NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 100? (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the interior National Park Service This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registra_tion 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 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 1 0-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name ---=S-=u=n=s-=e=-t=--...::P-=a=r..::..k:::...._=H:...::i=-:s~t'-"o"'--'r"'--="i'-"c:::___,.,D'-"i,_s""'-"'t=r,_l=-· _,.c,_,t.,__ _________________ other names/site number _____________________..:. ________~------ 2. Location Roughly bourtded by Carolina Beach Road, Southern Boulevard, stre~ & number_...::B~u~r~n~e~t~t~B~o~u~l~e=v~a~E~·=d~,_-~a~n~d~~S~u~n~s~e~t~=AJv~e_n~JJ~e~----~~~ctfur public~ion city or town ------'W~i-==l~m:.!...:.l:..;.n~g~t~o~n~ ________________;__ ________~vicinity ~~e North Carolina code lLC_ county New Ha ·nave r code __1__2_9_ zip code 2 8 40 1 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act,. as amended, I hereby certify that this ~ 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 00 meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I re·commend that this property be considered significant · D nationally statewide ~locally. (0 See con~nuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of c i :t'~ • 1 1 lffitle Date North Carolina~epartment of Cu1 tural Resm,rces State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. cD See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officialfTitle Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify tha~ the property is:· Signature of the Keeper Date of Action D entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. 0 determined eligible for the National Register 0 See continuation sheet. 0 determined not eligible for the National Register. 0 removed from the National Register. 0 other, (explain:)------" sunset Park Historic District New Hanover County, NC Name of Property County and State lluun:11.r:u·~n•1n of ~e~r"'""i!:l'm' Category Re.SOIUII'(~e.s within c .............. O"h. (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one (Do not include previously listed resources count.) !XI private D building{s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local IXJ district g23 8L~ buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 0 sites 0 object 2 0 structures 0 0 objects 827 84 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 N/A Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: single dwelling DOMESTIC: single dwelling DOMESTIC: secondary dwelling DOMESTIC: secondary dwelling REL~GION: religious facility RELIGION: religious facility COMMERCE/TRADE: specialty store COMMERCE/TRADE: specialty store LANDSCAPE: park LANDSCAPE: park Architectural Ciassification Materia is (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Bungalow/Craftsman foundation _ ____,b=......r-=i,_,c~k'-"'-------------- Colonial Revjval walls ____b_r_i_c_k ____________ ~ Queen Anne weatherboard roof ______a_s~p_h_a_l_t ___________ _ other ____b_r_i_c_k ______________ _ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Sunset Park Historic District New Hanover County, NC Name of Property County and State Applicable National 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 0 A Property is associated with events that have made Community Planning and Development 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 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. 1914-1957 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.) 1914 Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion 8 is marked above) 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. Stephens, Burett, architect Ga n se. .Tames F. , a rchi teet Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Bibilography (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: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ~ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency 0 previously listed in the National Register 0 Federal agency 0 previously determined eligible by the National 0 Local government Register 0 University 0 designated a National Historic Landmark 0 Other 0 recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # ____________________ 0 recorded by Historic American Engineering Record# Sunset Park Historic District New Hanover County, NC Name of Property County and State UTM R.af.CII"&:ill"l~!l:liC:: (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) l2l2 1S 11 I 0 I 01 13 17 Is 1sl9 r5 , o I 3 Ll__uD 12 12191J 16101 13 1:z Is 18 13 r2 10 I Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing l2l2 1S Is 1s 1 ol 13 17 Is 1sl9 16 1o I 4 Ll__uD 12 12 18 14 I 6 I 0 I 13 rz 8 czb 0 10 I ~ 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/title __B_e_t_h_K_e_a_n_e_.:...,_P_r_e_s_e_r_v_a_t_i_o_n __ c_o_n_s_u_l_t_a_n_t ____ --'------------- organization Retrospective date __J_u_l_y_, _2_0_0_3____ _ street & number 2001 Metts Ave. telephone __9_1_0_-_S_1_5_-_1_0_9_6 ___ city or town ______,WC!...=.i-=l~m=l"'"'. n~g._,t::.....:o=--=n=-=------------- state _N_C___ _ zip code __2_8_4_0_3 __ _ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________ city or town ___________________________ state ______ zip code _______ Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is bein·g 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 Histor!E:__E'reservation Act, as amended (1 6 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 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 M:=.n:::.n~m.t:::llnt !lnrl ~J uino+ P!:lnonunrl, C.o.rl••""-+i--"' o .. -:--.a. .... /-4 f"\I"')A n.n-1 n\ \AI--L.:---L-- I""\"" ,.....,..,,_ __ National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Sunset Park Historic District Section 1 Page 1 New Hanover County, North Carolina Section 7: Architectural Classification (continued): Other: Period Cottage Other: Minimal Traditional Section 7: Description The Sunset Park Historic District is situated about one mile south of the business district of the city of Wilmington in New Hanover County. The district spans approximately 227 acres and is composed of all or portions of seventy-five blackfaces. The district is bounded on the south by Southern Boulevard, on the west by Burnett Boulevard, on the north by Sunset A venue·, and on the east by Carolina Beach Road. West of the development is the Cape Fear River and Eagles Island. To the east and across Carolina Beach Road are Legion Stadium and the meandering five-mile shoreline of Greenfield Lake. Laid out in August, 1912, by the Fidelity Trust and Development Company, Sunset Park building lots average 50 feet by 150 feet with setback of 25 feet. East-west oriented boulevards are 90 feet wide and north-south oriented streets are 60 feet '~ride.