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0Wu«I { \M^C/U^^^ ?N*/(Rt& Si§«Afure of Commenting Or Other Official Date NPS Form 10-900 / -—*-*—_ OMB No. 1024-0018 (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 determinations for individual properties and districts, ii i IMVIiiiiiUi^rjjJhjif/iiii In Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking'^'JriTrW appropriate 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 Romer Shoal Light Station other names/site number Romer Shoal Light 2. Location street & number In Lower New York Bay. 3.8 miles north of Sandy Hook______ D not for publication city or town Highlands Borough___________________________ .03 vicinity state ______NewJersev code NJ county Monmouth____ code 025 zip code 07732 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this [3 nomination 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 ^ meets D does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide E3 locally. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) W;, 1^U^vuZ/% frp T, ^ L& ? AV6 0 £ Signal/re of certifying official/Title ' Date United States Coast Guard State or Federal agency and bureau / In my opinion, the propert^H meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) / jv / / 0wu«i { \M^C/U^^^ ?n*/(rt& Si§«afure of commenting or other official Date Amy Cradle, Assistant Commissioner Natural & Historic Resources/DSHPO State or Federal agency and bureau ——————————————————————————————————— h——————————————— 4. National Park Service Certification / (RM ^ * I herebycertify that this property is: Date of Action 0 entered in the National Register D 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): ________ Romer Shoal Light Station Monmouth County, NJ (Light Stations of the United States) 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.) Contributing Noncontributing D private D building(s) D public-local n district ____________________ buildings ____________________ sites D public-State Dsite ____1________________ structures £3 public-Federal £3 structure n object ___________________ objects 1_________Q_____ Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) the National Register Light Stations of the United States____ 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Transportation_______ Transportation_______ Water-related Water-related Lighthouse Lighthouse 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) No Style___________ foundation ______Caisson: Iron and concrete roof _________ Iron walls Iron other Lantern: Iron and glass Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Romer Shoal Light Station Monmouth County, NJ (Light Stations of the United States) 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) Maritime History______ EX] A Property is associated with events that have made Transportation a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Architecture our history. Engineering D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [3c 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. 1898 to 1956 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) 1898 Property is: D 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. D C a birthplace or a grave. Cultural Affiliation N/A [H D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder U.S. Lighthouse Board D 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 (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 £3 Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #______________ US National Archives: NPS Maritime Heritage Program: D recorded by Historic American Engineering USCG Headquarters. Historian's Office. Washington. DC Record # ___________ Romer Shoal Light Station Monmouth County, NJ (Light Stations of the United States) 10. Geographical Data__________________________________________________ Acreage of Property: Less than one acre UTM References: Zone Easting Northing 1 18 583555 4484925 Verbal Boundary Description: The boundary aligns with the exterior limit of the stone riprap surrounding the structure's caisson foundation, along with the riprap that extends westward and shelters the boat basin and the light stations concrete pier. Boundary Justification: The boundary completely encompasses the light station. 11. Form Prepared By____________________________________________________ name/title ___Daniel Koski-Karell. Ph.D.. Environmental Management Division (CG-443)_____________ organization U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters_____________ date 8 August 2006__________ street & number 2100 Second Street SW________________ telephone 202.475.5683_________ city or town Washington_____________________ state DC zip code 20593 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Map and plans: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Copies of architectural drawings and plans. 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 ______U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters_____________________________________ street & number 2100 Second Street SW_________________ telephone 202.267.1587 city or town Washington_____________________ state DC zip code 20593 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 etseq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the 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 Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPSForm10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Romer Shoal Light Station National Register of Historic Places Monmouth County, NJ Continuation Sheet (Light Stations of the United States Multiple Property Listing) Section number 7 Page 1 of 6 Narrative Description
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