National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Number ^ Page 1___ Hein Park Historic District

6 NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10244018 (Rev. 8-86) 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 of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property________________________________________________ historic name Hein Park Historic District other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number roughly bounded by N. Parkway, Trezevant, Jackson, N/^ not for publication city, town Memphis West, & Charles N/ltA_J vicinity state Tennessee code TN county Shelby code 157 zip code 38112 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property Ecxl private I I building(s) Contributing Noncontributing PI public-local Rxl district 276 54 buildings I I public-State I I site ____ sites I I public-Federal I I structure ____ structures I I object ____ objects 278 54 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously _______N/A_____________ listed in the National Register ___0 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this [H nomination EH 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 fpDineets EH does not meet the National Register criteria. EH See continuation sheet- Signatured certifying official fj Date Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Tennessee Historical Commission State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property EH meets EH does not meet the National Register criteria. EH See continuation sheet. Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 5. National Park Service Certification I, hereby, certify that this property is: I7fl entered in the National Register. EH See continuation sheet. I I determined eligible for the National Register. I I See continuation sheet. EH determined not eligible for the National Register. EH removed from the National Register. EH other, (explain:) ___________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: Single dwelling_________ DOMESTIC; Single dwelling_________ RELIGION:Religious structure RELIGION: Religious structure______ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) foundation STONE OTHER; English County Cottage walls __ BRICK, STONE ______Georgian Revival_____ Tudor Revival roof _ ASPHALT, TERRA COTTA other WOOD, METAL Describe present and historic physical appearance. The Hein Park Historic District is located in the city of Memphis, in the extreme southwest corner of Tennessee. It is part of a section known as "Midtown" to local residents - that is, it is the area which has over the past 30 years become the heart of the city as the population center has steadily moved eastward away from the Mississippi River. Like other nearby neighborhoods which have been designated historic districts, Hein Park has retained its physical integrity. It contains examples of domestic architectural styles popular from 1924 to 1941, with the majority of the houses having been constructed before the Great Depression. The houses on the main streets (Center, East and West Drive) sit far back on large lots. Smaller houses on the other streets are on ample lots as well. Those homes built more recently were put on the few remaining lots scattered through the area and were easily absorbed by the overall historic character of the district. Usually, their styles do not conflict with the original ones. The two main entrances are on the south side of The Park, as it is referred to by its residents; both Center Drive and West Drive are enhanced by brick pillars topped by limestone caps and cannonballs on either side of the streets. On each of the four pillars are heavy brass plates with the name "Hein Park" in raised letters. These pillars were erected in 1929. This southern boundary is also delineated by North Parkway and the houses here face Overton Park. On the eastern boundary are two more entrances off Trezevant St. (East Drive and Cypress Drive), both marked by circa 1929 hanging metal signs. Facing Trezevant is the one non-domestic building within Hein Park, Springdale Methodist Church (#144) built in 1925. Entering The Park from the north off Jackson Avenue, again there are two entrances with signs - Cypress Dr. and Charles Place. The latter street is the western boundary and has houses on only one side of the street, all facing that part of the Rhodes College campus which is open grass playing fields bordered by trees and crepe myrtle. continuation sheet 8. Statement of Significance Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: I I nationally I I statewide PH locally Applicable National Register Criteria fxlA I IB fxlc I ID Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) FxlA I IB I Ic I ID I IE I IF I |G Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Period of Significance Significant Dates ARCHITECTURE circa 1924-1941 circa 1924 COMMERCE Cultural Affiliation N/A Significant Person Architect/Builder Multiple; Jones, Walk State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. The Hein Park Historic District is being nominated under National Register Criteria A and C for its important collection of architectural styles from 1924 to 1941, its significance in the general architectural development of Memphis, and its association with locally prominent businessmen. Begun as a subdivision of Memphis in 1923, Hein Park contains an excellent collection of early twentieth century revival and bungalow residential designs. Situated adjacent to the Memphis Parkway System, the design and planning of the neighborhood was an example of the City Beautiful movement, with its unusual curvilinear streets and park-like landscapes. Over the years a number of locally prominent individuals have resided in the district, therefore the area has significance for its broad patterns in the area of commerce by having been historically a neighborhood where noted businessmen and (civic leaders) resided. Together with other nearby mid-town neighborhoods, Hein Park contains within its boundaries a distinctive representation of the residential architecture of the era. But unlike other such areas, it is an enclosed, organic whole with very specific boundaries. Overton Park (NR10/25/79)to the south and Rhodes College (Southwestern at Memphis Historic District NR7/20/78) to the west provide not only open areas and scenic views but also protection from encroachment by streets, commerce, and other residences. To the east and north are heavily-traveled thoroughfares. This assures the integrity of the original neighborhood plan and fosters a sense of close community among the residents. See continuation sheet 9. Major Bibliographical References Bartholomew, Harland. A Comprehensive City Plan, Memphis , Tennessee , 1924. Coppock, Paul R. Memphis Memoirs. Memphis: Memphis State University Press, 1980. Memphis City Directory, 1911, p. 638. Tilly, Bette B., and Faudree, Pat. Yesterday's Evergreen, Today's Mid-Memphis: A History. Memphis: Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, 1980. I I See continuation sheet Previous documentation on file (NFS): N/A I I preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: has been requested lx}3 State historic preservation office I I previously listed in the National Register I I Other State agency I I previously determined eligible by the National Register I I Federal agency CH designated a National Historic Landmark I I Local government I I recorded by Historic American Buildings I I University Survey # __________________________ D Other I I recorded by Historic American Engineering Specify repository: Record #__________________________ 10. Geographical Data Acreage of property 82.64 acres UTM References A I li 6| I 2| 2i 8| 5i 2\ Ol |3i8l9i4|4i2iO| I 2| 2|8|4, 3i 0| I 3, 8| 9, 3| 6, 7, Ol Zone Easting Northing Easting Northing C I li 6l I 2J 2i 7l 9i 2i Ol I3i8l9i3|7i4i0| I 2| 2i 8| Oi 4i Ol I 3t 8| 9i 4| 5i 6i Ol I I See continuation sheet NE Memphis 409NW Verbal Boundary Description The Hein Park Historic District is situated in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and is bounded by the Southwestern (now Rhodes College) campus on the west; West Drive and Charles Place on the west, Jackson Avenue on the north, Trezevant on the east, and North Parkway on the south. (See map with boundaries drawn). I I See continuation sheet

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