NPS Form 1Q..900 OMS No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to CcinpJete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property baing 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 1Q..900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. historic name (former) United States Post Office other names/site number -...::::....:::::....::::..;=....!:..!...:"'-~..l::..,,1~I..6..W.......... - ____________________ street & number 115 Nor t h Ma inS t r e e t N / j[] not for publication city or town ---=--=-=:..:::..:::...:.:..-=------------------------..J.!J...J:......c:1 o viCinity state __N-.:o::::,:· r=-:t~h~C~a.ur~Q.t..l .... l.L..1· D".ua""-- __ code ~ county ----:G~a.,.t;;lswt..dQ.L..nb6._ _____ code -1l1...L zip code 2 8 0 J 2 As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ~ nomination o 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 [X meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property ba considered significant o nationally 0 statewide @ locally. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Sign.t~~ ~ S'#P0 Dote J(),/!J.l~ State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property 0 meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officiallTrtle Date I hereby certify that the property is: o entered in the National Register. o See continuation sheet. o determined eligible for the National Register o See continuation sheet. o determined not eligible for the National Register. o removed from the National Register. o other, (explain:) ______ rkIILWIAA'J...... I... I'" of 1Q1I'1I'\1I'U!!.~6 nYllBDUUI Ofnaaulul~,aa (Check as many (00 not include previously lilted resou"* count.) o private gJ buUdjng(s). Contributing Noncontributing I!I public-local district o _--1._____________ buildings o public-State o site o public-Federal o structure -----___________ sites object o -------__________ structures - ______________ objects -~~ ________________________ To~ Name of related multiple property listing resources UflEfYDL.lU:!'>,IV listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A N/A Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) GOVERNMENT: post office GOVERNME T: it Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Colonial Revival foundation CONCRE TE waJls BRICK -STONE roof _____~~~ _____________________________ ___ o~er _____ _u~~ ____ . ____• ______ •__ ~ _________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) REK3istjer Criteria for the criteria qualifying the property Property· is wah events that have. made Art a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Politics/Government our history. o B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 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. 1939 -i945 o 0 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.) 1939 Property is: 1940 o A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person o B removed from its original location. (Complete it Criterion B is marked above) N/A DCa birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation o 0 a cemetery. o E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. o F a commemorative property. o G less than 50 years of age or achieved Significance ArchltectlBullder within the past 50 years. Simon, Louis A.; archjtect Melic~~ NeaJ A.; engineer Narrative Statement of Significance De Ann a» Pet e r; art i s t (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 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: o preliminary determination of individual listing (36 00 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested o Other State agency o previously listed in the National Register o Federal agency o previously determined eligible by the National o Local government Register o University o designated a National Historic Landmark o Other o recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: o recorded*------------------ by Historic American Engineering Record /I NC 0.6 UTM !I;IIA~'AIi"II!!!I""'''''''''''' (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 141 9,6 15, 2,0 1 13, 89 ,9 '60 llLzI is 3 W 1-1..1-' ..l......1 -L-l..----L-.JI I 1 I 1 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 11,1,,11,1,1,,1 2W 4 W I 1 I 0.-.1....!-' ........ 1----"-, -I...-.l.-.-L..--l o 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.) name/titie Dr. Wi 11 i am H. H u f f man organization date ~.L.-::;.",,!,,-:~ _________ street & number 5045 Beckford Drive telephone 7 0 4 - 3 6 4 - 8 2 3 7 city or town Ch a rIo t t e state --"-~___ zip code 2 8 2 2 6 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) name _________________________________________________________________________________ street & number _____________________ telephone ------------ city or town ___________________ state _____ zip code ------ Pa.p.rwork Reduction Act Statement: This Information Is being collected for ~Icat.ions to the National Register of Historic: Placel to nomJnate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Respons.e to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (18 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). EatJmated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 1B.1 hours per response Including tilTle '01' rtMewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate 01' 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 Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. Interior (former) United States Post Office Section number __7__ Page_1_ Gaston County, NC The (former) Belmont Post Office a one-story, Colonial Revival-style brick building with a loading dock that was enclosed during the 1972 conversion of the facility into the Belmont City Hall. Built in 1939 and embellished with a notable period mural, the building was a public works project of the Treasury Department. It was used as the city's post office until 1970, and, after renovations, rededicated as the city hall in 1973. The cornerstone on the southeast corner bears this inscription: "Henry Morganthau, Jr. / Secretary of the Treasury / James A. Farley / _ Postmaster General/Louis A. Simon / Supervising Architect /Neal A. Melick / Supervising Engineer / 1939" The former post office building and its grounds ~re in excellent condition. Although the building was converted to municipal government use over twenty years ago, the exterior and lobby' of the interior of the building retain the original look and feeling of a post office building. Located at 115 North Main Street across from its intersection with Catawba Street, the east-facing former post office anchors the north end of the city's old commercial district. North-Main Street follows a natural slope north and' south through the commercial district and makes a slight bend to the northwest at the former post office property. To the north of the former post office on North Main Street are residences of varied styles and years of construction which include one-story bungalows and two-story brick Colonial Revival houses. To the south on North Main Street are one-, two- and three-story brick commercial buildings that were built at various times before the 1930s. On the north side of Catawba street at the intersection with North Main Street is the headquarters building of R. L. Stowe Mills. The remainder of Catawba Street contains a mixture of textile mills, one- and two-story commercial buildings and small residences .. The former post office building is situated on the northeastern section of the property, which is trapezoidal in shape with the longest dimension running east and west and slopes gently downward from north to south. On the south side of the building is an east-west driveway that leads to the parking lot in the rear. A concrete sidewalk runs parallel to the street in front of the former post office, from which a wide concrete walk leads to the front entry steps.