0MB No. 10024-0018 FEB 26 ' United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form js for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual propei^jas and MfflTOQi ^eMUfMffliSaiSUOaHjw to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A)!co7rTpT8WTl8»3»'«i*8S(^ the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter l'N/A^ot3*rwSSppiicable." 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 historic name St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church St. Luke's Methodist, St. Luke's United Methodist other names/site number 2. Location 1199 Main St. street & number _ Q not for publication city or town ___'. Dubuque N/A E3 vicinity state____Tnwa code Ik_ county Dubuque code 061_ 2ip code 52CXU 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, \ hereby certify that this (*3 nomination Q 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 Quests Q does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ationally S^gJtatewiddCiD locally. (Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) *>- Signatur Date wCRrYQPKMR State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property Q meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification" I herebVcertiry that the property is: £/entered in the National Register. Q See continuation sheet D determined eligible for the National Register Q See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. Q removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) ________ . St. Luke'a United Methodist Church DubuQue. Iowa Name 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.) 63 private 0 building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district 2 I buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 0 —————————— r-Q ——————— , sites D object 0 n , structures 0 0 objects 2 1 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not pan of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register N/A 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Religion: religious facility Religion: religious facility Religion: church-related residence Commerce/Trade/Professional 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late Victorian Stone/limestone foundation ___________ wails Stone/Limestone roof Asphalt other. Metal/Copper Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) iuwct 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.) Art D A Property is associated with events that have made Arrhi a significant contribution to :he broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. B 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. 1897______ 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.) 1897 Property is: 13 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. Kramer, George W. Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company 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: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 H 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 ., D Other .„ ; ....... D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: . • * ______ .••.' .. •-.:- D recorded by Historic American Engineering '.''-*' Record # ______' . St. Luke's United Methodist Church Dubuque, Iowa Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property less than one UTM References (Pface additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 ii. 51 3LU ___L j i Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing {.I , I I I , I , , , , 4l_U I I i 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 Helen Johnston. Chairman of Building Rededication Committee organization St. Luke's United Methodist Church date April, 1997 319-582-4543 - church street & number 1199 Main St._____________ telephone 319-583-6568 - H. Johnston city or town _ Dubuque state Iowa zip code 52001 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.) Iowa Conference of United Methodist- Church name__________________• ____________________________ 500 E. Court 515-283-1996 ext. 104 street & number telephone Des Moines Iowa 50309-2019 city or town state zip code 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 ef soq.). 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 Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Section number 7 paae l St Luke's United Metho^ist church ayo —————— DubuqUC, IA NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION St. Luke's United Methodist Church is located on a corner lot at 1199 Main street on the north edge of the downtown business district. The church is placed on a lot whose highest elevation is to the north, its lowest at the southeast. The difference between elevations can be seen in the access to the basement, which is at street grade along the east facade. A rear (west) entrance, enters onto the first floor, which in the front is accessed through two wide sets of 12 concrete steps. The building appears and is a heavy structure. Solid blue-gray Bedford limestone from Indiana was used throughout the facade. This light color dominates the entire design in a manner perhaps similar to that done by H. H. Richardson in his classic design for the Allegheny County Courthouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To support this heavy facade, the church's foundations are 32 inches thick, well able to sustain the walls of this