National Register of Historic Places Registration Form FEB~
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NPSFoi 110-900, OMBNo. 10024-0018 (Oct. 19(»J) i United States Department of the Interior National Park Service FEB~ National Register of Historic Places Registration Form "*~~~ & EDUCATIONJT=R, HISTORY NATIONAL PABiC 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 Evansville Downtown Historic District other names/site number 2. Location Street & number Main St. between 2nd St. & Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 4th St. between N/A D not for publication Sycamore & Chestnut Sts., and contiguous properties city or town F.vansville —NJA.-U vicinity State Indiana code TN county Vanderhnrgh code I63___ zip code 47708 3. State/Federal Aaencv Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this H nomination G 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 36CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property K meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewideJ»g-tpcally. ( Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date Indiana Deartment of Natural Resources L_ State or Federal agecy 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 ± 4. National Park Service Certification I herebycertify that the property is: Date of Action 5f entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. rj determined eligible for the National Register Q See continuation sheet. Q determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register D other, (explain:) _________ Name of Property County and State 5. Classification , Ownership of Property mjfctfegoofJB ' iBL r^ .- •-of v , Property• * Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) ™^* (fthick only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count 13 private D building Contributing Noncontributing E3 public-local 13 district 38 20 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 0 0 sites D object 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 38 20 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____________ 30 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) see continuation sheets see continuation sheets 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RARLY REPUBLIC: Federal foundation STONE: Limestone 19th & 20th c. REVIVALS: Classical'Revival 1 Qth &. 20th c. REVTV AT.S- Colonial Revival walls BRICK 19th & 20th c.AMER Commercial Stvle see continuation sheet 19th & 20th c.AMER. Chicago Style roof ASPHALT other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) wwn Hiri Di Vandsrburgh IN 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.) ARr.mTRCTTTRK______ [x] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contriibution to the broad patterns of our history. Q 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 artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components Period of Significance lack individual distinction. 1RSS-1QS7________ Q D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or hlslory. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) N/A_________ Property is: ; A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) D B removed from its original location. N/A__________________ DC a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. NIA________ D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Q less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder see rnntimiatinn sheets Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Maior Biblioaraphic 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 |X] State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested t Kl previously listed in the National Register D Other State agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Federal agency Register D Local government D designated a National Historic Landmark D University D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey 7r Kl Other D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ______________ Name of repository: Evansville Downtown Development Corp.; Willard Library; Central Library VandertHirgh IN Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approx. 16.8 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 16 45|0|0|9p| 4|2|0|29[2p 3 1|6 4J49|9|5£ zone Easting Northing 16' |4|2pp|2|lp| 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 Kristen Rrennan organization Preservation Development Tnc, — date Street & number 400 West 7th Street, Suite 1 10 telephone city or town Bloom ingtnn state zip code 47404 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 Kern at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name sec continuation 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 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-a , OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Evansville Downtown Historic District, Vanderburgh County, Indiana Section 5 Page 1 Properties in the Evansville Downtown Historic District Previously Listed on the National Register: Name and Address of building:___________________Date Listed: Hulman Building (20 NW 4th Street) 7-1-82 Bitterman Buildings (200 and 202 Main Street) 9-22-80 Haller T. Chute Building (221 Main Street) 7-1-82 William Capelle Building (223 Main Street) 7-1-82 National City Bank (227-231 Main Street) 7-1-82 German National Bank ( 301 Main Street) 7-1-82 Ridgeway Building (313-315 Main Street) 1 -3-80 Kuebler-Artes Building (327 Main Street) 4-6-84 Old Citizens Bank Building (329-331 Main Street) 7-1-82 Barrett-Britz Building (415 Main Street) 7-1-82 Central Library (20 SE 5th Street) 7-1 -82 Journal-News Building (7-11 NW 5th Street) 7-1-82