Rational Register of Historic Places Egistration Form
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NPS Form l 0-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service rational Register of Historic Places egistration Form 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 l 6A). 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 "NIA" 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 I 0-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Noll, Willis, Residence other names/site number Site #WA0928 2. Location street & number 531 N. Sequoyah Drive D not for publication city or town Fayetteville D vicinity state Arkansas code AR county Washington code 143 zip code 72701 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 1:8] 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 for in 36 CFR Pan 60. [n my opinion, the property 1:8] meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. [recommend that this property be considered significant. D nationally st tewide Q I lly. (See continuation sheet for additional comment ) Signature of certifying official/Title Arkansas Historic Preservation Program State or Federal agency and bureau [n my opi nion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (0 See Continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action D entered in the National Register. 0 See continuation sheet D determined eligible for the National Register. 0 See continuation sheet D determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) Noll, Willis, Residence Washington County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State 5. Classification lwnership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property eek as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) ~ private ~ building( s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district D public-State D site buildings D public-Federal D structure sites D object structures objects 2 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of Contributing resources previously listed (Enter "NIA" if property is not part ofa multiple property listing.) in the National Register 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/single dwelling DOMESTIC/single dwelling 0 7. Descri tion Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) MODERN MOVEMENT/Wrightian foundation BRICK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ walls WOOD/weatherboard roof WOOD/shake other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Noll, Willis, Residence Washington County, Arkansas Name of Property Coun ty and State 8. Statement of Significance ' pplicable National Register Criteria Levels of Significance (local, state, national) ark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property Statewide tor National Register li sting.) D A Prope1ty is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) our history. Architecture D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [gj 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 Period of Significance individual distinction. 1950 D 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.) 1950 Property is: 0 A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion Bis marked) D B. removed from its original location. D C. birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance. Cultural Affiliation (Complete if Criterion Dis marked) D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property Architect/Builder D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Edward Durell Stone, Architect within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one O( 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: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 [gj State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal Agency Previously determined eligible by the National D Local Government Register [gj University designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name ofrepository: # University of Arkansas Library Special Collections, Fayetteville D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record# Noll, Willis, Residence Washington County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data -reage of Property Less than one. UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 15 396928 3992330 3 Zo ne Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 4 D See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the pro perty on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Ralph S. Wilcox, National Register & Survey Coordinator organization Arkansas Historic Preservation Program date September 21, 2004 street & number 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street telephone (501) 324-9787 city or town Little Rock state AR zip code 72201 Additional Documentation mit the following items with the completed form: ontinuation 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 (Compl ete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Clark Milli an street & number 531 N. Sequoyah Drive telephone city or town Fayetteville state AR zip code 72701 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Hi storic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for li sting, to list properties, and to amend existing listing. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amend ed (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.) mated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18. l hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, thering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of thi s form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P. 0. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (I 024-0018), Washington, DC 20303. Noll, Willis, Residence Washington County, Arkansas Name of Property Coun ty and State United States Department of the Interior ':Sational Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 --- SUMMARY The Willis Noll Residence, which was built in 1950, was designed by the Arkansas-born architect Edward Durell Stone. The long, low residence, with a full basement, is built on a steeply-sloped site on Mount Sequoyah on the east side of Fayetteville in northwest Arkansas. Due to the nature of the site, the house appears to be one-story tall in the front but two-stories tall in the rear. The foundation of the property, along with the chimney and parts of the walls are built out ofred Roman brick. The rest of the walls are sided with horizontal drop siding. The house is crowned by a low-pitched gable-on-hip roof covered with wood shakes. ELABORATION The Willis Noll Residence, which was built in 1950, is one of five residences in Arkansas designed by native-born architect Edward Durell Stone, and the only example in his birthplace of Fayetteville. The house, which is located