Eugene Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Area______Other Names/Site Number "Blair Island" Area______

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Eugene Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Area______Other Names/Site Number NFS Form 10-900 .':•: (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service c. o s- W93 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions \rt\How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register ^ulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking '%" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the pjpperty being documented, enter "N/A" for "nof 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 items. 1. Name of Property____________________________________________________^__ historic name Eugene Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Area__________________ other names/site number "Blair Island" Area________________________________ 2. Location street & number Boulevard between West 3rd Avenue and West 5th for publication Avenue including Van Buren Street between Blair Boulevard and West 3rd Avenue. city or town Eugene __________________________________________ NITJWicinity state Oregon code QR county Lane code 039 zip code 97402 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E§ 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 £9 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide Q§ loyally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ___ _____July 20, 1993 Signature of certifying officiaimtle Deputy SHPO Date Oregon State Historic Preservation Office____________________ 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 State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby/certify that the property is: Signature of the, Keeper Date of Action 0 entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. Q removed from the National Register. O other, (explain:) _________ Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Lane, Oregon 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.) (El private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D3 public-local S district 20 6 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 3 1 sites D object 3 3 structures 0 0 objects 26 10 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 one 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Transportation - Road Related_______ Commerce / Trade - Specialty Store Domestic - Single Dwelling__________ Commerce / Trade - Restaurant______ Commerce / Trade - Specialty Store___ Transportation - Road Related_____ Commerce / Trade - Restaurant_________ Domestic - Single Dwelling__________ Agriculture - Agriculture Field________ Landscape - Park____________________ Agriculture - Animal Facility__________ Commerce / Trade - Business_________ Industry Manufacturing Facility________ Landscape - Garden__________________ Agriculture - Agricultural Outbuilding Domestic - Multiple Dwelling_______ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Mid 19th Century - Gothic Revival___________ foundation Concrete Late 19th, 20th Century - Bungalow Craftsman walls ____Wood______ Late 19th, 20th Century - Other: Vernacular roof Shingle other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Mo 1O24-OO18 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 6 2 Section number ____ Page ____ //6 Continuation Sheet (Function or Use) Historic Functions 9. Agriculture-Horticultural Facility 10. Domestic Secondary Structure Current 9. Social-civic 10. Industry/Processing/Extraction-Manufacturing facilities Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Lane, Oregon 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.) Agriculture_________ S A Property is associated with events that have made Commerce a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Community Development our history. Entertainment / Recreation 0 B Property is associated with the lives of persons Exploration / Settlement significant in our past. Transportation D 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. 1875- 1910______ 1910- 1945 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.) 1875_______ Property is: 1910 D A owned by a religious institution or used for 1914 religious purposes. Significant Person 0 B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Sam Bond 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. @ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. C.O. Stratton Verne Scobert Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography See continuation sheet (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NFS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency B previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National S Local government Register B University D designated a National Historic Landmark B Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository:City of Eugene, Planning Divi University of Oregon, Knight Library D recorded by Historic American Engineering Lane county Historical Museum Record # _____________ NPS Form KWKXX °"fl Approv^ No. \O24-OQ\6 (8-M) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 #8 Continuation Sheet (Statement of Significance) Significant Dates 1926 1945 Significant Persons Jefferson D. Spencer C.W. Powell Verne Scobert Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Lane, Oregon Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 6.17 Eugene East, Oregon 1:25000 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) (A) 1 |1,0| I4l9ill4i6i0l kiRl7i7lQi7in (C) 3 |1|0| 1419.111,8,01 [4J 8j£J7_l7J2JL0_ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing <B) 2 |ljO| 1419,114,6,01 14,817,717,2,0 (D) 4|1,0| 1419,111,8.01 I4,8l7.719.7,0 D 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 Jonathan M. Pincus in cooperation with the City of Eugene Planning Office for name/title ________Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) .________________ Design and Management Services November 30, 1992 date 2855 Floral Hill Drive, #2 (503) 343-5371 street & number telephone Eugene Oregon 97403 rity nr town & state 5 zip code 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 Hem at the request of SHPO or FPO.) Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO), and others (see Sect.7, p.23) name street & number 769 Monroe Street __ telephone
Recommended publications
  • Eugene: Then and Now Activity, Project and Study Guide
    T H E D O N L . H U N T E R L E G A C Y Eugene: Then and Now Activity, Project and Study Guide Introduction -- p. 1 Using This Guide -- p. 2 Eugene: Then and Now -- p. 2 DVD Themes and Chapters -- p. 3 Suggested Activity -- p. 4 Additional Activity Ideas and Discussion Questions -- p. 7 Suggested Project -- p. 8 Project Extensions -- p. 12 Glossary -- p. 13 Museum of Natural and Cultural History UO Libraries Institute of Museum and Library Services This study guide was made possible through a National Leadership Grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. From 2003 to 2006 the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History and University Libraries digitally archived nine presentations of O r e g o n ’s sights and sounds onto DVD format. Local archivist and former University of Oregon Audiovisual Center director, Don L. Hunter, created the original presentations. For more information about this archive project please visit our website: http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/Pages/projects.html All photographs in this guide were taken by Don L. Hunter, with the exception of the image of Mr. Hunter on page 1, which was taken by Robert J. Voelker-Morris. The black and white images of Eugene (pages 3, 8 and 12) were provided by the Lane County Historical Museum. This guide was researched and written by Robert J. Voelker-Morris, Dionisia Morales and Michelle Swanson. Special thanks to Melissa A. Pinson. Cover photo: Eugene, Oregon. South from Skinner’s Butte, circa 1980.
    [Show full text]
  • Cultural Resource Overview of the \Villamette National Forest Western Oregon Rick Minor and Audrey Frances Pecor
    Cultural Resource Overview of the \Villamette National Forest Western Oregon Rick Minor and Audrey Frances Pecor University of Oregon Anthropological Papers No. 121977 CULTURAL RESOURCE OVERVIEW OF THE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, WESTERN OREGON BY RICK MINOR AND AUDREY FRANCES PECOR UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ANTHROPOLOGICAL PAPERS NO. 12 1977 CULTIJRAL RESOURCE OVERVIEW OF THE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, WESTENN ORECON by Rick Minor and Audrey Frances Pecor Uniwersity of Oregon Anthropological Papers No. 12 1977 Errata Page 16, paragraph 4, line 9,Read "North Santiain," rather than "South Santiam." Page 17, paragraph 3,This is misleading.Although a section of the western portion of the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road became part of the Willamette Pass highway, the Wagon Road itself crossed the Cascades at Eintnigrant Pass. Page 11, paragraph 4, line 3,Change to read ",. most important one has probably been that which was formerly located at McKenzie Bridge. Page 18, paragraph 4, line 4.Read "aite 31" rather than "site 32." Page 20, last paragraph, line 2.Read "Leo Paschelke" rather than "Las Paschelke." Page 28, paragraph 2, line 1.Read "Another hot springs..," rather than tA more recently developed hot springs, Page 33, Figure 3.Site 11 is misiocatedit should be placed 4 tijiles south and 2 miles weSt of the location shown,Site 12 is mislocated; it should be placed approximately 6 miles east and tmiles south of the position shown, Page 54.Caption for Figo 20 should reflect that the photograph was furnished by S. hear. Page 70-li, Table 4.dorrect as follows Site Nooi Map Reference North Santiam Mining tistrict Fig.
    [Show full text]
  • Church Archives; Selected Papers
    DOCUMENT RESUME ED 053 730 LI 002 964 AUTHOR Abraham, Terry; And Others TITLE [Church Archives; Selected Papers.] PUB DATE 70 NOTE 167p.;(73 References); Papers prepared for the Institute in Archival Librarianship, University of Oregon, September 22, 1969 August 14, 1970 EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF-$0.65 HC-$6.58 DESCRIPTORS *Archives, *Churches, Institutes (Training Programs), *Library Education, *Records (Forms), Seminars IDENTIFIERS *Li`,:;7arianship, Oregon, Religious Libraries, University of Oregon ABSTRACT Papers presented at the Institute which were concerned with keeping of church archives are entitled: "St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Eugene, Oregon;" "Central Lutheran Church, Eugene, Oregon: A History;" "Mormon Church Archives: An Overview;" "Sacramental Records of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Eugene, Oregon;" "Chronology of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Eugene, Oregon: An Outline of Its Administrative History;" "Eugene First Baptist Church;" and "An Organizational History of the Central Presbyterian Church, Eugene." (Other papers from this Institute are available as LI 002962-LI 002963 and LI 002965 through LI 002976) .(Author/NH) U.S. DEPARTMENT OT HEALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECES SARILY REPRESENT OFFICIA L OFFICE OF EDU CATION POSITION OR POLICY CCHURCHARCHIVES; Selected Papers. Papers prepared for the Institute in Archival Librarianship, University of Oregon, September 22, 1969 - August 14, 1970 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abraham, Terry "St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Eugene, Oregon 1859 - 1964 " 1 Axtell, Arleen "Central Lutheran Church, Eugene, Oregon: A History " 35 McClure, Patricia Harlan "Mormon Church Archives: An Overview " 68 Horn, David E.
    [Show full text]
  • Lane County Historian
    Lane County Historian JOHN A1W MARY GAY COGSWELL, Married Lane Co., Oct. 28, 1852 - - In This Issue - - FIRST HUNDRED MARRIAGES N ORGANIZATION OF LANE COUNTY LANE COUNTY, OREGON TERR. PIONEER ASSOCIATION, June 4, 1883 JOHN COGS WELL, OREGON LIST OF PIONEERS ATFENDING PIONEER of 1846 year eame and from'thatstate LANE COUNTY PIONEER-HISTORICAL SOCIETY VOL No. 2 Eugene, Oregon June, 1961 Price 50 cents per copy LANE COUNTY PIONEER-HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2161 Madison St., Eugene, Oregon Editorial CommitteeAlfred L. Lomax and Merle S. Moore, chairman - CONTENTS - FTRST HUNDRED MARRIAGES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON TERRITORY Copied from Book "A"Courthouse records, by Loa'h C. Menefee p. 21 JOHN COGSWELL, Charlotte Mitchel p. 27 ORGANIZATION OF LANE COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION, JUNE 4, 1883, from the files of the 'OREGON STATE JOURNAL (Eugene) p. 34 The Withers family, father and mother's marriage listed as the 59th in Lane County. Front rowEmma (Cornelius); J. E. F. Withers, father; Jessie (Edmiston); Mrs. Margaret Sloan Gillespie WIthers, mother; Anna (Emery); Back rowAliie (liawley; Price Withers; Mabel (Bogart); W. W. Withers, sherlff-4dlled in the line of duty In early 1900's; Mary (Van Duyn). Correction for VOL. VI, No. 1, of March, 1961: In the table of contents,, inside front coverUnder BANKS OF LANE COUNTY the line "president 1954 to 1960" should be after the 5th story listed, to read. "The Charge of Lane County Pioneers, Merle S. Moore, president 1954 to 1960." The cover pictureMarriage photo of John Cogswell and Mary Gay, October 28, 1852 - first marriage recorded in Lane 'County records (although the second entry of the record was dated April 1, 1852 and therefore makes this really second in point of time.
    [Show full text]
  • 171991 Multiple Property Documentation Form NATIONAL
    NFS Form 10-900-b 0MB Wo. 1024-0018 (Jan. 1987) United States Department of the Interior r National Park Service j '... _: /. ^ '_. ^ National Register of Historic Places L ^ i? 171991 Multiple Property Documentation Form NATIONAL REGISTER This form is for use in documenting multiple property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900-a). Type all entries. A. Name of Multiple Property Listing__________________________________________ Eugene West University Neighborhood Historic and Architectural Resources B. Associated Historic Contexts Historic and Architectural Resources in the Wast University Neighborhood,——————— Eugene, Oregon, 1855-1941 C. Geographical Data_______________________ State of Oregon Corporate limits of City of Eugene, Lane County Idest University neighborhood LJSee continuation sheet D. Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this documentation form meets the National Register documentation standards and sets forth requirements for the listing of related properties consistent with the National Register criteria. This submission meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Paft 60 and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Planning and Evaluation. T^fe^~i*-~> w . %7&^~i i^C^_______________ September 1, 1991 Signature of certifying official Date Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer_____________________ State or Federal agency and bureau I, hereby, certify that this multiple property documentation form has been approved by the National Register as a basis for evaluating related properties for listing in the National Register.
    [Show full text]
  • Odd Fellows' Cemetery
    NPS Form 10-900 ~~QMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 2«_8u United States Department of the Interior National Park Service M.-2 National Register of Historic Places NAT. REGISTER & HiSTORiCTTACES j Registration Form ___NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 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 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 items. 1. Name of Property historic name Mepeadeat .Order Qf=0dd Fellows Cl.O.O.F.) Cemeter other names/site number Eugene -Pioneer -Cemeter (referred title for 2. Location street & number Ifoiversity Street at East Eighteenth Avenue m/Ao\ for publication city or town __ ^vicinity state _____ Oregon code OR county Lane code 039 zip code 97403 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 12 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.
    [Show full text]
  • Eugenes-Historic-River-Road-2005
    Histori c River Road Disclosure Under Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of the lnterior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap in its federally assisted programs. lf you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the lnterior, P.O. Box37127, Washington, DC 20013. The activity that is the subject of this publication has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the lnterior, as provided through the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the view of policies of the Department of the lnterior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the lnterior. Front Cover: A cow at a gas station on River Road taken during the January 1946 flood. Superimposed over a c.1885 cadastral map. Photo courtesy of Lane County Historical Museum (GN2o52). ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Eugene's Historic River Road was researched and prepared by Bernadette Niederer, Caitlin Harvey, Sally Wright and David Pinyerd of Historic Preservation Northwest, a local historic preservation consulting firm, in conjunction with the City of Eugene Planning and Development Department staff. The Context presents an overview of Eugenets River Road area and is intended to provide a broad understanding of the neighborhood's growth and development.
    [Show full text]
  • City of Springfield Oregon
    LUMBER HERITAGE of SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 1848-1901 prepared for The City of Springfield, Oregon by Liz Carter Historic Preservation Consultant Eugene, Oregon August 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 HISTORIC CONTEXT DEFINITION 3 OVERVIEW OF SPRINGFIELD’S LUMBER INDUSTRY HISTORY, 1848-1901 7 Willamette Valley & Springfield Historic Overview to 1901 7 Early Oregon Lumber Mills and Sawmill Technology 17 Springfield’s Early Mills and Lumber History 26 HISTORIC RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION 54 HISTORIC RESOURCE EVALUATION 63 FUTURE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES 68 BIBLIOGRAPHY 73 SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN SPRINGFIELD’S EARLY LUMBER INDUSTRY 78 i LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1. Map of the current Springfield Urban Growth Boundary. Figure 2. 1853 General Land Office map depicting portion of present-day Springfield. Figure 3. 1855 General Land Office map detail showing Felix Scott’s mill and millrace. Figure 4. 1856 plat map of Springfield. Figure 5. 1872 plat map of Springfield. Figure 6. Overview of Springfield from Willamette Heights, c. 1890. Figure 7. 1890 map of Springfield Figure 8. 1907 Sanborn map of historic mill area. Figure 9. The bridges over the Willamette River at Springfield, 1915. Figure 10. Photo of men working a pitsaw. Figure 11. Image of men working a pitsaw. Figure 12. A mid-nineteenth century, water-powered “up-and-down sawmill.” Figure 13. A mid-nineteenth century, water-powered “up-and-down sawmill.” Figure 14. Diagram of a sash-style gang saw. Figure 15. Sutter’s sawmill building, circa 1850. Figure 16. Various waterwheel types. Figure 17. Views of Leffel turbine. Figure 18. View of “over-and-under” or double circular saws, c 1900.
    [Show full text]