NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) 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 Valley Junction Commercial Historic District other names/site number 2. Location street & number 100-318 Fifth Street (even side 300 only) and cross streets [N/A] not for publication city or town West Des Moines [N/A] vicinity state Iowa code IA county Polk code 153 zip code 50265 3.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. In my opinion, the property [ x ] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ ] statewide [ x ] locally. ([ ] see continuation sheet for additional comments). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of certifying official/Title Date State Historical Society of Iowa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of certifying official/Title Date __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification _____________________________________________________________ I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action [ ] entered 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:) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Valley Junction Commercial Historic District Polk County, Iowa Name of Property 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.) [x] private [ ] building(s) Contributing Noncontributing [x] public-local [x] district 53 17 buildings [ ] public-State [ ] site [ ] public-Federal [ ] structure sites [ ] object 2 structures objects 53 19 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________________________________________ ________1____________________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Commerce/Trade/Specialty Store Commerce/Trade/Specialty Store ___________________________ Commerce/Trade/Financial Institution Commerce/Trade/Restaurant_______________________________ Commerce/Trade/Restaurant Domestic/Multiple dwelling ___________________ Domestic/Multiple dwelling Social/Civic_____________________________________________ Domestic/Single dwelling Social/Meeting Hall______ ____________________________ Industry/Processing/Extraction/manufacturing facility Recreation and Culture/monument/marker______________________ Health Care/Clinic Transportation/rail-related/train depot ______________________ Government/city hall Street Furniture/object/gazebo______________________________ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late Victorian, Italianate foundation Brick Late Victorian, Queen Anne walls Brick Late 19th & 20th Century Revivals, Classical Revival roof Asphalt other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Valley Junction Commercial Historic District Polk County, Iowa 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.) [X] A Property is associated with events that have made Commerce a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Community Planning & Development our history. [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [X] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics Architecture 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. 1893-1967 [ ] 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.) 1893 1938 Property is: [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person [ ] B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A [ ] C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. [ ] F a commemorative property. [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Cross, Charles C. Crow, Barney 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: [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing [x ] State Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested [ ] Other State agency [ ] previously listed in the National Register [ ] Federal agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National [x] Local government Register [ ] University [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [x] Other [ ] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # Main Street Valley Junction [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Valley Junction Commercial Historic District Polk County, Iowa Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 11.94 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 [1]5] [4]4]0]6]0]0] [4]1]3]4]3]2]0] 2 [1]5] [4]4]0]6]0]0] [4]1]3]4]3]4]0] Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 3 [1]5] [4]4]1]2]0]0] [4]6]0]2]7]3]0] 4 [1]5] [4]4]1]1]2]0] [4]6]0]2]6]8]0] [ ] 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 James E. Jacobsen organization History Pays! Historic Preservation Consulting Firm date _January 18, 2017___ street & number 4411 Ingersoll Avenue telephone ___515-274-3625________ city or town Des Moines state IA zip code 50312-2415 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the complete 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 Refer to attached list street & number telephone __________________________ 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