National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Monterey County Courthouse, Monterey County, CA Section Number 7 Page J
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NPS Form 10-900 REECEIVED 2280 (Oct. 1990) #'' United States Department of the nteric JUL 302008 National Park Service DEC 05 2008 National Register of Histori :Pla ces NAT. REGSSTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Registration Form NAT.R EGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating or request d 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 any 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 Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property______________ historic name Monterev County Court House______________________________ other names/ ________________________________________ 2. Location street & number 240 Church Street not for publication N/A city or town Salinas_____________ _D vicinity N/A state California ... code CA county Monterev code 053 zip code 93901 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designate d authority unde rtr eN itional Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this E nomination D request foj_fl< termination of e igi ility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Rlajfes 1 nd meets the pi oce dur I and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property _3 meetdm do< s not meet the •Jat an? Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant Q nationally _H statewide [>3 ocaliy. ( Q Se cc ntii uation sheet for additional comments.) r \ \ t>^ A \£/V-bfc-.^, ^ >-c, V 1 —— —— W J UL -LOOt Signature of certifying o ibialTfit e » Date California Office of Histc ric Pres<srvation State or Federal agenc> and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that this property is: nature of the K*eper Date of Action V^-cfitered in the National Register V fj See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register D other (explain): _________ Monterey County Courthouse Monterey County. California 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.) Contributing Noncontributing [U private IE1 building(s) 1 buildings Kl public-local [U district D public-State D site sites n public-Federal n structure 1 structures D object objects Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) the National Register N/A N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) GOVERNMENT/courthouse County Courthouse 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Moderne - Depression foundation poured concrete I beam on waffle form roof _____________________________ walls poured pre-colored concrete______ other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Monterey County Courthouse Monterey County. California 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) architecture I I A Property is associated with events that have made art a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. CH B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [X]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. 1937 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.) Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person [j B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is; marked above} LD C a birthplace or a grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. n/a [D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. 0 F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder CH G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Robert A. Stanton - Architect: Thomas B. Molvin Joseph Jacinto 'Jo' Mora - Artist_________ Barrett and Hilp Construction (SF) Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References (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 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested. D Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency EH 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: #______________ D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ___ Monterey County Courthouse Monterey County. California Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data________________________________________________ Acreage of Property 1.25 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 10_ 620000 4059300 3 _ ____ _____ 2 4 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 Peter Miller organization Jo Mora Trust Collection Curator___________ date November. 2007___________ street & number 26541 Willow Place_________________ telephone 831-624-3284 city or town Carmel state CA _ zip code 93923-9009 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 the SHPO or FPO.) Name County of Monterev. Attention: Mario Salazar. Facilities Manager______________________ street & number 855 East Laurel Drive. Building C________ telephone 831-755-4800________ city or town Salinas_______________________________ state CA zip code 93905 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 the 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 Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Monterey County Courthouse, Monterey County, CA Section number 7 Page J. Description Summary The Monterey County Courthouse (Courthouse) is located on a busy street corner in the heart of the government office area of Salinas. The building stands at 240 Church Street on the southeast corner of Assessor Parcel Number 002-253-027. The building is an excellent example of WPA Moderne style architecture and was created as a true partnership between