NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 2230 United States Department of the Interior ] National Park Service AUG2I I998 National Register of Historic Places i NAT REGISTER OF HISi'iiv o Registration Form NATIONAL PARK StRV 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 historic name Strong Hall__________________________________________________ other names/site number Administration Building___________________________ 2. Location 213 Strong Hall, University of Kansas, Jayhawk Drive and Poplar Lane street & number _______________________________________ D not for publication Lawrence city or town D vicinity Kansas KS Douglas A °45 -A 66045-1902 state ______ code county code ___ zip code 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this JQQ&omination 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 ^P^neets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D natiorta% D statewideXBClocally. (QSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) 1998 Sigtfatuie^fcertifying official/Title Kansas State Historical 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 I herebv^ertify that the property is: [Vf 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. ED removed from the National Register. CH other, (explain:) _________ Strong Hall Douglas County, Kansas Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) D private Xl£fcbuilding(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district 1 buildings 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 N/A 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Education: college; university Education: college; university 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) foundation Stone; limestone walls Terra cotta_______ Classical Revival roof Asphalt other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Strong Hall Douglas County, Kansas 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.) Property is associated with events that have made Architecture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Education our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 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. 1911-1948 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.) Property is: 1911-1923 D 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) N/A________________ 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. McArdle, Montrose Fallen Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibilography (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 X&State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) 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 %&• University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #______________ University of Kansas, Spencer Research D recorded by Historic American Engineering Library Record # ____________ Strong Hall Douglas County, Kansas Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Properly Less than one acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 |1,5| I 3| 0, 5| 3, 3, 0| | 4, 3| 1, 4| 5, 1, q I I Zone Easting Northing Northing J_I I I I I D 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 Carolyn Bailey Berneking name/title Historic Mount Oread Foundation November 15»-.JL9.a7.- organization date 2517 W. 24th Terrace 785-749-3520 street & number telephone Lawrence Kansas 66047 city or town state ______ zip code ____ 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 locatipn. , . 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.) Chancellor Robert Hemenway name_________________________________________________ 213 Strong Hall, University of Kansas, Jayhawk Drive street & number ___________________________ telephone ___________ Kansas 66045-1902 city or town Lawrence 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 ef 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-« OMB Approval 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 Strong Hall stands at the center of the University of Kansas campus - the keystone of all the buildings. Like the cathedrals of Europe, it took a long time to build. From drawing board in 1909 to completion in 1923, was a period of fourteen years. In 1910, the student population had grown from 1,200 in 1900 to over 2,000. (1) Also the city of Lawrence grew from 10,770 in 1900 to 13,799 in 1910. (2) Strong Hall consists of a central element with connecting links to east and west wings. The style is Classical Revival. It is three stories with an above ground basement and a sub-basement. Because of the slope of the land, the basement windows on the south are partly below ground while on the north, the windows are all above ground. The height on the north side is seventy- nine feet with