NPS Form 10-900 .__... " '"'-' *^OU OMB No. 1024-0018 (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. Sea instructionjslrt We|wfo Completetke National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each Item byj^r^i^lixl^he-appfSpriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enteruN7?TToT1fnot 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 Muir Woods National Monument other names/site number Muir Woods National Monument Historic District 2. Location street & number Muir Woods Road not for publication city or town Mill Valley 1X1 vicinity state California code CA county Marin code 041 zip code 94941-2696 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated, lority under the Nat >nal istaric Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this IS nomination D request ft r te Tnination of eligibility n eets lenocumentation standards for registering properties in the National Reaister of Hisjoric Plac meets the procedural md 'rofessional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the/property HImeets Q iot meet the National egi^terJCriteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [M nationally D statewide ally. ( Cj] See contini rtio shjeet for additional comments.) Signature of ?ertifying official/' itle Date California Office of Historic Pn servation State or Federal agency and I ureau In my opinion, the property meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature ofpommenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification hereby omify that this property is: Date of Action EKentered in the National Register D 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): _________ Muir Woods National Monument Marin County, California Name or 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.) Contributing Noncontributing D private D building(s) 5_________4_______ buildings D public-local ^ district 3_________0_______ sites D public-State Dsite 20_________9_______ structures [X] public-Federal D structure 5_________1_______ objects D object 33___ ___ 14______ Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) the National Register N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LANDSCAPE/conservation area LANDSCAPE/conservation area LANDSCAPE/forest LANDSCAPE/forest LANDSCAPE/park LANDSCAPE/park RECREATION/outdoor recreation RECREATION/outdoor recreation RECREATION/marker RECREATION/marker DOMESTIC/institutional housing DOMESTIC/institutional housing COMMERCE/specialtv store COMMERCE/specialtv store 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER: rustic_______ foundation STONE/rock. CONCRETE Moderne roof WOOD/shingle. ASPHALT walls WOOD/weatherboard. shake: GLASS. METAL other WOOD/log. STONE. ASPHALT. EARTH Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Muir Woods National Monument Marin County, California Name or 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) CONSERVATION_____ ^ A Property is associated with events that have made ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 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. 1907-1947 ___ D 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.) December26. 1907: Januarys. 1908: September 22. 1921: April 5. 1935: Property is: May 19. 1945 D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) D B removed from its original location. D C a birthplace or a grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder W. G. Carnes. Thomas Carpenter. Daniel Hull. Edward D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Nickel. L. H. Skidmore_____________ within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References (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 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested. D Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register E3 Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: ______________ D recorded by Historic American Engineering Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Park Archive Record # ____________ And Records Center Muir Woods National Monument Marin County. California Name or property County and State 10. Geographical Data____________________________________ Acreage of Property 427.79 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 _ _____ ______ 3 _ ____ _____ 2 4 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 name/title John Auwaerter. Historical Landscape Architect organization State University of New York. College of Environmental Science & Forestry date April 2007 street & number Faculty of Landscape Architecture. Marshall Hall 331. 1 Forestry Drive telephone (315)470-6995 city or town Syracuse________________________ state NY zip code 13210_______ 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 U. S. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. Golden Gate National Recreation Area street & number Ft. Mason. Building 201_________________ telephone (415) 561-4813 city or town San Francisco______________________ state CA___zip code 94123 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 etseq.). 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. NFS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet onument , California Section number 7 Page 1 Description Summary Muir Woods National Monument was established by President