NFS Form 10-900 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the 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 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 Duluth Commercial Historic District other names/site number NA 2. Location street & number Superior & 1 st Streets between 4th Ave. W & 4th Ave. E D not for publication city or town Duluth__________________________ D vicinity state Minnesota code MN county St. Louis code 137 zip code 55802 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ^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 Hi meets D does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant Dnationally ^statewide D locally. (DSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) 13 I Ok Signature of certifying official Date ^ritta L. Bloomberg Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer State or Federal agency and bureau Minnesota Historical Society In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau tional Park Service Certification he/eby certify that this property is: Date of Action 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): Duluth Commercial Historic District St. Louis County. Minnesota 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) 13 private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing ^ public-local ^ district 86 21 _ buildings D public-State D site 10 _ sites CD public-Federal D structure 1 structure D object objects 87 33 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing. listed in the National Register Historic Resources of Duluth's Central Business 1 District, 1872-1933 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/hotel DOMESTIC/apartment building COMMERCE/TRADE/business, professional, COMMERCE/TRADE/business, professional organizational, financial institution,_________ organizational, financial institution,_____ specialty store, department store, restaurant___ specialty store, department store, restaurant GOVERNMENT/city hall, correctional facility___ RECREATION AND CULTURE/theater RECREATION AND CULTURE/theater, auditorium 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) See continuation sheet foundation Sandstone, CONCRETE walls BRICK, Sandstone roof ASPHALT, Rubber other Cast Iron, Copper, TERRA COTTA, GLASS, SYNTHETICS Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See continuation sheets. Duluth Commercial Historic District St. Louis County. Minnesota 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 ^ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Commerce our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ^ 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. 1872-1929 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.) 1889, 1895, 1905. 1910. 1924 Property is: 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) D C a birthplace or a grave. D D a cemetery. Cultural Affiliation NA D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Wangenstein. John; Traphagen, Oliver within the past 50 years. Wirth, George; Hunt, William_____ 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: E<] preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ^ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested, D Other State agency n previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency n previously determined eligible by the National Register D Local government n designated a National Historic Landmark d University D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey $3 Other #___ Name of repository: CJ recorded by Historic American Engineering Duluth Public Library__________ Record #___ Duluth Commercial Historic District St. Louis County. Minnesota Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 45 acres Duluth, Minn., 1953, Revised 1993 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) 1. I 1 I 5 I |5|6|8|3|0|0 |5|1|8|1|3|5|0 Easting Northing 2. |5 |6 9 1 0 |o |5|1|8|2|2|8|0 3. 5 |5 |6 9 3 2 |o 1 821 00 Zone Easting Northing 4. | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 8 5 1 0 I 5 I 1 I 8 I 1 I 1 5 0 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 name/title Michael Koop and Chris Morris organization MN SHPO & National Trust for Historic Preservation date 1/5/06 street and number 345 Kellogg Blvd West telephone 651.296.5451 city or town St Paul state MN zip code 55102 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 the SHPO or FPO.) name 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 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.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503 A/PS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register Of Historic Places Duluth Commercial Historic District Continuation Sheet Name of property St. Louis County, Minnesota County and State Section Page 1 Architectural Classification (continued) LATE VICTORIAN: Romanesque Revival, Richardsonian Romanesque, Renaissance Revival LATE 19™ AND 20™ CENTURY REVIVALS : Classical Revival, Tudor