NPS Form 10-900 OMBNo. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) RECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 62002 National Register of Historic Place» RECEIVED REGISTERIOFffe HISTORIC MACES Registration Form ^flQNAlj PARK SERVICE JUN | 8 ;-v ; This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations f r indi idual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Nationa itin 16A).--Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply ;umented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, *hH icirhr;ategories from tne 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 Chesterfield Spiritualist Camp District other names/site number _________ ________________ 2. Location street & number 2QQ-5QQ blocks of Eastern, Parkview, Western Drives___________ N/A D not for publication city or town Chesterfield_______________________________ _N/A__n vicinity state Indiana_____ code IN___ county Madison______ code 095 zip code 46017 3. State/Federal Agency Certification I As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this gj nomination I Q request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of i Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property | gg meets n does not meet tne National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ; rj nationally G statewidee ^ locally._( Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) SignattJreofYertifying official/Title VJ Date y Indiana Department of Natural Resources State\>r Federal agency and bureau \. J In my opiniorCthe property n meets rj does not meet the National Register criteria. ( c See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau / I 4. National Park Service Certification / / I herebyeertify that the property is: / Signature of the Keeper Date of Action >0 entered in the National Register. Q See continuation sheet. Q determined eligible for the National Register r-j See continuation sheet. Q determined not eligible for the National Register Q removed from the National Register rj other, (explain:) _________ Chesterfield Spiritualist Camp District Madi&or 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 ^ private rj building '"Qontributing Noncontributing n public-local $3 district LJ public-State , "i site j 40 25 buildings i i public-Federal i structure 0 0 sites object 9 0 structures 2 0 objects 51 25 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 „____ none _ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) ___BELJGlQfcL_ _ ReligioiiSLEacility _ ___DQME3I1C:__ Single Dwelling _ DOMESTIC: _ Single Dwelling ____RELJGlQN: Religious Facility _DQME3U£L __Hfltel_. __DQMESTJCi Hotel 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) _ 19th&_20thc. AMER.: foundation CONCRETE ____MODERN;_____ Art Deco walls WOOD: Weatherboard STONE: Limestone roof WOOD: Shingle other METAL Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Chesterfield Spiritualist Camp District Madison_____ IN Name of Property County and State 8. statement or aignmcance 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.) RELIGION___________ ^ Property is associated with events that have made COMMUNITY PLANNING & a significant contriibution to the broad patterns of our history. Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. lC 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. 1BM-J358______ 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.) 189/1_______ Property is: Eg A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) rj B removed from its original location. N/A_______________ rj C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation rj D a cemetery. N/A_______ n E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. rj F a commemorative property. rj G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Unknown______ 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: G preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ^ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested rj previously listed in the National Register D otner state agency rj previously determined eligible by the National Q Federal agency Register rj Local government rj designated a National Historic Landmark Q University G recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey E Other rj recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ______________ Name of repository: Camp Chesterfield Archive Chesterfidd^JifJlualisLCamriiiislrict Madison_____ Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property _34J3BSL UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 J1i6| 1611,9 400| 4,4,4 1 900 3 1:6. ;6 19700: 4,44 1 300 Zone Easting: """Northing"""""""! : izone Easting Northing 2 J1i6j 6J1 9680M444 1|9 1 0 4 1 619410 4 44 1300 :6 : --' : -—-—----• --—-.:..---- 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 KatctSmJth, AlA^CaroJ AnrLScbwelkert _ ___ _ ___. organization Kato Design Studio; Consultant ________ ___ . _ - date 1Q-15-2QQQ street & number 7 East 12th Street; 1 7456JImiMe.w_Cirde____ _ telephone 765-644-3712; 317 776 1239 city or town Andersen; Noblesville______ __ _______ state zip code 46016; 46Q6O. Additional Documentation ine TOiiowing items wnn me compieiea 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 Indiana Association of Spiritualists street & number 5Q Lincoln DIL telephone 765-378-0235 _ city or town Chesterfield_____. state ————— zip code 46Q17 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 ef seq.). 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. NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No 1024-0016 (8-85) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register Of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Chesterfield Spiritualist Camp Section 7 Page 1 Madison County, Indiana Narrative Description Camp Chesterfield is nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district. The common green space in the center of the camp surrounded by the cottages in close proximity to each other is typical of Spiritualist Camps that were widespread over the eastern and Midwestern United States at the turn of the century. This camp has maintained