(Rev. 10-90) NPS Farm 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 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 propenies and districts. See insmct~onsin How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form Wational Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" ~n the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA far "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 WPS Form lo-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name: Ellwood other nameslsite number: - Leeland; Lawrence Lee House- DHR File No.: 053-0639 2. Location street & number 17360 Count Turfplace N/A not for publication city or town Leesburc state Virginia code VA counw Loudoun Code 107 Zip 20176 X Vicinity 3. StatelFederal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, 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 I recommend that this property be considered significant -nationally - statewide ca&nuation sheet for additional comments.) Virpinia De~artmentof Historic Resources Stale 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 commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby certify that this property is: -entered in the National Register -See continuation sheet. -determined eligible for the National Register Signature of Keeper -See continuation sheet. -determined not eligible for the National Register Date of Action -removed from the National Register -other (explain): NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-4018 (Rcv. 10-90) U. S. Department of the Interior Ellwood National Park Service Loudoun County, VA 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) -X- private -public-local -public-State -publicPederal Category of Property (Check only one box) -X- building(s) -district -site -structure -object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing- -3 - -0 - buildings -0 - -0 - sites -0 - -0 - struchues --0 -0 - objects -3 - -0 - Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register - 0- Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "NIA" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) NIA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: -DOMESTIC Sub: Single Dwelling: Mansion -DOMESTIC Sub: Secondary Saucture: WoodiMeat House -DOMESTIC Sub: Secondary Structure: Garage Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: -DOMESTIC Sub: -Single Dwelling: Residence- -DOMESTIC Sub: -Secondary Structure: GarageIOffice -DOMESTIC Sub:- Secondary Structure:Garden House NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-4018 (Rev. 10.90) U. S. Department of the Interior Ellwood National Park Service Loudoun County, VA 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories 'om instructions) -COLONIAL REVIVAL Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation -CONCRETE: STONE roof SLATE walls STUCCO other WOOD; GLASS Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) -A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. -B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. -x- 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 whose components lack individual distinction. -D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "X"in all the boxes that apply.) -A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes -B removed from its original location -C a birthplace or a grave. -D a cemetery. -E a reconstructed building, object or structure -F a commemorative property. -G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) ARCHITECTURE NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10244018 (Rev. 10-90) U. S. Department of the Interior Ellwood National Park Service Loudoun County, VA Period of Significance 1911-1937 Significant Dates 1911-1912; 1937- Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder WaddyButler Wood, Architect- W.M. Kimmel, Builder 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) preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. -previously listed in the National Register -previously determined eligible by the National Register -designated a National Historic Landmark -recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # -recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Primary Location of Additional Data -X_ State Historic Preservation Office -Other State agency -X- Federal agency -X- Local government -X- University -Other Name of repository: -U.S. Library of Congress, Thomas Balch Library, University of Virginia Fiske-Kimball Library Winchester Regional Office of the Department of Historic sources 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property -10 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 -l8/276340/4334900- 2 1 A _I_- - -See continuation sheet. NPS Form 10-900 OM6 No. 10244018 (Rev. 10-90) U. S. Department of the Interior Ellwood National Park Service Loudoun County, VA Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) The boundaries of Ellwood are indicated on the accompanying base map. Ellwood is Equestrian Lot 11, Beacon Hill, Catoctin Magisterial District, Loudoun County, Virginia, Deed Book 1675, Page 861. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) The boundary includes the Ellwood Mansion and its dependencies and terraced site that constitute the historic resources of the site, thus maintaining its historic integrity. 11. Form Prepared By Organization: date-September 15,2003 street & number: P.O. Box 23 telephone-703-669-3999 city or town-Waterford state-VA- zip code -201 97 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 the SHPO or FPO.) name.-~harles and ~usa;Suner street & number-P.O. Box 23 telephone-703-669-3999 city or town-Waterford state-VA- zip code 20197 .................................................................................. Psprrwork Reduelion Ael Statement This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nornlnate propenles for listing or determine eligibilily for listing, to list properlles, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is requtred to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Histor~cPreservation Act, as amended (16 USC. 470 el seq.). Estimsad Burden Stslement: Public re~oningburden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for rn ic~inginsuuct,ons. gathertng and mannla~nlngdrla.and complct8ng and rcvlcuing the tuk Dtrcct comments regard~ngthlr burden clllmat: .I, an) arpcct >I Lhlr form lo the Chlcf, i\dmln~suatlveScrv8ccs Ul\~s~on.Nat~onal Park Scw~cr.P 0 Ror 37127. U'ash~ngton.I>C ?UU13-7127. ano tnr. Officc oiManagcmznt and U~dget.Papcnork Rcduct~onsProjca (1024-O0l81. Warh~ngton,DC 20503 NPS Form 10-9W OMB No. 10244018 (Rev. 10-90) U. S. Department of the Interior Ellwood National Park Service Loudoun County, VA Section -7- Page -1- SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Ellwood is a two-and-one-half-story, Colonial Revival-style mansion designed by nationally known architect Waddy Butler Wood and built in 191 1-12 by W. M. Kimmel for Lawrence Rust ~ee.'The mansion is located approximately two miles west of Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County