WA-II-273 Downsville Survey District Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse- chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps. Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment. All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust. Last Updated: 03-21-2013 WA-II-273 The following National Register of Historic Places form was prepared for inventory documentation purposes only; the property has not been nominated to the National Register. NPS Form 10-900 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (Rev. Aug. 2002) ' (Expires Jan. 2005) United States Department of the Interior National Parl< Service l^lonal Register of Historic Places Registration Form This fonn 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 Fonv (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the infomnation requested. If any 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 process, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Downsville Survey District other names/site number MIHP #WA-II-273 2. Location street & number Intersection of Rt. 632/Downsville Pike, Rt. 63/Spielman Rd., and Natural Well Rd. • not for publication city or town Williamsport ^ vicinity state Maryland code MP county Washington code 043 zip code 21795 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this D nomination D request for ^determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets ' )rocedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property D meets Q does not meet the National Register 'criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide D locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal Agency or Tribal govemment In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency or bureau 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action • entered in the National Register. n See continuation sheet n detennined eligible for the National Register. D See continuation sheet. • determined not eligible for the National Register. • removed from the National Register. n other, (explain:) WA-II-273 USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Page 2 Downsville Survey District Washington County, Maryland Name of Property County and State Classification lership 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.) private building(s) Contributing Noncontributing public-local district 36 6 buildings public-State site sites public-Federal structure structures object objects 36 6 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 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/single dwelling DOMESTIC/single dwelling COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant VACANT/not in use EDUCATION/school SOCIAL/meeting hall _^M •GION/religious facility RELIGION/religious facility 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) No Style foundation Stone OTHER/Gothic Revival-influenced walls Brick; wood OTHER/institutional Vinyl roof Asphalt; metal other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form WA-II-273 Page 3 Downsville Survey District Washington County, Maryland Name of Property County and State 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.) A Property is associated with events that have made Community Planning and Development a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Transportation our history. Military 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 Period of Significance high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lacl< 1852-1958 individual distinction. 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.) Property is: July 1863 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) C a birthplace or grave. N/A D a cemetery. Cultural Affiliation E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. N/A F a commemorative property. G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. N/A 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: jreliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) State Historic Preservation Office has been requested Other State agency jreviously listed in the National Register Federal agency Drevlously determined eligible by the National Local government Register University designed a National Historic Landmark Other recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # WA-II-273 USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Page 4 Downsville Survey District Washington County, Maryland Name of Property County and State Geographical Data Acreage of Property Approximately 52 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) n 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 Paula S. Reed, Ph.D., architectural historian; Paige Phifer, field technician; Edie Wallace, historian organization Paula S. Reed & Assoc, Inc. date June 2008 street & number 1 W. Franklin St., Suite 300 telephone 301-739-2070 city or town Hagerstown state Maryland zip code 21740 Additional Documentation Su^juit 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 FRO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Multiple property owners street & number telephone city or town state zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This infonmation is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or detennine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et. seq.). A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to d to a collection of infomnation unless it displays a valid 0MB control number. Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form