NPS 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 This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual propc ties and districts&S&a*j*istruciii*is in How to Corrjplete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin I6A). in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property b ror functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative Hems on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Town of Crows Nest Historic District other names/site number 097-7,96-nonoo 2. Location street& number 301,321,505,509,515,521. and 555 Kessler Boulevard; 5500-5880 Sunset Lane; N/A D not for publication 1101-1137 Questover Circle city or town Indianapolis____________________________________N/A p vicinity State Indiana code TN COUnty Marion code 097 zip code 46228 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this H nomination G 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 36CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 23 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D stajetfi^je H locally. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ^ing official/Title Date Indiana Department of Natural Resources In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I herebycertify that the property is: /] Signature of the Keeper Date of Action •is entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. Q determined eligible for the National Register Q See continuation sheet. Q determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register D other, (explain:) _________ 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 ,v ., D building Contributing Noncontributing D public-local l K district bu [K| public-State 1 _ Isite ———— ——————— — ————— D public-Federal D structure 5 0 sites D object 4 0 structures 3 0 objects 41 26 Total Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) ____________N/A_____________ 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC! Single Dwelling DOMESTIC: Single Dwelling LANDSCAPE! Garden LANDSCAPE! Garden 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) 1Qth &. 20th c. REVIVALS! Colonial Revival foundation BRICK 19th & 20th c. REVIVALS! French Renaissance 10th & 20th c. REVIVALS; Tudor Revival walls BRICK 1 Qfh & 20th c. REVIVALS; Tudor Revival CONCRETE MODERN! Art Deco roof ASPHALT other STUCCO STONE! slate Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Town of Crows Nest Historic District Marion IN Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable NationalIRi -.*—.- .... 4U Areas of Significance (Mark V in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) ARCHITECT! TRF,_____ DA Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of LANDSCAPE ARrHTTF.miRF. our history. HF.AT.TH/MRDTCTNF. 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 Period of Significance lack individual distinction. IQOS-IQSf)________ Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark V in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: 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. T.illy.Kli_____________ G C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Rums and James Daggett, Robert Frost Narrative Statement of Significance Jensen, Jens (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Maior Biblioqraphic 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 £3 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D previously listed in the National Register D Other State agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Federal agency Register £3 Local government D designated a National Historic Landmark D University D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # _______________ D Other D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ______________ Name of repository: Tn<tifln.flpf>l's Historic Preservation Town of Crows Nest Historic District Marion IN Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 65 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 4|41,2|5|8p| 116 5J7p|2|9p| Northing Zone Easting Northing 4|4|l|l|6|6p| 16 4i4 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 Kipp Nnrmand and Paul Raiimgarten, Principal Organization Nnrmand/Ranmgarten date VI/QQ Street & number 4Q7R GnilfnrH Avenue telephone 317-97.6-5754 city or town Indianapolis state zip code 46205 Additional Documentation Submit the following Kerns 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 Hems) Property Owner (Complete this Hem at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name 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 ef 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. NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7. Description___________ Page __1 Town of Crows Nest Historic District Marion County, Indiana Narrative Description The Town of Crows Nest Historic District is a secluded residential enclave located northwest of the central business district and residential areas of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in the 1920s as an exclusive residential neighborhood, the district is characterized by large properties or estates that range in size from 1 to 18 acres, with average size being 4 acres. The area was designed to create a private atmosphere appropriate for the fine country estates located there. The topography of the area lends a distinctive character to the district. Located at the top of a wooded ravine, the entrance to the Town of Crow's Nest is found at the north end of Sunset Lane where it meets the broad, tree lined curve of Kessler Boulevard. Sunset Lane is the only access street through the Town of Crows Nest. The lane winds its way through the trees down