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National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Fonn 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This fonn is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register ofHistoric Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the infonnation 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 (NPS Fonn 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name DODX Guard Car #G-56 other names/site number Site #JE0689 2. Location street & number 1700 Port Road D not for publication city or town Pine Bluff D vicinity state Arkansas code AR county Jefferson code 069 zip code 71601 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 181 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 for in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 181 meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ' 0 nationally 0 state\Y'.· locally. (See continuation sheet for additional co ent .) • Signature of certifying official!fitle Arkansas Historic Preservation Program State or 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 certifying official!fitle Date State or Federal agency 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:) DODX Guard Car #G-56 Jefferson County, Arkansas 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 count.) ~ private D building( s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district D public-State D site buildings D public-Federal ~ structure sites D object 1 structures objects 1 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 NIA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) TRANSPORTATION/rail-related/guard car VACANT/NOT IN USE 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) NIA foundation NI A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ walls NIA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- roof NIA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ other STEEL Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) DODX Guard Car #G-56 Jefferson County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Levels of Significance (local, state, national) (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property Local for National Register listing.) 0 A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) our history. Engineering 0 B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [8] 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. c.1942, c.1950 0 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.) c.1942, c.1950 Property is: 0 A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion Bis marked) 0 B. removed from its original location. 0 C. birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance. Cultural Affiliation (Complete if Criterion Dis marked) D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property Architect/Builder D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance American Car and Foundry, Builder within the past 50 years. 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: 0 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 [8] State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State Agency 0 previously listed in the National Register D Federal Agency 0 Previously determined eligible by the National D Local Government Register D University 0 designated a National Historic Landmark [gl Other 0 recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society, Inc./ # Arkansas Railroad Museum D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record# .--------------~·------------- DODX Guard Car #G-56 Jefferson County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less than one. UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 15 593489 3787894 3 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 4 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 Ralph S. Wilcox, National Register & Survey Coordinator organization Arkansas Historic Preservation Program date November 8, 2006 street & number 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street telephone (501) 324-9787 city or town Little Rock state AR zip code 72201 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 Arkansas Railroad Museum street & number PO Box 2044 telephone city or town Pine Bluff state AR zip code 71611 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 listing. 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. 0 . Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20303. DODX Guard Car #G-56 Jefferson County, Arkansas Name of Property County and State United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number ---7 Page 1 SUMMARY DODX Guard Car #G-56 is a c.1942 guard car that American Car and Foundry constructed as a hospital kitchen car for troop train service. After World War II it was converted by the Department of Defense (DOD) into a guard car. It was operated by the DOD until it was acquired by the Arkansas Railroad Museum. The car is now housed at the Arkansas Railroad Museum. DODX Guard Car #G-56 is a rare example of a World War II-era troop train car and guard car. ELABORATION The general specifications for DODX Guard Car #G-56 are as follows: Builder: American Car & Foundry Company. Length: Approximately 54'. Width: Approximately 10'. Height: Approximately 14'. Weight: Approximately 77 ,500 lbs. DODX Guard Car #G-56 is a c.1942 guard car that was built by American Car and Foundry as a hospital kitchen car for troop train service. After World
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