NPSForm 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service RfrEIYED 2280 ^^fc^^BW**"! National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual proper TeTancTdTstricts. 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 Washington, B^ketT.^ School ________________ other names/site number DJsMct^lD_5chDQU\A/ashingtoa High. School 2, Location street & number 1201 South J3ih_3ireeL not for publication city or town Ten:e__HaiJte_________ vicinity state indiana_______ code 1N____ county Vigo_ code 16Z zip code 4ZSQZ____ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ^ nomination [_-j request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Placesvand meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property meets [ Lj does not meet the National Registerj3flteria./hrecommend that this property be considered significant nationally r\statewide \% locally. ( QH See(contindatton sheet for additional ~comments.) ._,liO Z- Signaturej6f certifying official/Title I / Date Indiana Department of Natural Resources State or Fe<jerar^gency and bureau _____ __________ _____ __ __ ____ _ __ In my opinion, the property n meets rj 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 T 47 National Park Service Certification I hereby/certify that the property is: ^/entered in the National Register. Q See continuation sheet. rj determined eligible for the National Register PI See continuation sheet. [ ] determined not eligible for the National Register n removed from the National Register [~i other, (explain:) Washington, J3ooker_I., JScJi IQOL. ..„._ _.--._-_........_ Vigo _ . __ ._. ._JN__ 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 [;j private ^ building Contributing Noncontributing ^ public-local Q district 1 1 public-State [ ] site 1 0 buildings [ 1 public-Federal n structure 0 0 sites r;i object 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 1 0 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 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) EDUCATION:___ School __ScJiooL 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Classical Revival foundation _________ _CQNCREIE. walls _____ _BR1£K_ STONE: Limestone roof other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) WashingtQfl,_B.aokerJI^SchoQL__ Viga_ __.._...._. 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.) A ^ Property is associated with events that have made ETJiNI£LHERLTAGE: .Black. a significant contriibution to the broad patterns of our history. • • B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. - : Q 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. 1314=1352_______ ^ Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information-important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1314____-__ Property is: 1326_________ p A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) H B removed from its original location. hi/A______________ Q C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation [-] D a cemetery. hi/A______ rj E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. I j F a commemorative property. rj G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Unknown_______ Miller, _Warren_ Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographic 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: Q preliminary determination of individual listing (36 rj State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested n previously listed in the National Register D Other State agency previously determined eligible by the National rj Federal agency Register rj Local government designated a National Historic Landmark Q University recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # _______________________ m Other recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # _____________ Name of repository: __V3go_Qaunty_&jblic-Library. VVashington^BQ.Qker_T,f_S.chooL Vigo______ Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property UTWl References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 16 46,576, 0 4367 050 Easting Northing Zone Easting Nofthmg 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 Heathejil\/LWagne!;JnlejTL organization tiLH=ytfBQ________ —— date QS=1Z=2QQ1 street & number 643JA/abasliAv_eJ__ telephone __________ city or town letffiJiauie__.______ ———————- state M__———-— zip code 4ZSQZ_ Additional Documentation renewing items wtirnne compietea rorm. 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 G^ street & number 686 Wabash _______ telephone 812/468-4Q11 city or town lerceJmiie state IN________ zip code 4Z8QZ__ 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 et sec/.). 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. NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1890) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page Booker T. Washington School Vigo County, IN Description: The Booker T. Washington School fronts on South 13th Street between Franklin and Craft Avenues in Terre Haute, Indiana (Photo 1). Built in 1914, it was located in what was the heart of the African-American community, concentrated at that time between 10th and 17th Streets. The original two-story, rectangular brick structure features a flat roof, a raised concrete basement, and concrete and limestone detailing. Some of the red bricks of the masonry exterior are stamped with the name of the brick manufacturer, the Hi-tech Brick Company. Subtle elements of the Neo-classical style include the segmental arch doorway, a limestone belt course extending across the facade between the basement and first story, and use of pilasters, decorative cartouches, and swags on the exterior of the building. The east facade of the original structure consists of three sections divided