Old North Cemetery Concord (Merrimack) NH
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NPS Form 10-900 B No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RE United States Department of the Interior " National Park Service SEP 2 6 ZOOS National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NAT. 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property____________________________________________________ historic name Old North Cemetery other names/site number old Cemetery 2. Location street & number North State Street N/A D not for publication city or town __ Concord N/A D vicinity State New Hampshire code NH county Merrimack code 013 zip code 03301 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this Qnomination 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 L~H nationally 0statewide Q locally. (CD See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date WH Oio 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 A 4. Natjonal Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Date of Action "IS entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. C] determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. d determined not eligible for the National Register. d removed from the National Register. Cl other, (explain:) _________ Old North Cemetery Merrimack, Hew Hampshire 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.) D private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing Ixl public-local D district 1 __ buildings D public-State S site D public-Federal D structure sites ... D object 11 structures 41 objects 56 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__________________________ N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Funerary; Cemetery Funerary; Cemetery 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) N/A________________ foundation. walls H/A roof N/A other. N/A Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Old North Cemetery Merrimack., New Hampshire 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 0 A Property is associated with events that have made Art a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Community Planning and Development our history. Social History_________ _____ D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. S 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. 1730 - 1958 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.) 1730, 1844, 1850s, 1869, 1912, 1938 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) D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation Ixl D a cemetery. N/A 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. N/A 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 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National B Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark E Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #______________ Concord Public Library________ D recorded by Historic American Engineering New Hampshire Historical Society Record # _____________ Old North Cemetery MeTT i ma clc., New Hamp sh i Tp Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 5.85 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 2| 9, 3| 1, 3, 0 |fr |7|8|7 6|3,0| sLM 2 9,3 2,0,0 4,7 8,7|6,4,0 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 I 1| 9| 2 9,3 1,9,0 4j 7|8,7 6|6|0 4 |1,9| |2 9|3|2|3,0 4,7 8|7|6,5,0 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 name/title Minxie and James Fannln, Monique Lehner organization Fannin-Lehner Preservation Consultants date June 9, 2008 street & number 271 Lexington Road______________ telephone 978-369-6703 city or town Concord ________________ state M&____ zip code °1742 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 City of Concord Street & number 41 Green Street __ telephone 603-228-2737 city or town Concord state m_____ zip code °3301 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 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. NFS Form 10-900-3 (Rev. 8/2002) . 0MB No. 1024-0018 ' (Expires 1-31-2009) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet oia North cemetery_____ Name of Property Concord (Herrimack) NH County and State Section number 7 Page 1 Name of'multiple property listing .(if applicable) 7. DESCRIPTION The Old North Cemetery lies on the northern end of the City of Concord, a few blocks to the west of the Merrimack River and across North State Street, the cemetery's eastern side, from the Concord Historic District. Two-and-one-half story 19th century residences abut the northern and southern boundaries and similarly styled houses line the opposite side of Bradley Street, the cemetery's western border. Across North State Street to the east stands the 1913 brick Walker School (elementary), the original site of the Old North Church, 1751, which burned in 1870. The Old North Cemetery is owned by the City of Concord. The 5.85 acres of Old North Cemetery are shaped like an "L," with a large rectangular section stretching from North State Street to Bradley Street, adjoined on its north side by a smaller rectangular section, which also extends along Bradley Street. Tucked into the southeastern corner of the "L" section is the Minot Enclosure, surrounded by its own fencing. The Quaker Lot abuts the east side of Old North Cemetery and the north side of the Minot Enclosure but extends further east. The oldest 1730 area of Old North Cemetery fronts North State Street extending west until even with the west line of the Minot Enclosure.