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NPS Form 10-900 MB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM DEC I 2 2000 This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual propertie and distri Sae. instructions in How to Compl" ;te the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Compl e bc < or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being docume ed, enter "N/A functio is, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcatec ries from the additional entri s and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor comp 1. Name of Property historic name HARPING CIRCLE HISTORIC STREETSCAPE other names/site number Historic St. Armands Circle 2. Location street & number N/A N/A D not for publication citv or town Sarasota ___N/A D vicinitv US state ____FLORIDA code FL county Sarasota .code zio code 34236 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E3 nomination D 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 ^ meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend thaMhis property be considered significant D nationally D statewide H locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) /2-/I/2AX* Date M State Historic Preservation Officer, Division of Historical Resources State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (DSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date e of 4. tonal Park Service Certification I heret/y certify that the property is: entered in the National Register D See continuation sheet D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain) ______ HARPING CIRCLE HISTORIC STREETSCAPE Sarasota Co., FL 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 any previously listed resources in the count) D private D buildings Contributing Noncontributing E3 public-local D district D public-State G3 site D public-Federal D structure 0 0 buildings D object l 0 sites 0 0 structures 20 10 objects 21 10 total Name of related multiple property listings 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 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LANDSCAPE/Citv Park LANDSCAPE/Citv Paik 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) N/A _______ foundation N/A______ walls roof N/A_ other N/A_ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) HARPING CIRCLE HISTORIC STREETSCAPE Sarasota Co., FL Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark V in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT E3 A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. D C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses Period of Significance high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1924-1950 individual distinction. D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1924 Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person nN/A_________ D B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation D C a birthplace or grave. N/A D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder D F a commemorative property. Arch: Watson, John J.__________ G G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Elder: Burns Construction Company 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: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ^ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 36) has been requested D Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D 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 HARPING CIRCLE HISTORIC STREETSCAPE__________ Sarasota Co.. FL Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data__________________________________________ Acreage of Property _____15 apprx.____ UTM References (Place additional references on a continuation sheet.) 1 17 343500 022800 344420 3022300 Zone Easting ...... Northing . Zone Easting ,,,,,, Northing 3 0 2 2 0 4 0 2 3023100 ll 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 Mikki Hartig. Historic & Architectural Research Services: Carl Shiver. Histroric Sites Specialist_______ organization Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation___________________ date December 2000 street & number 500 South Bronough Street____________________ telephone (850) 487-2333 city or town Tallahassee___________________ state FJoxida_____ zip code 32399-0250 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 City of Sarasota_______________________________________________ street & number 1565 First Street_____________________ telephone (941) 365-2200 city or town Sarasota____________________ state Florida_____ zip code 34236 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being list properties, and amend 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. NFS Form 10-900-aOMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 7 Page i HARDING CIRCLE HISTORIC STREETSCAPE SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA __________________________________DESCRIPTION____________________________ SUMMARY The Harding Circle Historic Streetscape Site comprises that portion of the original St. Armands Key plat that includes the central park/green space; the roadway surrounding it, known as St. Armands Circle (originally Harding Place); nine of the associated medians; and their bordering streets—John Ringling Boulevard and the Boulevard of the Presidents, which the medians divide into one-way paired traffic arteries. The roadways and medians terminate at Washington Drive, which circles the perimeter of St. Armands Key. There are 22 statuary works found on circle and the medians, 20 of which contribute to the historic character of the site. The circular park also features eight sculptured light standards dating from the 1960s that should be considered noncontributing. The non-historic concrete benches and other minor street furniture, objects,