NFS Form 10-900 I r-% •«* ^ _ _ ————'———O^B No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form WTERAGENCYRESOU This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual |>roperties|i||^idjfiUicte..&e ms^YlfcflbWWHGWtolComp/efe the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Builetta 16A). Oomofele elcrrreftrT)y6Btf>(SBE"x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the rn—T """"1 '4""""LU1'"1J" ' "'"*•• fpp "^ot applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the insiruciions. nace additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_____________ __ __ _____________________________ City Hall historic name Paterson City Hall other names/site number 2. Location 155 Market Street street & number not for publication City of Paterson city or town D vicinity New Jersey 034 Passaic state code ___ county code ""'^ zip code 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this US nomination D 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 S meets D does not meet the National Register/criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide/Q locally. (D See/wntinuation sheet for additionallhh- comments.) Signature of certifying Date Assistant Goininissioner for Natural & Historic Resources/DSHPO State of Federal a and bureau L In my opinion, the j/roperty D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I herebv^ertify that the property is: Entered in the Date of Acti 5T entered in the National Register. .National Register O See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) ________ Paterson City Hall Passaic County/ New Jersey 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.) D private C & bUilding(s) Contributing Noncontributing 0 public-local D district 1 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 1 sites D object structures 2 1 objects 4 1 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) Government/City Hall Government/City Hall 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Beaux-Arts foundation VJJL. CU1 J. UC walls Limestone Granite roof Roll-Type Asphalt Shingle other Scagliola/ Faux Marble Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Paterson City Hall Passaic County, New Jersey 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_____ 3 A Property is associated with events that have made Poll -hi a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Community Planning & Development our history. D B Property is'associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. \S. 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 Period of Significance individual distinction. 1891-1925 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations N/A Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1896 - Property is: 1902 D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A_________________ D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Carrere & Hastings, Architects, NY Peter Vandehoff & Son, Newark, NJ 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): N/A Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National E Local government Dept. of Community Register H University Development, City of D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other Paterson D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: Avery Architectural Archives at D recorded by Historic American Engineering Columbia University Record # ____________ Paterson City Hall Passaic County, New Jersey Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 151'x 178' = .6170 acres Paterson, NJ Quad UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 I li 8| I 5l6i9l7i4iOl 4i 5l 2i 9l 6i 4i ol Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing I I I I I I I 4 ___ I I l I i D 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 Francis J. Blesso - Director of Development name/title City of Paterson - Dept. of Community Development 09/09/94 organization ______________________________ date _________________ street & number 125 Ellison Street, 2nd floor telephone (201) 279-5980 city or town Paterson__________________ state NJ____ zip code 07505 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 SHPO or FPO.) City of Paterson name (201) 881-3380 street & number telephone Paterson, NJ 07505 city or town state zip code 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 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. NPSForm 1040&« 0MB Aw»w^ Ho. United States Department of the Interior RECEIVED 41 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places FEB 81996 Continuation Sheet INTERAGENCY RESOURCES DIVISION Section number Page NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NARRATIVE STATEMENT The Paterson City Hall is a Beaux-Arts styled, limestone with granite base, four story building; designed by the architectural firm of Carrere and Hastings at the end of the nineteenth century- The building consists of a large central block with small projecting wings on the north, or secondary facade. A large clock tower is centered on the central block. The building occupies an entire city block, known as Hamilton Square, in the heart of Paterson's business district. The building is bounded by Ellison Street on the north, Washington