»«PS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form MAR This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individua pfpperttes and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulli n 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 properly BOlny ilULuinenled, enter "N/A" Jo/ "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 L* Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, District of Columbia_______ other names/site number Federal City__________________________________ 2. Location street & number _______p/a D not for publication city or town Washington _ D vicinity state District of Columbia code D - c - county code 001 zip code snee?nt nuat oal 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this B 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 H meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant S nationally CD statewide CD locally. (CD See continuation sheet for additional comments.) \n fa Date State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property S" meets CD does not meet the National Register criteria. (CD See continuation sheet for additional comments.f <'/?' C- ^ M cC/Z^^iUcf 3 ft 2 /'1 7 Signature of commenting official/Title O Date1 N<^~'oAai \ "'Rji'k- 5<lY~vtC-< State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I herebyjeertify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action tvf entered in the National Register. CD See continuation sheet. CD determined eligible for the National Register CD See continuation sheet. CD determined not eligible for the National Register. CD removed from the National Register. CD other, (explain:) _________ L'Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, B.C. D.C. 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 D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district 33 21 buildings ^^public-State Dsite 27 13 IS public-Federal E structure sites D object 8 15 structures 69 36 objects 137 85 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 ____131 (See continuation sheet) 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LANDSCAPE: park, plaza, natural feature LANDSCAPE: park, plaza, natural feature, street furniture _________street furniture_________ TRANSPORTATION: road-related, rail- TRANSPORTATION: road-related.________ related, pedestrian-related, pedestrian-related water-related RECREATION/CULTURE: sports facility, RECREATION/CULTURE; sports facility monument/marker, outdoor monument/marker, outdoor recreation recreation 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) foundation Monumental Classicism walls Beaux Arts Classicism roof. other earth, metal, wood, stone vegetation, open space/vistas Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See continuation sheet L*Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, D.C. D.C. 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.) £1 A Property is associated with events that have made Community Planning and Development a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Landscape Architecture_________ our history. Politics and Government $ B Property is associated with the lives of persons Transportation significant in our past. £] 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. D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, 1790 to 1942 information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates . (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1791-92 Property is: 1901-02 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) See continuation sheet D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. 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. See continuation sheet 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: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 £ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested G Other State agency B previously listed in the National Register HI Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National &L Local government Register University £1 designated a National Historic Landmark X Other JD recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository. D recorded by Historic American Engineering continuation sheet Record # ____________ L*Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, D.C. D.C. Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property ca. 3,500 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) J_ _L _L Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing L I I I I I I I I I I l I I 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 name/title Sara Amy Leach and Elizabeth Barthold, HABS Historians organization HABS/HAER. NFS date 20 July 1994 street & number 800 N. Capitol St., W #300 __ telephone 202-343-9607 city or town Washington, D.C.__________ state D-C. Zip code 20001 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.) name National Park Service, National Capital Region__________________ street & number 1100 Ohio Dr.. SW ___ telephone 202-619-7173 Washington, D.C. city or town ________________ state D.C. zip code 20242 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Races 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 seo:.). 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. IS QOVERMffiSrr PRIOTING OFFICE : 1993 O - 350-416 QL 3 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 2, 5 Page 1 L'Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, D.C. 2. LOCATION Zip Codes: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20009, 20024, 20036, 20037 5. CLASSIFICATION The number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register is based on these nominations: Individual: