NPS Form 10-900 0MB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. Aug. 2002) United States Department of the Interior 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 ofHistoric 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 "NIA" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas ofsignificance, 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 Aurora Highlands Historic District other names/site number VDHR File Number 000-9706 2. Location street & number Bounded by 16th Street South. South Eads Street, 26th Street South and South Joyce Street not for publication NIA city or town NIA vicinity N/A state Virginia code VA county Arlington code O13 zip code ....;=22=2::..:0=2;,___ _ _ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, 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 .lL__ meets _ _ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant_ nationally_ statewide .JL locally. (_See continuation sheet for additional comments.) s·~1gnature o cert1 mg o 1c1a ~8 Virginia Department of Historic Resources State or Federal Agency or Tribal government In my opinion, the property __ meets __ does not meet the National Register criteria. (_See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby certify that this property is: __ entered in the National Register See continuation sheet. __ determined eligible for the National Register Signature of Keeper_____ _ ____ _________ See continuation sheet. __ determined not eligible for the National Register Date ofAction --removed from the National Register - - -------------------- _ _ other (explain): ------------------------- ------ ---- ==================================================================================== 5. Classification ==================================================================================== Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) Category of Property (Check only one box) _X_ private ___ building(s) _X_ public-local _X_ district ___ public-State ___ site _ _ public-Federal ___ structure ___ object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Non-contributing _624 _221 buildings _ 2 _ _ 0_ sites _ 1 _ _ 3_ structures _ 0 _ _ 0_ objects _627 _224 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register __0___ Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) Historic Residential Suburbs in the United States, 1830-1960______________________________________ ==================================================================================== 6. Function or Use ==================================================================================== Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: __DOMESTIC_____________ Sub: _Single Dwelling ________ __DOMESTIC _____________ _Multiple Dwelling __ __DOMESTIC _____________ _Secondary Structure __ __COMMERCE/TRADE_____ _Specialty Store __ __COMMERCE/TRADE_____ _Restaurant __ __EDUCATION ____________ _School __ __LANDSCAPE____________ _Park __ __RELIGION _____________ _Religious Facility __ __RELIGION _____________ _Church School __ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: __DOMESTIC_____________ Sub: _Single Dwelling ________ __DOMESTIC _____________ _Multiple Dwelling __ __DOMESTIC _____________ _Secondary Structure __ __COMMERCE/TRADE_____ _Specialty Store __ __COMMERCE/TRADE_____ _Restaurant __ __EDUCATION ____________ _School __ __LANDSCAPE____________ _Park __ __RELIGION _____________ _Religious Facility __ __RELIGION _____________ _Church School __ ==================================================================================== 7. Description ==================================================================================== Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) _MID-19th CENTURY/Greek Revival_________________________________________ _LATE VICTORIAN/Italianate ____________________________________________ _LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY REVIVALS/Colonial Revival__________________ _LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY REVIVALS/Tudor Revival____________________ Aurora Highlands Historic District Arlington, Virginia _LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY REVIVALS/Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival____ _LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN MOVEMENTS/Bungalow/Craftsman _MODERN MOVEMENT/Moderne__________________________________________ Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation _CONCRETE___________________________________________________ roof _TERRA COTTA; STONE: Slate; ASPHALT_______________________________ walls _WOOD: Weatherboard, Shingle; BRICK; METAL: Aluminum; STUCCO; ASBESTOS; CONCRETE; SYNTHETICS: Vinyl________________________________ other____________________________________________________________________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) ==================================================================================== 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. __ _ 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 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. ____ D a cemetery. ____ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ____ F a commemorative property. ____ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions)__Architecture; Community Planning/Development ____ Period of Significance _circa 1870-1957________________________________________________ Significant Dates _ 1896, 1910, 1914, 1930, 1942_________________________________________ Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above)___N/A________________________ Cultural Affiliation ___N/A__________________________________________________________ Architect/Builders _Morrill, Milton Dana Sears, Roebuck and Company ________________ _ McClaine, C.C. Muhleman & Kayhoe _ Price, J. Lee________________ Taishoff, Harry _ Minnick, J.C. ____________________ Morris, Henry C. ______________________ Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Aurora Highlands Historic District Arlington, Virginia ==================================================================================== 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 or Engineering Record # __________ Primary Location of Additional Data _X_ State Historic Preservation Office ___ Other State agency ___ Federal agency _X_ Local government ___ University Name of repository: __ Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Arlington County, Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development, Office of Neighborhood Services_________________ ==================================================================================== 10. Geographical Data ==================================================================================== Acreage of Property _128.777 acres____________________ UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) _X__ See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property