NPS Form 10-900 0MB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90 ~EIVFD22~C United States Department of the Interior (: , 1 National Park Service f .) L...- . MAR - 7 2014 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES J REGISTRATION FORM ,'Ii\[ rm::1:-:rrn DF HIS.,°l_i9IC 1-'1.,~CF.S ~ 1 Th is form is for use In nomlnatlng or requestlng determinaUons for indiviqual properties and istFict!;! ' ee.-insi \i:cti6o~ .r I ow I Complete the National Register of Historic Pl aces Reglstra l.l on Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply te the preperty being documented , enter "NIA" for "not applicable.' For fu nctions, archl tectural classlflca llon , materials, and areas-of significance, enter only ca tegories 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 Cypress Gardens other names/site number ~P~O-=6~7-=-5-=-6 ________________________________ 2. Location street & number One LEGOLAND WAY n/a D not for publication city or town ----------------------------------Winter Haven cgj vicinity state -=-F=lo=r=id=a~------ code FL countv -=-P-=-ol=k'--_____code --=1-=-0=-5- zio code =33"-'8=-=8'-'4___ _ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As !he designated au thority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 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 181 statewide 18] locally. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying offlcialfTIUe ' Date State Historic Preservation Officer, Division of Historical Resources State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D 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. rtify that the property is: Da te of Action 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 See continuation sheet. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain) CYPRESS GARDENS POLKCO.,FL 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) (Do not include any previously listed resources in the count) D private D buildings Contributing Noncontributing 181 public-local 181 district D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 3 buildings D object 0 sites 15 structures 0 l objects 19 0 total . ----------.- Name of related multiple property listings Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "NIA" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) listed in the National Register NIA 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RECREATION AND CULTURE; outdoor recreation RECREATION AND CULTURE: outdoor recreation LANDSCAPE: garden LANDSCAPE: garden 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) NIA foundation "'"N"""IA=------ - ------- walls ~N_IA_ _____________ roof :.;N::..::/A'--'---------------­ other ~~---------------NIA Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) CYPRESS GARDENS POLKCO. FL 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.) ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION [8:1 A Property is associated with events that have made LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [8:1 B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [8:1 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses Period of Significance high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1935-1969 individual distinction. 0 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.) 1935 Property is: 0 A owned by a religious institution or used for Significant Person religious purposes. Pope, Richard Downing 0 B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation 0 C a birthplace or grave. NIA 0 D a cemetery. 0 E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder 0 F a commemorative property. Pope, Richard. and Pope, Julie 0 G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance FERA 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, 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: 0 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 [8:1 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested O Other State Agency 0 previously listed in the National Register O Federal agency 0 previously determined eligible by the National O Local government Register O University 0 designated a National Historic Landmark O Other 0 recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of Repository # D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # CYPRESS GARDENS POLKCO. FL Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Approximately 23 UTM References (Place additional references on a continuatiqn sheet.) ' 1 14 13 1 1 I 6 I 1 I 2 I 13 I 0·19 I 7 I O I 217 1 3~ Northing Zone- 13 lol9 171o l1 171 4 ~ D See conti nuati on sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were !?elected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Bob Gernert. Ex. Dir. Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce; Robert Jones/HP & Barbara E. Mattick/DSHPO oraanization Bureau of Historic Preservation date February 2014 street & number R.A. Gray Building. 500 S. Bronaugh Street teleohone 850-245-6333 citv or town ~T'~a=ll=ah=a=s=s~ee__ ______ _____ _ _ state ~E-L~----- zio code 32399-0250 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 Polk Countv street & number 330 West Church Street, P.O. Box 9005 teleohone citv or town =B~a~rt=o~w~ _ _ ____ _________ state ~F=L _ _____ zio code 33830 Paporwork Rod uctlon Ac t Stltement: This Information is being colleclria for applications to ttie National Regis1er or Historic Places to noninate properties for listing or determine ehglblllly for listing, lo list properties, and amend llstingS. Response lo this request is required 10 obtain a benefil ,n accordanclf\ wilh !he Nallonal Hlstortc PreseMllon Acl, as amended (16 U.S.C , 470 01 seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 1 B.1 hours per response including lime for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, end completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form lo the Chief, Adminlslrative Services Division, Nallonal Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and lhe Office or Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduclions Projecls (1024-001 BJ, Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10-900-a 0MB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 7 Page 1 CYPRESS GARDENS Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL SUMMARY Cypress Gardens is located at One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. The historic gardens make up approximately 22.77 acres of what is Legoland. The National Register district includes the historic gardens as well as the lake-front from which the water ski shows were viewed. The period of significance is 1936, when the gardens opened to the public, until 1969, when the last important elements of the historic park were completed. The gardens is a site that incorporates the shorelines oflakes Eloise and Summit, canals, meandering pedestrian walkways, lawns, and garden objeus such as sculptures and a waterfall. Set against the natural foundation of native cypress and oak trees, the extensive collections of plants include botanical specimens from around the world. SETTING The gardens and the beachfront area are located on the northeastern shore of Lake Eloise, and southern shore of Lake Summit in Winter Haven, Florida. Cypress Gardens are located on the southeastern side of the City of Winter Haven, and is located just off the north/south route of Highway 17. Between 1931 and the January of 1936 opening, a marsh area was drained and canals were cleared and dug. Pedestrian trails were laid, lawns and gardens were planted.