National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
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NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. (January 1992) Wisconsin Word Processing Format (Approved 1/92) United States Department of 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. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16 A). 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 l^r.';;; documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of signiiic-^v,-, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NFS Form 10-900A). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Little Norway other names/site number Nissedahle 2. Location street £ number 3576 CTH JG N/A not for pubh city or town Town of Blue Mounds N/A vicinity state Wisconsin code WI county Dane code 025 zip code 5C 13, State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination jf eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in. the National Register o:i tfstoric Places Mnd meets |he/p?&cedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the [property X meejj^^djoes. i^tjinee/ the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant , See continuation sheet for additional comments.) —————————j———**»**———•*—————————^y?—— ^ ————^———•————— I 22 Signature of certifymg officialATitle Date Deputy State Mstorio^ Preservation Of ficer-WI State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property _ meets _ does not meet the National Register criteria. (_ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau Nissedahle Dane Wisconsin Name of Property County and State 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: J/_entered in the National Register. __See continuation sheet. _determined eligible for the National Register. __See continuation sheet. _determined not eligible for the National Register. __See continuation sheet. _removed from the National Register. _other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (check as many boxes as (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources as apply) in the count) X private X building(s) contributing noncontributing ____ public-local ^^^ district 20__________8 buildings_______ ______ public-State ^^^ structure ______________sites_________ __ public-Federal site _3__________3 structures_____ object objects 23 11 total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources (Enter "N/A" if property not part of a multiple property is previously listed in the National Register listing. ___________None_________________________ 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RECREATION AND CULTURE/Museum RECREATION AND CULTURE/Museum 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE VICTORIAN Foundation STONE MODERN MOVEMENT walls LOG WEATHERBOARD roof SHINGLE other WOOD Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Nissedahle Dane Wisconsin 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 (Enter categories from instructions) qualifying the property for the National Register listing.) ETHNIC HERITAGE/European X A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. _ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Period of Significance _ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics 1927-59 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 individual distinction. Significant Dates _ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. 1927 (1) 1935 (2) Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" hi all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person Property is: (Complete if Criterion B is marked) _ A owned by a religious institution or N/A used for religious purposes. X B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation _ C a birthplace or grave. N/A _ Da cemetery. _ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder _ Fa commemorative property. Hansteen, Albert Waldemar (3) X 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.) Nissedahle Dane Wisconsin Name of Property County and State 9. Major Bibliographic References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous Documentation on File (National Park Service): Primary location of additional data: preliminary determination of individual X State Historic Preservation Office listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested _ Other State Agency previously listed in the National Federal Agency Register _ Local government previously determined eligible by University the National Register X Other designated a National Historic Name of repository: landmark recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey #_. recorded by Historic American Engineering Record #_ 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 53 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 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 Joyce McKay, Cultural Resources Consultant organization private consultant date 8/1/96 street & number PO Box 258, 21 Fourth St. telephone (608) 424-6315 city or town Belleville state Wisconsin zip code 53508 Nissedahle__________________________________Dane____________ Wisconsin Name of Properly County and State 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/title Marcelaine H. Winner and Scott Paul Winner organization date 6/20/97 street&number 3576 CTH JG telephone (608)437-8211 city or town Blue Mounds state Wisconsin zip code 53508 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 (16U.S.C. 470ejLS£a.). 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. NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8-86) Wisconsin Word Processing Format (Approved 1/92) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Little Norway Continuation Sheet Town of Blue Mounds, Dane Co., Wl Section 7 PageJ_ 7. Description Introduction Nissedahle or Little Norway, a historic Norwegian-American farmstead interpreted to the public as an outdoor museum since 1937, sits in a narrow valley located at the base of Blue Mounds. It lies along a small creek just west of CTH JG between Blue Mounds and Mt. Horeb in the northwest quarter of section 4 in the Town of Blue Mounds (township 6 north, range 6 east), Dane County, Wisconsin. The property contains 34 resources, 23 of which are contributing (20 buildings and three structures), and 11 of which are noncontributing (three structures and eight buildings). These primarily log buildings face the stream along the base of the valley. The boundary of the irregularly-shaped district encloses all the buildings associated with Little Norway. It primarily runs along the crest