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National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet OMB Approval No. 1024-0078 NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number ——— Page ——— SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD NRIS Reference Number: 02000133 Date Listed: 3/8/2002 Property Name: Van Home House County: Somerset State: NJ Multiple Name This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in the nomination documentation. v? Signature of the Keeper Date of Action Amended Items in Nomination: This SLR makes a technical correction to the form. In section 3 of the form, "National" level of significance was inadvertently checked; the SHPO has clarified that "Local" level of significance is the appropriate level. The form is amended to note this change. DISTRIBUTION: National Register property file Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 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 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 classiflcation. materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_____________________________________________________ historic name . Van Home House other names/site number 2. Location street & number 941 East Main Street D not for publication city or town __ Bridgewater Township _ D vicinity , 08307 state ______ NJ code _NJ_ county Somerset code zip code _ t_ 3. State/FederaL^gencygen Certification rity under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. I hereby certify that this Oa nomination ation of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of roceducal-ami^professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant . (O See continuation iheet for additional coounents.) te yState of Federal a jency 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 certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby/certify that the property is: Date of Action M entered in the National Register. CU See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) ___________ .-Van Horrid Hnuse Somerset, NJ Name of Property County and State 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.) SD private S building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district 1 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal - D structure sites D object structures 1 objects 1 1 Total Name of related multiple property 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___________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Domestic: single family Social:civic Commercial: business Culture : museum 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Colonial Revival foundation stone walls aluminum roof wood shinqle other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Van Home House Somerset. NJ 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 qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) Architecture D A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. £EJ C 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 Sianificance individual distinction. 1937-19441 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.) N/A 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) N/A________________ 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. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. N/A 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: Q preliminary determination of individual listing (36 0 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency G previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National 0 Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other Unrecorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: » NJ-523———.————— D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # _________ Van Hnnsp. Somerset. NJ Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approx. 1.985 * UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 I ,8| |5|3,7|9,9,0| | 4, 4| 8,- 9| 9, 8, ,, i i Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 9\ ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .1,' I I U_______ L I__ I I 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 Dennis N.Bertland Dennis Bertland Associates June, 2001 organization date street & number PO Box 1 1 906-689-6356 Port Murray NJ city or town state zip code i£LZfi£5_ 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 ____Heritage Trail Association ______________________ PO Box 8095 908-252-0355 street & number telephone city or town __ state N.T 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 listing, 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 sec/.). 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. NFS Form 10-900-a OMB Approved No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 Van Home House, Somerset County, NJ DESCRIPTION Prominently located just west of Interstate Route 287 in suburban Bridgewater Township, the Van Home House crowns a low rise several hundred yards north of the Raritan River amidst
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