National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet
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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90 1 k. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service JUN-52002 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual prc perties 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 any item does not apply to the property being do ;umented, enter "N/A" for "not applk&ble." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories ana suI categories from the instructions. Plaie aUUIUui uf 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 OVERTQWN fflSTQRIC DISTRICT other names/site number Blackbottom; Florida Master Site File No. 8S0420 2. Location street & number See attached historic district map. N/A not for publication city or town Sarasota N/A vicinity state FLORIDA code FL county Sarasota .code 115 zio code 34236 3.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. In my opinion, the property E3 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant Q nationally Q statewide E3 locally. (Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ignafture of certifying official/Title State Historic Preservation Officer, Division of Historical Resources State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (DSee 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: ffl 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 D See continuation sheet. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain) ______ OVERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Sarasota Co., FL 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 any previously listed resources in the count) 13 private 13 buildings Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 25 ___10_____buildings D object 0 0 __sites 0 __structures 0 __objects 25 10 total Name of related multiple property listings 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. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling DOMESTIC/Hotel DEMISTIC/Multiple Dwelling CQMMERCE/TRADE/Specialtv Store COMMERCE/TRADE/Specialtv Store RELIGION/Church COMMERCE/TRADE/Professional Offices RECREATION AND CULTURE/Theater VACANT/NotlnUse____________ CQMMERCE/TRADE/Specialtv Store VACANT/NotlnUse 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) NO STYLE/Wood Frame Vernacular foundation Stucco_____ NO STYLE/Masonry Vernacular walls Stucco________ LATE 19TH & 20TH CENTURY REVIVALS/Mediterranean Brick Revival roof Tar & Gravel other ______ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) OVERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Sarasota Co., FL Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark V in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) ETHNIC HERITAGE/Black E3 A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT our history. ARCHITECTURE D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. E3 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses Period of Significance high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack c. 1913-1951 individual distinction. D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark V in all the boxes that apply.) c. 1913 Property is: G A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person N/A__________ D B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation D C a birthplace or grave. N/A D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder D F a commemorative property. Arch: Unknown D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Elder: Unknown within the past 50 years 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 S3 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 36) has been requested D Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of Repository # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record OVERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Sarasota Co.. FL Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 16 apprx. UTM References (Place additional references on a continuation sheet.) 1 17 347 180 3025280 17 ill 7500 3024700 Eastin Northing Easting Northing 47 500 bU 7180 3 o .2 4 7 o o 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 Kimberlv Hinder & Sherrie Stokes. Architectural Historians/Carl Shiver. Historic Sites Specialist organization Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation __ date April 2002 street & number R.A. Gray Building. 500 South Bronough Street________ telephone (850)245-6333 city or town Tallahassee___________________ state Florida zip code 32399-0250 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 street & number telephone city or town state zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: list properties, and amend 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 aeq.). 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 10-900-a OMB 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 i OVERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA __________________________________DESCRIPTION____________________________ SUMMARY Overtown Historic District was the first formal African American neighborhood in the city of Sarasota, Florida. The approximately 20 acre district is located about five city blocks north of downtown Sarasota and comprises both residential and commercial resources. The district boundaries encompass 35 buildings, of which 25 (71 percent) contribute to the historic character of the district. Most of the historic buildings are modest examples of frame and masonry construction with a limited amount of applied decoration from popular styles such as the Mediterranean Revival and Craftsman