NPS Form 10-900 0MB No. 1024-0018 •HHH (Oct. 1990) ^^ KtUEfVED 22SQ> United States Department of the Interior National Park Service -3 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 e the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking V 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 WILBUR, RALSTON & SARAH, HOUSE Other names/site number 2. Location street & number 2525 East 19th Avenue not for publication city or Spokane vicinity town State Washington code WA county Spokane code 063 zip code 99223 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this _X nomination _ 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 <Vftieets does not meet the National Register criteria. 1 recommend that this property be considered significant nationally _ statewide~20ocally. ( _ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property _ meets __ does not meet the National Register criteria. ( _ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby/certify that this property is: Date of Action entered in the National Register. _ See continuation sheet _ determined eligible for the National Register. _ See continuation sheet _ determined not eligible for the National Register. _ removed from the National Register. _ other (explain:) ________ WILBUR, RALSTON & SARAH HOUSE SPOKANE COUNTY, WA Page 2 of 4 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 incl. previously listed resources in the count.) x private x building(s) Contributing Non-Contributing public-local district 3 buildings public-State site sites public-Federal structure structures object 2 objects 5 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) listed in the National Register N/A N/A 6. Functions or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: single dwelling DOMESTIC: single dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late 19th & Early 20th CENTURY REVIVALS: foundation STONE: basalt Craftsman walls • STONE: basalt WOOD: shingle roof ASPHALT other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET WILBUR, RALSTON & SARAH HOUSE SPOKANE COUNTY, WA Page 3 of 4 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the (Enter categories from instructions) property for National Register listing.) ARCHITECTURE A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. 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 Period of Significance represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant 1916 and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark V in all the boxes that apply.) 1916 Property is: A owed by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) C a birthplace or grave. N/A______________ Cultural Affiliation D a cemetery. N/A E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder F a commemorative property. Cutter & Malmgren, architects G less than 50 years old or achieving significance B & S Contracting, builder within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 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 _°_ Other State agency __ previously listed in the National Register __ Federal agency __ previously determined eligible by the National X Local government Register __ University __ designated a National Historic Landmark __ Other #_____________ Name of repository: recorded by Historic American Engineering Record#______ ____ I WILBUR, RALSTON & SARAH HOUSE I SPOKANE COUNTY, WA Page 4 of 4 | 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 4.04 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM References on a continuation sheet.) 1 | 11 | | 4 | 720 86 | 527 619 | 9 3 | | | | | | | Zone Easting Northing Zon B Easting Northing 2 1 1 1 1 4| Mill 1 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property.) See continuation sheet. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected.) See continuation sheet. 1 1 . Form Prepared By name/title Linda Yeomans, Consultant Planner organization Historic Preservation Planning & Design date 10 October 2005 street & number 501 West 27th Avenue telephone (509) 456-3828 city or town Spokane state WA zip code 99203 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 Mark E. & Diana L. Graham street & number 2525 E. 19th Avenue ____ telephone (509) 455-6079 city or town Spokane state WA zip code 99223 NFS Form 10-900a 0MB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet - WILBUR, RALSTON & SARAH, HOUSE SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON Section number 7 Page 1 of 7 NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION Built in 1916, the Ralston & Sarah Wilbur House, garage, caretaker's cottage, and designed basalt rock landscape features constitute a landmark example of the American Arts & Crafts style. The property is located three miles uphill and southeast from downtown Spokane, Washington on a natural rocky basalt terrace that projects from the side of a steeply wooded, rocky bluff. The result of ancient cataclysmic events and catastrophic erosion precipitated by a succession of great floods,1 the bluff runs east and west along a massive basalt ridge that characterizes the south hill area of Spokane. The ridge and its steep bluff face north and command sweeping views of north Spokane and distant mountain peaks. Sited in the center of 4.04 acres, the Wilbur House hugs the side of the bluff and is built at multiple levels. The home's multi­ level design and natural building materials render it organically integrated to its building site. The house is clad with native black basalt rock and split cedar shingles. Crisp white paint accentuates exterior trim and multi-paned fenestration, producing a stark contrast to the black basalt. Illustrative of the ground-hugging horizontal emphasis of the house, the dwelling has a low-pitched roof with widely overhanging eaves, wide barge boards with pointed cut ends, exposed rafter tails and extended purlins, and a full-width arcaded porch with a plain balustrade. Massive battered porch piers made of black basalt rock support the covered porch. The interior of the home features an open floor plan with an expansive great room, basalt fireplaces, and honey-colored natural wood paneling and woodwork. A basalt stone-clad caretaker's cottage and stone garage are built into the rocky hillside at the rear entrance of the property behind the house. The home, garage, and caretaker's cottage are surrounded by manicured lawn, Ponderosa pine trees, rocky basalt outcroppings, and designed landscape features made of basalt rock. These include a two-tiered rock fountain, rock retaining and garden walls, stone steps and stairways,