile roof, a stone fireplace that represents the 48 continental states, hardwood floors, extensive oak paneling, coffered ceilings in several rooms, an elliptical barrel vault ceiling in one wing, a second floor skylight and wormy chestnut paneling and hardwood floors in the basement. The property around the home consisted of 4.5 acres and included a three-bay garage, with concrete tile roof, a small house for a private gardener and a pavilion with a cedar roof. ichard H. Knight-William Biddulph H City Council approved legislation to landmark the Knight-Biddulph home on September 18, 2013. The main factor leading to this property's designation was its architectural character. The moderate Italianate style sandstone two-story home was designed and built by Richard H. Knight over a ten year timespan and constructed from sandstone believed to have been quarried from the property. The building is the only all sandstone home located in North Olmsted, which was completed in 1860. The home is a box design with a hip roof and ornate detailing around the windows and doors typical of the Italianate style. In 1982 several fires occurred in the then abandoned, dilapidated old house. In February 1984, the city of North Olmsted ordered the demolition of the house, prompting the February 27, 1984, newspaper article of the demolition appeal hearing along with accounts of childhood memories from Ralph Biddulph's daughters. On March 1, 1984 the front page of the Sun Herald told the story of the grim future of the historic home. City Council overturned the demolition order upon receiving a contract for repair of the house which was completed in 1985 and included a kitchen, a rear staircase to a second floor addition and an attached garage. ADDITIONAL 2013 ACHIEVEMENTS The Landmarks Commission is proud to be a service agency of the Social Involvement Through Education and Service (SITES) Program at North Olmsted High School. For many years, the Commission has mentored one or more high school senior each semester. These students are put to work on Landmarks Commission projects or tasks at Frostville Museum. The City of North Olmsted is fortunate to have a strong partnership with an active historical society. The Olmsted Historical Society, recognized in 2010 by First Lady Michelle Obama as a Preserve America Steward, operates the Frostville Museum, which is located in North Olmsted