/5c NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED United States Department of the Interior National Park Service OCT 1 4 19S2 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 in How to 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 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 Washington Valley historic name other names/site number Washington Valley Historic District 2. Location Roughly bounded bv Schoolhouse Rd. Gaston Rd, Sussex Avenue. Kahdena Rd, Mendham Avenue, Tingley Rd, street & number Washington Valley Road___________ IS® not for publication citv or town Morris and Mendham Townships _ D vicinity state New Jersey code 034 Morris code zip code ^1960/07945 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this H 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 S meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationali/tH statewjd/flE loeafly. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature'0f certifying official/1Ttle\ /t)at6 Ass/l^'tant Commissioner for Natural & Historic Resources/DSHPO 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 I hereby certify that the property is: •^ij/Signature of the Keeper entere Date of Action CBentered 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:) ________ Washington Valley Historic District Morris County. New Jersey 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) (Checx only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) IS private Q buiiding(s) Contributing Noncontributing & public-local S2 district 68 buildings G public-State G site G public-Federal G structure 7 sites G object 17 structures 1 objects 142 68 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 N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categones from instructions) Domestic/ single dwelling Domestic / Agriculture / field, outbuilding Ann'nilturp / niithm'ldl Education / school_________ Landscape / natural feature^ nnnrrnplgri Transportation/ rail-related land 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categones from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Early Republic / Federal foundation stone, concrete______ Late Victorian / Queen Anne, Shingle Style wails weatherboard, wooden shingles Late 19th & 20th century Revivals/ stucco______________ Colonial Revival, Beaux Arts roof asphalt, wood shake______ Other / local vernacular architecture other Narrative Description (Descnbe the histonc and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See accompanying continuation sheets Washington Valley Historic District Morris County. New Jersey 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 qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) Architecture 00 A Property is associated with events that have made Agriculture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Community Development our history. Transportation (2 B Property is associated with the lives of persons Education significant in our past. QQ 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. 1776-1853 1881-1932 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.) 1881 Property is: 1891 (XJ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Kountze, Luther____ D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Multiple 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 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency DC 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 Q Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: Morristown & Morris Township Public Library D recorded by Historic American Engineering 1 Miller Road, Morristown, N.J. Washington Valley Historic District Morris County, New Jersey Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 1883.43 acres -Meruihain. NJ Quad UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet. 1 3___' I I Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 _ I 4 ___ I I i 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 Janet W. Foster , Associate Director, Acroterion Historic Preservation Consultants for* organization The New Jersey Conservation Foundation date March 1992 Consultant's address: street & number 71 Maple Avenue_____________ __ telephone 201 984 9660 city or town Morristown state NJ_____ zjp cocje 07960 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 Multiple owners________________________________ street & number telephone city or town __ state zip code 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 at 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 NPSFcm 1&«00« 0MB AffftKf^ Ha. IOM40T* United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Washington Valley Historic District, Section number 10 Page 7.A Morris & Mendham Townships, Morris CountYL, _New Jersey______________ UTM REFERENCES A - 18/ 541140/ 4518060 B - 18/ 542060/ 4516360 C - 18/ 540580/ 4515480 D - 18/ 540720/ 4513940 E - 18/ 540160/ 4513600 F -' 18/ 539340/ 4514580 G - 18/ 539360/ 4515300 H - 18/ 537780/ 4515060 I - 18/ 537240/4516040