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NPS Form 10-900 ^'VJ OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) CfTD t A 9p.19 United States Department of the Interior W i— I J. 1C L. V i L. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_____________________________________________ historic name Washington Avenue Historic Commercial District other names/site number 2. Location street & number 401-714 Washington Avenue. 300 blk Stephens Street. 200 & 300 Blk Oak Street [ ] not for publication city or town ___Iowa Falls_______________________________________ [ ] vicinity state Iowa code IA county Hardin code 083 zip code 50126 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X] nomination LJ 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 [X] meets [J does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant jnally [_j statewide (XJ \ofcaj^/. [ J_see continuation sheet Jar additional comments). Signature"/ r" of fee'riifying^ official/Title )ate State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property LJ meets [J does not meet the National Register criteria. ([J See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I herebycertify that the property is: ^nature of the Keeper Date of Action entered in the National Register. LJ See continuation sheet. to 31W) >2- LJ determined eligible for the National Register. LJ See continuation sheet. [_] determined not eligible for the National Register. LJ removed from the National Register. LJ other, (explain:) ________ Washington Avenue Historic Commercial District Hardin County. IA 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.) [X] private [J building(s) Contributing Noncontributing [X] public-local [X] district 37 15 _ buildings [_] public-State [ ] site [_] public-Federal [J structure _ sites L] object _ structures objects 37 15 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 N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) COMMERCE/TRADE/Department Store COMMERCE/TRADE/Department Store COMMERCE/TRADE/Specialtv Store COMMERCE/TRADE/Specialtv Store COMMERCE/TRADE/Financial Institution COMMERCE/TRADE/Financial Institution COMMERCE/TRADE/Restaurant_____ COMMERCE/TRADE/Restaurant_____ SOCIAL/Meetinq Hall____________ SOCIAL/Meetinq Hall____________ RECREATION & CULTURE/Theater RECREATION & CULTURE/Theater GOVERNMENT/Citv Hall__________ GOVERNMENT/Citv Hall__________ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE VICTORIAN/ltalianate foundation STONE/Limestone LATE 19th & 20th CENTURY REVIVALS/ walls BRICK __ Classical Revival roof SYNTHETIC other STONE TERRA COTTA Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Washington Avenue Historic Commercial District Hardin County. IA 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.) f XI A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of COMMERCE our history. LJ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ARCHITECTURE f XIC 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. LJ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, 1857-1960_____ information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1874 Property is: [_] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person [_] B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Ellsworth. E.S._______ [J C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation [_] D a cemetery. [_] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. [_] F a commemorative property. [_] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Lvtle Company 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: [_] preliminary determination of individual listing [X] State Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested [J Other State agency LJ previously listed in the National Register LJ Federal agency LJ previously determined eligible by the National LJ Local government Register LJ University [_] designated a National Historic Landmark [J Other [_] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #________________ [_] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Washington Avenue Historic Commercial District Hardin County. IA Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Approximately 11 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) r4l7lol7lsl5l3l 2 nisi M7\*\4\9\2\ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing [_] 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 Bv name/title Molly Mvers Naumann. Consultant [email protected] organization date August 2012 street & number 167 West AltaVista telephone 641-682-2743 citv or town Ottumwa state IA ziocode 52501-1437 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the complete 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 _________Various (See attached)_____________________________ streets number Jelephone 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 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. N PS Form 10-900-a 0MB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Washington Avenue Historic Commercial District Hardin County, IA Section number 7 Page 1 ARCHITECTURAL CLASSIFICATION (Cont.): LATE I?TH & 2QTH CENTURY REVIVALS/ltalicm Renaissance MODERN MOVEMENT NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The Washington Avenue Historic Commercial District is the core of the central business district in Iowa Falls, Iowa. It is located on a hilltop

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