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Mount Vernon Square Historic District Nomination NFS Form 10-900 (Rev. 11-90) A RECEIVES 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service AUG 6 SB NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLA CE NA1 RIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM kVJCE This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties or districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NFS Form 10- 900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to compete all items. 1 . Name of Property _______________________ ___ __ Historic name: Mount Vernon Square Historic District Other names/site number: 2. Location Street & Number: [N/A] Not for Publication City or town: District of Columbia FN/A 1 Vicinity State: Washington Code: DC County: District of Columbia Code: 001 Zip Code: 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [ ] nomination [ ] request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards fprregistering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, th^pro|<erty [\ meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ ] statewide [ ] locally. ([ ] See continuation srjeetJcf^dditional comments.) Signature o¥certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certificati I, hrfeby, certify that this property is: [entered in the National Register. ( ) see continuation sheet ] determined eligible for the National Register ( ) see continuation sheet ] determined not eligible for the National Register ] removed from the National Register ] other, (explain:) Mount Vernon Square Historic District Washington, D.C. Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property No. Resources within Property [X] Private [] Building(s) Contributing Noncontributing [X] Public-Local [X] District 407 13 Buildings [] Public-State [] Site 0 _0_ Sites [ ] Public-Federal [] Structure 0 0 Structure [] Object Objects 407 13 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing N/A Resources previously listed in the National Register 2_____ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories Current Functions (enter from instructions) categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: Single Dwellings_______________ DOMESTIC: Single Dwelling DOMESTIC: Multiple Dwellings__________ DOMESTIC: Multiple Dwellings DOMESTIC: Secondary Structures_______ DOMESTIC: Secondary Structures COMMERCE/TRADE: Business__________ COMMERCE/TRADE: Business COMMERCE/TRADE: Professional__________ COMMERCE/TRADE: Professional COMMERCE/TRADE: Financial Institutions COMMERCE/TRADE: Financial Institutions COMMERCE/TRADE: Specialty Stores______ COMMERCE/TRADE: Specialty Stores COMMERCE/TRADE: Warehouses____________ COMMERCE/TRADE: Warehouses______ GOVERNMENT: Fire Station____________ COMMERCE/TRADE: Restaurant______ EDUCATION: Schools__________________ GOVERNMENT: Fire Station_________ RELIGION: Religious Facility___________ GOVERNMENT: Correctional Facility RELIGION: Church School__________________________ EDUCATION: Library____________ RECREATION AND CULTURE: Outdoor Recreation RELIGION: Religious Facility RELIGION: Church School RECREATION AND CULTURE: Outdoor Recreation 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) Italianate_______________ foundation: Stone; Brick; Concrete Block Second Empire_____________ walls:___ Clapboard; Brick; Limestone; Granite Queen Anne_____________________ roof: ___ Flat; Sloped; Gable; Mansard; Hipped Renaissance Revival___________ other: Commercial Style_____________ Colonial Revival Narrative Description Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets [X] See continuation sheet Mount Vernon Square Historic District Washington, D.C. Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark x in one or more boxes for the criteria (Enter categories from instructions) qualifying the property for National Register listing.) Architecture_______ [X] A Property is associated with events that have Community Planning & made a significant contribution to the broad patterns ____Development of our history. Social History_______ Ethnic Heritage: Black [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Period of Significance [X] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics 1845-1945 of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Significant Dates 1845_____ [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, 1862______ information important in prehistory or history. 1872 Criteria Considerations Significant Person (Mark x in all the boxes that apply.) (Complete if Criterion B is marked above.) [ ] A owned by a religious institution or N/A used for religious purposes. [ ] B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation Unknown [ ] C a birthplace or grave. [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder [ ] F a commemorative property. [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Mount Vernon Square Historic District Washington, D.C. Name of Property County and State 9. Major Bibliographic References [ ] See continuation sheet Previous documentation on file (NFS): [X] preliminary determination of Primary location of add. data: individual listing (36 CFR 67) [ X ] State SHPO office [X] previously listed in the NR [ ] Other State agency [ ] previously determined eligible [ ] Federal agency by the National Register [ ] Local government [ ] designated a National Historic [ ] University Landmark [X] Other [ ] recorded by Historic American Specify repository: Buildings Survey #________ EHT Traceries [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record #______ [X] See continuation sheet 10. Geographical Data Acreage of property approximately 100 acres UTM References 1 /I /8 / /3/2/4/6/4/0/ /4/3/0/7/7/4/0/ 4 /1/8/ /3/2/4/9/2/0/ /4/3/0/8/2/0/Q/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 71/87 73/2/4/4/4/57 /4/3/0/8/0/2/0/ 5 71/87 73/2/5/5/0/07 74/3/0/8/1/6/4/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 3 /I /8 / /3/2/4/9/0/5/ /4/3/0/8/0/2/0/ 6 /I /8 / 73/2/5/478/S/ /4/3/0/8/0/8/0/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing [ ] See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description The Mount Vernon Square Historic District begins at the intersection of 7th Street and New York Avenue, NW. The boundary runs northeast on New York Avenue, including all the properties fronting the avenue to the north, and turns north on 1 st Street. Running one block north on 1 st ________________[X] See continuation sheet______________________ Boundary Justification The boundaries of the proposed historic district are comprised of a portion of the much larger community that grew around Mount Vernon Square. Drastic physical changes in the latter part of the 20th century have created two distinct neighborhoods, Mount Vernon Square and Mount [X] See continuation sheet Mount Vernon Square Historic District____________________Washington, D.C. Name of Property County and State 11. Form Prepared By_________________________________________ Name/title Laura V. Trieschmann, Architectural Historian______________________ Organization EHT Traceries_____________ Date July 27,1999_____________ Street & Number 5420 Western Avenue_______ Telephone (301) 656-5283 City or Town Chevy Chase______ State Maryland_____ Zip code 20815_______ Additional Documentation____________________________________ Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property©s location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner_________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name_______________________________________ street & number ____________________________telephone city or town __________________state __________ zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to
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