ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY FOR THE CAPON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Prepared for: West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways State Project S314-50-31.02 00 Federal Project STP-0050(318) D Prepared by: TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. 4425 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, Maryland 20706 Authored by: Stephanie A.T. Jacobe, Ph.D. July 2016 Architectural Survey for the Capon Bridge Replacement Project, Hampshire County, West Virginia MANAGEMENT SUMMARY On behalf of the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), TRC Environmental Corporation (TRC) conducted an architectural survey for the proposed Capon Bridge Replacement Project in Hampshire County, West Virginia (State Project S314-50-31.02 00; Federal Project STP- 050(318)D). The proposed project is a replacement of the existing bridge carrying U.S. Route 50 over the Cacapon River in the Town of Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, West Virginia. The new bridge will replace the existing bridge at the same location. The proposed impact area of construction activity associated with the bridge replacement project includes a potential temporary traffic bypass north of the existing bridge which is one of three potential alternatives. The area of potential effects (APE) is defined as the geographic area within which an undertaking may directly or indirectly cause alterations in the character or use of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) -eligible properties. The purpose of the architectural survey was to survey architectural resources 50 years of age or older within the APE and evaluate them for eligibility to the NRHP. Background research demonstrated that there are three previously recorded architectural resources within the project area. These include the Capon Bridge (HM-0802) that has been determined individually eligible for the NRHP under Criterion C, the Gertrude Ward House (HM-0026) that is considered eligible by WVSHPO, and the Capon Bridge Historic District (HM-0012) which was recorded in 1978 but no list of contributing resources nor a potential historic district boundary was completed at that time. Research and fieldwork was conducted to evaluate all resources within the project APE. The survey identified a total of 12 resources including three previously surveyed resources and nine newly surveyed resources. A WVDOH Criterion A Checklist for the Capon Bridge was prepared (Appendix A). HPI forms were also prepared for all surveyed resources (Appendix B). It is recommended that the Capon Bridge (HM-0802) and the Gertrude Ward House (HM-0026) both retain sufficient integrity to maintain eligibility to the NRHP. After further evaluation of the potential Capon Bridge Historic District (HM-0012), it was found that there is not sufficient integrity, linkage or continuity of features to sustain a historic district. Finally, the newly surveyed Store and Post Office at 3121 Northern Turnpike (HM-1413), the Capon Bridge Museum (HM- 1418) and Frye’s Tavern (HM-1420) are recommended eligible for the NRHP. As part of public involvement for the Capon Bridge Replacement Project, WVDOH contacted Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, the Hampshire County Historical Society, and the Hampshire County Historic Landmarks Commission to solicit questions and comments about the project on June 28, 2016. Charlie Baker of the Hampshire County Landmarks Commission replied to the letter stating the Landmarks Commission does not have jurisdiction in the municipalities and requested that DOH contact the Town of Capon Bridge. A letter was sent to the Town of Capon Bridge on July 11, 2016. Copies of all the letters appear in Appendix C of this report. i Architectural Survey for the Capon Bridge Replacement Project, Hampshire County, West Virginia TABLE OF CONTENTS MANAGEMENT SUMMARY......................................................................................................... i LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................................ iii LIST OF TABLES ......................................................................................................................... iii 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1 2. CULTURAL OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF PREVIOUS RESEARCH ................................ 3 Historic Context ...................................................................................................................... 3 1671-1763 ........................................................................................................................ 3 1764-1789 ........................................................................................................................ 5 1789-1860 ........................................................................................................................ 5 1861-1865 ........................................................................................................................ 6 1865-1930 ........................................................................................................................ 7 Post 1930 .......................................................................................................................... 8 Previously Surveyed Resources within Capon Bridge ......................................................... 10 3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................... 11 Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 11 4. SURVEY RESULTS .................................................................................................................. 12 Previously Surveyed Resources ............................................................................................ 12 Capon Bridge (HM-0802) .............................................................................................. 12 Capon Bridge Historic District (HM-0012) ................................................................... 12 Gertrude Ward House (HM-0026) ................................................................................. 15 Newly Surveyed Resources .................................................................................................. 16 Warehouse, 49 Capon River Road (HM-1412) .............................................................. 16 Store and Post Office, 3121 Northwestern Pike (HM-1413) ......................................... 17 Commercial Building, 3116 Northwestern Pike (HM-1414) ......................................... 18 Capon Bridge United Methodist Church, 3236 Northwestern Pike (HM-1415)............ 19 Commercial Building, 24 Rickie Davy Lane (HM-1416) .............................................. 19 Capon Bridge Community and Senior Center, 3223 Northwestern Pike (HM-1417) ... 20 Capon Bridge Museum, 2987 Northwestern Pike (HM-1418) ...................................... 21 House, 3009-3015 Northwestern Pike (HM-1419) ........................................................ 22 Frye’s Tavern, 2996-3008 Northwestern Pike (HM-1420) ............................................ 23 5. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 25 Summary ............................................................................................................................... 25 Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 25 6. REFERENCES CITED .............................................................................................................. 27 APPENDIX A: WVDOH CRITERION A AND HISTORIC DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................................. 30 APPENDIX B: WEST VIRGINIA HISTORIC PROPERTY INVENTORY FORMS ................ 31 APPENDIX C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT LETTERS ............................................................... 32 ii Architectural Survey for the Capon Bridge Replacement Project, Hampshire County, West Virginia LIST OF FIGURES 1-1. Detail of the 1937 USGS Capon Bridge Quadrangle with the approximate location of the project area. .............................................................................................................................. 2 4-1. Map showing all Surveyed Resources in the APE ................................................................. 13 4-2. Capon Bridge built in 1933 carries the U.S. Route 50 over the Cacapon River. ................... 14 4-3. View looking west along U.S. Route 50 toward the Capon Bridge ....................................... 14 4-4. The Gertrude Ward House from Dillon Run looking southwest ............................................ 15 4-5. Warehouse at 49 Capon River Road, the former Capon Bridge Christian Church looking southeast ................................................................................................................................. 17 4-6. Store and Post Office along U.S. Route 50 façade looking south. ........ Error! Bookmark not defined. 4-7. Commercial building now used for small engine repair looking northeast. Error! Bookmark not defined. 4-8. Capon Bridge United Methodist Church looking northeast. .................................................