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National Register of Historic Places Registration NFS Form 10-900 OMB NO. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service AU6-820GO National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NA1 REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ' 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 (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property____ Four Corners Historic District historic name N/A other names/site number 2. Location__________________________________________ street & number Roughly bounded by Raymond Blvd., Mulberry St., Hf St. & Washington Stn not for publication city or town Newark_____________________________________________ D vicinity state. New Jersey______ __ __ codeii NJ county Essex code °13 zip code 07102 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. I hereby certify that this B 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 B meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide CS lo^d^ylcD See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ____Signature of certit$^"<5rficial/Titfef wA; .,. ^ Date Assistant go/imissioner Natural & Historic Resources/DSHPO State of Federa 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 hereb/certify that the property is: Date of Action S3 entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. Q determined eligible for the National Register CD See continuation sheet. 'Hi determined not eligible for the National Register. :Z] removed from the National Register. HJ other.- (explain:) _________ Four Corners Historic District Essex County, 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.) HI private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local [x] district 152 53 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 0 0 sites D object 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 152 53 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 4 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) COMMERCE: office building COMMERCE: office building COMMERCE: financial institution COMMERCE: specialty store COMMERCE: specialty store DOMESTIC: multiple dwelling COMMERCE: department store RECREATION: theater RECREATION: theater RELIGION: church RELIGION: church VACANT/NOT IN USE INDUSTRY: factory DOMESTIC: multiple dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Renaissance foundation stone, limestone, granite Italianate walls bri^* limestone, brownstone ArtDeco terra cotui roof metal» slate> composition other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Four Corners Historic District Essex County, 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.) Community Planning and Development P< A Property is associated with events that have made Architecture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ® 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. 1870-1930 C 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: G 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_________________ C C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation G D a cemetery. N/A C E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. G F a commemorative property. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Gilbert, Cass Cressey, Thomas 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: G preliminary determination of individual listing (36 [xT State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency [Ei previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency G previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register D University G designated a National Historic Landmark n Other G recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: G recorded by Historic American Engineering Four Corners Historic District Essex County, NJ Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approx. 85 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) ! |l 3 | [5 16,916,2,0 I 4, 5| 0,9 |8 i 6 ,0 | 3LLJ E P P I 0. 1. 01 5| 0, 9| 3, 3, Oj Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 I li 8| fr | 7. 0| 1)0,0 I4:5|0i9!6i9i0l 4-1-8! |5 |6 J9 M P I 0, 91 0, 6, Oi See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of tne property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title _ Ulana D. Zakalak Historic Preservation Consultant organization Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee date March 10.1999 street & number 57 Cayuga Avenue telephone (732)571-3176 city or town Oceanport state NJ 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 item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name various 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 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 ef 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 NPS Form 1fr«X>« QMS At* i i • *&. (>*•) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Section number _2__ Page _i__ Four Comers ffist()ric District ________ Newark, Essex County, New Jersey Description The Four Corners Historic District is a primarily commercial area, located in the Central Business District of the City of Newark. General geographic boundaries of the twenty-two block district include Raymond Boulevard on the north, Mulberry Street on the east, Hill Street on the south, and Washington Street on the west. The district encompasses
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