NPS Form 10-900 : « d ? , OMB No. 1024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places JPJIONAL REGISTER. HISTORY Registration Form & EDUCATION NATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for indiyidui hfJiuyulM'i. dllU Ulitncts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate DOX or bv enter­ ing the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable. For functions architec­ tural 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 Brooks , Edward, Sr. and Markell, House____________________________________ other names/site number Eastcliff_____________________________________________________________ 2. Location street & number 176 N. Mississippi River Blvd. D not for publication city or town St. Paul__________ EH vicinity state Minnesota code MN county Ramsey code 123 zip code 55104 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination EH request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of istoric Places and meets jhe procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property CH doesHot meetthA National Registar Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant (QjSge. continuation sheet for additional eqmments.) Signature of certifyin lan R. Deputy State Historic Preservation State or Federal agency and bureau Minnesota Historical Society In my opinion, the property IH meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D 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 hereoy certify that this property is: £7 - VJBignature of Ifif Keepe entered in the National Register PI See continuation sheet. LJ determined eligible for the National Register O See continuation sheet. d determined not eligible for the National Register LJ removed from the National Register LJ other (explain): ————————————————— Brooks. Edward. Sr. and Markell. House Ramsey County. Minnesota 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) Q private IS buildings(s) Contributing Noncontributing n public-local n district 3 0 buildings QQ public-State Dsite 0 0 sites n public-Federal D structure 2 3 structures D object 0 1 objects 5 4 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.) the National Register N/A __________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) ^ single family DOMESTIC, single family 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) T.ATF. IQfh 9.0th r.F.NTTTKY KF.VTVAT.S foundation mi\rrKF.TF. Colonial Revival walls WOOD roof . WOOD shake ASPHATT other. STONF Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Brooks. Edward, Sr. and Markell, House Ramsev County. Minnesota Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark V in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing) ARCHITECTURE Q A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past £C] 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 Period of Significance distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. 1921, 1930______ []] 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.) 1921, 1930 Property is: G A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Q B removed from its original location. D C a birthplace or a grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. EH E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Johnston Sr., C.H. within the past 50 years. Johnston Jr., C.H. Narrative Statement of Significance .(Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 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) Primary Location of Additional Data preliminary determination of individual listing (36 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been 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 #____________ Name of repository: D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Minnesota Historical Society #_____________ Brooks. Edward. Sr. and Markell. House_____ Ramsey County. Minnesota Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data______________________________________ Acreage of Property 1.62 acres____ UTM References St. Paul West, Minn. 1967, revised 1993 (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) 1 15 484350 4976800 3 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 4 Verbal Boundary Description KJ See continuation sheet (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 Thomas R. Zahn, Steve Mueller___________________________ organization Thomas R. Zahn & Associates___________________ date August 26. 1999 street & number University Club, 420 Summit Avenue____ telephone 651-221-9765 city or town Saint Paul_______________________ state Minnesota zip code 55102 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 the SHPO or FPO.) name University of Minnesota_____________________________________ street & number 335 Monill Hall, 319 15th Avenue SE telephone 612-625-5000 city or town Minneapolis__________________ state Minnesota___ zip code 55455______ 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 for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the 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 Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and budget, Paperwork Reduction Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10-900-a 0MB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8^6) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register** of Historic Places Brooks, Edward, Sr. and Markell House Sheet Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Minnesota Section number 7 Page i The Edward Sr. and Markell Brooks House, now known as "Eastcliff," is located on a 1.62-acre site above the eastern bluff of the Mississippi River. The property sits along North Mississippi River Boulevard, which is a meandering roadway following the river bluff that provides access to large, city estates. Developed primarily in the 1920s through the mid-century, the