NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 , i————^^^_ (Expires 1-31-2009) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service OCT 312008 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instrucfionFin 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 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 processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_____________________________________________________ Historic name Bohnsen Cottages__________________________________________ Other names/site number _____________________________________________ 2. Location street & number 1918-1926 SW Elm Street and 2412-2416 SW Vista Avenue D not for publication city of town Portland D vicinity State Oregon code OR county Multnomah code 051 zip code 97201_____ 3.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/Deputy SHPO Date Oregon State Historic Preservation Office 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 this property is: Signature of the Keepe, 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:) Bohnsen Cottages Multnomah Co., 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.) X private X building(s) Contributing Non-Contributing __ public - Local __ district ____5______________ buildings __ public - State __ site ____________________ sites __ public - Federal __ structure ___________________ structures __ object ___________________ objects _____5_______________ Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing) listed in the National Register N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: multiple dwelling DOMESTIC: multiple dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY REVIVALS: foundation: CONCRETE ___Spanish Colonial Revival_________ walls: STUCCO roof: TERRA COTTA, METAL other: Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets) Bohnsen Cottages Multnomah Co., OR 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) ARCHITECTURE X A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT of our history. 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 Period of Significance artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1926 individual distinction. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates 1926 Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply) Property is: Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) A owed by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. N/A__________________ B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation C a birthplace or grave. D a cemetery. E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder F a commemorative property. Unknown G less than 50 years old or achieving significance within the past 50 years. 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 (36 CFR 67 has been X State Historic Preservation Office requested __Other State agency __previously listed in the National Register __Federal agency __previously determined eligible by the National Register X Local government designated a National Historic Landmark __University __recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey #_______ X Other __recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # _______ Name of repository: Oregon Historical Society Bohnsen Cottages Multnomah Co., OR Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approx. 0.195 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) 1 10 5039412 523638 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 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 John M. less, President organization Heritage Consulting Group date July 2008; rev. Oct. 2008 street & number 1120 NW Northrup Street telephone (503) 228-0272 city or town Portland state Oregon zip code 97209 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______________________________________________ name Michael Opton, Timberline Partners LLC, c/o Opton & Galton_________________ street & number 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 1440 telephone (503) 226-0368 city or town Portland__________________ state Oregon zip code 97205 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.460 et 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, PO Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. Bohnsen Cottages_____________________ Multnomah Co., OR Name of Property County and State NFS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Bohnsen Cottages, constructed in 1926 and located at 1918-1926 SW Elm Street and 2412-2416 Vista Avenue, consist of five, similar, small, detached one-story rental houses built in a single year and located on a single common parcel of land. The parcel is located on the southwest corner of SW Elm Street and SW Vista Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. In form, the Bohnsen Cottages are a unique variation of multi-family rental housing built in the Portland Heights neighborhood and in the city of Portland. Built for Iver M. Bohnsen in 1926, the cottages were constructed for rental use and have continued in this use for