,4PS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Sen/ice DEC National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each Hem by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an Hem 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 complete all items. 1. Name of Property _————-— Ashton, Ned Residence historic name Edward L. Ashton House/Ashton House other names/site number 2. Location 820 Park Road N/A street & number. D not for publication Iowa City city or town __ . Q vicinity Iowa 019 Johnson 103 52246 state_____ code ___ county code zip code __ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this £3 nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering 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, the property EJ masts Q does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant O nationally Q statgWde J3 ideally. (O See continuation sheet for additional comments.) State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I herebw;ertify (hat the property is: Date ot Action CM entered in the National Register. O See continuation sheet. d determined eligible for the National Register [~] See continuation sheet. LJ determined not eligible for the National Register. [..] removed from the National Register. ( I other, (explain:) . .._... Name of Property County and St£te 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) H private jXl building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district D public-State Q site hllilrtinne D public-Federal D structure cjtpc n object structures . objects 1 Total Name of related multiple properly listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register N/A 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) dwelling DOMESTIC/single dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Modern Movement Concrete foundation _________ walls Stone/limestone Concrete roof Asphalt other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) _ r-. Narne of Property ounty and Srate 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes lor the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) Engineering D A Property is associated with events that have made Architecture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. 63 B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. §1C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics 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 Period of Significance individual distinction. 1948-1950 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Ashton, Edward L. "Ned"_______ D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Q 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.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested Other State agency LJ previously listed in the National Register LJ Federal agency LJ previously determined eligible by the National U Local government Register I I University 1 f designated a National Historic Landmark T^ Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: f I recorded by Historic American Engineering Record 0 Name of Property County and Slate 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) al i I 11,1., j I Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 9\ , I I I I I . I I I . I . I I I 4 . I I • .I I , I , , Q See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title David Arbogast, architectural conservator organization date May 30,2000 street & number 701 Eastmoor Drive (319)351-4601 city or town __ Iowa City state fowa 2ip code 52246 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 SHPO or FPO.) name _____________Marshall and Joye Ashton McKusick_______________________ street & number 820 Park Road (319)338-6746 city or town __ Iowa City state 2ip 52246 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for fisting, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington. DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1993 O - 35O-4J6 QL 3 OUB Appmvtl No. 1024-0018 NPS Form 1O-900-* United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Ashton Residence Johnson County, Iowa Section number ———— Pageo««« • DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The Edward L. Ashton House, on its flood plain site, is as much an engineering feat as it is a private residence. It structurally consists of massive concrete footings, columns, main floor column support beams, and floors. Its "curtain walls" consist of rock-faced limestone veneer faced over interior concrete block masonry on the ground floor and rock-faced limestone veneer over wood frame construction on the main floor. STYLE: Because the house was designed by an engineer for his own residence no high style was employed The style of the house, as such, is characteristic of popular style trends following World War II and can be classified as a vernacular expression of the Modern Movement incorporating eclectic elements such as a mid-nineteenth century marble fireplace surround. SITE AND LANDSCAPING: The original house was sited on a three-acre lot with a driveway leading south to Park Road The nomi­ nation boundary includes 2.22 acres (almost three-quarters of the original land) and includes a landscaped approach, the house and its immediate surroundings, and the river front west and north of the house. The siting of the house takes advantage of the relative isolation