NPS Foml 10-900-a OM6 No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) 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 National Register Bulletin. How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional certification comments, entries, and narrative Items on continuation sheets if needed (NPS Form 10-900a). I.Name of Property historic name Armitage Manufacturing Company other nameslsite number Fibre Board Container Company IVDHR No. 127-6693 2. Location street & number 3200 Williamsburg Avenue not for publication city or town Richmond vicinity state Virginia code VA county Independent City code 760 zip code 23223 3. StatelFederal Agency Certification I As the designated authority under the ~ationalHistoric Preservation Act, as amended, I l 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 meets doesnot meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following level(s) of significance: - national, - statewide -X local Sigcature of certifying officialrritle Virginia Department of Historic Resources Slate or Federal agcncylbureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property -meets does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of commenting official Date Title State or Federal agencylbureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: -entered in the National Register -determined eligible for the National Register determined not eligible for the National Register -removed from the National Register 1 - other (explain:) I - Signature of the Keeper Date of Action United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) Armitage Manufacturing Company Richmond, VA Name of Property 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.) Contributing Noncontributing X private X building(s) 1 0 buildings public - Local district 0 0 sites public - State site 0 0 structures public - Federal structure 0 0 objects object 1 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing 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 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) (Enter categories from instructions.) INDUSTRY: Manufacturing facility INDUSTRY: Industrial storage INDUSTRY: Industrial storage Vacant 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions.) (Enter categories from instructions.) OTHER: Industrial foundation: BRICK walls: BRICK roof: ASPHALT: Built up other: Windows: wood and metal Narrative Description See Continuation Sheet. 2 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) Armitage Manufacturing Company Richmond, VA Name of Property 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.) Architecture A Property is associated with events that have made a X significant contribution to the broad patterns of our Industry history. B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Period of Significance C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics X of a type, period, or method of construction or 1900-1956 represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Significant Dates 1900 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.) Property is: Significant Person (Complete only if Criterion B is marked above.) A Owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. N/A B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation C a birthplace or grave. N/A D a cemetery. E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder Noland & Baskervill F a commemorative property. James Fox & Sons G less than 50 years old or achieving significance within the past 50 years. Period of Significance (justification) The period of significance extends from the initial date of construction (1900) to the date that the property was sold to Continental Can (1956). During this period, the building achieved its current configuration and had been an important presence in the Richmond industrial economy for over 50 years. Criteria Considerations (explanation, if necessary) N/A Narrative Statement of Significance See Continuation Sheet. 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.) See Continuation Sheet. 3 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) Armitage Manufacturing Company Richmond, VA Name of Property Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67 has been X State Historic Preservation Office requested) Other State agency previously listed in the National Register Federal agency previously determined eligible by the National Register Local government designated a National Historic Landmark University recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey #____________ Other recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # __________ Name of repository: Virginia Department of Historic Resources recorded by Historic American Landscape Survey # ___________ Historic Resources Survey Number (if assigned): VDHR no. 127-6693 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 4.56 (Do not include previously listed resource acreage.) UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 18 286533 4155825 2 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 11. Form Prepared By name/title Debra A. McClane and Megan Rupnik organization date 3/9/2012 street & number 4711 Devonshire Road telephone (804) 233-3890 city or town Richmond state VA zip code 23225 e-mail [email protected] / [email protected] Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: 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. Key all photographs to this map. Continuation Sheets Photographs Additional items: (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner: (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name James P. Carreras street & number PO Box 147400 telephone (804) 358-2342 city or town Richmond state VA zip code 23221 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.460 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18 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 Office of Planning and Performance Management. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1849 C. Street, NW, Washington, DC. 4 NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Armitage Manufacturing Company Richmond, Virginia Section number 7 Page 1 Narrative Description Summary Description The two-story warehouse stands on the north side of Williamsburg Avenue on a 4.56-acre parcel in the City of Richmond. The industrial building consists primarily of two wings, with the original two-story brick-constructed plant built in 1900 for the production of building supplies and roofing paper, and then used for corrugated container manufacturing. In 1954, a large barrel-roofed, metal bowstring truss wing was added to the rear corner of the warehouse. No secondary resources are associated with the building. General Description The warehouse