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NPS Form 10-900 (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 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropne box or by entering the information requested. If any 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 MV KALAKALA Other names/site number Ferry PERALTA 2. Location street & number Hylebos Creek Waterway, 1801 Taylor Way _____ not for publication city or town Tacorna_______________________ ___ vicinity State Washington code WA county Pierce_____ code 053 zip code 98421 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, 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 Wsjpric Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property^C meets _ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant _ nationally y^statewide _ locally. ( _ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certjjjyjtfgofficial/Title f Date VrG. HlSJMXv^. P^lir^&S/WA^^r^ O?^rf<vj~. 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 / I 4. National Park Service Certification hereby ./certify that this property is: /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:) ________ MV KALAKALA PIERCE COUNTY, WA 'I Page2ofT 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 incl. previously listed resources in the count.) X private building(s) Contributing Non-Contributing public-local district ______ buildings public-State site sites public-Federal X structure structures object objects 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 N/A None 6. Functions or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Transportation - Water related Work In Progress_____ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Modern Movement -Moderne foundation MTAL: Iron (hull) walls METAL: Steel (superstructure), Copper (superstructure) roof other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET MV KALAKALA PIERCE COUNTY, WA I Page3of4" 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the (Enter categories from instructions) property for National Register listing.) Transportation_______ X A Property is associated with events that have Architecture made a significant contribution to the broad patterns Engineering of our 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 represents the work of a master, or possesses high Period of Significance artistic values, or represents a significant 1935 -1951 and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. 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.) 1935 Property is: 1946 A owed by a religious institution or used for 1951 religious purposes. Significant Person B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D a cemetery. E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder G less than 50 years old or achieving significance Helmuth Schmitz (Architect)______ within the past 50 years. Lake Washington Shipyard (Builder) Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: __ preliminary determination of individual listing _'_ State Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested _x_ Other State agency __ previously listed in the National Register __ Federal agency __ previously determined eligible by the National __ Local government Register __ University __ designated a National Historic Landmark __ Other #_____________ Name of repository: recorded by Historic American Engineering Washington State Ferries, Washington State Department of Transportation________ Record#______________ I MV KALAKALA I PIERCE COUNTY , WA | Page 4 of 4 | 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less Than One Acre UTM References (Place additional UTM References on a continuation sheet.) 1 | 10 | | 5 | 46 | 228 | 52 | 35 | 972 3 [ | | | | | | | Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2(1111 II 4| III I III Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property.) Boundraies for the the ferry MV Kalakala include the footprint of the vessel and its structure above and below the water line. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected.) The ferry MV Kalakala is temporary berthed at at the Hylebos Creek Waterway, 1801 Taylor Way, Tacoma, WA while indergoing repairs. 11. Form Prepared By____________________________________________________ name/title Steve Rodrigues, George F. Petershagen________________________ organization ________________________________ date 11/1/2005________ street & number 1801 Taylor Way_______________ telephone (360) 923-2430 city or town Tacoma__________________ state WA____ zip code 98424 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 the SHPO or FPO.)______________________ name _____Steve Rodrigues________________________________ street & number 1801 Taylor Way________ telephone (360) 923-2430 city or town Tacoma_____________ state WA_______ zip code 98421 NFS Form 10-900a • OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet - MV KAU\KALA PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON Section number 7 Page 1 of 3 Narrative Description: The ferry MV KALAKALA is a unique superstructure created in 1935 on the hull of the steam ferry PERALTA. Currently the KALAKALA is being moored in the Hylebos Creek Waterway in Tacoma, Washington, and is undergoing rehabilitation. Presently, the ferry is considered a derelict vessel by the United States Coast Guard. The KALAKALA is a double-ended car ferry with a single wheelhouse and a flying bridge at her bow. Designed in the Streamlined Moderne style, the KALAKALA has a smooth, rounded exterior appearance. Smooth lines were the designer's goal throughout the ship's exterior. Running lights and lifeboat mounts were built recessed into the exterior plating so as to not interrupt the sleek appearance. The KALAKALA's steel superstructure was painted silver, giving rise to one of the vessel's many nicknames, "the Silver Slug". The roofline gradually tapers downward from the wheelhouse/bridge on the upper deck towards the ceiling over the Palm Room, then falls sharply from the promenade deck to the car deck. Round porthole windows are found evenly spaced on the auto deck, at the stern and bow of the passenger deck, at the stern of the observation deck and at the wheelhouse. Other windows consist of fixed pane segmental arched openings. At the stern of the ship is a large rectangular full-width opening, which allowed cars to access the auto deck. The bow of the ship, above the car deck is round in plan. Here two large doors protected the auto deck and the cars within from the elements. The doors