NPS Form 10-900 | "~, r~~"——'——---OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service MOV 2 \ B9I NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM L J^JLL- ••- This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. ^SeeTTlstructions in 4=&ai.Ja .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 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 OCALA UNION STATION________________________________________ other names/site number Union Station Plaza/MR2475_________________________________ 2. Location street & number 531 North East First Avenue N/A D not for publication citv or town Qcala ___N/A D vicinity state FLORIDA code FL county Marion code 083 zio code 34470 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E3 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 Bl meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant O nationally^ statewide £3 locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comrcomments.) "/7/P7 Signature of certifyinj| official/Title 'ate Florida 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. (DSee 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: D 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) _____ OCALA UNION STATION Marion, Florida 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 13 buildings Contributing Noncontributing E3 public-local D district D public-State Q site D public-Federal D structure 3 0 buildings D object 0 0 sites 1 0 structures 0 0 objects 4 0 total Name of related multiple property listings 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 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) TRANSPORTATION: rail related TRANSPORTATION: rail related COMMERCE/TRADE: restaurant WORK IN PROGRESS 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19™ and 20™ CENTURY REVIVAL foundation CONCRETE OTHER: Masonry Vernacular__________ walls BRICK (veneer) WOOD roof ASPHALT other STONE METAL Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) OCALA UNION STATION Marion, Florida 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.) TRANSPORTATION E3 A Property is associated with events that have made ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 03 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 1917 - 1946 individual distinction. D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark V in all the boxes that apply.) 1917 1921 Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for Significant Person religious purposes. N/A D B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation D C a birthplace or grave. N/A D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder D F a commemorative property. Williams/Walkup, A.M. MacKay, George 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 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 K State Historic Preservation Office CFR 36) has been requested D Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register D 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 #_________________ D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record PC ALA UNION STATION Marion. Florida Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approximately 3 acres UTM References (Place additional references on a continuation sheet.) 1 17 389580 3229620 East! Northing Zone Eastiin Northing f~1 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 Lisa L. Parks. Consultant: Gary V. Goodwin. Historic Preservation Planner oraanization Bureau of Historic Preservation date November. 1997 street & number R.A. Grav Building. 500 S. Bronough Street_________ telephone (850) 487-2333 citv or town Tallahassee___________________ state Florida __ zio code 32399-0250 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A U86S 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 Seaboard Coastline Railroad Tax Department J910__________________________ street & number 500 Water Street Suittc 1208 telephone citv or town Jacksonville state Florida zio code 32202 Paperwork Reduction Act SUtmient This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Histonc Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and amend 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 at seq.). Estimated Burton SUt»ii»nt 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..0.80x37127, Box Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-90O-a OMB 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 OCALA UNION STATION Ocala, Marion County, Florida SUMMARY The Ocala Union Station, located at 531 Northeast First Avenue in the City of Ocala, Florida, is a complex comprised of three contributing one-story buildings, and a passenger loading platform/shed on a site of approximately three acres. The Union Station complex retains much of its original configuration. The main depot, telegraph tower, and adjacent express office were constructed in 1917 at the juncture of the Seaboard Air Line Railway tracks and the Atlantic Coast Line Railway tracks. The <CL" shaped, masonry vernacular main depot has a concrete foundation. The Union Station restaurant, on the westernmost