Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Historic Lease of Packard-Doubler Property (U.S. National Park Service)

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Packard-Doubler House historic photo

Long-Term Lease Opportunity
The National Park Service is pleased to announce a long-term lease opportunity in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The property offered for lease includes the historic Packard-Doubler House and approximately .8 acres of land located at 7634 Riverview Road in Independence, Ohio (Cuyahoga County). The property is available for residential and non-commercial uses, and will be leased with terms and conditions governing its use and maintenance. This opportunity is open to all interested parties on a competitive basis.

Example of Greek Revival Architectural Elements

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Details of Greek Revival architecture on the Packard-Doubler House

Details of the Packard-Doubler House
The Packard-Doubler House is modest brick farmhouse characteristic of vernacular Western Reserve architecture, incorporating modest Greek Revival detailing. It was built in 1864 by John Packard who sold it just four years later to Frances X. Doubler. The house retains a great deal of historical and architectural integrity and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The original portion of the house is one-and-one-half story, gabled-roof brick structure. A one-story, wood-framed kitchen was added in the 1890s. The building contains approximately 1,600 square feet of living space. Public utilities include electric, sewer, natural gas and phone; the property is served by well water.

Front prorch of the Packard-Doubler House

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Front porch of the Packard-Doubler House

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Information on the property and the submission requirements/process are fully described in the Request for Proposals (RFP) document. Open houses are available by appointment by calling (440) 546-5903. Only written proposals meeting the specified requirements will be accepted. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened at the main park headquarters building, located at 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141.

Related Documents:
36, Part 18 CFR Leasing Regulations
Draft Model Lease for Packard-Doubler
Financial Capability Information
National Register of Historic Places Documentation
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation

Questions about the property and this offering can be directed to (440) 546-5903.