National Register of Historic Places Registration Form AUG 0 9 1993
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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) tiCElVBD United States Department of the Interior National Park Service AUG 0 9 1993 National Register of Historic Places NATIONAL Registration Form REGISTER This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions if How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Registerfeulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking fx" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an 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 (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property__________________________________________________ historic name Deschutes County Library other names/site number 2. Location street & number __ 507 NW Wall Street for publication city or town _____ Bend vicinity state ____Oregon code 017 zip code 97709 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this IX) 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 S3 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant national D statewide Kl locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ? 3 Signature of certifying oficial/Title Deputy SHPO Date ________Oregon State Historic Preservation Office State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification <atcrod in I hereby certtfyfnat the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action B*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 removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) ________ Deschutes County Library Deschutes, Oregon 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 previously listed resources in the count.) D private Ed building(s) Contributing Noncontributing El public-local D district 1 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure sites D object structures objects Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register Historic Development of The Bend Company in Bend, Oregon—————— N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Library 7. Description Architectural Classification - v Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) T^i-ft 19th Century and 20th Century foundation concrete Revivals* Arts and Crafts walls ufnnr\ r weatherboards and vertical boards and battens r°°f mptcil other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Deschutes County Library Deschutes, Oregon Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 0.43 acres Bend, Oregon 1:24000 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 IliQl l6 3i4 8i5iQ 4i8 7i9l3iQiQl Zone Easting Northing Northing I I EH 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 Michael Hall, Associate Planner: Historic and Cultural Resources organization ____DRanhuhes County Community Development: date August l f 1992 Department street & number 1130 NW Ham'man fit-reef- __ telephone (503) 385-1704 city or town state Oregon zip code 97701 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 ______Deschutes County Property Management Division____________ street & number 1130 NW HarriTnan __ telephone (503) 38J-6570 city or town state Oregon___ zip code 97701 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 (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 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 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet o Section number —_—— Page The building is significant under National Register Criterion "A11 for its association with development in Bend which was brought about by The Bend Company, directly or indirectly, from 1911 to 1939. It is potentially significant under Criterion "C" as the singular example' of Depression-era Arts'and Crafts public archi tecture expressed in wood in downtown Bend. To meet registration requirenents under Criterion C, the wood shingle roof would have to be restored. Soon after Bend was incorporated in 1905, a reading circle, The Bend Magazine Club, was formed. It was founded by local women and housed in Mrs. Mclntosh's Millinery Store. In addition to subscribing to a few magazines and initiating a drive for donation of books and periodicals, the group borrowed from the State's travelling library, which consisted of about 50 books. In 1908 another group of women founded the Ladies Library Club for the purpose of collecting more books and maintaining a regular library. Financing of the concept began with a basket social in 1908 which netted $68.90. A list of 17 magazines and five weeklies was ordered, plus the use of the State travelling library, which would be sent to Bend every six months. The library began with 38 volumes and citizens donated over 100 more. The library opened on Wall street in the J.M. Lawrence Building (which also housed The Bulletin) in April of 1908. Open every evening from 7 to 9, and Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 to 5, funding was provided by suppers, dances and amateur entertainment. Soon, several hundred books were available. The Wall Street site was occupied for two years. When the building was sold, the Bend Commercial Club provided a storeroom in another building on Wall Street. The Bend Company later built a building and allowed the library to occupy one room, rent free. It next occupied an unused saloon building. The saloon property had been purchased by the U.S. National Bank in anticipation of a move from another location. The bank directors gave the Ladies Library Club the building if they would move it. The Club was low on funds and the NPS Form 10-900-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 —§— Page 2 directors finally had the building moved and attached to the First Baptist Church. The library occupied this site for a number of yea~rs. The front of the building read First Baptist Church, while the rear read "White House Bar". Other later sites included the upper floor of the Bend Amateur Athletic Club and a building on Bond Street. In 1919, the City approved $3,000 for library support; in 1920, the County contracted with the City for library service, and the City library became a County-wide system of library services. Lillian Sabin, a professional librarian, was hired and a county library board was appointed by the County Court. The Board was Mrs. J.M. Lawrence, President; R.W. Sawyer, Treasurer; George A. Paddock, Secretary; and, Mrs. Max Cunning and Fred Wallace, members. Several months later, Cunning was elected vice president and Sawyer was replaced as treasurer by Mrs. R.S. Dart, upon his appointment as County Judge. Total volumes in the library were 3,488 in December 1920; receipts were $5,051.80. Branch libraries or stations were opened in LaPine, Lower Bridge, Sisters, Tumalo, Redmond, Terrebonne, the Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Camps 1, 2 and 3, and Shevlln—Hixon Lumber Camp #1. Tentative plans for a new structure were drawn by John DuBuis as early as 1923. In February of 1924, The Bend Company donated the lot on which the library stands, and the adjoining lot was purchased from the firm with funds provided by the Ladies Library Club and from the Bend Civic League.