NFS Form 10-900 & OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED United States Department of the interior National Park Service (IFC National Register of Historic Places NAT REGiS-ff Registration Form NAIIOMA; This toon is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Compare 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 tne information requested. If an Hem 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 Fifth Street Bluff Historic District other names/site number. 2. Location 117-335 E. 5th, 119-132 W. 5th, 217 E. 6th, street & number, 207-401 N. Green, 307-410 N. Market,_____ for publication 220-333 N. Court city or town __ Ottumwa state _____ Iowa code IA county Wapello code 179 code 52501 3. State/Federal Agency Certification AS the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, 1 hereby certify that this D nomination G 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 }& meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. 1 recommend that this property be considered significant D nayonally D statewidekS locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) 11 Date 1 Signature of certifying official/Title ' inn liiii.iHflvu sflflsTYcplflMfi State of Federal agency and~BureaT»~ "* " "" ivim In my opinion, the property O 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 —————1-T. ———— , 4. Natio/al Park Service Certification A ^l/^r \^ ^ s\/} 1 hereby^erury that the property is: /LS / [Signature of th^ke^er . 1 } / /// Date of Action / ET entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. Sfcxi Jf» «Mi. «*>f <f \^, v/ [ 1 f ftuW ihM O determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. O determined not eligible lor the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) 5th Street Bluff Historic District Wapello County, Iowa 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 Isted resources in the count.) ?£ private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing XX public-local El district 40 24 buildings D public-State Dsite 0 D public-Federal D structure 0 sites D object 3 0 structures 0 0 .objects 43 24 • Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" rf property is not pan of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register Architectural & Historical Resources of Ottumwa, IA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from Instructions) DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling DOMESnc/Multiple Dwelling DOMESnc/Multiple Dwelling RELIGION/Religious Facility RELIGION/Religious Facility FONERARY/Martuary FUNERARY/Mortuary COMMERCE/Business (XMMERCE/Professional 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE VICTORIAN; Italianate________ foundation WOOD LATE VICTORIAN; Queen Anne________ walls__ LATE 19th/20th CENTURY REVIVALS: Tudor BRICK roof. ASPHALT other. STONE STUCCO Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 5th Street Bluff Historic District Wapello County, Iowa 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 critena qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) £XA Property is associated with events that have made ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. INDUSTRY D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. XX 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 vaJues, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. c.1860-0.1930 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.) N/A______ 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) N/A D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. 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. Hanmett, Edward Tinsley, McBroom & Higgins Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the signiflcance 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: O preliminary determination of individual listing (36 IS State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested O Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National 09 Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other O recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: recorded by Historic American Engineering Record 0 ____________ 5th Strrah Bluff Historic District WSapf»Tlo flnaintyf Iowa Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 23.5 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1! . I I I i I . I I . I i I . I i t i i Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 9\ . I I I . I . I I . I . I . I 4l_jJ I I i I i < I i I . I , . Q 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 Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant organiyatinn Ottumwa Historic Preservation Oomn. data 5/97 street & n.imh«r 167 West AltaVista___________ tel6phonB (515) 682-2743 city or town Ottumwa state IA 52501-1437 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 Kerns) Property Owner______________________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) Various (see attached list) 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 ef 3*7.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form if 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-a OM8 Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number _JL__ Page__L__ _______________CFN-2S9-1U6 FIFTH STREET BLUFF HISTORIC DISTRICT WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA DESCRIPTION: Architectural Classification (Continued): LATE 19th/20th CENTURY REVIVALS: Classical LATE 19th/EARLY 20th CENTURY AMERICAN: Bungalow/Craftsman Narrative Description: As you approach Ottumwa from the south or west you are presented with a view of a tree- covered bluff rising from the Des Moines River valley with church spires and roof tops peaking through. Many of the