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Huggins-Stengel-Field-LLDA-Final.Pdf City of St. Petersburg Division of Urban Design and Historic Preservation Local Landmark Type of property nominated (for staff use only) Designation Application building structure site object historic district multiple resource 1. NAME AND LOCATION OF PROPERTY historic name Huggins-Stengel Field other names/site number Crescent Lake Field, Miller Huggins Field, Casey Stengel Field / Site No. P106892 address 1320 5th St N, Saint Petersburg, Fl 33701 historic address same 2. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME AND ADDRESS name City of St. Petersburg street and number PO Box 2842 city or townSaint Petersburg stateFL zip code 33701 phone number (h) (w)727-893-7111 e-mail 3. NOMINATION PREPARED BY name/title Lisset G. Hanewicz, President organization Crescent Lake Neighborhood Association street and number PO Box 7243 city or townSaint Petersburg stateFL zip code 33734 phone number (h) (w)727-914-4070 e-mail [email protected] date prepared04-22-18 signature 4. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION Describe boundary line encompassing all man-made and natural resources to be included in designation (general legal description or survey). Attach map delimiting proposed boundary. (Use continuation sheet if necessary) Huggins-Stengel Field as shown on attached aerial map delimiting proposed boundary. Also see continuation sheet for boundary description. 5. GEOGRAPHIC DATA acreage of property more than 1 acre property identification number 183117188640010000 Huggins-Stengel Field Name of Property 6. FUNCTION OR USE Historic Functions Current Functions Recreation & Culture/Sports Facility Recreation & Culture/Sports Facility 7. DESCRIPTION Architectural Classification Materials (See Appendix A for list) Other Narrative Description On one or more continuation sheets describe the historic and existing condition of the property use conveying the following information: original location and setting; natural features; pre-historic man-made features; subdivision design; description of surrounding buildings; major alterations and present appearance; interior appearance; 8. NUMBER OF RESOURCES WITHIN PROPERTY Contributing Noncontributing Resource Type Contributing resources previously listed on the National Register or Local Register Buildings n/a Sites 1 2 Structures Objects Number of multiple property listings 3 Total n/a Huggins-Stengel Field Name of Property 9. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Criteria for Significance Areas of Significance (mark one or more boxes for the appropriate criteria) (see Attachment B for detailed list of categories) Its value is a significant reminder of the cultural or X archaeological heritage of the City, state, or nation. Entertainment/Recreation Its location is the site of a significant local, state, Social History or national event. It is identified with a person or persons who Period of Significance X significantly contributed to the development of the City, state, or nation. 1925-1995 It is identified as the work of a master builder, designer, or architect whose work has influenced Significant Dates (date constructed & altered) the development of the City, state, or nation. Its value as a building is recognized for the quality 1925 of its architecture, and it retains sufficient elements showing its architectural significance. Significant Person(s) It has distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for the study of a Al Lang, Miller Huggins, Casey Stengel period, method of construction, or use of indigenous materials. Cultural Affiliation/Historic Period Its character is a geographically definable area possessing a significant concentration, or continuity or sites, buildings, objects or structures united in past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development. Builder Its character is an established and geographically definable neighborhood, united in culture, architectural style or physical plan and development. Architect It has contributed, or is likely to contribute, X information important to the prehistory or history of the City, state, or nation. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property as it relates to the above criterial and information on one or more continuation sheets. Include biographical data on significant person(s), builder and architect, if known.) 10. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) St. Petersburg Landmark Designation Application Name of Property Huggins-Stengel Field Continuation Section Page 1 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION Boundary Description The portion of Crescent Lake Park on which the Huggins-Stengel Field rests, as recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 80, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, described as follows: Crescent Lake Park, Block A, and an unsubdivided area described as from the southeast corner of Block A running west 796.6 feet for Point of Beginning thence westerly 101.04 feet to the east right-of-way of 7th Street North thence northerly along right-of-way 360 feet (S) thence East 132 feet (S) thence south 330 feet to point of beginning and vacation of 13th Avenue North adjacent Boundary Justification The boundary consists of the portion of the Park historically associated with Huggins- Stengel Field f/k/a Crescent Lake Field and Miller Huggins Field. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Summary Huggins-Stengel Field located within Crescent Lake Park at 1320 5th Street North was constructed in 1925 as a baseball practice field for the New York Yankees. It was originally named Crescent Lake Field, was renamed Miller Huggins Field in 1931, and eventually Huggins-Stengel Field. It was used by the New York Yankees from 1925 to 1961, followed by the New York Mets from 1962-1987, and the Baltimore Orioles from 1992-1995. Setting Huggins-Stengel Field is located north of downtown St. Petersburg at 1320 5th Street North. It is part of Crescent Lake Park and is situated in the southeastern corner of the park immediately northwest of the historic Crescent Lake Water Tower. The field was constructed in 1925, one year before the local landmark, Crescent Lake Water Tower, which was built in 1926. Huggins-Stengel Field, Crescent Lake Water Tower, and Crescent Lake Park lie within a residential neighborhood, Crescent Lake Neighborhood. Crescent Lake Neighborhood is one of St. Petersburg’s traditional neighborhoods. St. Petersburg Landmark Designation Application Name of Property Huggins-Stengel Field Continuation Section Page 2 Physical Description Huggins-Stengel Field Huggins-Stengel Field located in Crescent Lake Park at 1320 5th Street North was completed in 1925 as a baseball practice field for the New York Yankees. The field consists of the playing surface, two dugouts, and two bullpens. The playing field is encompassed between the outfield fence and the Crescent Lake Water Tower on the southeast corner. The field is oriented to the northwest. The infield of Huggins-Stengel Field is set to the specifics regulated by Major League Baseball, which states that the infield is to be ninety feet square with a base, a white canvas or rubber bag, set at every ninety feet along that square, with second base being located 127 feet, 3 3/8” from home plate, a five-sided slab of whitened rubber. The first, second, and third base bags are fifteen inches square, and not more than five inches thick. Located around home plate is a dirt area, measured at a 26’ foot circle, allowing for the home plate, right- handed and left-handed batter’s boxes and a catcher’s box. There are also two dugouts located on the field, one on the first base side and one on the third base side. The dugouts are constructed of concrete blocks. Seating inside of the dugouts is constructed using metal flat seat planking. Both dugouts are roofed with corrugated metal. There is a flag pole to the west side of the dugout by the third base side. A baseball backstop fence is located between the dugouts with a wood bench behind the backstop fence. The Crescent Lake Water Tower stands surrounded by fencing behind the baseball backstop. The outfield is designated between two foul lines extending two sides of the square, often associated with the first and third base lines. The distance from home plate to the left field pole is 340 feet; 400 feet to left center field; 409 to center; and 437 feet to right field. These distances are the actual distances, although the signs on the fence state the distances as Left field - 340, Center - 400, and Right field - 430. A dirt strip is located along the outfield fence forming what is known as a “warning track,” which runs along the entire outfield fence. There are also two bullpens located in foul territory. One bullpen is situated in the foul territory by first base and the other bullpen is in the foul territory by third base. Each of these bullpens contains two pitcher’s mounds. The original 1920’s Yankees clubhouse, which was adjacent to the field, was torn down and replaced by the current clubhouse built in 1960. Some original lockers were moved to the new clubhouse. In 2003, the clubhouse underwent renovations to house the City of St. Petersburg’s Teen Arts, Sports, and Cultural Opportunities (TASCO) offices. Integrity Huggins-Stengel Field retains the integrity of location, design, setting, feeling, and association. Originally, there was no fence enclosing the field. Eventually, Australian pine trees were densely planted on the border of Crescent Lake by Huggins-Stengel St. Petersburg Landmark Designation Application Name of Property
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