National Register of Historic Places Registration Form Uco I J I996
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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 2280 ] United States Department of the Interior National Park Service uco I j I996 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 St. Peter Armory other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number 419 South Minnesota Avenue D not for publication city or town __ St. Peter _ D vicinity state _ Minnesota code MN county Nicollet code _ zip code 56082 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this K\ nomination D requestor determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of HistpRtTPIaces and meet ural and prof ional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property Bmeets D Register riteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally See co ation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of < ertifying of lan R. Stetfart Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer State of Federal agency and bureau Minnesota Historical Society In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that the property is: Date of Action D entered in the National Register. CD See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) _________ St. Peter Armory Nicollet County, Minnesota 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) I (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) «-, ~J 13 private j 121 building(s) — :~j;^ Contributing Noncontributing D drstricL;__ i__ D public-local t _ . 1 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure sites D object structures objects 1 0 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 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Defense: arms storage Commerce/Trade; business office Social: meeting hall 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals; foundation Concrete Late Gothic Revival walls __ Brick Limestone roof Metal other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) St. Peter Armory Nicollet County, Minnesota 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.) Social History- K3 A Property is associated with events that have made Architecture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Military our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 09 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. 1912-1946 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.) 1912 Property is: jj/A 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) N/A 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. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Denson, James F. (architect) Fredricksen, Ole (builder) 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 S 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 D Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark S Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # ___________ Nicollet County Historical Society D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____________ St. Peter Armory Nicollet County, Minnesota Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less than one acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 4 2i5 6i3iO I4i9l0i7 9i2|0 Northing Zone Easting Northing 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 Susan Granger and Kay G-rossman organization Gemini Research date February 15, 1996 street & number 15 E. 9th Street telephone 612-589-3846 Morris MN 56267 city or town __ state 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_________________________________________________ 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. US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1993 O - 350-416 QL 3 n 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-OOia United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet St. Peter Armory Section number 7 Page 1 St. Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota 7. DESCRIPTION The St. Peterv Armory is located in the central business district of the city of St. Peter, a community of approximately 9,400 residents in Nicollet County in south central Minnesota. The armory stands on the eastern side of South Minnesota Avenue, the city's main commercial thoroughfare. Rather than being situated on a corner lot which is typical for Minnesota armories, the armory is located one lot north of the corner of the block. The building fills most of its 9,000 square foot site and was built close to the southern edge of the lot. There are commercial buildings north of the property and across Minnesota Avenue to the west, a 1903 Carnegie Library (listed on the NRHP on 5-19-83) south of the property, and houses across the alley to the east. The armory property has small areas of grassy lawn on the western and southern sides of the