In 1865 John Hardy purchased the land on which this one of a kind home was built. Designed by well known architect Jacob Snyder, it has been coined as Ohio's "Italianate Jewel." Construction started in the winter of 1869 and was completed in 1874. All the bricks were fired on site and the timber for the mansion was sourced from the property. This unique home has had many uses over the years and many different owners. The manor has been a restaurant, bar, children's receiving home and an antique store among other things.
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John Hardy was of Irish ancestry. His parents Immigrated to the United States in the first quarter of the 19th century. At age of 12 John and his family moved to Coshocton, County Ohio. John did not serve in the Civil War and married Miss Emily Stewart in 1864. John was an assistant engineer on the Ohio Erie Canal and served two terms as an Ohio assemblyman.
At one time the Hardy's owned at least 300 acres and the home served as the only bank in the area. Mr. Hardy was undoubtedly an enterprising man.
John and Emily Hardy
Akron, Ohio Architect Jacob Snyder designed many churches and buildings across Ohio and the United States. He was the inventor of the "Akron Plan" which was a specific design for churches. He designed the Hower House in Akron, Ohio as well as the original University Hall at The Ohio State University.