NFS Fonn 10-900 (Rev. 11/90) OMB No. 10024-0018 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 or districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16 A). 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 (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_____________________________________________ Historic name: Greater U Street Historic District______________________________ Other names/site number: 2. Location Street & Number: Nd Not for Publication City or town: District of Columbia Vicinity State: Washington Code: DC County: District of Columbia Code: 001 Zip Code: 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I 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. hi my opinion, the property D(] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments. I recommoidtmtt this brpperty be considered significant: I j natiflnjally \ ^fljljftt^tewide ft(] locally ([ ] see continuation sheet for additional comments) tirying official/Title Date State or Federal agency or bureau itional Park Service CertUSSftt I, hereby, certify that this property is: Mattered in the National Register. ( ) see continuation sheet [ ] determined eligible for the National Register ( ) see continuation sheet [ ] determined not eligible for the ____ National Register. [ ] removed from the National Register ___ [ ] other, (explain:) _______________ Greater U Street________________________________________Washington, DC Name of Property County and State 5. Classification_____________________________________________ Ownership of Property Category of Property No. of Resources within Property [X] Private [ ] Buildings Contributing Noncontributing [X] Public-Local [X] District 1580 62 Buildings [] Public-State [] Site 0 _0_ Sites [] Public-Federal [] Structure 0 0 Structure [] Object 0 0 Objects 1580 62 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing N/A____________ Resources previously listed in the National Register 12 Designated properties within the historic district include: 1. Evans-Tibbs House, 1910 Vermont Avenue, N. W. (NR Listing 9/8/87) 2. Lincoln Theater, 1215 U Street, N.W. (NR listing 10/27/93) 3. Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1000 U Street, N.W. (NR listing 9/15/83) 4. Southern Aid Society/Dunbar Theater, 1901-03 7th Street, N.W. (NR listing 11/6/87) 5. True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street, N.W. (NR listing 1/9/89) 6. Frelinghuysen University (Edward Goodwin House), 1800 Vermont Avenue, N.W. (NR listing 11/95) 7. Lincoln Congregational Temple United Church of Christ, 1701 11th Street (NR listing 2/24/95) 8. Anthony Bowen YMCA (12th Street Branch), 1816 12th Street, N.W. (NHL listing 1994) 9. Howard Theater, 620 T Street, N.W. (NR listing 2/15/74) 10. Whitelaw Hotel, 1839 13th Street, N.W. (NR listing 7/14/93) 11. Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, 1421 W Street, N.W. (NHL listing 12/8/76) 12. Manhattan Laundry, 1326-46 Florida Avenue, N.W. (NR listing 11/21/94) Greater U Street Washington. DC Name of Property County and State 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories Current Functions (enter from instructions) categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: Single Dwelling______ DOMESTIC: Single Dwelling DOMESTIC: Multiple Dwelling DOMESTIC: Multiple Dwelling DOMESTIC: Secondary Structure DOMESTIC: Secondary Structure COMMERCE/TRADE: Business COMMERCE/TRADE: Business COMMERCE/TRADE: Financial Institution COMMERCE/TRADE: Financial Institution COMMERCE/TRADE: Specialty Store COMMERCE/TRADE: Restaurant COMMERCE/TRADE: Warehouse COMMERCE/TRADE: Specialty Store SOCIAL: Meeting Hall COMMERCE/TRADE: Warehouse GOVERNMENT: Fire Station GOVERNMENT: Fire Station EDUCATION: School EDUCATION: School RELIGION: Religious Facility RELIGION: Religious Facility RELIGION: Church School RELIGION: Church School RECREATION AND CULTURE: Theater RECREATION AND CULTURE: Theater 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (enter categories (enter categories from instructions) from instructions) Italianate_____________ foundation: Stone: Brick_______ Second Empire__________ walls:_____Clapboard_____________ Queen Anne_______________ Brick Classical Revival__________ Limestone Renaissance Revival_________ Granite Commercial Style___________ roof: _ Flat; Sloped; Gable; Mansard: Hipped other: Narrative Description Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets [X] See continuation sheet Greater U Street_________________________________Washington, DC Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance_________________________________ Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark x in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing.) [X] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [X] 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 individual distinction. [ ] 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: [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. [ ] B removed from its original location. [ ] C a birthplace or grave. [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. [ ] F a commemorative property. [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance Period of Significance Significant Dates (enter categories from instructions) ARCHITECTURE 1862-1948 1862 COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT _________ 1871-78 ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION_______ __________ 1948 ETHNIC HERITAGE: BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY Significant Person Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and period of significance noted above. [X] See continuation sheet Greater U Street Washington, DC Name of Property County and State 9. Major Bibliographic References [ ] See continuation sheet Previous documentation on file (NPS): [X] preliminary determination of Primary location of add. data: individual listing (36 CFR 67) [X] State SHPO office [X] previously listed in the NR [ ] Other State agency [ ] previously determined eligible [ ] Federal agency by the National Register [ ] Local government [X] designated a National Historic [ ] University Landmark [X] Other [ ] recorded by Historic American Specify repository: Traceries, Inc. Buildings Survey # [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # [X] see continuation sheet 10. Geographical Data Acreage of property:____approximately 175 acres UTM References A 1/87 3/2/4/0/0/0/ 4/3/0/9/7/5/0/ I 1/8/ 3/2/4/1/2/0/ 4/3/0/8/7/8/0/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing B 1/8/ 3/2/4/1/3/0/ 4/3/0/9/7/4/0/ J 1/8/ 3/2/4/1/8/0/ 4/3/0/8/9/5/0/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing C 1/8/ 3/2/4/1/3/0/ 4/3/0/9/3/4/0/ K 1/8/ 3/2/3/4/0/0/ 4/3/0/8/9/5/0/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing D 1/87 3/2/4/2/3/07 4/3/0/9/4/6/0/ L 1/87 3/2/3/4/0/0/ 4/3/0/9/3/7/0/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing E 1/8/ 3/2/4/5/0/0/ 4/3/0/9/4/6/0/ M 1/8/ 3/2/3/5/6/0/ 4/3/0/9/6/5/0/ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing F 1/8/ 3/2/4/8/0/0/ 4/3/0/9/1/4/0/ Zone Easting Northing G 1/8/ 3/2/4/8/0/0/ 4/3/0/9/0/5/0/ Zone Easting Northing H 1/8/ 3/2/4/5/2/0/ 4/3/0/8/7/8/0/ Zone Easting Northing [X] see continuation sheet Greater U Street________________________________Washington, DC Name of Property County and State 11. Form Prepared By_____________________________________ Name/title: Laura V. Trieschmann, Architectural Historian Organization: Traceries_____________________ Date: May 1998 Street & Number: 5420 Western Avenue____________ Telephone: (301)656-5283 City or Town: Chew Chase______ State: Maryland Zip code: 20815 Name/title: Anne Sellin, Architectural Historian_______ Organization: Residential Action Coalition___________ Date: May 1998 Street & Number: 1834 16th Street N.W.____________ Telephone: (202)387-7782 City or Town: Washington_______ State: DC______ Zip Code: 20009 Name/title: Stephen Callcott, Architectural Historian_________ Organization: DC Historic Preservation Division________ Date: November 1998 Street & Number: 614 H Street NW, Suite 305__________ Telephone: (202)727-7360 City or Town: