NPS Form 10-900 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NOV 2 1 2008 National Register of Historic Places NAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Registration Form NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 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 an 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_______________________________________________ historic name Herring Hotel other names/site number Herring Cottage. The Herring. Hotel Herring. The Graham House Hotel 2. Location_____________________________________________ street & number 718 13th Street N/A LJ not for publication city or town ___Belle Plaine____ N/A LJ vicinity state Iowa______ code IA county Benton code 011 zip code 52208 3. State/Federal Aaencv Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X] nomination LJ 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 LJ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant LJ nationally LJ statewide [X] locally. (LJ see continuation sheet for additional comments). rT^Avl^x^(^VY^Ll>L()ii()rbSUPD \\ \&joe> Signature of certifying official/Title Date 8DOEMRQHCN.80CEIYOF IOWA State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property LJ meets LJ does not meet the National Register criteria. ([_] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date SJate or Federal agency and bureau / / //V\& .s*' 4. National Park Service Certification I1 3/L^ \ hereby certify that the property is: 1 I3i0fteiturA>f the Keeper /» * Date of Action [entered in the National Register. LJ See continuation sheet. LJ determined eligible for the National Register. LJ See continuation sheet. LJ determined not eligible for the National Register. LJ removed from the National Register. LJ other, (explain:) ________ Herring Hotel Benton County, IA 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 [X] building(s) Contributing Noncontributing LJ public-local LJ district 1 buildinqs LJ public-State LJsite LJ public-Federal LJ structure sites LJ object structures objects 1 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 N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/hotel VACANT/NOT IN USE 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19th AND 20th CENTURY AM. MOVEMENTS/ foundation STONE/Limestone ___Craftsman________________ walls ___BRICK SYNTHETICS/Vinvl roof ASPHALT other STONE/Sandstone WOOD/Weatherboard Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Herring Hotel Benton County. IA 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.) COMMERCE_________ [X] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of TRANSPORTATION our history. [X] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. LJ 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. 1900-1937 LJ 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.) 1900 Property is: 1914 LJ A owned by a religious institution or used for 1919-1922 religious purposes. Significant Person LJ B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Herring. William Palmer_________ LJ C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation LJ D a cemetery. LJ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. LJ F a commemorative property. LJ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Deiman. Charles A. Park. James______ 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: LJ preliminary determination of individual listing [X] State Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested LJ Other State agency LJ previously listed in the National Register LJ Federal agency LJ previously determined eligible by the National LJ Local government Register LJ University [J designated a National Historic Landmark LJ Other LJ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # _______________ _____________________ LJ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____________ Herring Hotel______________ Benton County. IA Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data________________________________ Acreage of Property less than one acre________________ UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 3 LJ 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 Leah D. Rogers. Architectural Historian, and Hesper Meidlinger. Research Assistant_______ organization Tallarass Historians L.C. ________________ date November 14. 2008 ___ street & number 2460 S. Riverside Drive________________ telephone 319-354-6722_____ city or town Iowa City _______________________ state IA zip code 52246 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the complete 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 James Morrow ____________________________________ street & number 1304 8th Avenue___________ telephone 319-444-3826 _____ city or town ____ Belle Plaine ____________ state IA zip code 52208 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 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 Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Herring Hotel Section number 7 Page 1 Benton County, IA Narrative Description The Herring Hotel is located at the northwest comer of the intersection of 8th Avenue and 13th Street in the town of Belle Plaine in Benton County, Iowa. The hotel fronted 8th Avenue when originally built, but the main entrance was moved to the 13th Street frontage during a 1922 remodeling of the building. The building currently has an address of 718 13th Street.1 The location of this prominent three-story edifice is