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Home My WebLink About03-09-2012 Historic Preservation CommissionIOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Friday, March 9, 2012 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 12:00 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda D) Discuss Landmark designation for 108 McLean Street E) Discuss Commission Priorities for 2012 F) Discuss potential projects for Historic Resource Development Program G) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff H) Consideration of Minutes for February 9, 2012 I) Adjournment Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04859 ® New ❑ Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (January 28, 1997) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ® Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries National Register Status: (any that apply) ❑ Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE Review & Compliance No. ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Siama Pi Fraternity House other names/site number Psi Omega Fraternity House; St Thomas Moore Church Catholic Student Center, Rectory 2. Location street & number 108 McLean Street city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson Legal Description: (If Rural) Township: Name No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter (If Urban) Subdivision Manville Heights Addition Block(s) 3 Lot(s) See full legal description Noncontributing district site structure object buildings sites structures objects Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination). Title HistoricallArchitectural Data Base Number Manville Hei his Neighborhood Survey 52-078 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) OJE03 EDUCATION/education-related/fratemity 05E03 EDUCATION/education-related/fratemity 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) 06D LATE 197" & 20'° C. REVWALS/Tudor Revival foundation 10 CONCRETE: 06 STONE walls 06 STONE roof 08 ASPHALT other Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for criteria that may qualify the property for National Register listing) ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. Criteria Considerations ® A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A commemorative property. ❑ B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 ❑ C A birthplace or grave. years. ❑ D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates Construction date 02 ARCHITECTURE ca.1929 Other dates Significant Person (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect/Builder Architect unknown Builder SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE 9. Major Bibliographical Keterences Bibliography 0 See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data UTM References (OPTIONAL) 1 2 Zone Easting Northing Zone Essting Northing 3 4 ❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Marlys A Svendsen organization Svendsen Tyler Inc. for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission date 11/2009 street & number N3834 Deep Lake Road telephone 715/469-3300 city or town Sarona state WI zip code 54870 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES 1. Map showing the property's location in a town/city or township 2. Site plan showing position of buildings and structures in the nominated area in relation to adjacent public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet # 52-04859-01 thru 52-04859-13 Date Taken 12/02/08 Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken ❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead & District. (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with evaluation of National Register eligibility. 0 Yes El No More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Page 1 Site Number 52-04859 Error! Reference source not found Sigma Pi Fraternity House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa 7. Narrative Description This 2-story fraternity house was estimated to have been built in 1900 according to City Assessor records. This date is in error since the subdivision was not platted until 1910. Property transfer records show the two lots comprising this building site passing from Harriet Black to the Xi House Company in December 1924. The 1933 Sanborn Map shows the parcel with the building in place as a part of a group of similar fraternity houses extending north along Ellis Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue. City directory records show the Sigma Pi Fraternity still residing at 923 E. Iowa Avenue in 1926 and first listed at this location in 1930. Ca. 1929 is a date more consistent with the design and public records for the building. This 2-story fraternity house is an example of the Tudor Revival Style. The building has a concrete foundation with stone cladding on the foundation and walls, a relatively rare sub -type for Tudor designs. The building has a rectangular footprint with a complex roof plan. A steeply pitched mansard or side -gabled roof extends over the main block with intersecting front -gabled sections at each end and lower side - gabled roofs over the outer bays. At the east end the east slope of the front -gabled section has a flared extension over a 1-story sunroom wing. The east side -gable roof's gabled end is present as a dormer -like feature on the east facade with a pair of small flared shed -roof dormers lower on the slope. Flared shed -roof dormers of larger size appear on the front and rear slopes of the main block as well. The roof sections have narrow eaves along the slopes and no eaves on the gable ends. A massive exposed stone -clad chimney is centered on the west gable end with an internally constructed chimney at the east gable end. Both chimneys have added red brick stacks at the top for additional height. The main entrance to the building is centered on the south facade facing McLean Street in a projecting stone -clad entrance bay. It has a steep -pitched front -gable roof with flared edges, a recessed entrance opening with a flattened ogee arch and a front door with the same shape. A stone carving around the opening has a geometric design that includes the shield of the Sigma Pi Fraternity and the original Old English styled light sconces. The balance of the first floor on the front facade has single, narrow 6-light sash on both sides of the entrance bay and major feature window groups further to the left and right. Each group has four large 8-light fixed or casement windows with a row of four multi -light square transom sash above. Each of the square sash has a circular center light with a leaded light design featuring the fraternity's shield insignia. Radiating sash surround the circular light with this patternwork repeated in each of the transom sash. On the second floor, windows are symmetrically arranged in two groups of three 8-light casement sash above and to either side of the entrance bay and paired 8- light casements in the outer bays. On the attic level or third floor, paired 6-light casements are evenly spaced from the gable peaks across the side-gable/mansard slope of the front with the only exception being the group of three 6-light sash centered above the entrance bay. Similar sash are arranged in symmetrical fashion on the west gabled end and the rear facade. The east end has a slightly different treatment with semi -circular arched openings along the first floor/main level with each large opening now containing six lights and a single semi -circular transom light. It is likely that these sash replaced a combination of fixed multi -light windows and operable multi -light French doors that opened onto a patio at the east end. A wood deck fashioned with a balustrade built of Ix6 inch boards extends along the east facade with one opening containing a single -light door flanked by single -light sidelights. The deck accesses the lower ground level by steps at the east edge of the deck. Alterations: window/door changes in the 1-story east section of the building; addition of the wood deck along the east facade; brick extensions on the chimneys. 8. Statement of Significance This fraternity house is an example of the less common stone -clad variation of the Tudor Revival Style adapted for a multi -family design. It was planned and built between 1926 and 1929 during the second wave of homebuilding in the Manville Heights Neighborhood that was underway following completion of construction of the University General Hospital on the West Campus between 1924 and 1928. Because the building retains its original design and much of its integrity, it qualifies under Criterion C individually and as a contributing resource in a potential National Register historic district. The Sigma Pi Fraternity was the original fraternity to build and occupy this house sometime between the purchase of the property by the Xi House Company in December 1924 and the recorded occupancy of the house by the Sigma Pi Fraternity according to city directories in 1930. In 1936 the Sigma Pi Fraternity was joined by the Xi Psi Phi Fraternity as occupants of this fraternity house, most likely because of reduced enrollments at the University of Iowa during the Great Depression. In 1938 the building was occupied by the Psi Omega Fraternity in yet another change in occupancy. Financial difficulties for the fraternity during the balance of the decade of the 1930s and the beginning of World War II saw the property transfer at a sheriff s sale for unpaid taxes to the First Trust and Savings Bank of Davenport in 1943. Shortly thereafter the property transferred to Terry Baker and his wife and several months after that to the Diocese of Davenport. At the end of World War II the building was used as St. Thomas Moore Church with a Catholic student center also housed there. It also was listed in city directories during the 1940s and 1950s with the Newman Club of SUI residing there. It is unclear whether there continued to be residential Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Page 2 Site Number 52-04859 Error! Reference source not found Sigma Pi Fraternity House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa space for students in the building or residential space for St. Thomas Moore's resident priest. The new St. Thomas Moore Church was constructed in 1965 leaving the building on McLean Street for exclusive use as a student center. 9. Major Bibliographic References Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. Sanborn maps, 1933, and 1933, updated to 1944, 1964 and 1970. Iowa City city directories, various, ca. 1915 through 1970. Alward, Jerry. "Fraternities at Iowa." Vertical File for Fraternity and Sorority Records, Special Collections, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, undated drawing. "Fraternities at Iowa." Vertical File for Fraternity and Sorority Records, Special Collections, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, 1947- 1948 Session. "Fraternities at Iowa." Vertical File for Fraternity and Sorority Records, Special Collections, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, 1955- 1956 Session. "Rush 1984 University of Iowa." Vertical File for Fraternity and Sorority Records, Special Collections, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, 1984. Fraternity research completed by Robert Anderson, Planning Intern, City of Iowa City, 2008-2009. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Page 3 Site Number 52-04859 Error! Reference source not found Sigma Pi Fraternity House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa Additional Documentation Legal Description: MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION LOTS 10 & I I BLK 3 & PART OF RIDGELAND AVE & VACATED ALLEY Plat Map T N PPN:100O105O15 Address: 108 MCLEAN ST Manville Heights Neighborhood E 1J Map created by Johnson County Information Services 2008 Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Paae 4 Site Number 52-04859 Error! Reference source not found Sigma Pi Fraternity House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Site Number 52-04859 Error! Reference source not found Sigma Pi Fraternity House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Page Site Number 52-04859 Error! Reference source not found. Sigma Pi Fraternity House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa Architect John F. Shaw AIA, LEED AP, INC Suite 305 221-%East February 14, 2012 Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 john@johnfshaw.com Ms. Alicia Trimbell Chair: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall voice 410 East Washington Street 319.338.4344 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Sigma Pi Fraternity House/Catholic Student Center 108 McLean Street Iowa City, Iowa Dear Ms. Trimbell, With this letter I request that the Sigma Pi Fraternity House/Catholic Student Center be accepted and placed in the list of Iowa City Local Historic Landmarks. The building has been recommended by the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office as "individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a good example of a stone -clad variation of the Tudor Revival style with a relatively high level of integrity". Please see the attached letter of January 26, 2012 from Carr to Shearer. It is the intent of the Owner to place this building in the National Register of Historic Places. I have attached a copy of the National Park Service application Part 1—'Evaluation of Significance' as well as a copy of the 'Multiple Property Documentation Form — Historical Resources of the Manville Heights Neighborhood of Iowa City Iowa', both authored by Ms. Marlys Swenson. I believe these documents adequately support the significance of the property, and my request the property be placed in the local list. As I review the properties listed as Iowa City Local Historic Landmarks I am surprised at the seeming under representation of properties located in Manville Heights, as well as the fact that there is neither a single former fraternity house nor sorority house in the list. I hope we can improve both conditions. Sincerely, John F. Shaw AIA, LEED AP Architect John F. Shaw AIA, LEED AP, INC CC: Bob Miklo IOWA DEPARTMENT OF bJj�At MARY TIFFANY COWNIE, DIRECTOR STATE HISTORICAL J10WA f h:RDMR TwwsoN ADMINISTRATOR to wk o� k MATTIIEW HARRIS ADMINISIRATOR 600 E, LocusT DES MOINES, IOwA 50319 T. (515) 281-5111 F. (515) 282-0502 CULTURALAFFAIRS.0110 January 26, 2012 TERRI' E. BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR K/M REYNOLDS, LT, GOVERNOR RE: (IA-2012-006), Sigma Pi Fraternity House/Catholic Student Center, Iowa City, Iowa VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL Angela Shearer Technical Preservation Service National Park Service 1201 Eye Street, NW (Org. 2255) Washington, DC 20005 Dear Ms. Shearer, Please find enclosed a request for a part 1 review for the Sigma Pi Fraternity House/Catholic Student Center located at 108 McLean Street, Iowa City, Iowa. We have reviewed the enclosed Historic Preservation Certification Application, and we recommend the property individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a good example of a stone -clad variation of the Tudor Revival style with a relatively high level of integrity. As such, we recommend it a "certified historic structure" for the purpose of rehabilitation. If you have questions about the part 1, please contact me at 515-281-4129 or jeff.carr@iowa.gov. Sincerely, Jeff Carr Architectural Historian State Historic Preservation Office cc: John F. Shaw, Architect James H Hobart, Parrish Apartments, LLC Form 10-168a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OMB Approved Rev. 12190 No. 1024-0009 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATION APPLICATION PART 1 - EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE NPS Office Use Only NPS Office Use Only NRIS No: Project No: Instructions: Read the instructions carefully before completing application. No certifications will be made unless a completed application form has been received. Type or print dearly in black ink. If additional space is needed, use continuation sheets or attach Wank sheets. 1. Name of Property: Sigma Pi Fraternity House/Catholic Student Center Address of Property: Street 108 Mclean St City Iowa City County Johnson State IA Zip52246-3727 Name of historic district: ❑ National Register district ❑ certified state or local district ❑ potential district 2. Check nature of request: ❑ certification that the building contributes to the significance of the above -named historic district (or National Register property) for the purpose of rehabilitation. ❑ certification that the structure or building, and where appropriate, the land area on which such structure or building is located contributes to the significance of the above -named historic district for a charitable contribution for conservation purposes ❑ certification that the building does not contribute to the significance of the above -named historic district. ® preliminary determination for individual listing in the National Register. ❑ preliminary determination that a building located within a potential historic district contributes to the significance of the district. ❑ preliminary determination that a building outside the period or area of significance contributes to the significance of the district. 3. Project contact: Name John F. Shaw AIA LEED AP Street 221-1/2 East Washington Street Suite 305 City Iowa City — State IA Zip 52240 Daytime Telephone Number 319.338.4344 4. Owner: I hereby attest that the information I have provided is, to the best of my knowledge, correct, and that I own the property described above. I understand that falsification of factual representations in this application is subject to criminal sanctions of up to $10,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to five years pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1001. Name James H. Hobart Signature Date Organization Parrish Apartments LLC Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number Street 3801 Beverly Rd SW Suite 300 City Cedar Rapids State Iowa Zip 52404 Daytime Telephone Number 319-390-0013 NPS Office Use Only The National Park Service has reviewed the "Historic Certification Application — Part 1" for the above -named property and hereby determines that the property ❑ contributes to the significance of the above -named district (or National Register property) and is a "certified historic structure" for the purpose of rehabilitation. ❑ contributes to the significance of the above -named district and is a "certified historic structure" for a charitable contribution for conservation purposes in accordance with the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980. ❑ does not contribute to the significance of the above -named district. Preliminary determinations: ❑ appears to meet the National Register Criteria for Evaluation and will likely be listed in the National Register of Historic Places if nominated by the State Historic Preservation Officer according to the procedures set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. ❑ does not appear to meet the National Register Criteria for Evaluation and will likely not be listed in the National Register. ❑ appears to contribute to the significance of a potential historic district, which will likely be listed in the National Register of Historic Places if nominated by the State Historic Preservation Officer. ❑ appears to contribute to the significance of a registered historic district but is outside the period or area of significance as documented in the National Register nomination or district documentation on file with the NPS. ❑ does not appear to qualify as a certified historic structure. Date National Park Service Authorized Signature National Park Service Office/Telephone No. 0 See Attachments HISTORIC PRESERVATION Sigma Pi Fraternity House/Catholic Student CERTIFICATION APPLICATION - Center Property Name PART 1 NPS Office Use Only Project Number: 108 McLean St., Iowa City, A Property Address 6. Description of physical appearance: This fraternity house was built sometime after the two lots comprising this building site passed to the Xi House Company in December 1924. The 1933 Sanborn Map shows the parcel with the building in place as a part of a group of similar sized fraternity houses extending north along Ellis Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue. City directory records show the Sigma Pi Fraternity still residing at 923 E. Iowa Avenue in 1926 and first listed at 108 McLean in 1930. Ca. 1929 is, therefore, a construction date consistent with the building's public records for the building. This 2-story fraternity house is an example of the Tudor Revival Style. The building has a concrete foundation with stone cladding on the foundation and front and enc walls, a relatively rare sub -type for Tudor designs. The rear fagade is clad in tan -colored brick. The building has a rectangular footprint with a complex roof plan. A steeply pitched mansard or side -gabled roof extends over the main block with intersecting front - gabled sections at each end and lower side -gabled roofs over the outer bays. At the east end the east slope of the front -gabled section has a flared extension over a 1-story sunroom wing. The east side -gable roofs gabled end is present as a dormer -like feature on the east fagade with a pair of small flared shed -roof dormers lower on the slope. Flared shed -roof dormers of larger size appear on the front and rear slopes of the main block as well. The roof sections have narrow eaves along the slopes and no eaves on the gable ends. A massive exposed stone -clad chimney is centered on the west gable end with an intemally constructed chimney at the east gable end. Both chimneys have added red brick stacks at the top for additional height. The main entrance to the building is centered on the south fagade facing McLean Street in a projecting stone -clad entrance bay. It has a steep - pitched front -gable roof with flared edges, a recessed entrance opening with a flattened ogee arch and a front door with the same shape. A stone carving around the opening has a geometric design that includes the shield of the Sigma Pi Fraternity and the original Old English styled light sconces. The balance of the first floor on the front fagade has single, narrow 6-light sash on both sides of the entrance bay and major feature window groups further to the left and right. Each group has four large 8-light fixed or casement windows with a row of four multi -light square transom sash above. Each of the square sash has a circular center light with a leaded light design featuring the fraternity's shield insignia. Radiating sash surround the circular light with this patternwork repeated in transom sash. Second floor windows are symmetrically arranged in two groups of three 8-light casement above and flanking the entrance bay and paired 8-light casements in the outer bays. On the attic/third floor, paired 6-light casements are evenly spaced from the gable peaks across the side-gable/mansard slope of the front with an exception being the three 6-light sash centered above the entrance bay. Similar sash are symmetrically arranged in on the west gabled end and the rear fagade. The east end differs with semi -circular arched openings on the first floor with each large opening now containing six lights and a single semi -circular transom light. It is likely that these sash replaced a combination of fixed multi -light windows and operable multi -light French (MORE- see continuation sheet) Date of Construction: ca. 1929 Source of Date: city directory listings and other Public records (see first 11 above) Date(s) of Alteration(s): undated, likely Post-1969 Has building been moved? ❑ yes ® no If so, when? 6. Statement of significance: This fraternity house is a well-preserved example of a stone -clad variation of the Tudor Revival Style in Iowa City adapted for a multi -family design. This variation is less common in the community where most Tudor Revival buildings employ brick and stucco finishes. The fraternity house was planned and built between 1926 and 1929 during the second wave of homebuilding in the Manville Heights Neighborhood that was underway following completion of construction of the University General Hospital on the West Campus between 1924 and 1928. Because the building retains its original design and and a substantial level of physical integrity, it qualifies under Criterion C individually. The Manville Heights Neighborhood Historical and Architectural Survey completed in March 2010 also identified the building as a contributing resource in a potential National Register historic district identified as the West Side Fraternity Historic District. It includes 11 fraternity houses built during the 1920s and two large-scale apartment buildings during the mid-1930s. At this time, however, the building is being recognized for its individual architectural significance and not as a contributing resource to the potential district. The Sigma Pi Fraternity was the original fraternity to build and occupy this house sometime between the purchase of the property by the Xi House Company in December 1924 and the recorded occupancy of the house by the Sigma Pi Fraternity according to city directories in 1930. In 1936 the Sigma Pi Fraternity was joined by the Xi Psi Phi Fraternity as occupants of this fraternity house, most likely because of reduced enrollments at the University of Iowa during the Great Depression years. In 1938 the building was occupied by the Psi Omega Fraternity in yet another change in occupancy. Financial difficulties for the fraternity during the balance of the decade of the 1930s and the beginning of World War II saw the property transfer at a sheriffs sale for unpaid taxes to the First Trust and Savings Bank of Davenport in 1943. Shortly thereafter the property transferred to Terry Baker and his wife and several months after that to the Diocese of Davenport. In subsequent years, the building held a number of activities for the newly established "St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church." From 1943 to 1947 the building held a chapel. The Catholic Student Center and Newman Club for Catholic students attending the University of Iowa was located here from 1943 to 1969. It is unclear whether there continued to be residential space for students in the building or residential space for St. Thomas Moore's resident priest initially. In 1947 a separate St. Thomas More Catholic Church was established in a Quonset -hut building (nonextant) on an adjoining parcel to the northeast (405 Riverside Drive). A new St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church was constructed in 1966 on the same parcel. The building at 108 McLean Street continued to serve as a parish center and a rectory after a new student center- Newman Center —was built on East Jefferson and North Clinton streets on the east side of the Iowa River. The building was vacated in the late 2000s when the new St. Thomas More Catholic Church removed to Coralville. 7. Photographs and maps. Attach photographs and maps to application Continuation sheets attached: 0 yes 0 no 8NPS Form 10-900-b OMB No. 1024-018 (June, 1991) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form This form is used for documenting multiple property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (National Register Bulletin 16B). Complete each item by entering the requested information. For additional space, use continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. X New Submission Amended Submission A Name of Multiple Property Listing Historical Resources of the Manville Heights Neighborhood of Iowa City, Iowa (amending "Historic Resources of Iowa City, Iowa") associated historic context, identifying theme, geographical area, period for Architectural and Historical Resources of the Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1906 -1960 name/title Marlys A. Svendsen organization Svendsen Tyler Inc for City of Iowa City Date January 2010 street & number N3834 Deep Lake Road telephone (715) 469-3300 city or town Sarona state Wisconsin zip code 54870 Excerpt below taken from pages E49 — E60 for "Architectural and Historical Resources of the Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1906 -1960" vil. Residential Building — West Side Fratemity Houses - the 1920s and 1930s The two most popular styles from the Early 201" Century Revivals Movement — the Colonial Revival and the Tudor Revival — were adapted for dozens of medium -scale single-family dwellings during the first and second waves of development in Manville Heights. As the 1920s drew to an end and the 1930s began, larger scale multi -family forms, primarily fraternity houses, were being constructed to satisfy the growing United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 50 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State demand for UI student housing. The West Side building boom that resulted saw the introduction of the Neo- Classical Revival, French Renaissance Revival, and Italian Renaissance Revival for fraternity houses. The Colonial Revival was used for one fraternity house and a single example of the Gothic Revival was adapted for the only public building in the neighborhood, Lincoln School, during these years as well. The University of Iowa's Greek community saw its roots date to the post -Civil War years. The Alpha Beta chapter of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity was the first fraternity established on campus in 1866. As the 19"' century drew to a close a growing number of fraternities and sororities had established residential quarters in former large-scale residences, some leased and others purchased outright. During the decades leading up to World War I, fraternity and sorority houses expanded in locations along E. College and E. Burlington streets as well as in the 600-800 blocks of N. Dubuque Street and the 300-400 blocks of N. Clinton Street. The growth of the University's Greek community paralleled national trends during the pre -World War I years. The same was true during the 1920s and early 1930s when fraternity and sorority house construction at major universities across the country looked to 20"' Century Revival architectural styles for design inspiration. The development of the University's West Campus, which included a series of hospitals and athletic facilities, brought an accompanying demand for nearby student housing. After Bert Manville's offer to the University for the sale of lots along North Riverside Drive and Ridgeland Avenue was declined by UI, Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity House - 117 Ferson Avenue (1926) Tudor Revival Manville entered into a series of real estate agreements with private individuals and national fraternity building corporations. These agreements would eventually result in construction of well -designed fraternity houses on some of the most dramatic building sites in the Manville Heights Neighborhood. Two of Manville Heights' fraternity houses were built in locations apart United States Department ofthe Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OFHISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number ��Page 51 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State from the others — the Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity House, 117 Ferson Avenue (previous page) in 1926 at the south end of the avenue overlooking the CRAND|CRRcorridor and the Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity House inca. 193O/g339Teeters Court overlooking the diagonal section River Street near the west edge of the neighborhood. Both fraternities were established before World War I with new buildings erected to provide housing for their medical student members once the West Campus' new University General Hospital opened in 1928. Both were also excellent examples of the Tudor Revival Style as it was interpreted for fraternity and sorority houses. The Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity House was built atthe edge ofthe single-family residential blocks of Ferson Avenue that were already developed by the mid-1 920s. Its substantial size did not intrude inthe neighborhood, however, because nfits deep setback. The building incorporated elements from the rich Tudor Revival vocabulary including brick and stucco walls with half-timbering detailing, an asymmetrical plan with multiple gabled pnojections, rhythmic attic dormers, opointed arched entrance surround, and aspectacular double -wide chimney. The Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity House built five years later contained similar Tudor detailing. However, it was built exclusively of a multicolored brick and had no stucco or half-timbering. Instead, limestone quoins around the entrances and inwindow hoods set this Tudor example apart. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 52 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood. 1910 -1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State Of the 13 historic fraternity houses built in Manville Heights, eleven were built in a cluster along long, one - block sections of Ellis Avenue, Ridgeland Avenue, and North Riverside Drive between intersecting short stretches of River, Moss, and McLean streets. The first to be built in 1925 were the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House at 302 Ridgeland Avenue (not shown) and the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House at 303 Ellis Avenue. The Phi Gamma Delta Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House /Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity House - 303 Ellis Avenue (1925) Tudor Revival House set the tone for the fraternity row completed over the next half - decade. It contained three levels designed to accommodate formal space for house events, functional rooms for studying, dining and food preparation, and sleeping rooms for fraternity members and a house mother. As originally laid out, both formal and service drives were accommodated but little space was reserved for parking. The Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House has a well -executed Tudor Revival design with an asymmetrical front fagade, complex roof plan with attic dormers, a mix of brick and stucco and wood half-timbering for the walls. and fenestration that includes multi -light casement and double -hung windows in singles and groups typically found in Tudor designs. Sigma Pi Fraternity House - 108 Mclean Street (ca.1929) Tudor Revival United States Department mthe Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number ��Page 53 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State sommm Detail, Sigma n Fraternity House 108mcleo The second Tudor Revival fraternity house in this group Was Street (ca. 1929) Tudor Revival the Sigma Fit Fraternity House si1O8Mclean Street onthe eve ofthe Great Depression inoa1929. Unlike other Tudor fraternity houses inManville Heights. this one isconstructed mf random ashlar stone. |thas omassive exposed chimney, un intersecting -gabled roof plan, multi -light casement windows, and msolarium with semi -circular arched openings overlooking the Iowa River. Like the other Tudor Revival fraternity houses, the result iaa picturesque design. The Colonial Revival and the Classical Revival cxNeo-Clasaoa| Revival Style included four fraternity houses inthe cluster of buildings between Ellis Avenue and North Riverside Drive. Built between 1928 and 1931, they have had minor to moderate modifications, but each retains sufficient integrity 0oqualify onacontributing resource inaNational Register - eligible hiatohod|sthct. The Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity House/Acacia Fraternity House at2O2Ellis Avenue was constructed in 1928, The Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity House at 108 River Street and the Delta Upsilon Fraternity House ut32OEllis Avenue were built the following year. The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity House o¢ 363 Riverside Drive was the last to be completed in 1931 Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity House/Acacia Fraternity House 20mEllis (River sx)Avenue (1o28)Classical Revival The Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity House/Acacia Fraternity House occupies prominent location adthe intersection of River Street and Ellis Avenue. It has orectangular foot print with anintersecting, moderate pitched gabled roof. Two-story porticos are United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 54 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State located at each of the gabled ends with square paneled columns and pilasters extending the full -height to support the wide architrave of the pediments. Identically scaled and designed porticos are centered on the front facade facing River Street and to the rear. The design has the traditional features of the Classical Revival including a symmetrical front facade, dominant porch or portico, and multi -light windows. The Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity occupied this building until World War II when reductions in enrollment of upper class male students saw a decline in the need for campus housing. Delta Upsilon Fraternity House - 320 Ellis Avenue ('1929, 1963) Classical Revival The Delta Upsilon Fraternity House76 built in 1929 had a two-story porch extending the full width of the front facade with square columns supporting the flat roof. The original ornamental roof balustrade is retained and four chimneys align with the gabled ends. An additior at the north end of the building completed in 1963 added sleeping rooms but diminished the building's Classical Revival design. 16Historic view of Delta Upsilon Fraternity House, (undated. between 1930 and 1963), University of Iowa Special Collections, Digital Library: available online at: http://digita1.lib.uio%.va.edulcdm4litem_viewer.php?CISOROOT =lictcs&CISOPTR=357&CISOBOX=1&REC=1; accessed 8/21/2009. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 55 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity House - 363 Riverside Drive (ca.1931) Classical Revival The Phi Beta Pi Fraternity was the original fraternity to build and occupy this fraternity house in 1931. Financial difficulties for the fraternity during the decade of the 1930s saw the property transfer at a sheriffs sale for unpaid taxes to the Phi Kappa Psi Association in April 1941. Because of their much longer tenure in this building, the historic name for this fraternity house bears the Phi Kappa Psi name. Nile Kinnick, namesake of the University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium, was among the fraternity's more illustrious members. He resided here during the summer of 1941 soon after the fraternity acquired the building, while he was a law student and before entering World War II where he lost his life. A major fire at the building occurred in 1994. Post -fire restoration has retained the building's two-story porch and columns, a slightly modified roof balustrade, and massive exposed brick chimneys at each end. The remaining fraternity houses along the east edge of the Manville Heights Neighborhood take their design vocabulary from the French Renaissance and the Italian Renaissance. In at least one instance, the Classical Revival combined with the French Renaissance Style. The Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House at 332 Ellis Avenue was built in 1929. It demonstrates how the shared classical design vocabulary of the two United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 56 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State styles had the potential to blend Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House - 332 Ellis Avenue (1929) French Renaissance Classical Revival well together. The Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House" has a three-story Classical Revival Style pedimented portico set against the French mansard roof borrowed from the French Renaissance Style. The fagade's brick and stucco finish is divided by two-story pilasters. Semi -circular arched window openings line the first floor with the front entrance's original broken pediment lined by dentils remaining intact. "Historic view Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House, (undated. between 1930 and 1970). University of Iowa Special Collections, Digital Library: available online at: http:!(digital.lib.uiowa.edu/cdm4litem_viewer,php?CISOROOT= lictcs&CISOPTR=355&CISOBOX=1&REC=2: accessed 8/22/2009. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 57 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Nance of Multiple Property Listing State Delta Chi Fraternitv House - 308 Ridoeland Avenue (1929) French Renaissance Revival Two other French Renaissance Style fraternity houses were going up a short distance away along Ridgeland Avenue in 1929 as well — the Delta Chi Fraternity House at 308 Ridgeland Avenue and the Theta Xi Fraternity House/Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity House at 360 Ridgeland Avenue. Both remain largely unchanged. The Delta Chi is shown here in a photo taken shortly after it was completed.18 The nearly identical rear appears in the photo at left. The massive complex hipped roof plan, the low, segmental arched dormers, the stucco and brick cladding, and the picturesque window forms make the building a text example of the French Renaissance Style. The Theta Xi/Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity House had a similarly picturesque design. Its balanced, symmetrical front fatrade faced the river valley presenting a formal version of the style while hiding richly varied roof forms, towers, turrets, dormers, windows, and verandas visible from Ridgeland Avenue. The contrast of the two facades is evident in the photos on the following page. Like 18Historic view of Delta Chi Fraternity House, 1929, University of Iowa Special Collections, Digital Library; available online at: http://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/ictcs&CISOPTR=367&CISOBOX= 1&REC=10; accessed 8/24/2009. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 58 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State several other fraternities in the neighborhood, Theta Xi went into receivership during World War II due to low membership and continuing financial effects of the Great Depression. Theta Xi Fraternity House/Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity House, river side and rear, looking west and looking east - 360 Ridgeland Avenue (1929) French Renaissance Revival United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 59 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood, 1910 - 1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State The last of the 20tn Century Revival Styles found in the cluster of fraternity houses along the eastern edge of Manville Heights Addition is the Italian Renaissance Revival. The Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity House located Alpha Sigrna Phi Fraternity - 109 River Street (1929) Italian Renaissance Revival at 109 River Street. The building has a rectangular footprint with a low-pitched hipped roof clad in clay tile on the main block. A patio surrounded by a brick wall with semi -circular arched openings and matching roof tile along the upper edges faces east overlooking the Iowa River Valley. Following the manner of the Italian Renaissance Revival, openings on the first floor have semi -circular or Roman arches creating a colonnade effect. The design of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity House predicted that of the University Art Building designed after Palladio's Villa Emo near Venice located at the foot of the River Street hill in 1936. In summary, the 13 fraternity houses built between 1925 and 1931 in the Manville Heights Neighborhood serve as a noteworthy collection of five Early 20"' Century Revival styles — the Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Classical or Neo-Classical Revival, French Renaissance Revival, and the Italian Renaissance Revival. They evidence common large-scale forms, popular construction materials, favored roof plans, typical entrance designs, and common fenestration choices. Occupying some of Manville Heights' most challenging building sites, these fraternity houses also demonstrate an important trend in student housing for United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Continuation Sheet Section Number E Page 60 Architectural and Historical Resources of Manville Heights Neighborhood 1910 -1960 Iowa Name of Multiple Property listing State University of Iowa students between World War I and World War II — the growing popularity of Greek community residential buildings. Built on the west side of the Iowa River, their location was also part of the extension of the University to the West Campus between the wars. Together, the cluster of fraternity houses along sections of Ellis Avenue, Ridgeland Avenue, and North Riverside Drive between intersecting short stretches of River, Moss, and McLean streets comprise a historic district eligible for the National Register under Criteria A and C. West Side Fraternity Houses Tudor Revival Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House /Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity House - 303 Ellis Avenue (1925) Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House — 302 Ridgeland Avenue (1925) Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity House -117 Ferson Avenue (1926) Sigma Pi Fraternity House -108 Mclean Street (ca.1929) Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity 339 Teeters Ct (ca.1930) Colonial and Classical or Neo-Classical Revival Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity House/Acacia Fraternity House - 202 Ellis Avenue (1928) Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity House —108 River Street (1929) Delta Upsilon Fraternity House - 320 Ellis Avenue (1929) Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity House — 363 Riverside Drive (ca.1931) French Renaissance Revival Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House — 332 Ellis Avenue (1929) blend with Classical Revival Delta Chi Fraternity House - 308 Ridgeland Avenue (1929) Theta Xi Fraternity House/Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity House - 360 Ridgeland Avenue (1929) Italian Renaissance Revival Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity - 109 River Street (1929) Iowa Citv Historic Preservation Commission Oty 11,111, 1101? Sntet, (:M-. I \ 522,10 MEMORANDUM Date: March 2, 2012 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Cheryl Peterson, Preservation Consultant Re: 2012 Historic Preservation Work Plan At the March 9 meeting, we will discuss the Commission's work plan for 2012. As preparation, please refer to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, specifically the Goals and Objectives (Part IV). Commissioners should use the preservation plan to formulate a work plan for this year. lov a City Historic Preservation Commission City 1(;a11, -110 1 ", V"J";IIin} forI greet, Iow.i (_ itv. 1 A. 224O MEMORANDUM Date: March 2, 2012 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Cheryl Peterson, Preservation Consultant Re: Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant Round now underway The Iowa City planning staff recently received the following information from Paula Mohr, CLG Program Coordinator and Architectural Historian, Iowa State Historic Preservation Office. The State Historical Society of Iowa will be accepting applications for the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) again this year. There will be grants given in three categories: Documentary Collections, Historic Preservation, and Museums. Additionally, there will be small grants (up to $5,000) available for buildings that once served as one or two -room school houses. The application deadline is May 15, 2012. Funded projects can begin July 1, 2012. We have moved to a new on-line application process. We will no longer accept paper applications. The grant applications are available at: www.iowagrants.gov. You must register with the website in order to apply. Instructions on how to register as a new user are available at the website, or feel free to contact Kristen Vander Molen at 515-281-4228 or kristen.vandermolenaiowa.gov, if you have questions or need guidance. Potential HRDP grant projects in Iowa City will be an item for discussion at the March meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Three city -owned projects suggested by staff include the cabins in City Park, the Ned Ashton House, and the north wastewater treatment building. Please find attached lists of projects awarded Historic Preservation category funds in the past 3 years. 2012 HRDP Grant Awards Historic Preservation Applicant, Contact. and Prot Des Moines County Historical Society Jim Hunt Re -point failing mortar joints in both brick and the limestone foundation; re -glaze windows; repair/replace wood gutters; replace shingles and install felt ice/water dame seal; prime and paint soffit fascia boards, wood fagade, and west fagade of house. Applicant, Contact. and Project Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Bethel AME Church) Julie Mitchell The applicant seeks funding to hire a professional historian to complete a National Register of Historic Places nomination of the historic church building. Applicant, Contact, and Project Grant Community Preservationists Cherie Miner This grant would help GCP complete exterior restoration and site work on the Grant Masonic Lodge Building to protect this historic building and make it accessible for further restoration and use as a community center. Applicant. Contac,and Project Glendale Community Baptist Church for the benefit of Iglesia Ciudad Cristiana Paul Barnes Improvements on building, including roof repair Applicant, Contact, and Project Manning Community Foundation Freda Dammann The Community Foundation is in the process of raising $475,000 to purchase the Leet/Hassler farm site and the Hausbarn back from the bank in order to save the properties. Applicant, Contact, and Project City of Des Moines - North of Grand Neighborhood Association Kyle Larson or Kimberly Hansen An intensive survey of the Greenwood Park Plat will be conducted by a qualified architectural historian and volunteers to research a National Register nomination for a historic district in portions of the Greenwood Park Plat in Des HRDP2012-004 Nonprofft/Gov't/Tribe Des Moines County - Phelps House Museum - West Fagade - Phase 4 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $13,414 $6,833 $0 $20,247 HRDP2012-008 Nonprotit/Gov't/Tribe Linn County - Bethel AME Church National Register Nomination Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $3,500 $875 $875 $5,250 HRDP2012-012 Nonprofft/Gov't/Tribe Montgomery County - Grant Masonic Lodge Restration Phase II Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $20,625 $24,290 $0 $44,915 HRDP2012-017 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Woodbury County - Iglesia Ciudad Cristiana Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $50,000 $12,500 $12,500 $75,000 HRDP2012-029 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Carroll County - Buy Back the Leet/Hassler Farm Site Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $30,724 $444,776 $250,000 $725,500 HRDP2012-031 Non profit/Gov't/Tribe Polk County - Greenwood Park Plat Intensive Survey Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $16,450 $4,250 $4,525 $25,225 Applicant, Contact, and Project David L. Cordes David L. Cordes Provide additional tieback anchor reinforcement to the sheet pile wall adjacent to auto house foundation to stabilize the auto house foundation and prevent further movement of the foundation and building structure. Applicant, Contact, and Project Living History Farms Foundation Jim Dietz-Kilen This project involves masonry restoration at the 1870 Flynn Mansion, a National Register of Historic Places building at Living History Farms. Applicant, Contact, and Project Brucemore, Inc. Maura Pilcher Brucemore will restore the historic Lord and Burnham Greenhouse to the interpretive period of 1915-1925. The rehabilitation project will provide rich opportunities for the public to experience the asset, a sustainable learning center for the community. Applicant, Contact, and Project City of Washington Historic Preservation Commission Mary Patterson The Downtown Washington Historic District will be researched and nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Applicant. Contact, and Project Benton County Historical Society Rosemary Schwartz A major straight-line wind rainstorm hit Vinton with recorded winds of 110-130 mph. The Horridge House suffered extensive roof and structural damage from the winds. Applicant, Contact, and Project Joy Miller and Laura Bombei, DBA Wolf Floral, Inc. Mary Patterson During removal of a metal "slipcover" fagade, it was discovered that two layers of bricks in the cornice area had separated from the wall and fallen forward. The fagade was immediately stabilized. The project would rebuild the cornice. HRDP2012-038 Individual Scott County - Auto House Foundation Stabilization - Louis P. & Clara K. Best Residence and Auto House Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $49,085 $57,085 $0 $106,170 HRDP2012-046 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Polk County - Masonry Repair and Replacement Work at the Flynn Mansion Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $33,800 $16,950 $0 $50,750 HRDP2012-072 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Linn County - Lord & Burnham Greenhouse Rehabilitation Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $50,000 $90,100 $0 $140,100 HRDP2012-080 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Washington County - National Register Nomination for Downtown Washington Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $21,010 $5,290 $5,220 $31,520 HRDP2012-102 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Benton County - Horridge House Storm Damage Repair Grant Money: Cash Match: $15,000 $17,420 In -Kind Match: Total Project $0 $32,420 HRDP2012-103 Business Washington County - Emergency Repair of Wolf Floral Building Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $15,000 $25,162 $0 $40,162 Historic Preservation Totals: Count: Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project 12 $318,608 $705,531 $273,120 $1,297,259 2011 HRDP Grant Awards Historic Preservation Applicant. Contact, and Project Iowa Department for the Blind Karen Keninger 524 4th St. Des Moines, IA 50309- Karen.Keninger a.blind.state.in.us (515)281-1334 This project will fund the completion of an application to place the Iowa Dept. for the Blind's building on the National Register of Historical Places for its association with Dr. Kenneth Applicant. Contact, and Project Old Brick Foundation Ron Hanson 26 E. Market St. Iowa City, IA 52240- HRDP2011-007 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Polk County - History of Blindness in Iowa HP Property: Iowa Commission for the Blind - Des Moines, Polk Professional Tallgrass Historians, LC Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $14,280 $8,000 $0 $22,280 HRDP2011-016 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Johnson County - Repair of Old Brick's Stained Glass Windows HP Property: North Presbyterian Church / First Presbyterian Church - Iowa City, Johnson chanson ,mchsi.com Professional Greg Bovard / Bovard Studio (319) 337-8343 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project Rehabilitate the four -panel stained glass window $13,923 $13,922 $0 $27,845 above Old Brick's front entrance. Applicant. Contact. and Project City of Mason City Pamela Myhre 10 1st St. NW Mason City, IA 50401- pmyhreQmasonci1y.net (641) 421-3626 A phased construction project to restore and rehabilitate the 1924 East Park Band Shell, a National Register property that has provided the community a venue for musical events for 86 continuous years. Applicant. Contact. and Project Poweshiek County Historical And Genealogical Society Marcia Christensen P.O. Box 697 Montezuma, IA 50171- gems a,zumatel.net (641)623-8202 To retain the services of a qualified historic preservation professional for the purpose of research and preparation of a National Register nomination for a historic district in downtown Montezuma. HRDP2011-032 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Cerro Gordo County - East Park Band Shell Historic Rehabilitation HP Property: East Park Band Shell - Mason City, Cerro Gordo Professional Waggoner & Wineinger Architects Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $50,000 $15,100 $14,500 $79,600 HRDP2011-036 NonprofiVGov't/Tribe Poweshiek County - National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Historic District in Downtown Montezuma, Iowa HP Property: Various - , Professional Rebecca Lawin McCarley Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $10,350 $3,725 $1,450 $15,525 Applicant, Contact, and Project Golden Hills Resource Conservation & Development Elizabeth Birkel-Leddy 712 S. Hwy 6 P.O. Box 189 Oakland, IA 51560- Elizabeth.Birkel-Leddy@rcdnet.net (712) 482-3029 This project will be an extensive archaeological survey of the recently designated Glenwood Resource Center Preserve. Applicant, Contact, and Project Tabor Congregational United Church of Christ Alice Borders 403 Elm St. P.O. Box 307 Tabor, IA 51653- borders.alice794(.&Mil.com (712)629-3325 The proposed project includes hiring a consultant to develop, prepare, and submit a nomination for the National Register of Historic Places for the Congregational Church in Tabor, Iowa. Applicant, Contact, and Project Davis County Courthouse Preservation Fund Linda Boatman P.O. Box 136 Bloomfield, IA 52537- desdirO,aol.com (312) 848-4662 This project is a continuation of courthouse window repair and restoration. This phase provides funding to restore windows of the north and east Applicant, Contact, and Project The University of Iowa - Office of the State Archaeologist Cynthia L. Peterson. 700 Clinton Street Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242- cindy-peterson@uiowa.edu (319) 384-0726 Archaeological methods will assess the extent of an historic Ioway Indian village known as "Iowaville." Site boundaries will be refined, integrity assessed, and a site management plan created. HRDP2011-042 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Mills County - Archaeological Survey of the Glenwood Resource Center State Preserve HP Property: Glenwood Resource Center - Glenwood, Mills Professional Office of the State Archaeologist Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $50,500 $367,616 $0 $418,116 HRDP2011-044 Nonproftt/Gov't/Tribe Fremont County - Nomination of the Congregational Church in Tabor to the National Register of Historic Places HP Property: Tabor Congregational United Church of Christ / Congregational Church - Tabor, Fremont Professional Rebecca Lawin McCarley Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $3,500 $1,605 $145 $5,250 HRDP2011-047 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Davis County - East and North Courthouse Fagade Window Restoration HP Property: Davis County Courthouse - Bloomfield, Davis Professional Douglas J. Steinmetz, AIA Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $87,800 $43,650 $2,000 $133,450 HRDP2011-053 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Johnson County - Archaeological Study of Iowaville, a 1765-1820s Ioway Village HP Property: Iowaville (Site 13VB124) - Eldon, Van Buren Professional Cynthia L. Peterson Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $28,464 $7,184 $11,213 $46,861 Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2011-054 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Franklin County Historical Society Franklin County - Restoration of the Stone Foundation on the Doreen Petersen Harriman -Nielsen Historic House P.O. Box 114 HP Property: Dr. O.B. Harriman House / Harriman -Nielsen Historic Farm - Hampton, IA 50441- Hampton, Franklin e dpetersen ,mchsi.com Professional Terry Cole (641) 456-3825 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project To excavate, clean and restore the stone $10,383 $4,956 $1,580 $16,919 foundation above and below grade. Return area surrounding the house to correct slope and install improved drainage. Applicant, Contact, and Project IIRDP2011-060 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Des Moines County Historical Society Des Moines County - Phelps House Museum Repairs - Phase Three - Jim Hunt South Side 521 Columbia St. Burlington, IA 52601- dmchs. ihuntO,yahoo.com (319) 753-5880 Where needed: remove failed mortar joints, repoint; restore built-in gutters and rebuild structural supports; re -shingle between gutters and upper main roof; reglaze window and paint storms and sash; replace soffit boards and decking on Applicant, Contact, and Project City of Muscatine (Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission) Jim Rudisill Muscatine City Hall 215 Sycamore Muscatine, IA 52761- jrudisill@ci.muscatine.ia.us (563)264-1550 The city proposes to recognize the Alexander G. Clark House as a national landmark in honor of one of Iowa's leading 19th century African - American citizens. Applicant, Contact, and Project Saints Peter and Paul Clear Creek Heritage Association Sheila Horras 102 W. Keokuk Ave. Keota, IA 52248- horrasna,iowatelecom.net (319) 461-3560 Replace roof to fix leaks that are damaging the interior of the church. HP Property: Phelps House - Burlington, Des Moines Professional David Metzger Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $17,532 $9,556 $0 $27,088 HRDP2011-067 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Muscatine County - Alexander G. Clark National Historic Landmark Nomination HP Property: Alexander G. Clark House - Muscatine, Muscatine Professional Paul Finkelman; David Brodnax, Sr.; D. Kent Sissel Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $10,500 $2,625 $2,625 $15,750 HRDP2011-073 Nonproflt/Gov't/Tribe Keokuk County - Steeple Repair HP Property: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church - Harper, Keokuk Professional Kirk Blunk / HLKB Architecture Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $19,062 $18,562 $0 $37,624 Applicant, Contact, and Project City of Washington Historic Preservation Commission Mary Patterson 215 E. Washington St. Washington, IA 52353- greenerhouseiowatelecom.net (319)653-5208 Repairs to the Alexander Young log house, including the support system and staircase, damaged exterior logs, alterations to the grade and new drains, foundation ventilation system and flashing, and windows Applicant. Contact, and Project E.E. Warren Opera House Association Catherine Howe 401 SW 2nd St. Greenfield, IA 50849- cohowe(@yahoo.com (641)743-2838 The Hetherington Building fagade will undergo a major restoration effort including: removal of 1973 storefront; tuckpointing; repair/replacement of copper trim, and repair of copper and mortar on parapet. Applicant. Contact. and Project Clinton County Historical Society Jan Hansen Clinton County Historical Society 601 S. 1 st St. Clinton, IA 52732- 1ann@jdv.net (563) 242-1201 To repair a section of roof on what was originally the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church. The roof has developed a deteriorated section where water is coming into what was the altar area of the church. Applicant, Contact, and Project David & Melissa Ford David Ford 1116 Main St. Grinnell, IA 50112- david.ford.1973 fgmail.com (641)990-1047 This project will restore to its originial condition the clay tile roof and its substructures that are currently causing additional damage to the property due to leaks and rotting. HRDP2011-082 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Washington County - Repairing the Alexander Young Log House HP Property: Alexander Young Log House - Washington, Washington Professional Douglas J. Steinmetz, AIA Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $8,515 $5,740 $2,775 $17,030 HRDP2011-086 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Adair County - Hetherington Building Fagade Restoration HP Property: The Hetherington Block - Greenfield, Adair Professional Steve King, Architect Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $35,000 $35,500 $0 $70,500 HRDP2011-103 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Clinton County - St. Irenaeus Roof Repair HP Property: St. Irenaeus Catholic Church - Clinton, Clinton Professional Beckwith Commercial Roofing Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $4,655 $2,328 $0 $6,983 HRDP2011-104 Individual Poweshiek County - Tile Roof Restoration Professional Renaissance Roofmg Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $15,000 $22,000 $0 $37,000 Applicant, Contact, and Project City of Keokuk Mark Smidt 1016 Main St. Keokuk, IA 52632- dgcsmidt(@,dailygate.com (319)524-8300 Emergency, temporary repairs to the roof. There are several holes in the roof, The supporting members of the roof, as well as the walls and interior of the building of the building, are deteriorating as a result. Applicant, Contact, and Project River Bend Neighborhood Association Aaron Todd River Bend Neighborhood Association 1334 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50314- aatoddOmmail.com (515) 720-1765 The River Bend Neighborhood Association intends to replace the roof on the historic home at 1720 8th St. in order to safeguard the property while rehabilitation plans are developed and financing secured. Applicant. Contact, and Project Mark Rockey Mark Rockey 1242 Edgington Ave. Eldora, IA 50627- rock iowa2002@yahoo. com (515)231-1872 Temporatily patching the asphalt roof and re - glazing some windows to prevent water intrusion prior to full roof and window restoration to the original. HRDP2011-105 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Lee County - Keokuk Union Depot Emergency Roof Repairs HP Property: Keokuk Union Depot - Keokuk, Lee Professional Meyers and James Construction Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $14,473 $7,448 $0 $21,921 HRDP2011-106 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Polk County - 1720 8th Street Roof Replacement HP Property: Johnston House - Des Moines, Polk Professional Deever Roofing Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $13,726 $6,864 $0 $20,590 HRDP2011-107 Individual Hardin County - Old Hardin County Jail HP Property: Hardin County Jail - Eldora, Hardin Professional Mark Rockey Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $4,000 $2,125 $875 $7,000 Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2011-108 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Sioux Rapids Area Historical Association Buena Vista County - Roof Repair of Sioux Rapids Museum/Old Avis Yungbluth Sioux Theater 218 Main St, Box 21 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585-0021 avuneblutWevertek,net (712)283-2165 Repair roof damage caused by hail damage and not covered by insurance. HP Property: Sioux Theater - Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista Professional Dean Rubendall Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $8,500 $4,250 $0 $12,750 Applicant. Contact, and Project Gene DelPreore Gene DelPreore 102 Sweeny Ave. Burlington, IA 52601- dellVts(@hotmaii.com (319)572-7468 Portions of the Tama Building were consumed by fire. Funding would be used to restore emergency lighting, obtain dumpsters, begin the process of cleaning out the debris, and restoring damaged flooring. HRDP2011-109 Individual Des Moines County - Tama Building Fire Restoration HP Property: The Tama Building - Burlington, Des Moines Professional Richard Keith, P.E. Klinger & Associates Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $12,240 $6,120 $3,060 $21,420 Historic Preservation Totals: Count: Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project 21 $432,403 $588,876 $40,223 $1,061,502 2010 HRDP Grant Awards Historic Preservation Applicant, Contact, and Project Project Restore Foundation Tom Smull Project Restore Foundation P.O. Box 357 Stuart, IA 50250- tsmullO,associationsinc.us (515)280-7234 To preserve the historic stained glass windows that are able to be kept in place as part of our adaptive reuse/restoration of Historic All Saints, as well as restoration fo the area behind what had been the altar to its previous look. HRDP2010-008 Nonproflt/Gov't/Tribe Guthrie County - Restoration of Historic Stained Glass Windows and Baroque Faux Marble Columns HP Property: All Saints Catholic Church - Stuart, Guthrie Professional Kirk Blunck, HLKB Architecture Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $24,500 $27,000 $0 $51,500 Applicant, Contact. and Project HRDP2010-009 Nonproflt/Gov't/Tribe H.W. Grout Trust - Rensselaer Russell House Museum Black Hawk County - Russell House Museum Renovations Cyd McHone H.W. Grout Trust 503 South St. Waterloo, IA 50701- cyd.mchoneCa gmdistrict.org (319) 234-6357 Renovate elements of the Russell House Museum: Main Doors, Shutters, Northeast wrap -around porch flooring and column base, Column Capitals, and Column Tops, the Main Staircase, and Parlor sub -flooring Applicant, Contact, and Project Henry County Historic Preservation Commission Faye Heartsill Henry County Historic Preservation Commission 209 W. Cherry Salem, IA 52649- fheartsill@,iowatelecom.net (319)258-4341 Eight properties identified as potentially eligible during a reconnaissance level survey in 2007-2008 will be further researched, and nominations will be prepared for the National Register of Historic Places. Applicant, Contact, and Project Amana Arts Guild Mike Mintle Amana Arts Guild 1210 G St. Amana, IA 52203- (319) 622-3678 The Amana Arts Guild will repair, reglaze, and repaint the windows in the West Amana wagon shop. Applicant, Contact, and Project Judith Belfer HP Property: Rensselaer Russell House - Waterloo, Black Hawk Professional Ken Langston Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $16,443 $15,943 $0 $32,386 HRDP2010-010 Nonproflt/Gov't/Tribe Henry County - Research and Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of Eight Properties in Salem Township, Henry County HP Property: Various Professional Rebecca Lawin McCarley/ Spark Consulting Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $15,931 $6,921 $1,045 $23,897 HRDP2010-016 Nonprofit/Gov'VTribe Iowa County - West Amana Wagon Shop Window Project HP Property: West Amana Wagon Shop - West Amana, Iowa Professional Amana Colonies Land Use District Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $2,500 $750 $500 $3,750 HRDP2010-018 Individual Scott County - Boiler Replacement for Hillside Judith Belfer 1 Prospect Dr. Davenport, IA 52803- bel ferj(a-)worldnet. att.net (563)324-7779 This project will include replacement of the original boiler to ensure the contined preservation of this significant property. Applicant, Contact, and Project The Friends of Historic Preservation, Fort Madison Loren D. Andrews The Friends of Historic Preservation, Fort Madison Fort Madison, IA 52627- nlchs i�iowatelecom.net (319) 371-5379 The Bergman Building is threatened by a lack of maintenance by the previous owner. Funding is sought for roof replacement, the immediate need to prevent further water damage and ensure the structural stability of the building. ApRlicant. Contact, and Project Thorland Company Lijun Chadima Thorland Company 329 10th Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 50401- Iijun(a,Chadima.org (319) 270-4529 This project wil assist in the historic rehabilitation of the flood damaged house, which will then be leased to the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance for $1 per year to facilitate the flood recovery work of that organization. Applicant, Contact, and Project George & Michele Hahn Michele Hahn 2617 J St. Amana, IA 52203- Chele8300netzero.com (319) 573-4334 To rehabilitate the wood shed structure to original historic condition; to include a new foundation, siding, roofing and chimney repair. Applicant, Contact, and Project City of Des Moines Mindy Moore City of Des Moines 405 SE 20th St. Des Moines, IA 50317- msmoorena dmeov.org (515)248-6349 This project is to complete a Historic Preservation Plan for Fort Des Moines, a former WWI black officer and WWII women's Army training facility, to assist in preserving the site's cultural landscape and rehabilitating historic structures. HP Property: Hillside - Davenport, Scott Professional Northwest Mchanical, Inc. Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $26,016 $19,512 $0 $45,528 HRDP2010-020 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Lee County - Emergency Weatherization of 813 Ave. G, Fort Madison HP Property: Bergman Building - Fort Madison, Lee Professional Craig Abolt / Abolt, Inc. Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $17,155 $7,945 $633 $25,733 HRDP2010-023 Business Linn County - Frank & Anna Dostal House Rehabilitation Project HP Property: Frank & Anna Dostal House - Cedar Rapids, Linn Professional Roger Gwinup Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $29,000 $39,000 $0 $68,000 HRDP2010-029 Individual Iowa County - Rehabilitation of Existing Woodshed Built in 1850s HP Property: Unknown - Middle Amana, Iowa Professional Amana Colonies Land Use District and Historical Board Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $9,400 $7,050 $0 $16,450 HRDP2010-034 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Polk County - Fort Des Moines Historic Preservation Plan HP Property: Fort Des Moines, III, Provisional Army Officer Training School - Des Moines, Polk Professional Keffer/Overton Architects Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $46,776 $23,399 $0 $70,175 Applicant, Contact, and Project Sherman Hill Association, Inc. Jeffrey Macomber Sherman Hill Association, Inc. 673 20th St. Des Moines, IA 50314- ieffrey.macomber(@amail.com (515)975-2677 The goal of this project is to wrap up the research and documentation to complete and submit a National Register Historic nomination. The nomination will amend and expand the Sherman Hill Historic District in the city of Des Moines. Applicant, Contact, and Project Ben Hendricks Enterprise Ben Hendrick Ben Hendricks Enterprise 713 1st St. Bonaparte, IA 52620- (319)592-3339 Repairs of Class I, II, and III for windows. Replace gutters and downspouts. Paint front porch and wooden building part. AARplicant, Contact, and Project Indigo Dawn LLC Chaden Halthill Indigo Dawn LLC P.O. Box 41007 Des Moines, IA 50311- Chaden�a, SilentRivers.com (515) 266-6702 The Green and Main project is a rehabilitation of an abandoned two-story brick building in the Sherman Hill Historic District using an appropriate blending of preservation techniques and current energy -efficient, environmentally sustainable Applicant, Contact, and Project Sherry Brayton Dick Thomas 418A 2nd Ave. SW Mount Vernon, IA 52314- rthomas(a-)cornellcollege.edu (319) 895-4460 This project will rehabilitate a contributing structure in the Commercial Historic District of Mount Vernon. The project includes removing one of the last inappropriate metal fagade covers in Applicant Contact, and Project City of Clermont Everett Rowland City of Clermont 505 Larrabee St. RO. Box 6 Clermont, IA 52135- Clermont n,acegroup.cc HRDP2010-035 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Polk County - Sherman Hill Neighborhood National Register Amendment HP Property: Sherman Hill Historic District - Des Moines, Polk Professional William C. Page Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $12,920 $6,410 $6,866 $26,196 HRDP2010-040 Business Van Buren County - Exterior Renovations of Meek Grist Mill HP Property: Meek Grist Mill - Bonaparte, Van Buren Professional Caston Construction Grant Money: Cash Match: $8,160 $8,160 RRDP2010-042 Business Polk County - Green & Main In -Kind Match: Total Project $0 $16,320 HP Property: H & H Grocery Store - Des Moines, Polk Professional Judith Ann McClure, AIA Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $38,500 $69,361 $11,653 $119,514 HRDP2010-044 Individual Linn County - The Post Office Building - Front Fagade Rehabilitation and Required Repair HP Property: Post Office Building - Mount Vernon, Linn Professional Gary Gaines, William Sewell Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project $9,047 $25,638 $73 $34,758 HRDP2010-048 Nouprofit/Gov't/Tribe Fayette County - Larrabee School - Energy Efficiency Renovations HP Property: Larrabee School Building - Clermont, Fayette Professional Harry Doyle, Project Engineer/ Gilmore & Doyle Engineering (563) 423-7295 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project Purchase and install three four ton air conditioning $7,227 $7,228 $0 $14,455 units, evaporator coils and electrical wiring from service panel to condensing units in the historic Larrabee School Building. Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2010-056 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe YWCA Clinton Clinton County - YWCA Historic Building Renovations Lori Freudenberg YWCA Clinton HP Property: Lafayette Lamb House - Clinton, Clinton 317 7th Ave. S Clinton, IA 52732- ywed n,iowatelecom.net Professional Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc.; Domestic Plumbing Co. (563) 242-2110 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project To replace the roof and gutter system and update $48,500 $36,682 $0 $85,182 the plumbing system of the historic building. Applicant. Contact, and Project HRDP2010-057 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Jackson County Historical Society Jackson County - Clinton Engines Museum - Waterproofing Project Bonnie W. Mitchell Jackson County Historical Society HP Property: Clinton Machine Company Administration Building - 1212 Quarry St. Maquoketa, Jackson P.O. Box 1245 Maquoketa, IA 52060- bonmitehO,mitchtech.com Professional G.L. Stockham and Son, Inc. (563) 652-1803 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project The Administration Building of the Clinton $21,562 $18,336 $3,225 $43,123 Engines Site is now a fine interactive museum and an "Iowa Great Place." The project will be to seal and waterproof the lower level exterior walls to prevent moisture problems. Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2010-058 Individual Cynthia Schuyler Des Moines County - Storefront Rehabilitation of Runyon Block Cynthia Schuyler Millinery 205 Marietta St. HP Property: Runyon Block Millinery - Burlington, Des Moines Burlington, IA 52601- cynsteifel _.aol.com Professional David D: Metzger, AIA, PE (319) 754-5864 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project This project will provide labor and material to $14,630 $11,025 $0 $25,655 rehabilitate the storefront of 417 Jefferson in the historic downtown Burlington, Iowa. The new storefront will be more energy efficient and resemble the 1900 storefront of the building in design/materials. Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2010-064 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe The University of Iowa Office of the State Lee County - Investigating the Archaeological Context of the Archaeologist Original Fort Madison (13LE10) Battlefield and Black Hawk's Ravine John F. Doershuk Office of the State Archaeologist HP Property: Original Fort Madison - Fort Madison, Lee University of Iowa 700 CLSB Iowa City, IA 52242-1030 'ohn-doershuk(@uiowa.edu Professional John F. Doershuk, Ph.D, State Archaeologist (319) 384-0751 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project Field geoarchaeological and archaeological $12,246 $3,703 $3,084 $19,033 techniques will extend recent limited testing of the area immediately west of the known original Fort Madison structures. Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2010-065 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Dubuque County Historical Society Dubuque County - Restoration of the William M. Black Jerry Enzler Dubuque County Historical Society HP Property: William M. Black - Dubuque, Dubuque 350 E. 3rd St. Dubuque, IA 52001-2302 ienziere,,rivermuseum-com Professional Rachel Weekly and Mark Chavez, National Park Service (563) 557-9545 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project The restoration of the National Landmark William $25,500 $25,000 $0 $50,500 M, Black will repair wood and metal deterioration. This project will asure that the Black will continue to serve as a historic resource for the residents of Dubuque and the state of Iowa. A pllicag Contact. and Project HRDP2010-069 Individual Rebecca and William McCarley Scott County - Exterior and Energy Improvements for the Roberts Rebecca McCarley House 17 Oak Lane HP Property: Horace G. and Dorothy L. Roberts House - Davenport, Scott Davenport, IA 52803- rebeccanaoctas arp k.com Professional Rebecca Lawin McCarley (563) 324-9767 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project The exterior and energy improvements for this $25,680 $17,926 $1,334 $44,940 project include exterior painting, stucco repairs, 51 new storm/screen combination wood windows, and replacement of the boiler. Applicant. Contact, and Project HRDP2010-077 Nonprofit/Gov't/Tribe Franklin County Historical Society Franklin County - Exterior and Interior Masonry Restoration of Old Deb Brown Stone House Franklin County Historical Society HP Property: Leander Reeve House - Geneva, Franklin P.O. Box 114 Hampton, IA 50441- debQ,debworks.com Professional Terry Cole, Renaissance Restoration (641) 458-1114 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project Exterior masonry restoration, recaulk exterior $40,574 $20,295 $0 $60,869 doors and windows, new gutters and downspouts, repair deteriorated basement floor joists, door sills, thresholds and interior basement walls mortar Applicant. Contact, and Project HRDP2010-100 Nonprof9t/Gov't/Tribe Davis County Courthouse Preservation Fund Davis County - Repair Storm Damage to Davis County Courthouse Linda Boatman P.O. Box 136 HP Property: Davis County Courthouse - Bloomfield, Davis Bloomfield, IA 52537- desdir@aol.com Professional Renaissance Restoration (312) 848-4662 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project Repair damage caused by June 7, 2009 severe $15,000 $3,750 $3,750 $22,500 hailstorm, including repair and reglazing west facing windows, and repair of areas in the tin fagade of the clock tower, including damage to the underlying structure. Applicant, Contact, and Project HRDP2010-101 Individual Randall and Linda Weaver Cedar County - Buchanan House Relocation Linda Weaver 1524 Highway 130 HP Property: Alexander Buchanan House - Mechanicsville, Cedar Tipton, IA 52772-9463 lweaverna,weavers-inc.com Professional Patterson Structural (563) 886-6556 Grant Money: Cash Match: In -Kind Match: Total Project The Buchanan House needs to be moved from its $15,000 $63,000 present site to avoid demolition. Historic Preservation Totals: Count: Grant Money: Cash Match: 23 $482,267 $464,034 $0 $78,000 In -Kind Match: Total Project $32,163 $978,464 Iowa (;itv Historic Preservation Commission (Jty tI'd 1, 1101�; Ak IIin�!ton `+ticct, Iowa City IV 52240 MEMORANDUM Date: March 2, 2012 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Cheryl Peterson, Preservation Consultant Re: Certificates of No Material Effect, Intermediate Reviews, and Minor Reviews The Historic Preservation Handbook requires a report to the HPC at each meeting of any projects that have been approved administratively. Below are the projects approved since the February report. Certificates of No Material Effect — Chair and Staff review None Intermediate Review — Chair and Staff review 1211 E. Court Street (window replacement with Marvin Ultimate Insert Replacement windows) Minor Review — Pre -approved items — Staff review None MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 2012 EMMA HARVAT HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, William Downing, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Dana Thomann, Alicia Trimble, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, David McMahon, Ginalie Swaim STAFF PRESENT: Chery Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: James Leopold RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) None. CALL TO ORDER: Trimble called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1204 Sheridan Avenue. Peterson said this application is for a basement egress window and window well project on a contributing property in the Longfellow District. She showed photographs of the house and where the window to be modified, towards the front of the house, is located. Peterson said the packet contains drawings showing that this appears to meet the City's egress window requirements. She said the window well would be of block construction. Peterson thought it would be a textured block to match what is on the house. She said the window would be a Windsor `Pinnacle' aluminum -clad wood double -hung window with divided lights that would match the basement window there. Peterson stated that this Pinnacle window is on the list of approved windows when doing a minor review. She said the Windsor company is based in Iowa, and many of their windows are made in Iowa. Peterson said this application seems to meet the requirements and guidelines. She said the only thing she felt was missing was that the cut sheet for the window does not show the muntin divisions. Peterson said that should probably be added to the file. Leopold, the contractor for the project, said that he included the bars on his drawings. He said he plans to order the window to look like that so that it will match the other side. Peterson said it needs to be the type of either true - divided or simulated divided light bars that are permanently adhered to the glass. She said it has to be the kind that is fixed, both inside and outside, and not snap -in muntin bars. Wagner asked if the homeowner would get the right amount of egress square footage. Leopold said they assured him that that would pass for the square feet of egress. Peterson recommended that Leopold not go by what the window manufacturer says but by what the City code says. She gave Leopold a brochure describing all the dimensions on the window and window well. MOTION: Ackerson moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1204 Sheridan Avenue as presented in the application, with the condition that the applicant provides information on the window muntins. Downing seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0 (Baker, BaldridQe, McMahon, and Swaim absent). Historic Preservation Commission February 9, 2012 Page 2 REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY STAFF AND CHAIR: Peterson briefly described the projects and asked if anyone had additional comments. Ackerson asked if there is a policy preference to locate radon mitigation pipe on the back sides of houses. He said he has noticed walking around his neighborhood that often they are put on the side or on the front. Trimble said she thinks the guidelines recommend that they cannot be seen from the street but said she would have to check. She said if the only place they feel they can locate the pipe is the front, then sometimes it just has to be in the front. Peterson said the one that came through last month for Historic Review did go in on the side of the house. She said she recommended the owners paint it and other exposed pipes to match the house. Wagner asked if contractors know that is supposed to be approved for work in historic districts. Peterson responded that Historic Review for radon mitigation systems is a pre -approved Minor Review item. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Jean Walker regarding Melrose Avenue properties affected by proposed University of Iowa development. Trimble said Jean Walker contacted the Planning Department regarding The University of Iowa's proposed development. Peterson showed photographs along Melrose, looking east, another looking back west, and another east of that again. Ackerson said Melrose Place is just on the other side of the brick apartment building in the photograph, so it is back down that road where the University is presumably going to put in a parking lot. Peterson said they shot the views along Melrose Avenue, because the drawing that is attached in the packet seemed to indicate that it was these three blocks of Melrose Avenue. Ackerson said he personally questioned that. He said he thought the press release said they had purchased eight properties on Melrose Place, lots that back off of Melrose Avenue. Ackerson said he strongly recommends that Commission members go over and drive down Melrose Place. He said that Melrose Circle is wonderful, and that is where the houses worth preserving are located. Wagner agreed. He said he thought the Commission approved the construction of a deck for a building back there on Melrose Place for Tracy Barkalow. Michaud asked if there is a 1870s house behind the brick one or if it is on Melrose. Ackerson said there are no 1870s houses back there behind the brick one. He said that there are some beautiful houses down on Melrose Avenue but not on Melrose Place. Thomann asked if she understands Walker's letter correctly in that she is asking that this kind of be it, as far as the University goes; that is how she took the letter is that Walker did not want it to go any further than this. Trimble stated that her experience with Walker has been that she did not want any development there, but perhaps these houses are the exception. Peterson said this would be a significant change. She said Melrose Avenue is a distinct boundary line between the University and the City neighborhoods. Wagner replied that it sort of is, because once one goes down by the Law School and south of Melrose, the University has picked up houses here and there, converting them into the Hispanic American Student Center and Asian American Student Center and others. He said there is already a bit of the University south of Melrose Avenue. Trimble said she also sees Melrose Avenue as a sort of dividing line. She said she is not opposed to the University maybe owning houses and using them for student centers or whatever. Trimble said, however, this scale of development seems to cross the line of what is acceptable. She said the Commission has discussed these issues with Walker and the Melrose Neighborhood before, and there is a limited amount the Commission can actually do if the majority of the neighborhood does not come and ask for district designation. Historic Preservation Commission February 9, 2012 Page 3 Ackerson said he strongly recommends going over and seeing how it is there. He said his personal opinion changed by doing that. Michaud said whether or not the houses are beautiful, it seems like rather than invade neighborhoods, the University could put more of its facilities to the River Landing location in Coralville. Downing said what the University is building here is an inpatient facility — the Children's Hospital. He said it therefore needs to be contiguous with the rest of the hospital. Trimble asked Commission members if the Commission would like to send a letter to respond to Walker or how they would like to handle this issue. Trimble said the neighborhood never pursued action to have this designated an historic district. She said the problem is that the neighborhood has to get together and get a majority of homeowners to support the designation. Ackerson said he did not think it needed to be a majority. He said the North Side threshold was 20%. Trimble said that some of those houses might qualify for National Register status. She said maybe the owners could be encouraged to apply. Downing said he believed that some of the houses already are on the National Register. Downing said that he believes that if the hospital wanted to do a project that removed those National Register houses and used federal money, it would have to have Section 106 review to allow that. Trimble confirmed this. Downing said the Commission could thank Walker for her information and inform her that if the neighborhood wants to pursue district designation, it should come to the Commission. Trimble said it has been an ongoing problem where occasionally members of the neighborhood come to the Commission to ask for help, but there are not enough people from the neighborhood to go forward. Michaud said that the historic district lines are sometimes irregular. She said that if there are say ten houses over there that should be preserved, they should be encouraged to pursue that. Trimble said the Commission could then send Walker a letter thanking her for the information and stating that the Commission will help in any way it can if the neighbors want to formally promote the neighborhood as an historic district or conservation district. Trimble said she did not have any other suggestions. She. said that she personally would like to have the neighborhood be a district. Trimble asked if putting a parking lot there would ruin the neighborhood feeling. Ackerson said if he lived on Melrose Circle and lived in one of the houses without a row of trees blocking the view, he did not know whether a parking lot would make it better or worse. Michaud said that trees would probably be planted for screening, but it takes them a while to grow and by the time they are five feet tall, the University might have other plans for the property. Peterson said that compared to a residential area, a parking facility has completely different use patterns and different numbers of people. She said that traffic would be different, and what neighbors see and hear would be different. She said that, for example, the lighting required at night could be very different compared to a residential area. Michaud asked if there is a timeline on the University's plan. Downing responded that preparation and work for the parking lot has already begun. Thomann said that it seems like recently there has been a lot going in the area. Trimble said it does feel like a lot more activity lately. She said the three houses on Washington were very noticeable. Downing said that Iowa City and Johnson County, unlike the rest of the State, have grown a lot in the last ten to fifteen years. He said that in general, the level of development is going to be more than it had been and more than anywhere else in the State. Downing said that a few years ago, University Hospitals announced its billion dollar effort to expand, and the biggest single piece of that is what the Commission is seeing here. He said it will continue, and that alone gets other things going all over the County. Trimble added that since she has lived in Iowa City, Brown Street has gone from lots of rental property to mostly owner -occupied houses. She said the North Side has really come back around, and that has been good. Historic Preservation Commission February 9, 2012 Page 4 Michaud discussed the December 23`d meeting with people representing College Hill and the North Side Neighborhood Association. She said that John Thomas of the Planning and Zoning Commission came up with a figure that the North Side was 74% rental. Michaud said there are three ways to quantify that including the number of lots or buildings and number of occupants. Michaud said the City is now allowing the 500 block of Washington Street to have more units, but, instead of three bedroom, they would be one and two -bedroom units. She said she is encouraging them to sell them to owner - occupied. Michaud said she did not think the one and two -bedroom units are required, but this is a C132 area. She said there are very few CB2 areas, but they are peripheral areas where the City would want to have smaller, less expensive units. Michaud said she is moderately optimistic that it will be possibly 45 or 49 one to two -bedroom units. She said that is what they are pushing for, because it is an unmet market need, with more and more people living by themselves for longer periods in their lives. Trimble said that neighborhoods need to be protected proactively. She said that if they are not protected, when something like this comes up, there is little the Commission can do. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12, 2012: MOTION: Michaud moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's January 12, 2012 meeting, as written. Litton seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0 (Baker, Baldridge, McMahon, and Swaim absent). 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