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Almshouse Farm at Machipongo Northampton County, VA NPS Fann 10-900 0MB No. 1024-4018 (Rev 10-90) rv~++f- lf/1 /02- U. S. Department of the Interior National Park Service United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This fonn is for use in nominating or requesting detenninations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Fonn (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropnate box or by entering the infonnation requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA" for "oot 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 Fonn I 0-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property Historic Name _________cT=-=h=e'-'A'-=lm=sh=o=-=u=s=e-=F-=arm=,....,a=t-=M-==a=ch=i""p-=-o=n,:,.go=----------------- Other Names/Site Number _________;.-== The-= Barrier=-=-=-==== Islandsc....= Center==-- ----....:....::c.=::.::...=:c....:.;,-=..;a:..:;....~-=---VDHR file # 065-0053 2. Location Street & Number---------- --~12~4~0~2~L=a=n=kfi=o=r-=d~H=•=·---g=h~w-=a.-v-------------- _________ _ ____----- not----------- for publication N / A City or Town Machipongo vicinity NIA State Virginia Code VA_ County Northampton Co<1e 131 Zip 23405 3. State/Federal Agencv Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this _X__ nomination __ 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 se forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property _X__ meets __ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that is property be considered significant nationally statewide _X__ locally. (__See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ~Dat~/a=a Virginia Department of Historic Resources State of 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 or other official Date State or Federal Agency and Bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby certify that this property is: __ Entered in the National Register See continuation sheet __ Determined eligible for the National Register See continuation sheet __ Determined not eligible for the National Register __ Removed from the National Register __ Other (explain): _ ________ Signature of Keeper Date of Action - ------- The Almshouse Farm at Machipongo Northampton County, VA 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) _X_ private _ public-local _ public-State _ public-Federal Category of Property (Check only one box) __x_ building(s) district site structure _object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 5 0 buildings 0 0 sites 0 _o_ structures • 0 __o_ objects 5 0 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register _NIA_ Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "NI A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing) NIA 6. Function of Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: Domestic Sub: Institutional Housing Domestic Sin1rle Dwelling Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: Work in Progress Sub: Work in Progress The Almshouse Farm at Machipongo Northampton County, VA 7. Descri tion .;;..a..o--:'""=':---:-:-::---:--:-----:=---------------------------------- A r chite ct u ra I Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Mid-Nineteenth Century - Greek Revival Colonial Other: No Style Materials (Enter categories from instructions) Foundation - Brick Roof- Brick Walls - Wood Other --------------------------- Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 8. Statement of Si1mifica.oce Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) • X A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. 8 Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. _X_ 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 individual distinction. D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "X" in all boxes that apply) A Owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. 8 Removed from its original location. C A birthplace or a grave. D A cemetery. E A reconstructed building, object or structure. F A commemorative property. G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter Categories from instructions) Architecture and Social History Period of Significance 1725to1951 Significant Dates Ca. 1725 Ca. 1840 1910 The Almshouse Farm at Machipongo Northampton County, VA Significant Person (Complete if Criterion Bis marked above) NIA Cultural Affiliation NIA Architect/Builder Architect: W. G. Dondelton: Builder: David A. Dunton 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) _ Preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested _ Previously listed in the National Register _ Previously determined eligible by the National Register _ Designated a National Historic Landmark _ Recorded by Historic American Building Survey #__ _ _ Recorded by Historic American Engineering Record #___ _ Primary Location of Additional Data _lL State Historic Preservation Office _ Other State agency _Federal agency _ Local government _ University Other Name of repository:------------------------- 10. Geographical data Acreage of Property ___ t:....:7-=-.8=9c...::3'-a=c=r=es~-- UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing l 18 419860 4140060 2 18 420080 4139980 3 18 419680 4139660 4 18 419620 4139700 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) The Almshouse Farm at Machipongo Northampton County, VA 11. Form Prepared Bv Nameffitle: Richard S. Funk Ph.D .. Assistant Director Organization: The Eastern Shore of Virginia Barrier Islands Center, lnc. Date: Mav 200 l Street & Number 12402 Lankford Highwav. P.O. Box 206 Telephone (757) 678-5550 City or Town Machipongo State: VA Zip Code: __2~34 ~0:....:5______ ____ 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~O~w'""--n=e~r------------------------------------- (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) Name: The Eastern Shore of Virginia Barrier Islands Center. Inc. Street & Number__ --=12=-4 "-'0=2'-'L=an=kfi=o=r-=d_,,H=icogh=w-'--'-=ay,__ ___ _ Telephone (757 678-5550 City or Town ___,M~a~ch=•-·p~o=n.,g ~o __ State VA Zip Code ____2=3_4~05 __ _ 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 to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U. S. C. 470 et. Seq.). 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. 0. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018, Washington, DC 20503 . NPS Form 10-900-a 0MB No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places The Almshouse Farm at Machipongo Continuation Sheet Northampton County, VA Section 7 Page_l_ 7. Narrative Description Summary Description The Almshouse Farm at Machipongo, a part of the old Northampton County Almshouse Farm, is comprised of three contributing buildings situated on a flat, 17.893-acre site. Of the three buildings, one is known to have been
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