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F-6-120 Reed-Stitely House F-6-120 Reed-Stitely House Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse- chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps. Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment. All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust. Last Updated: 11-21-2003 CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST INTERNAL NR-ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM F-6-120 Property Name: Reed-Stitely House Survey Number: /18FR735 Property Address: 12520 Catoctin Furnace Road Project: MD 806A Site visit by MHT Staff:_ no __x yes Name --=-JE=-F/E=J-=C'----------- Date: 1997 District Name: Catoctin Furnace Historic District Survey Number: """"F:....-....:::6:....-4..:..:5"------ l Listed _Eligible------------------------------- Comment Criteria: .XA _B _xc __xn Considerations: _A_B _C _D _E _F _G _None The resource .X contributes/_ does not contribute to the historic significance of this historic district in: _x_ Location ___x Design ___x Setting ___x Materials ____x Workmanship ___x Feeling ___x Association - -stification for decision: (Use continuation sheet if necessary and attach map) The Reed-Stitely House historic property (F- /18FR735) functioned as workers housing forthe Catoctin Furnace company town from its construction (circa 1840-1~60) until the company ceased operations in 1923, when it converted to private ownership. The property includes a two and a half story dwelling with a log main block and kitchen ell addition, a spring house constructed on the foundation of an earlier structure, the ruins of a summer kitchen/wash house, a privy, a shed, and a detached garage. Most of the outbuildings represent changes and alterations to the property when it changed from company to private ownership in 1923. Archeological investigations identified intact subsurface features (including a log structure of unknown function, builder's trench, post hole and mold), and original ground surfaces buried by historic and modern fills. Testing also recovered a variety of domestic, architectural, and personal artifacts associated with the property's company town occupation from the mid 19th century to 1923. The preservation of archeological remains (particularly wood and leather items) is excellent, given the water logged and buried nature of the stratigraphic contexts. Based on the submitted documentation, we concur with SHA that the Reed-Stitely House property (F- /18FR 735) is both individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and eligible as a contributing resource to the Catoctin Furnace Historic District under Criteria A, C, and D. The property is significant for its association with the Catoctin Iron Works and reflects a period of modernization and technological changes for the iron operations. The property is architecturally significant as a representative form of mid 19th c. workers' housing and for its distinctive early 20th c. characteristics representing its transfer from company to private ownership. Finally, the property is significant for its demonstrated potential to yield important information regarding the operations of the iron furnace company town and lifestyle of its workers and their families. The property contributes to the following themes identified in the Maryland Comprehensive State Historic Preservation Plan (1986): architecture, landscape architecture, ~ommunity planning, and economic (commercial and industrial). .· - lcumentation on the property is presented in: "Phase II Archaeological Assessment and Addendum to the Catoctin Furnace Historical District Nomination for the Reed-Stitely House Property, Frederick County, Maryland" Prepared by: Randy Lichtenberger (Archaeological and Historical Consultants, Inc. ) viewer, Office of Preservation Services date I concurrence: ~es no _ not applicable Date Sunrey No. FJ,-1io11sFR735 MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN DATA - HISTORIC CONTEXT I. Geographic Region: Eastern Shore (all Eastern Shore counties, and Cecil) W estem Shore (Anne Anmdel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's) _x_ Piedmont (Baltimore City, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery) W estem Maryland (Allegany, Garrett and Washington) II. Chronological/Developmental Periods: Paleo-Indian 10000-7500 B.C. _ Early Archaic 7 500-6000 B. c. Middle Archaic 6000-4000 B. C. Late Archaic 4000-2000 B.C. _Early Woodland 2000-500 B.C. Middle Woodland 500 B.C. - A.D. 900 Late Woodland/Archaic A.D. 900-1600 Contact and Settlement A.D. 1570-1750 _ Rural Agrarian Intensification A.D. 1680-1815 _x Agricultural-Industrial Transition A.D. 1815-1870 __x Industrial/Urban Dominance A.D. 1870-1930 - _x Modem Period A.D. 1930-Present _ Unknown Period ( _prehistoric _historic) m. Prehistoric Period Themes: IV. Historic Period Themes: Subsistence _ Agriculture Settlement __x Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Community Planning Political __x Economic (Commercial and Industrial) _Demographic Government/Law _Religion _Military _Technology _Religion _ Environmental Adaption Social/Educational/Cultural _ Transportation V. Resource Type: Category: building. site Historic Environment: village/company town Historic Function(s) and Use(s): workers dwelling for company town. private dwelling post company town Known Design Source: -=no=n=e,__ _______________________________ NPS Form 1o-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior F-6-120 • Nldlonal Pn Service -National Register of Historic Places • .tegistration Form This fonn is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual piopenies and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Placas Registration Fotm (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 "NIA" 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. • 1. Name of Property • historic name Reed-Stitely House (part of the Catoctin Furnace Bistoric District F-6-45) • 2. Location &reet&number~~1_2_5_2_0~Ca~to_c~tin~-Fu~rn~a_c_e~Ro~a_d~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 0 not for publication • city or town Thurmont 0 vicinity &ate Mary land code~ county Frederick code~ zip code 21788 • 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination • 0 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 0 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ·-- 0 nationally 0 statewide 0 locally. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officialfrrtle Date • State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property 0 meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. ( 0 See continuation sheet for additional • comments.) • Signature of commenting official/Title Date • State or Federal ~ncy and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 0 entered in the National Register. • 0 See continuation sheet. 0 determined eligible for the National Register 0 See continuation sheet. • 0 determined not eligible for the National Register. 0 removed from the National Register . • 0 other, (explain:) _____ • • R~ed-S t :f.tP..l "'7 HousP. Freeer:!.ck County, ~ County and State F-6-120 • 5. C'n 1 'flcatlon • -Ownership of P1operty C8t8QCH'Y of Property Number of Resources within Property heck as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) ti private Xii building(s) Contributing Noncontributing 0 public-local 0 district __4______ ----'-o ______ buildings 0 public-State site 0 _________________________ sites • 0 public-Federal 0 structure 0 object ------------------------structures ~~~~~~~~~~~~objects • __________________ Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed • (Enter "NIA" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) In the National Register Catoctin Furnace Historic District multiple • 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter c:ategolies
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