National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A)
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NPS Form 10-900 ft* I\lCSVB) -2280 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) *1 United States Department of the Interior iV"? 1 \ j National Park Service V • "" —-••• — ! '. National Register of Historic Places SAfRf-GISTER OF HISTORIC FLA C?^ Registration Form ^ NATlOrkPARSSERVi CE 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 State Park other names/site number 2. Location street & number 2755 State Forest Road (VT Route 232) for publication city or town ____Townshend______________________ vicinity state Vermont code VT county Windham code 025 zjp C0rje 0^353 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E 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 0 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally EE statewide 0 locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) . °WL-Wt Si^hature of certifyirigtifying officiofficial/Title fJ Date Vermont State Historic Preservation Office State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets CD does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification ^L/7 I hereby/certify that the property is: Date of Action [M entered in the National Register. EH See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register EH See continuation sheet. EH determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. EH other, (explain:) _________ Townshend Statue, Park , Windham County," .Vermont 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.) -• ,'T 'V ' '- D private D Duildirig'(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local 3 district 2 7 buildings Q public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 3 sites Q object 5 2 structures 18 objects 28 9 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 Historic Park Landscapes in National & State Parks 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Recreation & Culture/Outdoor Recreation Recreation & Culture/Outdoor Recreation Landscape/Park____________________ Landscape/Forest 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Other: CCC State Park foundation concrete walls __ stone wood roof shingle other stone Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Townshend Stata-Park 7 .-mo. Windham C o un t y r "Ve rman-t' 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.) Landscape Architecture IS A Property is associated with events that have made Architecture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Entertainment/Recreation our history. Conservation D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. U 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. 1933-1940 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.) 1927 Property is: 1933 D A owned by a religious institution or used for 1934 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. US Department of the Interior Civilian Conservation Corps 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 S State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested 3 Other State agency D 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 D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # ______________ VT Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # _____________ Tnwnshend State Park Windham County, Vermont Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 41 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 6 8i9l6i4iol Ui7 6i 7 li 8i 3 IliSl I 6| 8i 8l 2, 6i Ol fe i7 |6 |7 |fr 0 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 ll iftl fil8l9l8i2lQl Ui 7 6l 7\ 3i 8l ol 4 I Ii8l 6l 8i 8l li 2i Ol b i7 |6 i7 b A 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 Julie Eldridge Edwards organization UVM Graduate Program in Historic Preservationdate July 13,* 1999" street & number Wheeler House ________________ telephone (802) 656-3180 city or town Burlington state Vermont zjp code 05405 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 Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, c/o Larry Simino , Director, State Parks street & number 103 South Main Street (802) 241-3664 City or town Waterbury state Vermont zjp cocje 05671-0601 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 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. US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1993 O - 350-416 QL 3 NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 10024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section 7_____ Page 1 Townshend State Park Windham County. VT TOWNSHEND STATE PARK Summary Townshend State Park consists of 41 acres of land and is located within Townshend State Forest in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont. The landscape of the forest is dominated by Bald Mountain, which rises in elevation 1,680 feet. The mountainous slopes are covered with hemlock, white pine, and a variety of hardwoods including sugar maple, red maple,