NFS Form 10-900 .':•: (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service c. o s- W93 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions \rt\How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register ^ulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking '%" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the pjpperty being documented, enter "N/A" for "nof 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 Eugene Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Area__________________ other names/site number "Blair Island" Area________________________________ 2. Location street & number Boulevard between West 3rd Avenue and West 5th for publication Avenue including Van Buren Street between Blair Boulevard and West 3rd Avenue. city or town Eugene __________________________________________ NITJWicinity state Oregon code QR county Lane code 039 zip code 97402 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E§ 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 £9 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide Q§ loyally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ___ _____July 20, 1993 Signature of certifying officiaimtle Deputy SHPO Date Oregon State Historic Preservation Office____________________ State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D 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 the property is: Signature of the, Keeper Date of Action 0 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. Q removed from the National Register. O other, (explain:) _________ Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Lane, Oregon 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.) (El private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D3 public-local S district 20 6 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 3 1 sites D object 3 3 structures 0 0 objects 26 10 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 one 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Transportation - Road Related_______ Commerce / Trade - Specialty Store Domestic - Single Dwelling__________ Commerce / Trade - Restaurant______ Commerce / Trade - Specialty Store___ Transportation - Road Related_____ Commerce / Trade - Restaurant_________ Domestic - Single Dwelling__________ Agriculture - Agriculture Field________ Landscape - Park____________________ Agriculture - Animal Facility__________ Commerce / Trade - Business_________ Industry Manufacturing Facility________ Landscape - Garden__________________ Agriculture - Agricultural Outbuilding Domestic - Multiple Dwelling_______ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Mid 19th Century - Gothic Revival___________ foundation Concrete Late 19th, 20th Century - Bungalow Craftsman walls ____Wood______ Late 19th, 20th Century - Other: Vernacular roof Shingle other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Mo 1O24-OO18 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 6 2 Section number ____ Page ____ //6 Continuation Sheet (Function or Use) Historic Functions 9. Agriculture-Horticultural Facility 10. Domestic Secondary Structure Current 9. Social-civic 10. Industry/Processing/Extraction-Manufacturing facilities Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Lane, Oregon 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.) Agriculture_________ S A Property is associated with events that have made Commerce a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Community Development our history. Entertainment / Recreation 0 B Property is associated with the lives of persons Exploration / Settlement significant in our past. Transportation D 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 Period of Significance individual distinction. 1875- 1910______ 1910- 1945 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1875_______ Property is: 1910 D A owned by a religious institution or used for 1914 religious purposes. Significant Person 0 B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Sam Bond D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N / A_______ D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. @ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. C.O. Stratton Verne Scobert Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography See continuation sheet (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NFS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency B previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National S Local government Register B University D designated a National Historic Landmark B Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository:City of Eugene, Planning Divi University of Oregon, Knight Library D recorded by Historic American Engineering Lane county Historical Museum Record # _____________ NPS Form KWKXX °"fl Approv^ No. \O24-OQ\6 (8-M) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 #8 Continuation Sheet (Statement of Significance) Significant Dates 1926 1945 Significant Persons Jefferson D. Spencer C.W. Powell Verne Scobert Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Lane, Oregon Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 6.17 Eugene East, Oregon 1:25000 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) (A) 1 |1,0| I4l9ill4i6i0l kiRl7i7lQi7in (C) 3 |1|0| 1419.111,8,01 [4J 8j£J7_l7J2JL0_ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing <B) 2 |ljO| 1419,114,6,01 14,817,717,2,0 (D) 4|1,0| 1419,111,8.01 I4,8l7.719.7,0 D 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 Jonathan M. Pincus in cooperation with the City of Eugene Planning Office for name/title ________Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) .________________ Design and Management Services November 30, 1992 date 2855 Floral Hill Drive, #2 (503) 343-5371 street & number telephone Eugene Oregon 97403 rity nr town & state 5 zip code 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 Hem at the request of SHPO or FPO.) Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO), and others (see Sect.7, p.23) name street & number 769 Monroe Street __ telephone