Download This
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
NFS Form 10-900 , ;i ./—" __ 0MB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) 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 \t\7hw to Complete the National Register of Historic P/aces Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each Kern 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all hems. 1. Name of Property historic name Court Hill Historic District other names/site number 2. Location street & number, 111 E. Court, 407-1004 N. Court for publication city or town __ Otturawa vicinity state ______ Iowa coda IA county Wapello code 179 zip code 525Q1 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E nomination G 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 S meets Q does not meet the National Register criteria, I recommend that this property be considered significant D^patJon^lry O statewidejx) locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signatured! certifying official/Titleofficial/titleM ' Date ATE HISTORICAL SOOCTYOHOWA 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 certifying official/Title Date 4. National Park Service Certification herebv/cenjfy that me property is: ofttfrteeper Date of Action [{/entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the la National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible lor the National Register. O removed from the National Register, D other, (explain:) ________ Court Hill Historic District Wapello County, Iowa 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 previouaJy Kited resources in the count.) £) private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing £) public-local 69 district 56 25 buildings D public-State O site D public-Federal D structure 0 1 sites D object 2 0 structures 0 0 objects 58 26 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 Architectural & Historical Resources of Ottumua, IA 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DCMESTIC/Single Duelling DGMESTIC/Single Duelling DCMESTIC/Multiple Duelling DOMESnC/Multiple Duelling EDOCATrON/School ETJUCRTlGN/School REEJGrCN/Religious Facility OCTMERCE/Business 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE VICTORIAN: Italianate foundation STGNE Queen Anne walls__ WDGD/Weatherboard LATE 19th/20th CENTURY REVIVALS: BRICK roof, ASPHALT other. S'llXXX) Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on on* or more continuation sheets.) Court Hill Historic District Wapello County, Iowa Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Marx "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) XX A Property is associated with events that have made Industry a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Architecture D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 20 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 Significance individual distinction. C.1865-C.1915 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. 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. Kerns, George Clark, Edward 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 XX State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested O Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency O previously determined eligible by the National IB Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: Q recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____________ Court Hill Historic District Wapello County, Iowa Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 27 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 11 . I I I i I i i I I i I i I i i I al . I I I . I . I I . I . I . , Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 9\ . I I I , I . I I I I . I . I 4 |_J I I . l i . i I . I . I . , O 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 Molly Myers Nauraann, Consultant name/title Otturawa Historic Preservation Cbnm. 8/97 organization date 167 West Alta Vista (515) 682-2743 street & number. telephone Ottunwa IA 52501-1437 city or town state zip code Additional Documentation Submit the following Hems 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 Kerns) Property Owner__________________^______________________ (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Various (see attached list) 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 nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility tor 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 ef set?.)- Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form to estimated to average 10.1 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 (10244018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900-a OM8 Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page —]—— ___________________________________________________________________________________________CFN-259-1116 COURT HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA DESCRIPTION: Architectural Classification (Continued): Classical Revival Colonial Revival LATE 19th/EARLY 20th CENTURY AMERICAN: Craftsman/Bungalow Narrative Description: As you approach Ottumwa from the south or west you are presented with a view of a tree- covered bluff rising from the Des Moines River valley, with church spires and roof tops peeking through the trees. Many of the spires and roof tops belong to houses and churches in the 5th Street Bluff and Court Hill Historic Districts: 5th Street Bluff is located to the east of Court Street; and, the Court Hill Historic District is to the west. Both of these developed as the town