NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) RECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service rrnmo j5 i! J99T National Register of Historic Places i Registration Form M~'"piTJsT^TfT •---•<; ^ ' This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National 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 (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer to complete all items. 1. Name of Property____________________________________________________________^__________. historic name Gold Coast Historic District____________________________________________________ other names/site number Blackstone Neighborhood, West Central Cathedral Neighborhood________________________ [LiocatiorL street & number rough I v 36th to 40th Streets. Jones to Cuming Streets not for publication [N/A ] city or town Omaha vicinity [N/A ] state Nebraska code NE county Douglas code 055 zip code 68183 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X] nomination Q 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 Q does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [j nationally fj statewide [X] locally. (Q See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Febr. 1, 1997 Signature of certifying official Date Director. Nebraska State Historical Society State or Federal asencv and bureau In my opinion, the property fj meets fj does not meet the National Register criteria, (fj See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal aaencv and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, herebyytertify that this property is: ti/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): Signature of Keeper Date of Action Gold Coast Historic District Douglas County. Nebraska 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 [] building(s) Contributing Noncontributing [] public-local [X] district 352 110 buildings [] public-state [] site sites [] public-Federal [] structure 5 structures [] object objects 357 110 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 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instruction) DOMESTIC single dwelling, multiple dwelling, secondary DOMESTIC single dwelling, multiple dwelling, secondary structure, hotel__________________________ structure______________________________ COMMERCE/TRADE-business. specialty store______ COMMERCE/TRADE business, specialty store, restaurant EDUCATION-school_____________________ RELIGION religious facility, church school, church related RELIGION religious facility, church school, church related residence ______ residence_____________________________ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE VICTORIAN: LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY foundation BRICK: STONE: CONCRETE___________ REVIVALS: LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY walls WOOD-weather board, shingle: BRICK: STUCCO: AMERICAN MOVEMENTS____ _____________ ASBESTOS__________________________ roof STONE: TERRA COTTA: CERAMIC TILE: ASPHALT other METAL iron________________________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Gold Coast Historic District Douglas County. Nebraska 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 for National (Enter categories from instructions.) Register listing.) ARCHITECTURE [X] A Property is associated with events that have made a COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 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 Period of Significance lack individual distinction. 1889-1946_____ [] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1889. 1946 Property is: [XJ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above.) [] B removed from its original location. [] C a birthplace or a grave. N/A__________________________ [] Da cemetery. Cultural Affiliation [] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. N/A__________________ [] F a commemorative property. [] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder VARIOUS Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Maior 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 for Additional Data: [] preliminary determination of individual listing [] State Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested. [] Other State agency [X] previously listed in the National Register [] Federal agency [] previously determined eligible by the National [X] Local government Register [] University [] designated a National Historic Landmark [] Other [] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #_______ Omaha Citv Planning Department [] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Gold Coast Historic District Douglas County. Nebraska Name of" Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 138 acres UTM References (place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet). Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1. 15 250960 4572440 3. 15 251510 4571080 2. 15 251490 4572510 4. 15 251150 4570890 [] 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.) 1 . Form Prepared Bv name/title Stacev C. Pilgrim. Planner Specialist. Lvnn Mever. Urban Design Division Head organization Omaha City Planning Department date November 1996 street & number 1819 Farnam. Suite 1100 telephone 401-444-5210_________ city or town Omaha state NE____ zip code 68183 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/title Numerous___________________ street & number telephone 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 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the 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 Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form IO-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department