NFS Form 10-900-a OMB "*"0"a/ N°' (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number ——— Page ——— SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD NRIS Reference Number: 93000233 Date Listed: 4/9/93 The Clearing Union NJ Property Name: County: State: Multiple Name This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in the nomination documentation. Signature of the Keeper Date of Action Amended Items in Nomination: On page 8.7 (paragraph 2) of the nomination form it is claimed that this property meets National Register Criterion A. The NJ SHPO has clarified that this statement was inadvertently left in the nomination, and that the property is only being nominated under Criterion C to reflect its architectural and landscape architectural significance. The nomination is officially amended to include this information. DISTRIBUTION: National Register property file Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form FEB 2 5 19S3- This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See mstruclljoTijs M How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each itemtey Vna^Mrtejftx" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"~~IZIZ historic name The Clearing other names/site number Reeves-Reed Arboretum; The Wisner House 2. Location street & number 165 Hobart Avenue not for publication city or town __ Summit D vicinity state New Jersey code 034 county Union code 039 2ipMrifi 07901 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E2 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 09 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide IE] locally. (QlSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of DaW Assista Commissioner for Natural & Historic Resources/DSHPO State of Fe^er/fi 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 cerffify that the property is: f the Keeper Date of Action 5Tentered 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. CH removed from the National Register. CD other, (explain:) _________ The Clearing Union. NJ 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.) D private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing S public-local D district 2 1 buildings D public-State $ site • D public-Federal D structure 1 sites D object 1 structures objects 3 2 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 NA NA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LANDSCAPE/garden LANDSCAPE/garden DOMESTIC/single dwelling DOMESTIC/multiple dwelling EDUCATION /classroom 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19th AND 20th CENTURY REVIVALS/ foundation STONE Colonial Revival walls __ WOOD/shingle roof ASPHALT other wnnn Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) The Clearing Union, NJ 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.) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE C A Property is associated with events that have made ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Q 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. 1889-1940_____ D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations N/A Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1889_______ Property is: 1916 1925 D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A 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. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Babb, Cook and Willard(NYC)/ J. A. Skinner(Newark) ualvert vaux ana Company Narrative Statement of Significance Shipman, Ellen B. (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Pilat, Carl F.____________• 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): N/A 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 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 0 Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #______________ Reeves-Reed Arboretum D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____________ The Clearing______ Union, NJ__________ Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 12.454______________ Roselle, NJ Quad UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 ll.Sl I 5l 5, 4l 9> Q d I A. 5l 0, si 4. 8, ol alMl I 5| 5, 5| 2, 4, 0| | A, 5| 0, 8| 4, 0, Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing ? Ui8| |5|5i5|2,4iO| | 4i 5| Oi 8J 5i 2, Q| 4 lltSl I 5l 5, 4| 9. Oi 0| I 4. 5| 0, 8| 2, 4, 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 name/title Linda B. McTeague, Preservation Planning Consultant_________________ organization________________________________ date 1 0/1 2/92________________ street & number 232 Alexandria Way___________ telephone (908) 647-1753 city or town Basking Ridge_____________ state NJ_____ ^ code 07920 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 Summit__________________________________________ street & number 1 4 Beekman Terrace___________ telephone (908) 273-6402____ city or town Summit____________________ state NJ____ zip code 07901______ Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing 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