NPS Form 10-900 - f 0MB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) ^, s 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 and districts. 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 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 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property____________________________________________________ historic name Old Town Historic District________________________________________ other names/site number N/A_____________________________________________ 2. Location street & number See Continuation Sheet _______ not for publication N/A city or town Selma_________________ __________ vicinity N/A state Alabama code AL county Dallas code 047 zip code 36701 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this IS 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 for in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property S meets Q does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally Q statewide p locally. (See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Siojnjlure of certifying official/Title Date State or 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 herebyeertify that the property is: Signatype o/thaKeeper^^/ ) Date of Action !M entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet llJl / / / S D determined eligible for the National Register. D See continuation sheet D determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) _________ Old Town Historic District Dallas Co. AL Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count) apply) 13 private n building(s) Contributing Noncontributing t3 public-local 13 district [3 public-State D site 510 111 buildings 13 public-Federal n structure 1 sites D object structures 2 objects 513 111 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 5 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/single dwelling DOMESTIC/single dwelling DOMESTIC/secondary structures COMMERCE/business DOMESTIC/hotel COMMERCE/professional FUNERARY/cemetery REllGIQN/church school COMMERCE/business DOMESTIC/multi-dwelling COMMERCE/department store COMMERCE/restaurant COMMERCE/auto showroom DOMESTIC/secondary structures (See Continuation Sheet) FUNERARY/cemetery (See Continuation Sheet) 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Modern Movement: Art Deco foundation BRICK, STONE, CONCRETE Late 19th & Early 20th Century. Movements: walls WOOD: Weatherboard, Shingle Craftsman Prairie School_________________ Late 19th & 20th Century Revivals: BRICK, STONE: Sandstone, Granite, Collegiate Gothic Limestone, Marble Colonial Revival GLASS, SYNTHETICS: Vinyl, METAL: Aluminum, ASBESTOS, CONCRETE, TERRA Gothic Revival COTTA Neo-Classical Revival Tudor Revival_________________________ (See continuation sheet) roof ASPHALT, METAL: tin, copper, ASBESTOS, CERAMIC TILE, SLATE other METAL: Cast iron Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See Continuation Sheet Old Town Historic District Dallas Co. AL 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.) 03 A Property is associated with events that have made Industry a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Architecture our history. Commerce Politics D B Property is associated with the lives of persons Ethnic Heritage significant in our past. Education Transportation £<3 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 who's components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1825; 1829; 1830; 1833; 1837; 1839-1952 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations N/A Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all boxes that apply.) N/A 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 B is marked) N/A_____________ D C moved from its original location. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property Architect/Builder D G less than 50 year of age or achieved significance Upjohn, R.; Upjohn, R. M.; Lee, Thomas Helm; Potter, Edward T.; Mullen, Andrew Jackson; Barber, George F. within the past 50 years. Wilson, George____________________________ Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography See Continuation Sheet (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 £3 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register n Federal Agency D Previously determined eligible by the National n 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 # Old Town Historic District Dallas Co., AL Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Approximately 81 acres UTM References (place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 16 497180 35826280 3 16 498380 3585460 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 16 498040 3586200 4 16 498100 _ 3585200 X 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 Susan A. Besser, preservation jponsultant: Christy Anderson, AHC Reviewer organization Franklin Preservation Group date September 29,2001 street & number 252 Fourth Avenue South __ telephone 615-790:6457 city or town Franklin state TN zip code 37064 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.) name Multiple owners (more than 50) street & number telephone city or town state TN zip code NPS FORM 10-900-A OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Old Town Historic District, Selma Section number 2 Page 1 Dallas County, AL OLD TOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT STREET ADDRESSES Abbott—708, 709, 712, 713, 808, 811, 812, end Alabama—504, 508, 510, 518, 520, 522, 524, 526-528, 600, 603, 604, 608, 612, 613, 614, 618, 619, 622, 626, 627, 630, 700, 701, 704, 705, 706, 711, 718, 720, 723, 724, 800, 801, 808, 816, 900, 902, 910, 910, 910, 1001, 1006, 100-1009, 1011, 110-1114, 1113, 1115, 1116, 1118, 1119, 1205, 1207, 1208, 1211, 1212, 1215, 1216-1218, 1217, 1219,1221,1223, 1300, end Arsenal—701, 707, 711, 712, 715, 719, 720, 722-724, 723, 725, 812, 813, 815, 816, 817, end Broad—2,4, 5, 6, 8-12, 9,14,17-19, 21, 22-24, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30,100,101,105-107,106-108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116-120, 121-123, 124-126, 125-127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133,210,207,209,211-213,