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NPS Form 10-900 OMB 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 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 The Bowery Historic District other names/site number 2. Location street & number The Bowery, from Chatham Square to Cooper Square [ ] not for publication city or town Manhattan [ ] vicinity state New York code NY county New York code 061 zip code 10003, 10009, 10011, 10012, 10013 & 10018 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X] nomination [ ] 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 as set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property [X] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [X] statewide [ ] locally. ([ ] see continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ([ ] 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 [ ] entered in the National Register [ ]see continuation sheet [ ] determined eligible for the National Register [ ] see continuation sheet [ ] determined not eligible for the National Register [ ] removed from the National Register [ ] other (explain) The Bowery Historic District New York County, New York 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) [X] private [ ] building(s) Contributing Noncontributing [X] public-local [X] district 184 47 buildings [ ] public-State [ ] site 3 0 sites [ ] public-Federal [ ] structure 1 0 structures [ ] object 1 0 objects 189 47 TOTAL Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously (Enter “N/A” if property is not part of a multiple property listing) listed in the National Register N/A 6 (see section 11) 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/ Single & Multiple Dwelling, Hotel DOMESTIC/ Single & Multiple Dwelling - Hotel COMMERCE/TRADE/ Business, Financial Institution, COMMERCE/TRADE/ Business, Financial Specialty Store & Restaurant SOCIAL/ Meeting Hall, Institution, Specialty Store, & Restaurant Clubhouse, Civic EDUCATION/ University RELIGON/ SOCIAL/ Clubhouse & Civic EDUCATION/ Meeting Hall & Church RECREATION & CULTURE/ University RELIGION/ Mission RECREATION Theatre, Museum, Concert Hall & Outdoor Recreation & CULTURE/ Theatre, Concert Hall & Work of Art LANDSCAPE/ Garden, Park & Sculpture LANDSCAPE/ Garden, Park & Sculpture TRANSPORTATION/ Rail-Related & Road-Related TRANSPORTATION/ Road-Related . 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) COLONIAL/ Georgian EARLY REPUBLIC/ Federal foundation Stone, Brick & Concrete MID-19th CENTURY/ Greek Revival LATE VICTORIAN/ walls Brick, Stone (Granite, Limestone, Sandstone, Italianate, Second Empire, Neo Grec, Queen Anne, Roman- & Marble), Terra Cotta, Concrete, & Iron esque Revival, Renaissance Revival, Victorian Eclectic roof Metal, Asphalt, Tar, Felt, & Rubber LATE 19th & EARLY 20th CENTURY REVIVALS/ Beaux other Arts Classicism, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival, Tudor Revival LATE 20th & EARLY 20th CENTURY AMERICAN MOVEMENTS/ Commercial Style MODERN MOVEMENT/ Art Deco & Moderne, OTHER/ Arts & Crafts NO STYLE . Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets) The Bowery Historic District New York County, New York 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, Commerce, Entertainment/Recreation [X] A Property associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns Ethnic Heritage, Exploration/Settlement, Performing of our history. Arts, Settlement & Development, Social History [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [X] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represents the work of a master, or possesses Period of Significance: high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1626 - 1975 individual distinction. [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information Significant Dates: important in prehistory or history. 1626, 1643, 1647/1651, 1660, 1783, ca.1785, 1811 Criteria Considerations (Mark “x” in all boxes that apply.) 1813, 1826, 1859, 1878, 1880s-90s 1956, 1961, 1965, 1973-75 [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person: [ ] B removed from its original location N/A [ ] C a birthplace or grave [ ] D a cemetery Cultural Affiliation: [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure N/A [ ] F a commemorative property [X] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder: within the past 50 years (See Section 7 & 11) 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: [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) [ ] State Historic Preservation Office has been requested. [ ] previously listed in the National Register [ ] Other State agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National Register [ ] Federal Agency [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [ ] Local Government [ ] recorded by historic American Building Survey [ ] University # [ ] Other repository: [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # The Bowery Historic District New York County, New York Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 50.29 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 | 1 | 8 | | 5| 8| 5| 2| 7| 8| | 4| 5| 0| 9| 2| 2| 3| 3 | 1 | 8 | | 5| 8| 5| 1| 3| 9| | 4|5| 0| 8| 4| 6|6 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 | 1 | 8 | | 5| 8| 5| 2| 5| 2| | 4| 5| 0| 9| 0| 8| 6| 4 | 1 | 8 | | 5| 8| 5| 0| 7| 0| | 4| 5| 0| 8| 2| 2|9* *SEE MAPS FOR ADDITIONAL UTM REFERENCES 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 Kerri Culhane, Architectural Historian (edited Daniel McEneny, NYSHPO) organization NYS Historic Preservation Office date street & number PO Box 189 telephone 518-237-8643x-3257 city or town Waterford state NY zip code 12188 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 photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO) name 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 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