NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM 1. Name of Property historic name Edwards Historic District [preferred! other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number East Park Place to Northeast 16th. west of North Page Avenue to Northeast Grand Boulevard (west side of Interstate 35s)_____________________________ not for publication N/A city or town Oklahoma City__________________________________ vicinity N/A state Oklahoma_____ code OK county Oklahoma___________________ code 109 zip code 73117 USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 2 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this XX 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 XX meets _ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant __ nationally _ statewide^ XX locally. (N/A See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ^_____________________________ 31 July 1996 Sigr&tidre of certifying official Date Oklahoma Historical Society. SHPO_______________________________________ 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 commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: j/_ 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): _________________ Signature of Keeper Date of Action USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 3 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) x private x public-local _ public-State _ public-Federal Category of Property (Check only one box) _ building(s) x district _ site _ structure _ object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 62 57 buildings 0 0 sites _0 _0 structures 0 _Q_ objects 62 57 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 1 Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 4 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: DOMESTIC_____________ Sub: single dwelling______ RELIGION_____________ religious facility_____ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: DOMESTIC____________ Sub: single dwelling VACANT/NOT IN USE______ _________ COMMERCE/TRADE______ specialty store RELIGION_____________ religious facility 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) National Folk_______________ Tudor Revival______________ Colonial Revival Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation BRICK_______ roof ASPHALT walls WOOD: Weatherboard BRICK_________ other _____________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 5 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) _x_ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. _x_ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. _ 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 individual distinction. _ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply) _ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. _ B removed from its original location. _ C a birthplace or a grave. _ Da cemetery. _ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. _ Fa commemorative property. _ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) ETHNIC HERITAGE: BLACK_____________ COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Period of Significance 1937-1946 Significant Dates 1937 USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 6 8. Statement of Significance (continued) Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Edwards. Walter J.____ Edwards. Frances W. Cultural Affiliation N/A Architect/Builder Unknown 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) _ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. _ previously listed in the National Register _ previously determined eligible by the National Register _ designated a National Historic Landmark _ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # ____ _ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____ Primary Location of Additional Data x State Historic Preservation Office _ Other State agency _ Federal agency _ Local government _ University __ Other Name of repository: ____N/A USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 7 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 30.9 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing A 14 639230 3927810 C 14 639170 3927200 B 14 639230 3927410 D 14 639030 3927200 x 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 John R. Calhoun. Associate Planner. R. Brett James. Research Assistant. Richard Wilson. Planning Technician: Planning Department______________________________________ organization City of Oklahoma City_________________________ date March 7. 1996 street & number 420 W. Main St. Suite 900_________________ telephone (405)297-2110 city or town Oklahoma City_______________________ state OK zip code 73102 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) USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Edwards Historic District [preferred] Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Page 8 Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name See attached list (over fifty owners)__________________________________ street & number ________________________________ telephone ________ city or town __________________________________ state _ zip code ____ NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Edwards Historic District [preferred] Section 7, Page 9 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Architectural Classification Other: Contemporary Other: Ranch Other: Minimal Traditional Materials foundation CONCRETE walls WOOD: Pressed wood CONCRETE STONE STUCCO Summary The Edwards Historic District [preferred] was developed from the late 1930's into the 1950's by African- American entrepreneurs Walter J. and Frances W. Edwards, three miles east of downtown Oklahoma City. The district contains 120 buildings covering most of the Hassman Heights Addition, platted in 1936. Sixty-two buildings are contributing with one, the Walter J. and Francis W. Edwards House, listed on the National Register in 1994 (52.5%). The predominant style is National Folk; small boxy wood frame houses with no eaves, small porches, and minimal ornamentation. Deed restrictions provided for design approval of each house. The district covers seven blocks sandwiched between Northeast Grand Boulevard (now mostly 1-35) and a ravine which until the 1980's was the right-of-way of the MKT Railroad. It is south of Northeast 16th, about three miles east of downtown Oklahoma City. The topography is rolling hills in the northern part, almost flat in the south. The Edwards Historic District [preferred] has maintained its historic integrity. Description The Edwards Historic District [preferred] includes 120 buildings - one church and