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National Register of Historic Places Registration Form 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 determination for individual properties and districts. See instruction 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." Tor 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 Ottesen Grain Company Feed Mill__________________________ other names/site number Fort Lupton Feed Mill: La Familia Restaurant: 5WL2708___________ 2. Location ^ —————— street & number 815 7th Street [N/A] not for publication city or town Fort Lupton ___ [N/A] vicinity state Colorado code CO county Weld code 123 zip code 80621 3.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 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 [ ] statewide [X] locally. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) State Historic Preservation Officer Signature of edifying official/Title /) .. / Date State Historic Preservation Office. Colorado Historical Society 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. Natiopral Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Date of Actio M entered in the National Register [ ] See continuation sheet. [ ] determined eligible for the National Register ] See continuation sheet, Lrmined not eligible for the National Register. [ ] removed from the National Register [ ] other, explain [ 1 See continuation sheet. Ottesen Grain Co. Feed Mill Weld County. Colorado Name of Property County/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 count previously listed resources.) Contributing Noncontributing [X] private [X] building(s) [ ] public-local ] district 3 0 buildings [ ] public-State ] site [ ] public-Federal ] structure 0 0 sites ] object 2 0 structures 0 0 objects 5 0 Total Name of related multiple property Number of contributing listing. resources previously listed in (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) the National Register. N/A ______ 0 6. Function or Use Historic Function Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) AGRICULTURE/processinq COMMERCE/restaurant 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) NO STYLE__________ foundation CONCRETE walls METAL CERAMIC TILE BRICK roof ASPHALT other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Ottesen Grain Co. Feed Mill Weld County. Colorado Name of Property County/State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark(Ma "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for (Enter categories from instructions) National Register listing.) COMMERCE [X] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Periods of Significance 1920 - 1948 [ ] 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 individual distinction. Significant Dates [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, N/A information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person(s) Property is: (Complete if Criterion B is marked above). N/A [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. [ ] B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation [ ] C a birthplace or grave. N/A [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder [ ] F a commemorative property. Unknown [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance 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, articfe:icfes and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: [X] State Historic Preservation Office [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested [ ] Other State Agency [ ] previously listed in the National Register [ ] Federal Agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National Register [ ] Local Government [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [ ] University [ ] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey [X] Other #__________________________________ Name of repository: [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Colorado Historical Society_____ Denver Public Library_________ Fort Lupton Museum Ottesen GrafrHJSjx Feed Mill Weld County. Colorado Name of Property _____________________ County/State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property .34 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1. 13 516.350 4437130 3. Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2. 4. Zone Easting 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 Ron Sladek. President: Ben Foqelberq. Research Historian___________ organization Tatanka Historical Associates. Inc.__________ date May 29. 1998________ street & number PO Box 1909___________________ telephone 970-229-9705 city or town Fort Coilins____________ state CO_____ zip code 80522________ 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*pie this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Robert Vigil_______ street & number 815 7th Street__________________ telephone 303-857-2433 city or town Fort Lupton____________ state CO_____ zip code 80621______ 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 (Rev. 10-90) 0MB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number ____7 Page 1 Property OTTESEN GRAIN CO. FEED MILL____ WELD COUNTY. COLORADO The 1920 Ottesen Grain Co. Feed Mill (Ottesen Feed Mill) occupies a .34-acre site in Fort Lupton, a small agricultural town along the Platte River and Highway 85, halfway between Denver and Greeley in Weld County, Colorado. Located on the north side of 7th St., 1/2 block east of Main St. and adjacent to the main north-south rail line, the property is occupied by the Ottesen Feed Mill, composed of one mill/elevator building, two warehouse buildings, two silos and an adjacent parking area. The property is surrounded by 7th St. to the south, a Japanese community hall
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