NPSForm 10-900 OMBNo. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) 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 properties and districts. See instructions in How~(o~€omplete the National Register of Historic Places Registration For (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 instruction. 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: Sacred Heart Church other names/site number: 2. Location street and number: 343 Broad Street N/A not for publication city or town: Trenton N/A vicinity state: New Jersey county: Mercer County zip code: 08608 3. State/Federal/Tribal Agency Certification As the-djgsignated authorityunder the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this j X i nomination ; i request fo><tetermir>affion of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places a\o>meets the procedural aMprofessional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property meets dis not meithe Natj^rlajJRegisteNcriteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ! X I \Q&MrJ( See coVitinuajon sheet for additional comments.) state or Federal ag'enc^aTionsUfeaiT American Indian Tribe In my opinion, the property I I meets I I does not meet the National Register criteria. (I I See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau American Indian Tribe 4. Nationaj/frark Service Certification J hereby certify that the property is: l\/ entered in the National Register. | | See continuation sheet. Q determined eligible for the National Register. | | See continuation sheet. Q determined not eligible for the National Register. [ [ removed from the National Register. [ [ other, (explain:) ______________ Sacred Heart Church Mercer 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.) jx] private building(s) Contributing Noncontributing I | public-local district 5 buildings public-State site sites public-Federal structure structures object objects 5 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 N/A N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Domestic Religion Education Religion Social Historic Subfunctions Current Subfunctions (Enter subcategories from instructions) (Enter subcategories from instructions) Church Related Residence Church Related Residence Church School Church School Meeting Hall Religious Structure Religious Structure 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Classical Revival Foundation Brick Romanesque Sandstone Walls Brick Sandstone Roof Slate Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Sacred Heart Church Mercer 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 IXI A Property is associated with events that have Education made a significant contribution to the broad Religion patterns of our history. Social History I_| B Property is associated with the lives of persons Period of Significance significant in our past. 1889-1951 j XI C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or Significant Dates represents the work of a master, or possesses 1889 high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1891 individual distinction. 1924 [""I D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, Significant Person information important in prehistory or history. (Complete if criterion B is marked above) Criteria Considerations N/A (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Cultural Affiliation Property is Architect/Builder Ixj A owned by religious institution or used for Patrick Charles Keely religious purposes.. William A. Poland I j B removed from its original location. j I C a birthplace or 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. Sacred Heart Church Mercer County. New Jersey Name of Property County and State 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 (NFS:) Primary location of additional data: : preliminary determination of individual listing (36 I State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested. | | previously listed in the National Register _ previously determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark i | recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey [X] Other (Repository Name: Sacred Heart Church |_J recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Archives) I I See continuation sheet for additional — HABS/HAER documentation. 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property: 2.00 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a 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.) Sacred Heart Church Mercer County. New Jersey Name of Property County and State 11. Form Prepared By_____________________________________________________ name/title: Mr. Bob Russell, Ms. Sally Lane, Dr. Christopher Heulit organization: Holt, Morgan Russell Architects date: 9/17/2001 street & number: 350 Alexander Street telephone: (609)924-1358 city or town: Princeton state: New Jersey zip code: 08540- 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: Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey street & number: 701 Lawrenceville Road telephone: (609)406-7400 city or town: Lawrenceville state: New Jersey zip code: 08648- 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 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. US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1993 O - 350-416 QL 3 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Sacred Heart Church Section number _Z___ Page J___ Mercer County, NJ The Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its attendant buildings are located at 343 South Broad Street in the heart of Trenton. The complex consists of five buildings, including Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, the Rectory/Parish Office, the former Catholic Club, the Sacred Heart School and the Monastery of St. Clare. Both the Rectory and the Church were designed in the Romanesque Revival Style by Patrick Charles Keely, the noted architect of hundreds of Catholic churches. Construction was begun in 1884 and both buildings were dedicated in 1889. On the south side of the church is the former Catholic Club, a brownstone building that currently houses the offices of the Catholic Charities. This Romanesque Revival style building was designed by