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Home My WebLink About05-08-2008 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 8, 2008 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda 3. Election of Chair 4. Consideration of National Register Nomination Isaac A, Wetherby House, 611 N. Governor Street 5. Consent Agenda 1. 825 S. 7th Avenue 2. 747 Rundell Street 6. Certificate of Appropriateness: 1. 347 S. Governor Street 2. 441 S. Governor Street 3. 1132 Burlington Street 7. Consideration of minutes for March 13, 2008 and April 10, 2008 8. Other 9. Adjournment Staff Report April 23, 2008 Historic Review for 825 S. 7th Avenue District: Dearborn Street Conservation District Classification: Con tributing The applicants, Margaret and Charles Felling, are requesting approval for a proposed project at 825 S. 7th Avenue, a contributing property the Dearborn Street Conservation District. The applicants are seeking approval to remove and expand a rear step. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.9 Porches 4.10 Balus trades and Handrails Staff Comments This Craftsman Bungalow house was built in 1936 and has seen very few alterations. The front porch is a prominent feature on this home, as on most Bungalow style homes. The house and garage are typical of many houses built in the neighborhood during this period. The applicant is proposing the removal of the rear entry step and replacing it with a larger stoop. The proposed porch is approximately 5 feet by 8 feet 10 inches with 4 feet wide stairs and is not visible from the street. The existing rear step is typical of many decks and porch additions and does not reflect the style of the house. The proposed porch will more closely match the style of the house. The existing step is 4 feet by 3 feet with 3 1/2 feet wide stairs. The increase in size will allow greater ease of entry into the house. The applicant intends to use wood to constmct the stoop, with dimensions and details that match the front porch. The proposed stoop will be painted to match the front porch. The railing on the proposed stoop will match the railing on the front porch in dimension, color, and detail. Staff recommends approval of this project subject to: . The handrails being compatible with 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines . All wood to be painted Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or proper- ties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www. icgov. orglH Phandbook. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Monday the week prior to the meeting. For Staff Us~: 11 / I ~ r () 0 Date submitted ....................................................... o Certificate of No Material Effect ''J4 Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) h. Cl /. F......' " /I'" j,<~j-, . e' -.("- .;( Owner .:.. . a...~g,...~,......;f........... .tea........>..... ....e..../,/lCj . <J :...J.:" -.< ~ & c c; -..J Phone.. -:3.1... J...... ..~:::..~.. j...... ~..t!f:j"'" ...17.................. 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Phone................................................................................. ............. email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: \f:L. Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations .!lii1 Photographs .0 Product information o Other ....... ........ ............... ......... ......... ............. ................. If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently de- scribe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. 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Date constructed (if known) ..r1.f.r..~..L.::-;:.Vh..4f...-:kt.I?..:f?:... \1~\o Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District ,II Dearborn Street Conservation District o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: .1>> Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type !II Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, ~h ,reconstruction, baluster repair or simifa;) IjJ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its appearance o Other ............ ..... ...................... ............................ .... .......... ............. 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The applicants are seeking approval to replace five upper stoty windows in the house. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments This house was built in c. 1920 and is a well main tained example of Craftsman design. Vety few alterations have occurred in the history of this house. The current look of the house is typical of what many houses built in the neighborhood might have originally looked. The applicant is proposing to replace the double upper story windows on the front, two windows on the north side second story, and one window in the stairwell on the north side of the house. The new windows will be Pella aluminum clad wood windows and would be the same dimensions of the existing windows. The new windows would be the same as the lower stoty windows that were replaced at an earlier date. Divided lights, as in common in Craftsman design, are not present in the existing windows, and are not proposed for the new windows. The window replacement is in congruence with the Historic Preservation Guidelines, and will not significantly alter the appearance of the house. Staff recommends approval of this project. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.;cgov.orgIHPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thul'sday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) o Owner J~!..I..2....Q....bd.h...Cl:crLt\~.~.r- Phone.......3..l9....-:...~3.3.~..~...~..k..:7...~.............. Address ....7.?:f...77.......R.~..C\.0.?:.U.....$tF.~. ......(~.....~..t~.............................ZiP lfi.c.s?/l-i 'm';Led~?:c~79.d:;'2~' D con"a'~'b#N:~~~~:;;:c' ~dce"J.?.:::;:;mm' :J....R...'" ~ L.eaQ.C...l..~;;~~.s.......................ZiP !/j,,">.:2/b.'J'3 Phone...~.I4....::.:?..,)~..3..:-::...5...7.~..Z...................... email................................................................................................ o Consultant ....... ................... .................................................. ..... Add ress ..... ..... ... ..... ....... ... .... .... ...... ..... ... .... ..... .... ........ ... ............ .... .................................................................................zip................... Phon e.............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations j3' Photographs D Product information o Other ..... ....................................... ............. ..................... If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans, building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Staff Use: / ' , L '/) /', Date submitted ... .........:.........C....:J........................ o Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness , 0 Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Property Information Address of property..74:-:.-:7....R.~.d.ey;;;J,s?:LL...St:.C~~ r .........{Qk.j.Q....(J;..t.~J...I.....1.4.........~?~<~~~t:~?...... . J) c' L;>,::--.ce Use of propel ty.........rr...e...;'>-~.c.~..),..;;.................................. j'::::;>'" ~..' Date constructed (if known) ................I...~..S:-!...'.':-::,...................... Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: D Brown Street Historic District D College Green Historic District D East College Street Historic District ~ Longfellow Historic District D Summit Street Historic District D Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District D College Hill Conservation District D Dearborn Street Conservation District D Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: D Contributing o Noncontributing D Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) D Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building M Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other ........ ........................................................... ........................... 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"OOJ)....~ro Vv "'d ~ 0.9 [) ~ ~..s::: d :.a >-. tiJ "'d C,) I-< .... ro I-< d OJ)'1jj ;::l ~ [) o C\l ro;..:::: ~"'d O"'d ~.s ~ E.g 8 [ ~ s (Y) '0 (Y) Q) 2' Q.. ro (f) o D.- o ct <l) ~ Q Staff Report f\pril 25, 2008 Historic Review for 347 S. Governor Street District: Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Nick Hemann, is requesting approval for a proposed project at 347 S. Governor Street, a contributing property the Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District. The applicants are seeking approval to replace basement windows with glass block. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Staff COlTllllents This one and one half story house was constructed in c 1880-1890 and has seen some alterations, most notably the application of asphalt siding. The applicant is proposing the removal of basement windows and replacement with glass block. The use of modern types of windows is not allowed by the Historic Preservation Guidelines. A more appropriate basement window would be a fixed pane window or awning style window. These types of windows are available at a fairly low cost. Staff recommends denial of the use of the replacement of the basement windows with glass block. Staff does recommend approval of the replacement of the basement windows with a more appropriate window, such as fixed pane or awning style. The specifications of these windows shall be subject to staff approval. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation c;Iistrict pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.orgIHPhondbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. ~:t~t~~b~:~ed .......~l.;).~/~. ax........ ....... o Certificate of No Material Effect Yt Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) {If c;k He VV) Ch1/7 o Owner ./...................................................................................... 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Phon e............................................................................. ................. email................................................................................................ o Consultant... ............. ................................. ........................... ..... Add ress .... ........ .......... ......... ............................... ............................ .................................................................................zip................... Phone ........ ........ ............ ........ ...... ....... .................. ... ..... .... ............... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations ~ Photographs o Product information o Other.. ................................ ........................... ................. If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans, building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. Property Information. .' Jt7 7 ~. GOlJe//1(?~ Address of property ...............................~.............................................. Use of property ...................................................................................... Date constructed (if known) ............................................................... Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District )2rGovernor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: o Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type ~ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other .................................. .............................................. .............. 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Staff Report Historic Review for 441 S. Governor Street District: Governor/Lucas Street Conservation District Classification: Contributing l\pril 25, 2008 The applicants, Rick and Melinda Woodard, are requesting approval for a proposed project at 441 S. Governor Street, a contributing property the Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District. The applicants are seeking approval to repair and replace the wood siding. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding Staff Comments This modest two story Victorian house was built in c. 1900. At some point in its history, aluminum siding was applied. The structure is characterized by the hipped roof with cross gables and partially enclosed porch. The aluminum siding sustained hail damage and has already been removed, exposing the deteriorating wood siding and original details. The applicants are proposing to remove the original wood siding, trim, soffits, and fascia. The wood elements are deteriorating and there is concern about lead paint on the house. The siding, window trim, band boards, corner boards, fascia, and drip edge will be replaced with cement board. Wood will be used for windowsills, soffits, crown molding, shingle-style siding, and piano key trim. Copper sheeting will be used for the roof above the bay window. All wood and cement board will be painted. The siding and trim will also be replaced on the garage to match the house. The applicants wish to keep the original look of the siding and detailing. All replacement pieces will match as closely as possible the pieces removed from the house. The Guidelines recommend that historic wood siding and trim be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. When wood has become too deteriorated for repair replacement is allowed provided the replacement matches the historic wood siding. \Vood substitutes, such as cement board, are also allowed in the Guidelines, provided the material retains the appearance and function of the original wood, is durable, accepts paint, and is approved by the Commission. Fiber cement board has been approved in the past. In Staff's opinion, the replacement is not detracting from the historic integrity of this structure. The siding and trim of this house were badly damaged with the application of the aluminum siding. Many trim features were even lost in the process. Staff has concerns that the shingle-style siding will be hard to match and recommends for the applicants to consider repairing the original shingle-style siding rather than replacing it unless an exact match can be found. Staff recommends approval of this project with the following conditions · The use of fiber cement board for siding, window trim, band boards, corner boards, fascia, and the drip edge · The use of wood for windowsills, soffits, crown moldings, and piano key trim · The applicants repair and reuse the shingle-style siding if possible. If it is found that this siding is too deteriorated to repair or an exact match can be found, then wood shall be used for replacement · All siding, trim, and other details match the original siding, trim, and details in proftle and appearance. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exteriol- of histol-ic landmal'ks or propCl'ties located in a histol'ic district or conservation distl'ict plll'SlIallt to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Histol-ic Review process, explanation of the pl'Ocess and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservotion Handboo/<, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall 01- online at: www.icgov.org!HPhandbool< Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThlJl"sday of each Illonth. DUl'ing the SUllllllel' rnomhs, the HPC Illay also Illeet on the fotll'th Thul'sday. Applications al'e due in the PCD Office by noon on Thul'sday two weeks pl'ior to the meeting. See attached document fOl' application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ~ Owner ~.f.~...~...M.~~.h.4.~...W9.9.d~....... Phoc,e>l/l~~~:;~~~O;!CJ::m Addl ess .Lt.~..l....S...C:i....ye.r.................~:........................ ..LOWA.CityJ.... JA.... ..... ....... .......... ...... .....zip ..?7.7.fo email..r.i.9'.:.~..Wo..~.q.~..~~.Q.W~~..e4~... o Contractor &..tS.s...A~.l~.~...l.cnr.($U...tW~) Add ress . 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If the proposed pmject is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently descl'ibe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Stoff Use: Date submitted o Certificate of No Matel-ial Effect ,~ Cenificatc of Appl'OPI-iateness o Majol' review o Intel-mediate I'eview o Minor I'eview Property Information GxJ td"" 7A''''tylJ1!S:z.ve:m.Ii''5l...... .....~..........N/.....IA.......?ito............................................ Use of propeny...;?i~\.~......\.~.r.n1.1.1...hO'.v.Y.!eJ............... Date constl'ucted (If known) ...t.~.'.t.?............................................. Historic Designation o This pmperty is a local histol'ic landmark OR ~ This property is located in the: o Bl'Own Street Histol'ic Distl'ict o College Green Historic Distl'ict o East College Street Histol'ic District o Longfellow Histol-ic Dislxict o Summit Street Histol'ic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clal'l< Street Conservation Distl-ict o College Hill Consel-vation Distl-ict o Deal-bor-n Stl-eet Consel'vation District ~ Govel-nor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the distl-ict, this pl'Openy is classified as: ~ Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistol'ic Project Type E. 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions 5.2 Decks and Ramps Staff Comments This house was built in 1900 and has had very few alterations. The applicant is proposing the removal of the rear entry step and replacing it with deck. The rear step is deteriorated and unsafe. The new deck will be approximately 22 feet by 20 feet with a 4 feet wide stair. The deck will be constructed of treated wood support posts, beams, and joists with cedar decking and handrails. The deck will cover most of a concrete patio in the rear yard of the property. The Guidelines allow for the construction of decks on the rear of buildings provided they are not easily seen from the street. This deck is on the rear of the property and will not been seen from the street. Staff recommends approval of this project subject to: · The handrails being compatible with 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines and of similar design to the sketch below. The spindles shall tie into the top and foot rails, and in order to prevent standing water and deterioration the rails shall be sloped. ~._--------~ -- --------.:::: -, ----, ------- ~ ------. >1 .~ -------(> ~ - r- - - -. /' --.---. ~ . ----==-~ _J I ---- Apl-1Hcation for Historic Re'l~ew Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.orgIHPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thul'sday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. For Staff Use: Date submitted o Certificate of No Material Effect j.;a" Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) D Owner .~bl.(h........Aefil$~M.cl... Phone ...3j.1...?;;I5~.~./.......0. .'1...I...Q...... ................. ............ Address +.t..3..z~r...CA::;r...&/R..U.NC}]N1J --r:::- ..( . 1/ ~ . A ..........2 24 0 ~y.~..&.J.T,.......c1.rl:.f..~. ... ..........zip ..-.:?....::-...:... emai I................................................................................................ D Contractor .....SS.~?c:,..E......................................................... 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ~ ~:~eo~I;~ans /' o Building elevations ~ Photographs / D Product information / 0 Other ........ ............. ...................... ....... ....................... ..... If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans, building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. Property Information , .! I ? '2.- CAs...,-- {.) if: .' .1 il{ '-JI\ ill Address of pI operty "1'''' ....:>............................/.........DI-........(..........] (. I V ;P?.~..~....~(ry...~0.J.A........s=2~;?~:~~.D Use of property...................... ........ ....... .......................... ........ ............ 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Historic Designation D This property is a local historic landmark OR , This property is located in the: D Brown Street Historic District D D r- College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District _ongfellow Historic District Summit Street Historic District ~ D Woodlawn Historic District D Clark Street Conservation District ,z College Hill Conservation District D Dearborn Street Conservation District D Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: ~ Contributing D Noncontributing D Nonhistoric Project Type Z Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) D Construction of new building D Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance D Other.. ................. ......................... ................. ...... ...... ........ ..... ... ..... 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Design #:29223 4/24/2008 * * * Take this sheet to the Building Materials desk to p~rchase your materials. * * * ~~ ~ ~ ~ _ c~ ~ -~ - ~ , ~- ~-~C~'C l'- ~: ' ,~ - ~c fC:~2 - ~ ~~- ~ - ~ ~ ~~ , ~ - ~ ~ -- - ~ "~- ~ - ~,:~ ~-- -~~~ - ~ , ~~ilJ , l_._.._____.__._.,~_.. ~-- Level 1 : 22' x 19' 6' off the ground Horizontal Decking 2" x 8" Joists 2" x 8" Beams 40 PSF Deck Live Load Today's cost for materials estimated in this design with options:$2842.50 *The base price includes: 40 PSF deck live load, AC2 treated. horizontal2x6 deck boards, 4x4 posts, 2x8 joists and beams, galva~zed frami, fasteners, AC2 treated 36" Vertical handrail to joist without posts, and premium screws. *(BASE price): ~17171/6 Design #:29223 ~tR) 4/24/2008 ~..~..~;.:-*. ~~~,,=:>..~:-m-~~((*:: "-';':::;-"11~"". &$"" ~",,,>::~<*.,,,-,,~,,::s; ,. :lli":,:, m'$:: (..~, <;' ...-.::.~~ ~ s,x. f .~ ':=:~~ ~:o..:": .. ....'*., "t;" ..~~~.\ ~...~...~ '.~~ ~:.~~.~~ ~:::~ ~~ fu,$%..~~""."~"',,,"'1$"'1,....~. * * * Take this sheet to the Building Materials desk to purchase your materials. * * * You selected a 1 level deck with: . . . . 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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 13,2008 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, William Downing, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Tim Toomey, Alicia Trimble, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Brennan, Jim Ponto STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker, Bob Miklo OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, Carl Hirschman, Cecile Kuenzli, Martin Wenck CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: Burford notified the Commission that work done on the old law school has been halted because of failure to review the project under Section 106. She stated that Richard Carlson has been called in to work on this. Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation would not have stepped in to salvage parts of the building if it had known that this had not been reviewed. Burford stated that an opinion page editorial in today's Press-Citizen raised points that she hoped could be addressed during the discussion of the Work Plan. She said the article discussed moving the Wetherby House. Burford said the author also addressed the needs of the community with regard to historic preservation and specifically addressed some items to the Historic Preservation Commission. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 430 Oakland Avenue. Miklo stated that this property is in the Longfellow Historic District and showed an aerial photograph of the area. He said the proposal contains two major aspects: the construction of a two- car garage with an accessory apartment above, and an addition to the east side of the house to accommodate the expansion of the kitchen and a new bathroom on the third floor. Miklo said that staff has had several discussions with the applicant about how to accomplish an addition to this property, and there are several things that need to be taken into account in addition to historic preservation. He said there are some zoning requirements, one of which is that any garage has to be at least 25 feet from the property line. Miklo said they looked at the possibility of a driveway back to Oakland, but both staff and the applicant felt it was not desirable to have the garage doors on the primary fayade on Oakland and determined the best location for the garage was to have it oriented with the garage doors facing Grant Court. He said that it would also result in the front yard not being paved to the extent that it would be if the garage faced west. Miklo said there is also a five-foot setback on the east side for the side lot line. He said the garage could be moved a little further to the east; however, there is a large pine tree on the neighboring property, and the design is planned to minimize as much root damage as possible. Miklo said that in the fall, the Commission discussed the possibility of enclosing the north porch to allow more living space, but the Commission was unenthusiastic about that plan. He said that alternatives were looked at, and the plan is now to extend the footprint of the building on the east side slightly to allow for additional interior space. Miklo said the existing view from Oakland really would not change. He said that the garage would be seen from Oakland. Miklo said that given the complex gambrel roof of the house, it was difficult to find an addition that would be respectful of the roof. He said this is the most reasonable approach presented the applicant's designers. Miklo said that it does have the gambrel shape, but because of the dormer on that side, the applicant was not able to do the full gambrel down to the side. Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 2 Miklo said that there are also a couple of minor aspects to the plan. He stated that one of them would be the replacement of some windows on the side of the house with clear-story windows. Miklo said another issue would be the plan to make the third floor window larger to allow egress. He said it would then be similar in size to the windows on the second floor. Miklo said it was not possible to do that on the less prominent north side, because of the stairway there. Regarding the garage, Miklo said that ideally the stairway to the second floor should be in the interior of the structure, but that would require an expanded footprint. He said that to avoid root damage to the pine tree, the applicant is proposing an exterior stairwell that would not require a full foundation. Miklo said that since this is a secondary elevation of the building, staff feels this is a reasonable design solution. He said the stairwell would be screened with a lattice work design. Regarding the view from the south, Miklo said the applicant proposes to mimic the gambrel roof style of the house itself. He added that carriage doors on the garage would help this appear to be of a similar period as the original house. Miklo said that if this is approved, the details of the doors still need to be worked out. Miklo said there are two alternative window patterns for the garage itself. He said that one would be a single sash window similar to the north side of the house, and the other would be a double hung. Miklo said the concern with the double hung is that in order to get a window of the appropriate size, the window would have to extend into the frieze board. Miklo said that some of the neighbors have expressed concern about this application, including one neighbor who expressed concern about the potential loss of the yard. He said, however, that from a zoning point of view, the proposed garage meets all the requirements of the zoning code. Miklo said that if this open space was historically significant for some reason, such as a garden that is well known, there could be an argument made against building in this space. He said, however, there is no historic significance to this yard any more than any other yard in the neighborhood. Miklo said the question then becomes the design of the structure. He said it could be argued that a simple garage without the apartment would be lower in profile and less intrusive to the space; however, a simpler design without the gambrel roof would not mimic the house as well. Miklo said staff recommends approval of this, with a few details to be worked out in terms of window specifications and the garage doors. Weitzel asked if the garage would be attached to the basement. Miklo said that it would be freestanding from the house, as recommended by the guidelines. Weitzel said that the guidelines don't really describe what scale and mass are in terms of subordinate structures. He said he did not know if the footprint being almost equivalent between the garage and the house makes it the same as the house or if it is still smaller because it's shorter. Miklo said that there is a change in grade, which helps in this situation. He said that even though this is a story and a half building, because it is lower in grade, it's not looming compared to the house. Toomey asked about an item shown on the plan. Miklo said that it is the existing garage in the basement. Wenck, the consultant for the project, said that the dimensions of the existing basement garage door are about eight feet by seven feet, and it is not big enough to hold a modern car. Eubanks said the application refers to the possibility of enclosing the porch. Hirschman said that with the changes, in order to put a bathroom on the first floor, that is where if he can use the clear-story windows then he could put a bathroom in that area. He said that if that is not possible, he would still like to find a place to put it on the first floor, and the only free floor space would be that porch. Hirschman said that using the clear-story windows would be a compromise situation. Hirschman said that he went around and spoke to all the neighbors who were home on Oakland and showed them the blueprints. He said that all of them who had time to look at the blueprints did approve of them. Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 3 Weitzel noted that Caroline Colvin was a signatory on a letter to the Commission, but she has now recanted, because she did not know about the apartment over the garage when she signed. Swaim said she thinks it is laudable that the applicant went back to the drawing board to revise the plans for this and said it was the right thing to do. Eubanks said that she likes the porch, and she would not want to see it enclosed. Hirschman said that if the clear-story windows are allowed, he would be able to keep the porch. Weitzel said the Commission would prefer not to change the fenestration whenever possible, and the porch is one of the historic features of the building. Kuenzli said that she has lived in this neighborhood since 1972. She said she has walked past this house since then and has admired the way it sits on the lot and its proportions and realized that it was not being taken care of. Kuenzli said she hoped someone would buy it who would be a good steward of the house, appreciate it for what it is, and preserve it for the future. Kuenzli said that the most beautiful part of the house, besides the way it sits on the lot, is the south fayade and the sunroom and the screened porch behind it. She said that the proposed plan would almost completely obscure what is truly an elegant south fayade. Kuenzli said she agrees that this house needs a garage badly but asked why it needs a two-story garage with an apartment that would cover up the most beautiful part of the house. She asked if it would be possible to do a more diminutive garage without an apartment in it. Wenck said that no one will ever really look straight on the south elevation. He said that as one walks by the house from the west, one would still be able to see most of the south fayade, although probably not that back screened porch. Kuenzli said that the clear-story windows would be a minimal change and easy to accord, but it is the south fayade that is of concern. Hirschman said he agreed with Kuenzli's comments, but because of the zoning, he has to put the garage as close to the house as possible or it would be too close to the street. Kuenzli asked if it wouldn't be less expensive to make the basement garage usable. Hirschman said that he has looked at the possibilities for a garage under the house, but none of them were feasible. He said that the present plan is the least invasive option. Wenck said that the basement garage is tiny and narrow and would not fit a car of today. He said it would be ideal to find some way to not build on the south, and that was part of the reason for bringing the garage down as far as he could get it. Kuenzli said that not having the second story on it would bring it down. Wenck said it would not bring it down much, because the garage needs a roof that mimics the house, unless one would put a 4:12 roof there. Weitzel said that there are flat-roofed garages in the neighborhood, and garages don't always match the house exactly. He said there are other ways to design a garage that would go with the house. Kuenzli asked if a very shallow hip roof could be done over the garage. Hirschman said that it would still cover that south porch. Regarding the porch, Weitzel said that the foundation doesn't really match the original house, so he believes it was added later. He said it may be a historic feature but is not necessarily original to the house. Weitzel said there is a garden like feature on a garage on Grant Street. He said it is a very small garage, but it has a pergola look to it. Weitzel said he did not know if one could incorporate a design like that into a modern garage, but it would match what is on the screened porch right now. Miklo said that even if one built a lower profile garage, and a one-story garage is possible, someone walking by would see the garage and would not see over it to see the screened porch behind. He said Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 4 that if there is going to be a garage on the site, the view is going to change; there is not any way around it. Miklo said it is a judgment call as to whether one wants to match the roof of the house or have more of a four-square type garage. Swaim and Eubanks said that they preferred the mimicking of the roofline. Weitzel said that the two major pieces of the proposal could be considered separately, since the Commission seems to be coming to some consensus on the garage. Eubanks said that one wants to have historic structures stay historic, but they need to be made functional for the present time. Weitzel said he does not see any way that the Commission can say that a garage cannot be allowed. Toomey said that this meets the guidelines, as the appearance of the house from the street is not changed. Weitzel said the Secretary of the Interior Standards call for a 360 degree view, although it doesn't mean things cannot be done. Michaud asked if there is any way to allow an interior stairway on the garage. Hirschman said that he would like to enclose the stairs so that they are hidden, but that may not be possible. He said that is why he plans to use a lattice screen if he is forced to build an exterior stairwell. Downing said he is a little conflicted, because nothing the applicant plans would violate any of the zoning requirements. He said he appreciates the effort to mimic the style of the house. Downing said he would be cautious about the impact on the sun porch. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the addition of a garage at 430 Oakland Avenue subject to: the windows being wood or metal-clad, solid wood, with the size and style of the new windows to match the historic windows; the original windows to be salvaged and reused whenever possible; the carriage house style garage doors must be compatible with the style of the property; cement board or wood siding and trim to match the profile of the existing siding and trim; and with the window and garage door final design to be subject to staff approval. Toomey seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-1. with Downin~ votin~ a~ainst. Eubanks said that she would like to see the addition approved subject to not changing the side porch and not allowing the windows in the back to be too intrusive. Miklo pointed out that if the Commission does not approve the change to the enclosed porch, it does not then force the Commission to approve enclosing the existing side porch. Weitzel said that a porch enclosure is disallowed in the guidelines. Swaim said that she doesn't mind the clear story windows, because there is the precedent of the window on the far right and because this side of the house isn't very visible at all. Downing asked if the back porch would then contain the first level bathroom. Hirschman confirmed this and said that the present bathroom would be incorporated into the kitchen. He said that the interior plans have not been finalized. Miklo said that the interior of a building is within the Commission's purview to the extent that interior plans affect the outside of the building. He said that the Commission can consider the interior floor plan when considering resulting changes to the exterior. Downing asked about the attic window. Weitzel said he had asked if that could be put in the addition instead. Downing stated that HIS will require a bedroom to have an egress window. Hirschman said that would be the south exposure. Weitzel said that it isn't horrible there, but he would rather see the window stay the same, because it matches the one on the north side. Wenck said that window would be the minimum size for a double hung window. He said that one of the reasons he changed that was to get better light quality in that room. Wenck said he would be changing the window to match the two below it. MOTION: Eubanks moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 430 Oakland Avenue, as proposed in the application. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7 -1. with Weitzel votin~ a~ainl!tt. Miklo asked if Commission members were concerned about the window pattern on the garage. Weitzel said that he liked the smaller one - that it looks more like a carriage house and doesn't get into the frieze Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 5 board. Wenck said that one window would be functional, but the other would not be functional on the inside. The consensus of the Commission was to approve the upper window design. Miklo asked the applicant if he intends to change the garage door on the original house. Hirschman said that he will replace it with whatever he uses on the south side with so that all of the garages match. Weitzel asked the applicant to consider, since this is a wet basement, treating the foundation to preserve the longevity of the house. Swaim said she appreciates the fact that the applicant took the initiative to get neighborhood input. Three property owners from the neighborhood attended the meeting. Two of the three spoke, and they both said they were thrilled that someone is going to fix up the property. DISCUSSION OF 2008 WORK PLAN: Miklo commented that the City Council unanimously approved the updated Preservation Plan last week. He stated that he drafted a work plan to present to the City Council based on discussion at the last meeting. Burford said that the Press Citizen opinion page article points out that moving Wetherby House is symbolic of what can be done on behalf of historic preservation in Iowa City. She said the author is also saying that it demonstrates how difficult discerning the events around historic preservation can be. Burford said the author is suggesting we find ways to move ahead and keep things going that will preclude demolition notices from showing up on buildings that are historic. Toomey said the author asks for a citywide survey and nomination for places to be noted as recognized as having some historical significance. Weitzel said that goal one does address that, but the Commission does need to decide its priorities for when it happens. Burford said that the Commission has surveyed the community, and what is architecturally significant has been identified. She said that the article is getting at identifying socially, anthropologically important criteria, which are extremely difficult to research and identify. Weitzel stated that some of the surveys that have been conducted are better with regard to Criteria B significance than others. He said that there also properties outside the current districts that the Commission might want to consider to be landmarks. Burford said that even if a building is not eligible to be on the National Register, there is a potential there for the same kind of response. Weitzel said that the Commission needs to do a systematic survey for National Register properties and work on getting them nominated. He said that it is part of the goals. Weitzel said that the Preservation Plan is not just for the Commission but is for the whole community to follow. He said that other organizations could pick up on some of the surveys by funding them and/or supporting them. Swaim asked if the issue is who is going to do the work. Weitzel said that is a big chunk of it. He said that in any case, a grant needs to be applied for in order to hire a consultant. Miklo agreed that to be successful at doing a survey, the Commission needs to hire a consultant, and in order to do that, grant funding is needed. He said the work plan includes applying for a grant to study of the economic impact of historic preservation on the local economy. Miklo questioned whether that should have as high of a priority as doing a survey of an area such as Manville Heights, Kirkwood Avenue, or the near south side. He said that an economic impact study is not going to be as concrete as surveying a specific area, and that can probably be assumed without a study, as there are lots of other communities that have done it. Miklo asked if the Commission wanted to add an item to the work plan to apply for a survey grant or bump number five on the proposal. Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 6 Eubanks said that if the Commission is more modest in its goals, they are more likely to be accomplished. She suggested bumping goal number five and replacing it with applying for a grant of a specific area. Weitzel said that the political climate currently is much more in favor of preservation, and he therefore feels that a survey should be substituted for goal number five regarding economic development. Miklo said that page 108 of the Preservation Plan contains a list of recommended surveys that are graded in terms of priority. He said that the near south side has a few historic buildings left but does not really have a constituency in terms of a neighborhood that is asking to be preserved. Miklo said that having that area designated a landmark may be an uphill battle. He said that in order to get a building landmarked when the property owner objects, the approval of six of seven City Council members is required. Miklo said that Manville Heights is listed as recommended for a high priority, and there is also the Oak Grove to Kirkland Avenue Area and the Lucas Farm Area. Swaim said that she would much prefer moving on to getting a grant for the Manville Heights Neighborhood, as residents of the neighborhood are very interested in this, and if designation is successful, that will attract a lot of residents to the cause of preservation. Swaim said she believes that designation of the south side would be much more contentious. Weitzel said that the State has already virtually said that it would not fund a survey of the near south side area. He said their idea is that there are other areas that have more potential for valuable resources. The consensus of the Commission was to replace goal five in the Work Plan with the goal of applying for funding to do a survey of the Manville Heights Area. The Commission approved the updated 2008 Work Plan by consensus. DISCUSSION OF MELROSE NEIGHBORHOOD. Weitzel asked for comments on the draft letter he had prepared regarding the Melrose Neighborhood. Miklo said one concern he would have is that the Melrose Neighborhood residents would be making their case based on some of the politics and such, and that is their case to make. He suggested that the Commission focus more on the historic nature of the neighborhood and let the residents make the other arguments, which they have done well in their report. Baker said that paragraph three could be omitted in that case. Miklo said that would work, along with possibly a few specifics about the history of the neighborhood, giving the reasons the neighborhood is on the National Register. Eubanks agreed to make the changes to the letter, and Miklo said there is time to have the revised letter back on next month's agenda for Commission approval. Swaim pointed out that there are two grant deadlines coming up. Baker said that she would be willing to help on one of those. Miklo said that a draft for the combined near south side and Manville Heights grant application has already been prepared, and that draft could be adapted and revised to refer to just the Manville Heights Area. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: MOTION: Weitzel nominated Eubanks to be Vice Chair of the Commission. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0. MOTION: Toomey nominated Ponto to be Chair of the Commission. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0. Swaim thanked Weitzel for all of his work done on behalf of the Commission. Weitzel said that he would be working on the Board of Friends of Historic Preservation and has been appointed a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 28.2008. Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 7 Baker said that on page one, in the fourth paragraph under discussion of the work plan, in the first sentence, the word "revised" should be changed to "revise." Michaud said that on page two, in the seventh paragraph, first sentence, "more acceptable of green" should be changed to "more inclusive of green." The minutes, as amended, were approved by consensus. OTHER: Miklo asked if there would be any interest in changing the time of the monthly meeting to 5:30. The consensus of the Commission was to keep the meeting time at 6:00. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s/pcd/mins/hpcl2008/3-13-08.doc e o tn .!!! 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MOTION: Ponto made a motion to defer the election of a chair to the next meeting. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Consent Aqenda 521 S. Governor Street Kuecker stated that the board had previously approved an addition and that this was to add a porch roof to the entrance to that addition. Michaud said that it does not look as austere as it once had. She asked about porch posts. Miklo stated that this is a simple structure with no detailing. Scott McDonough, the builder, stated that the property owner had decided not to proceed with the project at this point. He stated that the frame was in place and asked that the owner be able to proceed with the project later. MOTION: Ponto made a motion to approve as proposed. Trimble seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Certificate of Appropriateness 411 and 415 S. Governor Street Miklo stated that there had been a proposal for this property over a year ago that had already been approved. That proposal was made for two reasons: 1) It is a conservation district that requires approval of any design, and 2) the property is non-conforming in terms of zoning requirements such as parking and setbacks. He said that the Board of Adjustment has the authority to waive zoning requirements if it is needed to save a historic structure and that this would probably be requested for this property. Miklo said that the State Historical Society had expressed concern over the size of the new structure. Drainage and space on the property were also concerns. To lessen this concern, the church had purchased an adjacent property, giving them more space to work with. Kuecker stated that the applicant planned to demolish the existing house on the property it had purchased to make space for landscaping and the church expansion. She said this house is a non- contributing structure in the conservation district. Kuecker stated that staff recommends approval of the Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 2 demolition subject to 1) a certificate of appropriateness being given for the expansion, and 2) the Board of Adjustment approving the special exception. Kuecker stated that the proposal called for the removal of a porch that is not original, construction of a new front stoop that would face south, removal of a covered basement doorway and replacement with a window. She said the addition is separated from the existing church by an 8 foot breezeway. She said the existing structure would be restored and would be used. The new addition is shorter than the existing church. Kuecker stated that fiber cement board siding would be used that would match the existing structure and that limestone accents would be used at the entryway. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval subject to the doorway and window specifications approval by staff and use of fiber cement siding, aluminum clad wood windows, wood or fiber cement soffits, wood stairs in front with lattice, compatible handrails, and restoration of the existing space that would not be divided up into smaller rooms. There was a question about roofing material. Miklo stated that, historically, the building had a metal roof, and that was the roofing material that was planned for use. There was a question regarding the structure that was proposed for demolition. Miklo stated that it was non-contributing because it was built later than the surrounding structures. Michaud inquired as to whether the structure could be moved to another lot. Miklo stated that the difficulty with this is in finding a new lot. Shaw asked whether partitions could be used within the existing structure. Kuecker replied that temporary partitions would be permissible, but not permanent walls. Shaw asked if it would be acceptable for the applicant to put more effort into the new structure first, then work on the old structure. Miklo stated that the City would not put a time frame on the work being done to the old structure, but that the structure would have to meet zoning code requirements during the work process. Bunting Eubanks asked if there were any concerns regarding the list of changes that staff had made. Shaw stated that the design reflects the changes and that the congregation was satisfied. MOTION: Trimble moved to approve the demolition of 415 S. Governor St subject to approval of a certificate of appropriateness and special exception by the Board of Adjustment. Toomey seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. MOTION: Baldridge moved to require staff approval for specification of materials for windows and doors. Toomey seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Discussion of Melrose Neiqhborhood Miklo stated that the memo emphasizes what the Commission could do. Bunting Eubanks asked if the neighborhood could be considered as a historic district. Miklo stated that it is eligible, but that the neighborhood has chosen not to pursue the designation. A question was asked about how much of the neighborhood is currently owned by the University. Miklo stated that several of the homes along Melrose are University owned, but that it is homes in the interior of the neighborhood that are of concern to the neighborhood. Bunting Eubanks asked if the neighborhood residents would have to come forward in order for the designation to occur. Miklo stated that if 20% of the landowners object, then it takes a super-majority of the City Council to approve the district. It was mentioned by a Commissioner that some of the homes in the area were rented, and that the owners of these homes might object to a historic designation. Historic Preservation Commission March 13, 2008 Page 3 Miklo asked if there was a consensus that this memo should be sent as written. He said it would be sent to the neighborhood and that they could send it to Council with their package. MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve the memo. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Miklo showed the Commission's work program for the year. He said that it first needs to be sent to City Council. Miklo said that the first draft of item 2 would be done by staff, that item 5 would be worked on by staff in the near future to meet a deadline, and that staff would initiate contact with the Campus Planning Committee for item 4. 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Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol I- >< ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ w C") C") C") C") C") C") C") C") C") Q) Cl III Cl C 'g >- 'g 111 C .II: :;, Q) Q) - l1.l ';:: ... c '2 c 111 0 ,S :c Q) E 'g Q) c ~ 111 .c - >- E E .tl .II: ! .c u c ; .c 0 ~ lI:l Cii 111 0 :;, i 0 u 0 ';:: z m m m c w ll. en j:: l- I- "0 l1.l l/l :J () >< UJ :;::. ......5j c: c: l/l l1.ll1.l.o l/ll/l<( l1.l.o ..0::<( II iV' II II !:!:! ~><OO STATE HISTORICAL IoCIETY of A Division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs April 4, 2008 Ms. Christina Kueker Iowa City HPC 410 E Washington St Iowa City IA 52240- RE: Wetherby, Isaac A., House, 611 North Governor, Iowa City, Johnson County Dear Ms. Kueker: The State Nominations Review Committee (SNRC) plans to consider the property referenced above for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during their June 13,2008 meeting. As a participant in the Certified Local Government Program, Iowa City HPC is required to review and comment on proposed National Register nominations of properties within its jurisdiction. The State is required to provide you with a 60-day period for the review, ~less we mutually agree to expedite the process. I am contacting you to ask that you initiate the review process for the Historic Preservation Commission. Enclosed are copies of the nomination, photographs, and the review form. The review process will require the following: . The Historic Preservation Commission should review the p.omination during one of their meetings. Send a formal invitation to the Mayor with a copy of the nomination. Send a formal invitation to the property owner/owners. If they are not familiar with the National Register, be sure to include an explanation. Make sure that a copy of the nomination is available for public review before the meeting. For example, leave a review copy at the courthouse or public library. Indicate in your meeting announcement that a review copy of the nomination is available and where the review copy can be found. . The question to answer when reviewing the nomination is whether the nominated property meets the National Register of Historic Places significance criteria. If the Commission feels that the nomination makes the case for meeting significance criteria, the Commission should check the box recommending that the property be listed. If the Commission feels that the property does not meet the significance criteria, then check the box recommending that the property not be listed. The Mayor should use the same approach when reviewing the nomination. . You might want to invite the individual who prepared the nomination to attend the public meeting and present the nomination. Keep a record of the meeting (copy of notice, agenda, minutes, list of attendees). At the conclusion ofthe meeting, the Commission should make a motion regarding their recommendation. The Chairman of the Commission will complete Item # 1, the Commission's portion of the review form. Be sure to fill in the date of the public meeting, sign the signature line and record any comments that were made. If the Mayor attended the public meeting, inquire if he/she is prepared to complete Item #2 on the review form. 600 EAST LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50319-0290 P: (515) 281-5111 . In the event that the Mayor was unable to attend the meeting. The Commission Chairman should forward the Review form to the Mayor for review and comment. Have the Mayor sign the form and return it to the Historic Preservation Commission. . Item #3 on the Review form asks for the review and comment of a preservation professional. If your commission does not have a professionally qualified historian or architectural historian who can complete this part of the form, you may leave Item #3 blank and I will arrange to have a State staff member complete that part of the form. . After you have completed Items #1 through #2 (through #3 if a preservation professional is available), please make a copy of the completed review forms for your file and send the original copies of the completed forms to me. . The Commission should keep the nomination and photographs. File them together in your inventory, as you will need the information for future reference. If a State preservation professional was needed to complete Item #3 on the review form, I will return a copy to the commission for filing. If the Historic Preservation Commission and the Mayor disagree with one another on the property's National Register eligibility, both views will be presented to the SNRC for their consideration during review of the nomination. Ifboth the Historic Preservation Commission (by Commission majority) and the Mayor do not consider the property eligible for National Register listing, we must halt the nomination. Be advised that when a nomination is halted, the property owner, the person who prepared the nomination or any interested party may appeal the decision. In addition, the nomination will still go forward to the National Park Service for an official "Determination of Eligibility. " Please contact Paul Mohr at 515/281-6826 with any questions or concerns regarding the CLG program or the process for this review. Sincerely, 4a..6db JuitA /:flI Elizabeth Foster Hill Tax Incentive Programs Manager/ National Register Coordinator CLG NATIONAL REGISTER REVIEW CLG Name Iowa City Date of Public Meeting Property Name Wetherby, Isaac A.. House, 611 North Governor, Iowa City, Johnson County 1. For Historic Preservation Commission: o Recommendation of National Register eligibility o Recommendation of National Register ineligibility Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: 2. For Chief Elected Local Official: o Recommendation of National Register eligibility o Recommendation of National Register ineligibility Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: 3. Professional Evaluation: o Recommendation of National Register eligibility o Recommendation of National Register ineligibility Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: RETURN TO: State Historical Society of Iowa, ATTN: National Register Coordinator, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319 Isaac A Wetherby House Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa National Register of Historic Places Nomination Prepared by Marybeth Slonneger and Mary Bennett By Hand Press Iowa City, Iowa Copyright @ March 2008 NPS Form 10-900 (Rev 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 1-31-20091 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places RegIs/ration Form (formerly 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance. enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions Place additional entnes and narrative Items on continualion sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter. word processor, or computer. to complete all items. 11, Name of Property IlistOflC name _.c.W~th~IJ:?YL Isaac A., House other names/site number ~. Location ---, I I -~~-_._~ street & number 611 North Governor not for publicationlS'lA city or town .IQwa City vicinityNIA state ~~~ . _ ______ code.J:A._. county..J911Jl~.QJl . 3. State/Federal Agencyrrribal Certification code.1Q3. zip code_.52245.._.._ -~ ~ I I I As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act as amended, I hereby certify that this .:If.~ nomination request for determinallon of eligibility meets the documentation standards tor registering properties.ln the Nalional Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60 In my opinion, the property _~ meets _____ does not meet the National Register Criteria I recommend that this property be consider~d significant nationally ~xstatewide-xlocally. L__See continuation sheet for additional comments.) I J --1 i I I I i _u_~ Signature of certifying ofliciallTitle Date State or Federal Agency or Tribal government In my opinion, Ihe property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting officiaHitle Date State or Federal agency and bureau or Tnbal government 4. National Park Service Certification L hereby certify that this property is: Signature 01 the Keeper Date of Action entered in the Naflonal Register See continuation sheet determined eligible Jor the National Register See continuation sheet determined not eligible for the Nationfli Register .__ removed from the National Register other (explain) Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa County and State Name of Property I I I 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) ~ private _ public-local __ public-State __ public-Federal Category of Property (Check only one box) lL building(s) district site structu re _._ object Number of Resources within Property (do not include previously listed resources in the count) Contributing 1 Noncontnbuting o ___ buildings o o sites o o structures o objects Total Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "NJA" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A ----.--.-..--.-----.-----.---.-. ~-_.._"--,-'"._,-------.---~-_._- Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register _~ I 6. Function or Use l Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) DOME'[1'JC: elingle dwelliTIK________ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) WORK IN PROGRESS l 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) other: T-ili~____-_-_--.--- foundation CONCRETE walls ___-.---FOOD: _ Weath~}::.1?oard roof __-ASP1IALT---------------------- other __BRICK------------_--------- Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Wetherby, Isaac A., Hou~_ Name of Property __Johnson Comity, Iowa County and State I 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing.) A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history' . -.X_ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master. or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. o Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) ___ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ___ B removed from its onginallocation. __ C a birthplace or a grave. _ D a cemetery. __ E a reconstructed bUilding, object, or structure. _ F a commemorative property. _ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance olthe property on one or more continuation sheets.) Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) ART _COMMERCE --- ~-~------------ Period of Significance ~~_~ 1860-ca~e1887 ------- Significant Dates _.ca. 1860 -_._-'_._-_._--~----~._----~----- Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Wetherby, Isaac A_'--____ Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder J?.QYle, Patrick Wetherby,_ Isaac A. j 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 011 one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) _ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. __ previously listed in the National Register _ previously determined eligible by the National Register ___ designated a National Historic Landmark _ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey #______ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record #_____ Primary Location of Additional Data ~ State Historic Preservation Office .1L Other State agency x_ Federal agency __ Local government __ University Other Name of repository: _State Historical Society of'i;1:;owa .,' ,"i.i,!f?J '" ~~~h.:g12.Y.1 .:t~~!'3.&fI.-,..HQ1J~~ Name of prmwty 1"1'0: ~ra~hi~l"~;"_."."-""-"'''''''' ,..,..,...... ~-,.,., ,,'. .... ..,-.,.""'-'7""'-'--"'- "..'.-11---""-'-'-' Acreag~ of Propertyl~.@..@.L,!,l,!! one UTM Refilrences (Place M(t~ion~ UTM references OMI <;ontinuation sheet) , .Johnsou.,--Caunty. ,lo.wa Coun\y and Slate '" . ....~.,.,..,... ~.-._-_........,..._... .,.._.~~~....~-' ..~'.::." ,.-. 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Site Inventory Form State Historical Society of Iowa (December 1, 1999) State Inventory No. _ IZI New 0 Supplemental o Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)_ Relationship: 0 Contributing 0 Noncontributing o Contributes to a potential district with ~et unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) 0 Listed 0 De-listed 0 NHL 0 DOE 9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number _ o Non-Extant (enter year) _ 1. Name of Property historic name Wetherby. Isaac A.., House other names/site number 2. Location street & number 611 N. Governor St. city or town Iowa City Legal Description: (If Rural) Township Name (If Urban) Subdivision _ ----Slock(s) ~ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section] 4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section] 5. Classification Category of Property (Check only one box) [8'J building(s) o district o site o structure o object o vicinity, county Johnson Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter Lot(s) ~ Number of Resources within Pro ed If Non-Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of: Enter number of: Contributin Noncontributin buildings 1 Q buildings sites 0 0 sites structures '5 '5 structures objects Q Q objects Total 1 Q 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 Historical Architectural Data Base Number tli8 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: sinole dwellina WORK IN PROGRESS 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) other: T -plan foundation CONCRETE walls WOOD: Weatherboard roof ASPHALT _ other BRICK Narrative Description ([8'J SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria) DYes 0 No 0 More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. [8'J Yes 0 No 0 More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. DYes 0 No 0 More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. DYes 0 No 0 More Research Recommended 0 Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. County Johnson City Iowa City Criteria Considerations o A Owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ~ B Removed from its original location. DCA birthplace or grave. o 0 A cemetery Address 611 N. Governor St. Site Number District Number DE OF DG A reconstructed building, object, or structure. A commemorative property. Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. ART Significant Dates Construction date Ca. 1860 ~ check if circa or estimated date Other dates Ca. 1860 Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Person (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Wetherby. Isaac A. Architect/Builder Architect Builder Doyle. Patrick Wetherby. Isaac A. Narrative Statement of Significance (~SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Blbliographical References Bibliography ~ See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data U'FMReferences (OPTIONAL) Zone Easting 1 15 622967 3 Northing 4613877 Zone Easting Northing 2 4 o See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Marybeth Slonneqer and Mary Bennett organization _ street & number 1109 East Davenoort city or town Iowa City state IA date January 30. 2008 telephone 319-354-8700 zip code 52245 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 on the site in relation to 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 # Frame/slot # Date Taken 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,lNClUDE 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 above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: D. Yes 0 No 0 More Research Recommended o This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: OMB Approva' No, 1024-0018 NPS Form 10-900-. {S-861 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 1 7. Description Locational Information The Wetherby House was originally located, facing north, at 935 E. Market Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. The house had been situated at this location since its construction and had integrity of site, but when threatened with demolition bya local developer in the fall of 2007, the house was relocated in March of 2008 to 611 North Governor Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. The new location on Governor Street is four blocks north of the old site; the house stands prominently on an equally busy comer and now faces east overlooking Oakland Cemetery, where Wetherby and his family are buried. The new lot is also in the Goosetown neighborhood with similar small-scale cottages; it is a block away from Horace Mann Grade School, so will be seen daily byyoung students. The slope of the lot resembles the one on Market Street, though less steep in the back The Isaac A. Wetherby house is one of the oldest extant homes in Iowa City. It is modest in scale and appearance, dating from around 1854, when a 24-year old Irish teamster named Patrick Doyle arrived in town and built the frame house on a quarry-faced limestone foundation. The building was sited on the (then) edge of town, close to the Market Street curb, a major east-west thoroughfare through the city. It was a block away from the rapidly emerging Goosetown neighborhood to the north, just undergoing settlement from Bohemian and German immigrant families during this same period. The frame building is one and a half stories and the addition is one story. The original entry to the house was on the south side of the building, now the interior entry to the kitchen. The 1860 Wetherby room-addition across the back of the house created three new entryways: the major one was on the east (now south side); a southern entry to the home on the slope of a hill (now the west side); and a newly uncovered former doorway on the west side (now north side) of the addition that eventually became a window (as determined by our building contractor). This formerly west window frame will be restored to a doorway leading to a small garden in its new location on Governor Street. Evidence found in an 1869 family print of the cottage suggests a columned porch with hood- overhang on the former east side. Traces of both the columns and overhang have survived as an outline on this wall. Eleven windows (counting the former doorway) lit the home; one original 6- over-6 window remains. The photograph indicates that the windows were shuttered. The doors are now modem, as are the two windows in the formerly south foundation wall. The siding is original and retains its cream-colored paint with dark trim. The original building consisted of one room down and a half-story room above, accessible from a wooden staircase; the central chimney probably vented a wood-burning stove. NPS Form 10-900-& 18-861 OMS Approval No. '024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby. Isaac A.. House Johnson County. Iowa Section number 7 Page 2 Illustration # 1: View of Wetherby house at original location, 935 E. Market, Iowa City, Johnson County. This carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Wetherby in 1869, documents the appearance of the house during the period of significance; the print was dated in his handwriting. It was loaned to the State Historical Society of Iowa/Iowa City by a great, great granddaughter of Wetherby, who recently visited Iowa City, made a generous donation to the project, and has great interest in its restoration. NPS Form l0.g00.a (8-86) OMS Approval No. 'CJ24-{)(},S United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 3 Architectural Overview The Wetherby House is an Iowa example of a vernacular building constructed by immigrant carpenter/builders. The house is consistent with the local styles of the 1840s and 1850s. Its floor plan consists of an east to west oriented main section. It is 1 and 1/2 storywith a T-plan resulting from a 1 story rear addition. The house has an end-gabled roofline, a main entrance arranged along the eastern side of the house rather than centrally placed in the north wall. Its massing and plan are highlighted by its end- gabled roofline, symmetrical front portal placement, and rear extension. It is a balloon-framed house type related to the Hall and Parlor form, linear planned, pre-railroad building. Architectural detailing of the Wetherby House would have been simply executed. Most. of the original exterior millwork is missing or covered. Its moderately pitched gable roof and close eave overhang with an entablature board beneath are subtle yet definitive elements of the basic vernacular housing forms, with various stylistic elements, developing in Iowa from the 1830s to the 1850s. As a vernacular house type it lasted beyond the 1880s. If the gable faced the street and were built contemporaneously it might be considered a gable-front-and-wing type house. Withirl Iowa Gty there are similar extant examples that are nearby for comparison. Materials Lwrher, Brick, andStane. The lumber appears to have been locally manufactured. Its framing exhibits large radial savm kerfs and no planer marks were visible..,It appears that local old growth timber was used in the frame. Originally, it rested, in a large part, upon a stone cellar and a later brick foundation beneath the rear extension. The foundation bricks were also made locally. The brick nogging within the rear extension represents a second construction phase and its bricks appear to have been made nearby or even onsite. The use of bricks set between the vertical studs is a construction method uncommon but not unknown in early Iowa Gty from the 1830s to the 1860s. The quarry-faced limestone foundation material was also obtained locally. The new cement block foundation will be faced with salvaged limestone around the original portion of the building and with salvaged brick around the Wetherby addition, thus mimicking the materials.used on Market Street. Salvaged materials come from a house in North Liberty. Framing. Its original hewn 8 by 8 inch sill beams are still present. The walls are vertical stud framed and use over-full-dimension lumber. This is consistent with a mid-1850s house in Iowa Gty. The resource's framing materials appear to have important historic architectural relationships with local lumber and brickyards, and possibly associated with local ethnic carpenter/builders. The balloon framing method uses vertical studs that rest upon axe-hewn sill beams. This framing method is NPS Form ICHloo-a (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 4 consistent with early 19th century framing and may be considered an early form of balloon-framing known as brace framing. Wlrdous. The original window casings are present but the sashes have been replaced. One original window remains. It is six-over-six paned, with muntins having a cross-section characteristic of such window millwork dating from the 1820s to the 1850s. Their cross-section is characteristically thin and tall when compared with later examples. The top edges of the windows are often chamfered, meaning there is a beveled edge with a groove in the wood. The glass is cylinder glass and the sash's size appears original. This provides an original example for replication. Integrity A photo suggests that during Doyle's occupation the main entry at the original site was on the southern, alley-facing side. The 1860s Wetherby east porch (now south side) was roofed over and led by a path to Market Street. The cypress house siding is intact with large areas in good shape. The window casings are also original but have suffered alterations over the years. The original window shutters were removed long ago. The house's walls retain their original window casings and positions. The ghost outline of the original porch is visible. Study of its outline and position, and comparison with the photographs, should help in its reconstruction. Although altered now the former southwest entry and steps may date to the period of significance but needs further evaluation. Elements that are original and still extant include: · Original clapboard siding · Wmdow casings · Retains two original door placements · Soft-paste, hand-struck, local bricks make up the chimney stack and wall nogging · The overall massing and floor plan are original · General use of old growth timber from local sources · Roof rafters and sub-sheathing · First and second floor ceiling and floor joists · First and second floor wall studs · First and second floor flooring · Vertical studs of over-full-dimension lumber set on irregular centers in the main section · Vertical studs of over-full-dimension lumber with brick noggin in rear extension · Its original hewn 8 by 8 inch sill beams · The second floor's plaster and lath may be intact NPS Form 1 Q..9QO-a 18-86} OMB Approvsl No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 5 · The house has re1llllants of its interior and exterior paint colors An evaluation made by architectural historian Marlin R Ingalls states: 1. The house retains integrity of plan and massing. Its core appears essentially intact and as it was during Wetherby's occupation. 2. The construction methods and materials along with the building's wooden framing are consistent with a mid-19th century construction date. 3. The house retains and presents a great deal of historic integrity from its period of significance. 4. The use of hewn timber sill beams, over-full-dimension lumber, hand-struck soft-paste bricks, local quarry-faced stone, and cypress siding is consistent with some of Iowa's earliest vernacular buildings employing antebellum construction. 5. The condition of most of the framing elements is very good. The condition of the siding is exceptional. The house is solid enough to be successfully moved and retains sufficient material integrity to be restored to its original appearance. 6. The house, as it stands, is visually consistent with Wetherby's period of occupation. Ingalls concluded: As outlined in the above list The Wetherby House exhibits good integrity of its important original historic materials. The integrity of its original materials is important to the interpretation and preservation of its historic fabric. The loss or modification of some interior and exterior elements is to be expected and does not seriously detract from its originality. The house still retains its vernacular plan, in-ground footprint, structural framing, massing, and materials consistent with 1840s to 1860s vernacular houses. The original framing, flooring, central chimney, and roof sheathing are present. NPS Fonn 10-IlOO-" 18-661 OMS Approval No. 1024-0Cn8 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 6 Illustration #2: North fa<;ade with original clapboard siding revealed, photograph by Marlin Ingalls, November 2007. Note the black, tar-like substance over the front windows. It is believed that this adhesive substance was used to afftx examples of Wetherby's artistic work, probably portrait paintings, as documented in 1860s photographic views of his two downtown studios. They acted as a form of self- advertisement, similar to the handmade signs and banners that he made in this same period. The owner's hope is to obtain permission to reproduce two similarly sized images that will be afftxed above the windows in the same way. NPS Form IO.llOQ-a (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 7 7' ." '~~ I l'O I .,_. ~i_~ ____. ...___..___....L... ." .. 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'-""J ,,' m.,-p~ I - I: -rLl n' ..t11 80''-------..--- ,~~~ h.: ' >>>-.- l-,~..i ' "i,'______ , ,_-,- ~ ._~ I ~ --.._- "'... -- , ,,' -I,;~ Illustration # 4: East side elevation of original site drawn by Marlin Ingalls, November 2007. NPS Form' O-900-a 18-86} OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 9 , >~ '/f ~,"t . ~ 1 ~D[).'..' , , .' , ~- - ....... fI). ,,3' , './ I .1 ,I .1.11, lCH'.l "00, -~-" HI" i i .L .J.... ,. :'jL. oft\-...."..... j -" -~_._.~~~- .--,...~-~.,_. '1.." -----.- , '.t, ,,1 Illustration # 5: West side elevation of original site drawn by Marlin Ingalls, November 2007. NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa 7 Page 10 Section number 5:iJ '= l !~- t h H 1! ---r==ll -- !3 " L "j." "~ . l "-' ~~tf.f '. J ~- I;:;, '''' · I]', Illustration # 6: South side elevation of original site drawn by Marlin Ingalls, November 2007 NPS Form' Q..900-a 18-86) OMB Approv.' No. 1024-0C)1S United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa 7 Page 11 Section number ~ '- ~1~Cllel/ r;l I' r , ! I I ~ _ J -" .. /VIA"! ~"'" [Q] ....,"'"\1 Illustration # 7: Floor plan of first floor at original site as drawn by Marlin Ingalls, November 2007 NPS Form 1 ()..900-a (8-86) OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 7 Page 12 Future of the House The building's continued existence helps to interpret the inunigrant experience and the life of a working, middle-class artisan and early American photographer, though in recent years it has seen hard use as a rental property. A new owner, a local developer, acquired the property in October 2007 and made plans to demolish the building in order to begin a duplex project. It was at that time that an extensive effort was made to save the building, enlisting the help of various preservationists and suggestions from city and museum staff. Consideration was given by Gty Council to locating the house in Gty Park, but the guarantee of a continual overseeing of the property by Johnson County :Historical Society could not be guaranteed, nor could a possible move to Reno Street Neighborhood Park in Goosetown satisfy questions of long-term use and care without ongoing organizational support. "When those options failed, the present owner purchased property for a new site from the Robert Shaffer family, who had generously come forward with the offer of selling a double lot on Governor Street. The decision was made to acquire the land, have the lot divided, and to enter a protracted negotiation with the developer, Mike McLaughlin, to donate the house to Friends of Historic Preservation, who, in turn, promised to give the building to the Slonnegers, the present owners. A cold and snowy winter translated into five attempts to get the house ready and on its way to Governor Street. On the fifth try, ice on the roads had cleared enough for the Department of Transportation to give the go-ahead to proceed with the move, which was made without incident on the morning of March 4, 2008. The mover carefully led the house onto the excavated ground, corrected the angle to street and alley, and set the house on piers. Plum-lines have been used to determine the exact footprint of the house for its new foundation, which is underway at the present t1Ille. The Slonnegers will restore the house to its appearance during the period of significance when Wetherby and his family occupied the house. Using the 1869 photo as a basis for restoration decisions, the owner will preserve the fabric of the building and incorporate appropriate salvaged historic materials found at the Iowa Gty Salvage Barn or at a salvage operation in Burlington. Restoration contractor Roger Gwinnup and the owner Marybeth Slonneger have located wooden flooring, a hanging sink, claw foot bathtub, and some columns for possible use in the restoration. The 1869 image shows that there were two chimneys, neither of which has survived; the restoration will replace them. A picket fence with gate leading to the east entryway - similar to the original- will also be added. Wetherby was out in his garden planting apple trees on the day he learned that President Abraham Lincoln was shot. In memory of that day, apple trees, a few evergreens, and a short seed-list found amongst Wetherby's papers will be used as indicators for a small garden that will surround the house at the new address. NPS Form lO-900-a 18-86} OMB Approval No_ 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby~ Isaac A.~ House Johnson County~ Iowa Section number 7 Page 13 Though a work in progress, the Wetherby house will be open to the public for tours in May 2008 when Iowa Gtycelebrates Irving B. Weber Days, an event held every year to honor a local historian. Marybeth Slonneger, Roger Gwinnup, and Marlin Ingalls will make a presentation about the house at the Iowa Gty Public Library. Once restored, the Wetherby house will become a private residence. NPS Form 10-900-' (a-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 14 8. Statement of Significance The Isaac A. Wetherby House, located at 935 E. Market Street in Iowa Gty, Iowa, is significant locally and statewide under Oiterion B as the only extant building associated with an important figure in art and photography in the last half of the 19th century. All of Wetherby's studio spaces in Boston and Iowa Gty have disappeared; only the Market Street home remains. The Isaac A. Wetherby House is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places based on Oiterion B, as the property is associated with the life of a person with significance in art, photography, and social history. In order to avoid demolition of this valuable cultural resource, the building has been moved to a new location, 611 N. Governor, four blocks away from the original site. The new site did not disturb an existing historic site or cultural resource as it occupies an empty lot next to a 19th-century residence. When the excavation for the new foundation was completed, there was no archaeological evidence or artifacts present, as observed by Slonneger and Ingalls. Restoration and rehabilitation work on the Wetherby House, along with appropriate landscaping, will bring the house back to life mirroring the 1869 photograph. This original carte-de-visite photograph of the house recently came to light. It shows a shuttered cottage surrounded by a landscaped yard and picket fence. Since Oiterion B considers the significance of individuals associated with a building, moving the house but restoring it with original or similar materials will preserve a physical remnant of the story of Wetherby's life and artistic contributions and, as such, satisfies criterion consideration B. Isaac A. Wetherby occupied this house from about 1860 until 1887 when he sought new adventures and economic opportunity elsewhere, but it is clear that he maintained sporadic communication with his family and friends (like Ruth Irish Preston) back in Iowa Gty. Evidently he was estranged from his wife, but more than likely was a visitor at his former residence between 1887 and 1904 when he died in Kansas. Records show that after his death, family members continued to own the cottage into the 1940s until his daughter Carrie, the last Wetherby in Iowa Gty, made plans to retire to the Mary O. O:>ldren Home. Antebellum Period, 1854-1862 Unfortunately, by 1858, the builder of the original portion of the house, Patrick Doyle, was forced to sell because of economic constraints and unable to pay his taxes. It was about this time that the artist-photographer, Isaac A. Wetherby, was looking for an affordable home as he had moved "goods, family & all to Iowa Gtyto educate [the] children." The men NPS Form' 0-900-. 18-861 OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 15 exchanged properties in 1860: Doyle settled on 80 acres of Wetherby farm land on Gear Creek and Wetherby acquired the Market Street house, with its barn (no longer extant, where he painted a series of Lincoln banners) and adjoining three lots. He made preparations for the move to Iowa Gtyafter paying back taxes. Wetherby then began to plan his improvements. He received lumber from the Muscatine lumber merchant, Peter Musser, in exchange for painting four Musser family portraits valued at $35 (one of which has been recently located). Then on a hot July day in 1860, when temperatures reached 1000, Wetherby framed in an additional 14' room on the back of the cottage with the help of a local carpenter, August Hazelhorst. The frame addition- which still has its brick nogging on a brick foundation- was closed in by December when Wetherby wrote that "We have had good Sleeping for three weeks or more & Steady Cold weather." His wife and three children joined him in Iowa Gty soon after. A close inspection of the 1869 photograph shows two decorative elements over the street- facing windows. It is believed that Wetherby affixed two portrait paintings to the exterior of the house (a tar-like residue remains) similar to the ones that he secured to the exterior walls of his two downtown photography studios. Mounting his work was a useful way for Wetherby to advertise to the community that he was an artist and to indicate his skill at painting. It is known that Wetherby fabricated many hand-lettered and painted trade signs; he also recorded that he set glass (most likely he set glass in the cottage itself), constructed boxes (one of his early Boston studios was in the front room of a box factory), and did imitation wood graining. He also built furniture. His father-in-law, William Thayer, was a Boston "house wright" who moved to Iowa Gty. It is likely that William built the Thayer home on Jefferson Street just behind the original site of the Wetherby cottage. Early Background of the Artist/Photographer, Isaac A Wetherby: 1819-1854 As a self-trained Boston painter and early photographer, who purchased his first camera two years after the announcement of photography, Isaac Augustus Wetherby defined himself first as a painter but soon recognized the usefulness of photographs for his portrait work He painted and photographed in the Northeast, Kentucky, Illinois and WlSconsin, before moving permanently to Iowa to farm and to run Wetherby's Gallery. According to a two-volume account book that Wetherby kept during the years 1839 to 1862, known as the Da;baie, Isaac (1819-1904) was born "of Poor But Respectable Parents" in Providence, Rhode Island, where his father found work as a soap and candle maker. When Isaac was around three years old, the family moved to the Boston area. His father became a NPS Form' 0-900-. 18-861 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 16 rum distiller, then a grocer, night watchman, and railroad employee. The citywould be the family's primary home, but there were intermittent attempts at farming in Maine and New Hampshire. While in Norway, Maine, fifteen-year-old Wetherby received a few drawing lessons from an itinerant folk artist, Mr. Rice, whom he called "a Yankee dudle." It is likely that the reference is to William Rice (1777-1847), a prolific sign and decorative painter, active in the Northeast at this time. Rice's inability to renderthe human face convincingly dismayed Isaac, who remarked, "I had not been with him long before I could paint better portraits than he could." However, Rice's mastery of sign construction lived on in his young pupil, for Wetherby made many signs and banners throughout his lifetime. Parallel to the influence of the itinerant Mr. Rice was another widely traveled folk painter, Rufus Porter (1792-1884), who stopped one day at the home of Wetherby's grandmother in Stow, Massachusetts, and painted a portrait of her. In later years, Wetherby copied Porter's itinerancythrough rural communities. Observing Rice's folk painting and Porter's miniatures must have deeply influenced Wetherby because he made the decision to become an artist at an early age. On the first page of the DaJxx*, he said "1. [Isaac] Augustus Wetherby commenced Painting Portraits in Maine in 1834 in the spring of that year. I was about 15 years old... " A year later, Wetherby's father drew up a remarkable legal document. It granted him his independence and all the profit from his earnings, which traditionally would have returned to a parent. For an adolescent, this suggests a fair amount of confidence in his talent and belief in his ability to survive on his own. Soon after, Wetherby said that he continued to paint relatives and he secured the front room of the family home on Zeigler Street in Boston for his first painting studio. Isaac made what was probably his first commercial sign, one that hung outside the house (perhaps on the house, like a model for later studios) and advertised "Wetherby, Portrait Painter." In response to his father's decision to move the family to nearby Watertown for a new distillery position, Wetherby secured lodging with Mr. Pope, a Watertown box-maker. At other times, he boarded with his out-of-town painting clients for the week of sittings. After painting some 45 portraits, Wetherby decided to keep an account book - the DaJxx* - and made his first notation in April 1839 (the 2-volume DaJxx* is now in the Library of Congress). For the next fifteen years, Wetherby recorded all the portrait commissions he completed, their location, cost, and occasionally the number of sittings needed and the NPS Fo<m 10-900.. (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 17 occupation of the sitter. The account book is particularly significant to photographic historians for its early recording of the transition between painting and photography by an artist working in Boston when the new technique was introduced. By March of 1840, Wetherby was offering half-length, full & miniature portraits to customers in Boston. That was also the month Francois Fauvel-Gouraud introduced his array of new daguerreotypes to the city. Even though Gouraud's collection of plates highlighted landscape vie"WS, the possibilities of the new process and the interest they were generating must have caught Wetherby's attention. One of his later drawing students, Ruth Irish Preston, said that Wetherby learned the process "at once." His life-long interest in political events suggests that he read ne"WSpapers and may have perused the series of advertisements for daguerreian equipment in the B~tonEwzing Transcript beginning in June 1840. Theywere placed there by Ari Davis, who became an acquaintance. A tally of Wetherby's paintings sho"WS that in the fall of 1841 Wetherby had already sold around 195 portraits when he made a set of 16 miniature frames "to put daguerreotype miniature in (sic)" for Mr. Ari Davis, a Boston instrument and lens maker. Davis paid $5 for the frames and then ordered a "Muhiguny[mahogany] framed Lookinglass [sic]". Wetherby's talent for making daguerreotype frames and an interest in photography had likely brought him in contact with the A. [Ari] Davis, mentioned in the ne"WSpaper advertisements. Wetherby bartered with Davis for "one Daguerreotype Aparatus worth $25.00" in exchange for a pair of portraits he was to paint of Davis and his wife, completed in October. Though Davis offered "apparatus of every variety" for $25 a set, no lessons were mentioned in the advertisements, nor are they in the Dajxxie, but it is reasonable to believe that Wetherby picked up the basic technique from Davis at this time. It is difficult to know when he began to use his new camera to assist his portrait work However, in December 1841, Wetherby painted an after-death portrait of a Mr. Page "from a very indistinct Daguerreotype miniature." If Wetherby took this daguerreotype, it suggests that he had some difficulty perfecting .his images. Although Boston directories locate his studio at 12 School Street in 1842, Wetherby recorded going to Medfield and Wrentham, Massachusetts, that August "on a visit with Daguerreotype aparatus did not succeed with it however." No further mention is made of daguerreotypes until January 1846. Although this does not rule out the possibility that Wetherby was taking daguerreotypes throughout this period, it seems unlikely since they are not specifically mentioned. His own illness, the death of a brother, his marriage to Catherine M. Thayer in 1845, two trips to Louisville, Kentucky, where he set up painting studios, and worked for the Free Soil Party may indicate his NPS Form' 0-900-. (8-86) OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 18 preoccupations, but he did visit the well known Southworth & Hawes' studio on March 22, 1845 and had a portrait miniature taken there for $1. In 1849, Wetherby, his wife Catherine, his son Charles, and his in-laws moved to Milton, south of Boston, but Wetherby must have felt the need for studio space closer to the artistic center of the city. He rented a studio at 17 1/2 Tremont Row, which put him within reach of the artists' supplies, daguerreian studios (including Southworth & Hawes' at 5 Tremont Row), and lithography presses that he used for his portrait work as well as contact with a fleet of artists who were working in the area. Forty-one portrait painters, three miniature painters, and twenty-eight daguerreotypists are listed in the 1849 Boston City Directory along with Wetherby's name. Benjamin Nutting, one of the named portraitists, gave Wetherby his only formal drawing lessons In 1852, Wetherbyconunissioned a lithography project from the firm of Freeman & Ooss on Washington Street, Boston. He learned the lithographic process from the printer, Mr. (perhaps John) Freeman, "a very fine man," after he painted Freeman's children and dog on one canvas. Wetherby had a political caricature of the Democrats printed in an edition of 1,100 for the upcoming Free Soil Convention in Pittsburgh. That spring, he also painted Master Dodge, his former teacher, who was: "quite old & Feble & Could not go out to a Dagerren Gallery to have a Daggerotype taken for me to Paint Part of the time from as it was beginning to be the Custome. I made all Sittings a Study from life & is What Makes That one of my Very Best." Wetherby began using daguerreotypes heavily in 1853. On August 20th, Wetherby "Bot daguerreotype Aparatus of Mr. Wm. T. Anderson of Yeoman St, Roxbury, the whole outfit for $28.00" and "Bot other Dag Stock [materials used in the production of daguerreotypes] $5.81." Two months later, Wetherby set up an arrangement with daguerreian Walter B. Eastman at 75 Court Street. He agreed to paint Mr. Eastman's portrait "to be Paid by Daguerreotype instruction at his rooms" - no price was given. This is the first entry that mentions lessons in photography. Within a month of this second camera purchase seven entries were made in the Dajxxle for daguerreotypes. Although Wetherby began taking daguerreotypes on a regular basis, he continued to think of himself as an artist rather than as a photographer competing with the growing number of studios; photographs still served him as aids. NPS Form 10-900-. 18-861 OMS Approval No. T024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 19 Illustration #8: Isaac A. Wetherby, undated self-portrait in oil on paper; Collection of the N ew- York Historical Society Move to Iowa of the Artist/Photographer, Isaac A. Wetherby: 1854-1904 A year after purchasing his second camera, Wetherby and his family decided to move to the Midwest so he could begin to farm his own land. Throughout his long career, Wetherby had drawn on many skills he learned in Boston. He became knowledgeable about cameras and equipment from the important figures in photography: Ari Davis, Walter B. Eastman, and William T. Anderson. He made miniature frames and knew how to order stock and cases. He purchased lenses from William Davis and had worked with a camera /udela he ordered from John Temple, a lens that focused the desired imaged that was projected onto paper and traced by the artist. Use of the camera /udela fits a pattern common to many artists of the time who were exploring ways to obtain the most accurate rendition of a scene or subject and this tool was a precursor to the use of photography to capture reality. He may have learned how NPS Form' 0-900-. 18-86} OMS Approval No. '024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 20 to outfit a studio on his visit to the Southworth & Hawes' gallery and imitated the painted backdrops seen in other Boston studios of the day. Expectations were very high in August 1854 when Wetherby arrived in Iowa Gty, Iowa, to register his land claim for a forty-acre farm in nearbyTama County. He said that "after I located land I opened a Daguerrian [sic] Room at Iowa Gty [then capital of the state] & Run it untill about the last of October." The location he chose for his first photography studio had been one that was used by several other itinerant photographers who had worked in the city as early as 1846; the early names of two, Messrs. Cook and Walter have survived. Characteristically, Wetherby made his skills known in town and was asked to letter a "flag" for Mr. A C. Brownlee's daguerreian studio- the two men shared customers during their separate three-month studio rentals. The flag he made for Brownlee may have been similar to the rare surviving cloth banner in the State Historical Society of Iowa/Iowa Gty Special Collections. It is double-sided; each side of this banner shows the cased image of a bearded and dark-haired man, most likely the artist himself, perhaps based on the daguerreotype he had taken at the Southworth and Hawes' studio in 1845. Wetherby had just moved to Iowa Gty in that hot July and set up a temporary studio overlooking Capitol Square. The gallery was a trial enterprise for him in imitation of those in Boston. Although Wetherby mentioned that the weather was "hot as the d---l," he seems to have photographed, without mishap, the one or two daily visitors who climbed to his studio on the second floor during a Midwest heat wave. Of the 76 daguerreotypes he took in Iowa during that first summer of 1854, only two are known to have survived; ironically, both are ciryscapes. On October 4, 1854, Wetherby was awarded second place for an oil painting he submitted to the Johnson County Fair; his new friend, the New York trained painter, George H Yewell, was given first place for his painting. J.K. Hartsock and A.c. Brownlee were two local daguerreotypists who placed first and second, respectively, in the photograph category at the Fair. After his lease expired that fall, Wetherby went on to establish temporary studios in Illinois and WISconsin before returning to Iowa to farm in the late 1850s. Dajxxle entries indicate that the economy was tightening in this period, as it was nationwide: "dull Times Great Panic in Money," "times geting Worse," and "No Money No Business Rain Rain & No Roads." Having barely survived an economic disaster in 1859 that obliged him to mortgage his farm (and left Patrick Doyle unable to pay his taxes), he arranged an auction to sell off 'IPS Form 10-900-. (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 21 his cattle, horses, and farming equipment. Among the articles left with neighbors were: "1 iron Dag head rest, Buff Box & 2 Buffs.. .Dag tools, Dag Show Case." Illustration #9: Wetherby Gallery 2-sided banner on muslin, ca. 1854; Collection of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City He then left his farm in Eureka Grove, Tama County, Iowa, and acquired the small house in Iowa City (935 E. MarketStreet) in 1860, where he seems to have taken some photographs and worked on a series of painted "heads" for a local phrenological doctor, George Kimball, who also came from Massachusetts. Among Kimball's wish list of notables, one finds the name Daguerre, an unusual choice for a doctor to make, but not for a photographer. Regretfully, the portraits of Daguerre, Ari Davis, Walter Eastman, and John Temple-all NPS Form' 0.900-. (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby. Isaac A.. House Johnson County. Iowa Section number 8 Page 22 painted by Wetherby- apparently have not survived, though his fragile cotton banner, glass doorplate, and Dajxxie have. (Quoted from a soon-to-be published article by Marybeth Slonneger in the PhotCW"aphicHistoriml SaietyifNewEngJand]oumal) Period of Commercial Studio Work of the Artist/Photographer, Isaac A Wethetby: 1862-1874 Financial necessity, always a strong motivator for Wetherby's inventiveness, led to opening his first permanent photography studio in Iowa Gty in 1862, after he learned the ambrot}pe method. The studio continued until his retirement twelve years later. From this period comes the rich source of images - some 1,450 glass-plate negatives- that are housed in the State Historical Society of Iowa's Special Collections. But much of Wetherby's photographic output and nearly 1,000 paintings have been lost or remain unidentified. It is hoped that the neVJSworthiness of restoring the Wetherby home, will bring more examples of his work to light in the community. Illustration # 10: Wetherby's Gallery, west side of dinton Street, ca 1862; ambrot}pe display cases and paintings hang around doorway (right center) and on upper wall; SHSI, Ie NPS Form 1 Q-ilOO-a (8-86) OMB Approval No. J024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 23 Artistic Legacy of the Artist/Photographer, Isaac A Wetherby Historians of art and photography will discover that Isaac A. Wetherby is a perfect example for studying the visual arts in relation to popular culture, technological advances with cameras and film, and furthering our understanding of those who pioneered in this field. Long heralded for its scientific value and democratizing influence, photography was a new art form at the time Wetherby learned this craft. His story illustrates the cultural transmission of ideas and technology from the East coast to the Midwest and points west during the antebellum period. Wetherby's artistic endeavors literally form a bridge between the previous practice of recording the facial appearance of people via portraiture or ivory miniatures, using an imaginative approach, and the startling revolution of taking a realistic, indisputable photographic portrait. Throughout his long career as a portrait painter and photographer, Wetherby's experiences parallel those of other well- known practitioners of his era. His portrait paintings share characteristics and similarities with other artists in terms of subject maner, compositional style, materials, and technique. Most notable among his contemporaries were George Yewell, who painted prominent Iowans like Robert Lucas and Samuel Kirkwood, and western landscape artist J-C Wild, who portrayed Mississippi River towns. More serious art historians might critique Wetherby's portraits and point out flaws in his workmanship as did Professor Lee Parry of the University of Iowa's art faculty, who pointed to minor problems with proportions or a chin that seemed off balance. Unlike primitive portraits of the 1830s, Wetherby's paintings showcase finely rendered lace collars and more refined facial features. He did rely on traditions in painting like adding a Masonic ring or other occupational references to his portraits. Known portraits include AbrahamLinain,jdmBrmm, A aron D. Steu:ns, a member of Brown's force, TaiomdJ, a Meskwaki Indian chief, and many others. His work is in the collections of the New- York Historical Society (NYq, Fruitlands Museum (Harvard, MA), Beverly (MA) Historical Society, Putnam Museum in Davenport, the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, and in private collections. One of his paintings, Sir WzlliamB!.ad?stane, hangs in the Johnson County Courthouse. In terms of photographic history, Wetherby definitely followed the latest trends and familiarized himself with new techniques and equipment. According to the Philadelphia PhotCli!lapher, he even tried to obtain patents for some of his photographic devices. Like his contemporary John Plumbe, who is famous for creating images of the U.S. Capitol under NPS Form 10-900-. (6-66) OMB Appmvs/ No. '024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Conti nuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 24 construction, Wetherby used his skills as a daguerreotypist to capture views of scenery and buildings. These images are valued because scenery shots are rather rare in an era when daguerreotypists were generally creating portraits in the studio rather than facing the challenges of outdoor photography and long exposure times. Like Plumbe, Wetherby was keen about recording important moments in American history. Illustration #11. Daguerreotype view of Old Capitol created by Isaac A. Wetherby in 1854, SHSI, IC NPS Form 10.900-08 (8-88) OMS Approval No. T024-00T8 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 25 Wetherby's legacy includes being the first to record Iowa Gty in photographs when it was the state capital, including the earliest daguerreotype image of Old Capitol, taken in 1854. Many citizens were photographed by Wetherby in his Ginton Street studio, including Governor Samuel Kirkwood, Iowa Chief Justice William Miller, Gvil War officers and soldiers, bankers, trades people, and many others. For example, he created images of the CDppock brothers who were involved in the fIarper's Ferry, Virginia, raid with John Brown, as well as pictures of their supporters in Iowa like William Maxson and his wife, or Jesse Bowen. A regimental unit from Davenport commissioned Wetherby to stencil their name and company on knapsacks and cartridge cases, so he traveled to Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis. Wetherby also executed political cartoons, including a humorous one about Henry Gay and the Whigs, drawn while he was a young man, and two from 1852 and 1866 that were described as "bitterly critical." The drawings he submitted for publication in Frank Leslie's magazine illustrated the devastating damage caused by a tornado in Camanche, Iowa. The priceless collection of his work is housed in the State Historical Society in both Iowa Gtyand Des Moines, including 1,450 glass plate negatives, paintings, watercolor sketches, valuable trade cards and other ephemera. Among the rarities in the collection is a Wetherby picture from April 1865, showing the Lincoln Memorial service that was held on the steps of Iowa's Old Capitol while Governor Kirkwood spoke. Wetherby's unique canvas advertising banner (probably one of the finest in the nation) is at the State Historical Society of Iowa in Iowa Gty and his colorful Lincoln political banner from the campaign of 1864 hangs in the Putnam Museum and Imax Theatre in Davenport as unique pieces of Americana. (The Lincoln banner reveals the name of his 1860 vice-presidential running mate fIannibal fIamlin, which was painted over with the name of [Andrew] Johnson, Lincoln's 1864 running mate.) Wetherby's life and the documentary record left behind offer incredible evidence of American life on the eve of the Gvil War and the decades following. NPS Form 10-900-. (8-86) OMB ApprovlII No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 26 Illustration # 12: Lincoln, Johnson and Victory; banner in oil on canvas, 1864; Collection of the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science, Davenport, IA Wetherby easily fits into the pantheon of America's most well-known 19th century photographers, who pioneered in the medium and spread the word about this new innovation. In the scholarly literature relating to photographic history, Southworth and Hawes' are clearly identified as one the premiere portrait studio operators in America, and Wetherby's exposure to their studio and photography work opened up a new career for him. He was among the first generation of photographers to come to Iowa, and unlike others, he stayed for quite some time. Research shows that between 75 and 100 daguerreotypists operated studios in Iowa in the 1850s, though most were short-lived or run by itinerant photographers. Like his contemporaries and later photographers like Matthew Brady, NPS Form 10-900-. 18-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 26 Illustration #12: Lincoln, Johnson and Victory; banner in oil on canvas, 1864; Collection of the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science, Davenport, IA Wetherby easily fits into the pantheon of America's most well-known 19th century photographers, who pioneered in the medium and spread the word about this new innovation. In the scholarly literature relating to photographic history, Southworth and Hawes' are clearly identified as one the premiere portrait studio operators in America, and Wetherby's exposure to their studio and photography work opened up a new career for him. He was among the first generation of photographers to come to Iowa, and unlike others, he stayed for quite some time. Research shows that between 75 and 100 daguerreotypists operated studios in Iowa in the 1850s, though most were short-lived or run by itinerant photographers. Like his contemporaries and later photographers like Matthew Brady, NPS Form' 0-900-. (8-86) OMS Approval No_ 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 27 Andrew Dahl and H H Bennett of WISconsin, or Solomon Butcher of Nebraska, Wetherby was breaking new ground and spreading the word about new discoveries that photographers could adapt. Although photographers in eastern seaboard cities gained most of the notoriety, along with a few who traveled to San Francisco to be near the gold fields, Wetherby, Dahl, and others in the Midwest were just as experimental with photography. Simply put, the art historians who began to investigate and celebrate historical photography in the 1960s and 1970s initially concentrated on collections in major institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Gty. Subsequent scholarship has looked at photography from all over America and expanded their consideration to include vernacular images, even those created by amateurs. Wetherby was a well-trained professional with a clearly defined vision about how to capitalize on photography and introduce it to a frontier community like Iowa Gtywas in the early 1850s. Like other American photographers, he created a new market for images, transferring the ideas and artistic sensibility of a portrait painter to portrait photography. Working with the wet plate negative process was exclusively the domain of professionals as the process was rather complicated given the fact that chemicals had to be used immediately before and after the photograph was taken. In the field, wet plate photography involved the use of a portable darkroom such as a tent or wagon. Some of the more important documentation of American photographic practices can be found in the Wetherby Papers as it includes two letters about a photograph wagon or rail car that was available for sale. There are also letters about whether photographers should band together in a professional association to protect their interests. This combined with the canvas banner, advertisements, business cards, correspondence, and other items offer evidence about this burgeoning profession in the Midwest. Some of his materials show the direct connection between Wetherby and his fellow photographers or others like suppliers in Chicago who provided the materials needed for this work Isaac A Wetherby was very prolific and created nearly 1,500 images using this unique process. Few institutions in American can claim such a sizeable collection of wet plate images as most repositories have the more common dry plate negatives that were created after 1880. It is very rare indeed to have physical remnants of this early period of photography as most glass plates were destroyed or discarded as the paper prints were considered most valuable. Once scholars paid attention to the creative process, they placed more value on the glass plate negatives which preserve incredible details despite their fragility. Even massive collections like the D.F. Barry collection of Native American images at the Denver Public Library are primarily composed of the later dry plate negatives. The NPS Form 10-1lOO-. 18-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 28 comprehensively documented story of Wetherby offers a different perspective on American photography during the first three decades after its discoveryin 1839, especially during the antebellum period before the striking Gvil War imagery created by Matthew Brady, Timothy H O'Sullivan, and others entered the American consciousness. Wetherby's story represents a different region of the country at the height of manifest destiny, thus adding a new dimension to existing scholarship about American photographers and artists and allowing historians to reflect on the impact of this technology on the public and historical memory. Wetherby Timeline . Between 1650-1670: Arrival of John Wetherbee (circa 1642-1711) in America; his son, David (1685-1758), and grandson, Silas (1727-1811) are associated with Stow and Boxborough, MA Great-grandson, Judah (1755-1835) lived in MA and ME; his son, Isaac Sr. (1796-1868) settled for a time in Providence, RI, Norway, ME, and in Milford, NH - December 6, 1819: Birth of Isaac Augustus Wetherbee in Providence, RI; family returned to Boston area, circa 1822-1823. Isaac Sr. was rum distiller in Charlestown, MA Isaac and his brother Charles attended local schools. - Orca 1827-1830: Isaac attended Stow Academy and lived on Eveleth farm with Uncle Judah Wetherbee and then with Great Uncle Charles Whitman, Jr. in Stow, MA. - Orca 1830-1832: Family moved to Norway, Oxford County, Maine; father farmed the Cresey farm for a few years; Isaac and Charles attended Bridgton Academy on Long Pond (Lake). While in Norway, Isaac took a few lessons from itinerant painter, Mr. Rice in the spring of 1834. He began painting portraits of relatives and locals. - August, 1835: A legal document was set up by Isaac's father to give him his financial independence at the age of fifteen; the family moved back to Charlestown and then to Roxbury, where Isaac had his first studio in the family's front room on Zeigler Street. - Orca 1836-1837: Family moved to Watertown; Isaac boarded at Mr. Pope's, the box maker, and at Mr. Harington, the bookbinder. Brother Charles was apprenticed to Dana Dry Goods family. - Orca 1838-1839: Family moved to 1iilford, NH, to attempt farming again; it was "a bad move." Isaac had second studio- a rented space over Livermore office in town for five or six months, before he returned to Charlestown. -1840: Isaac received treatment at Doctor Samuel Thomson's Botanic Infirmary in Boston. Brother Charles received treatment there in 1842, but died soon after of typhoid fever. -1841: After learning of daguerreotype technique from "Samuel F.B. Morse," Isaac purchased his first camera in October from Ari Davis- nine months later he wrote it was not a success. NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 29 - January-August 1844: Isaac traveled to Lexington, KY, to paint Johnson Mason fami1yand others; set up studio on Market Street, was reviewed in Louis'lille Dim:. While there, he met Doctor Dioclesian Lewis, a temperance reformer. After return to Boston in late summer, he ordered a carrEra lucida. - July 1845: Isaac painted a portrait of Catherine M. Thayer, daughter of a Boston house builder. They married in February 1846 and went on honeymoon to Louisville, KY. The couple settled in Roxbury for a time while Isaac worked in neighboring communities around Boston seeking portrait work - 1849: Isaac painted his first copy of Stuart's Washing;:an in Fanueil Hall and did set of landscapes; he exhibited at the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association the following year. - 1851: Father's family made permanent move to Lawrence, MA. -1852: Isaac did lithographic edition of PCEitian ifDemx:ratic Party for Free Soil Convention held in Pittsburgh in August; he attended the convention and sold prints as far west as Rockford, IL, where he set up studio for several months. . - 1853: Isaac and Catherine moved to Lower Mills, Dorchester (near Boston), with her family; Isaac maintained studio on School Street and then on Tremont Row. Isaac bought his second daguerrian outfit and took lessons from Walter Eastman. In December, he made an inquiry for land in Tama County, IA -1854: Isaac purchased a land warrant for 40 acres of farm land in Tama County; he auctioned off goods and started west on May 15 to Rockford, IL, with his family and in- laws. On August 1, he opened his first, temporary studio in Iowa Gtyfor three months. He took the first view of Old Capitol on October 23 and returned to Rockford soon after. He opened a studio in West Rockford in November 1854. -1855: He printed a broadside advertising his Rockford Gallery. His in-laws, wife and children moved to Monroe, WI; Isaac maintained a studio in Rockford. He purchased more land in Johnson County, IA - 1856: In January, Isaac went on phrenology lecture tour with Doctor E.W. Gantt in northern IL and southern WI. Isaac learned new ambrotype technique, perhaps from E.P. Huyler in October; made portable ambro-wagon for a mobile studio. -1857: He moved to farmland in IA in May; he plowed, began digging a cellar for a house. He took a trip to Monroe, WI, to see his family and to bring back his son and household goods. -1858: He sowed seed in April on fire acres; rains began. He went to WI to bring back family; rains continued. From October to April 1859, he was on a road trip with Doctor NPS Form 10-900.. 18-861 OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 30 Dioclesian LeVlis through IL, IN, and MI using Wetherby's painted panorama on a temperance theme. -1859: He auctioned off farm goods and moved to Iowa Gty; Catherine and the children returned to Monroe, WI. Isaac did "heads" and physiological diagrams for lectures. He stayed at rented house on north side near friends: Irish, Kimball and Calkins. -1860: In April, he visited Springdale in Cedar Qmnty, IA, a neighborhood of anti-slavery sympathizers; he began painting Lincoln banners. He bought the cottage at 935 E. Market Street in July. He took his first tintype in September in Tama County; also worked on committee to elect Abraham Lincoln; attended local Lincoln Ball in November celebrating the election. -1861: He set up temporary photography studios in neighboring Tama County in spring; crowds begin to form. Isaac enlisted in Bradley Mahan's company, but it did not form as planned. Instead, he began painting equipment for the troops in Davenport and St. Louis. -1862: On July 11, he began Wetherby's Gallery on W. dinton Street, above Fleishman's Tobacco Store; within a short, unspecified time he moved the gallery directly across dinton Street, above the LeVlis Brothers Grocery Store. There were three operators in town at that time, but all had large crowds wanting to have their photos taken, due to the War. The increase in work must have contributed to a simplified accounting system, for Wetherby's Daj:xxJe ends in this period. Wetherby continued to run his Gallery until his health gave out in 1873, when the studio was taken over by his son for about five years. -1887-97: While it is not known when Isaac left Iowa Gty, by 1887, he had moved to the northwest comer of Iowa to start an art schooV photography studio in Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa; Mr. Denison was his partner for awhile. His family had remained at the Market St. address in Iowa Gtywhile Wetherby traveled or sought employment elsewhere. - 1902: Wetherby, an elderly 83 years of age, worked at the Quenemo Kansas Sanatorium until his death two years later. -1904: Isaac A Wetherby died on February 23, 1904 in Kansas and his bodywas shipped to Iowa Gty for burial in Oakland Cemetery. - 1911: Catherine M. Wetherby died in Wetherby home on Market Street. -1948: Carrie Wetherby died in Marya. Coldren Home after giving up the Market Street house and placing her father's work in various museum collections. Significance Wetherby is a significant figure in the 19th-century world of photography and portrait painting, in part because his life is so well documented. Wetherby's original Daybooks in two volumes are in the Library of Congress; an early article appears in New Yark Historical NPS Form 10-900-. (6-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 8 Page 31 QtanerlyBulletin, VoL 25, April 1941, "Isaac Augustus Wetherby (1819-1904) and His Account Books." Marybeth Slonneger conducted extensive research on his life for Wetherby's Gallery: Paintirgi, Da~, & A rrbrotyJx5 if AnA rtist (Iowa City: By Hand Press, 2006), highlighting Wetherby's life and career. Slonneger wrote a photo essay on Wetherby, which appears in the Spring 2007 issue of the Imm HeritatF Illustraud. An article written by Slonneger will be published in the Spring 2008 issue of the Photagraphic HistorKal Society if New E nrJandJoumal. Wetherby has also been discussed in "The Business of an American Folk Portrait Painter: Isaac Augustus Wetherby" by Michael R Payne and Suzanne Rudnick Payne in Fdk Art magazine and in the Wmter 1994 issue of The GddfindJ. He also appears in listings of the stereographic photographers of Iowa posted at the State Historical Society of Iowa's website: http://www.iowahistory.org . Scholars and laypersons from around the nation are beginning to discover the significant role Isaac A. Wetherby played in the spread of 19th century photography to the Midwest and the importance of his artistic expression to our cultural growth as a nation, especiillyas the population moved westward in the 1850s and 1860s. Researchers, including teachers and historic preservationists, often consult the Wetherby collections, which are rich in photographic documentation and offer insights into the history of American painting and drawing, photography, folk, and decorative arts. Wetherby's career ambitions varied widely as he was involved in earlycornmercial photography, painting portraits and signs, farming, and promoting entrepreneurial ideas. He befriended folks who shared his interests in horticulture, politics (he was a strong supporter of the Free Soil movement and the newly established Republican Party), phrenology, and water therapy. The Wetherby name has always been known in Iowa City (a park and restaurant have been named after him and his images have been published in books and newspapers). In later years, he worked in Des Moines and Perry and opened an art school in Northwest Iowa, in Rock Valley, Sioux County, extending his artistic legacy to all of Iowa. His artistic importance to the state approaches that of Grant Wood. NPS Form 11).!lOO-a (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 9 Page 32 9. Primary Location of Additional Data Name of repository: Library of Congress 9. Major Bibliographical References A. T. Andreas Historical and Illustrated Atlas of the State of Iowa. Chicago: Andreas Atlas Company, 1875. Bennett, Mary. An Iowa Album: A Photographic History, 1860-1920. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1990,42-45,54,160-161,329-330. Bennett, Mary, and Paul C. Juhl. Iowa Stereographs: Three-Dimensional Visions of the Past. Iowa City: University ofIowa Press, 1997, pp. 267, 303, 305, 319. Blumenson, John J. G. Identifying American Architecture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms 1600-1945. Nashville: American Association for State and Local History, 1977. Bonney, Margaret Atherton. Research files relating to Isaac A. Wetherby, Special Collections, State Historical Society of Iowa. Caldwell, 1. R. A History ofTama County, Iowa. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1910. Darrah, William C. and T. K. Treadwell. Stereographers of the World. Vol. 2, United States. Columbus: National Stereoscopic Association, 1994. Darrah, Willam C. The World of Stereo graphs. Gettysburg, Pa.: W. C. Darrah, 1977. Directory of Civil War Photographers. Vol. 3, Western States and Territories. Baltimore: Ross 1. Kelbaugh Historic Graphics, n.d. Dobson, Howard. "Washington Sidelights," Iowa City Press-Citizen, January 2,1947. Newspaper article about Iowa centennial exhibit at the Library of Congress, which included two political cartoons by Isaac A. Wetherby. Dull, 1. Map of Iowa City, drawn and compiled by J. Dull, 1879. NPS Form lo-goo.a 18-86) OM8 Approval No. '02~'8 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 9 Page 33 Folk Artists Biographical Index. First Edition. Edited by George H. Meyer. Detroit: Gale Research, 1987. Foresta, Merry A. and John Wood. Secrets of the Dark Chamber: The Art of the American Daguerreotype. Washington, D.C.: National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1995. Groce, George C., and David H. Wallace. The New-York Historical Society's Dictionary of Artists in America, 1564-1860. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press, 1957. Holland's Iowa City Directory. Chicago: Western Publishing Co., 1868, p. 29. Holloway, H. Maxson. "Isaac Augustus Wetherby (1819-1904) and His Account Books," New York Historical Quarterly Bulletin, Vol. 25, April 1941. Ingalls, Marlin. The Wetherby Cottage: Preliminary Historic Architectural Evaluation of Integrity and Condition, prepared for Friends of Historic Preservation, Iowa City, November 2007. Iowa State Gazetteer, Chicago: Bailey and Hair, 1865. Includes listing for Isaac A. Wetherby under Photographers, Iowa City. Map of Iowa City, obtained on March 31, 2008, from Mapquest, Inc. Map Data at http://www.mapquest.com/maps /Iowa +City+ 11\ + 52240, showing origina11ocation and new site of Isaac A. Wetherby House. Millar, J. H. Map, Iowa City and Its Environs, compiled and drawn by J. H. Millar, 1854. Newhall, Beaumont. The History of Photography. Rev. ed. New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1982. Office of Frank Leslie's Publications, "Letter addressed to Isaac Wetherby," in the collection of the Putnam Museum and Imax Theatre, Davenport. NPS Form 1 G-llOO-a 18-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 9 Page 34 Palmquist, Peter E. and Thomas R. Kailbourn. Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide: A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2005. Payne, Michael R. and Suzanne Rudnick Payne "The Business of an American Folk Portrait Painter: Isaac Augustus Wetherby," Folk Art, Vol. 32, No.1 (Winter 2007). Ploog, Randolph J. "The Account Books ofIsaac Augustus Wetherby: Portrait Painter/Photographer," History of Photography, Vol. 14, No.1 (Jan.-Mar. 1990). Polito, Ronald, Ed. A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900. Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1993. Preston, Ruth Irish. "An Iowa Pioneer." Iowa City Republican, April 15, 1904. Preston, Ruth Irish. "Isaac Augustus Wetherby. One of the Earliest Portrait Artists of Iowa," unpublished manuscript, n.d., Irish-Preston Papers, Special Collections, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City. Ruger, A. Bird's eye view of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 1868, drawn by A. Ruger and published by Chicago Lithograph Company. Sage, Leland L. A History of Iowa. Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1974. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map ofIowa City, 1933. Schwieder, Dorothy. Iowa: The Middle Land. Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1996. Slonneger, Marybeth. Wetherby's Gallery: Paintings, Daguerreotypes, & Ambrotypes of an Artist. Iowa City: By Hand Press, 2006. Slonneger, Marybeth. "Wetherby's Gallery of Early Iowa," Iowa Heritage Illustrated, Vol. 88, No.1. Taft, Robert. Photography and the American Scene: A Social History, 1839-1889. New York: Dover, 1964. NPS Form lO-9OQ.a (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby~ Isaac A.~ House Johnson County~ Iowa Section number 9 Page 35 Topographical map ofIowa City West Quadrangle, Iowa-Johnson County, Iowa, State oflowa, United States Geological Survey, showing original location and new site ofIsaac A. Wetherby House, 1994. University Reporter, Ad for Wetherby Gallery, microfilm at State Historical Society oflowa, Iowa City, October 1870, p. 14. Wetherby, Carrie Freemont. "Letter to Ruth Irish Preston," May 2, 1904, Irish-Preston Papers, Special Collections, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City. Wetherby, Isaac A. Ambrotype portrait of Wetherby, circa 1860, Special Collections, State Historical Society ofIowa, Des Moines. Wetherby, Isaac A. Daybook, 1835-1862, original manuscript volume held by the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; microfilm edition held by State Historical Society ofIowa, Iowa City. Wetherby, Isaac A. "Know All Men by These Presents," in the collections of the Putnam Museum and Imax Theatre, Davenport. Wetherby, Isaac A. "Letter to Jane Irish," September 16, 1885, Irish-Preston Papers, Special Collections, State Historical Society ofIowa, Iowa City. Wetherby, Isaac A. "Letter to Jane Irish," February 24, 1891, Irish-Preston Papers, Special Collections, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City. Wetherby, Isaac A. Papers, photographs, paintings, and artifacts, 1825-1904, Special Collections, State Historical Society ofIowa, Iowa City. Wetherby, Isaac A. Paintings of John Brown and Samuel Freeman Miller by Wetherby, circa 1860-1870, Museum, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines. Wetherby, Isaac A. Painting of Abraham Lincoln on political campaign banner, and Wetherby's 9-lens board mount, in the collections of the Putnam Museum and Imax Theatre, Davenport. What Style Is It? Washington, D.C.: Preservation Press, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1977. NPS Form 10-900-a 18-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0078 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 9 Page 36 Who Was Who in American Art. Compiled from the original thirty-four volumes of American Art Annual: Who's Who in Art, Biographies of American Artists Active from 1898-1947. Edited by Peter Hastings Falk. Madison, Connecticut: Sound View Press, 1985. Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975: 400 Years of Artists in America. Second edition. Three volumes edited by Peter Hastings Falk. Madison, Connecticut: Sound View Press, 1999. Newspapers: Iowa City Press-Citizen Iowa Capitol Reporter Iowa City Republican Weekly Iowa State Journal and Sunbeam Iowa State Press Iowa Weekly Republican NPS Form IO-llOO-a 18-861 OMS Approval No. 7024-OC)1S United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa Section number 10 Page 37 Geographical Data Verbal Boundary Description In March 2008, the Isaac A. Wetherby House was moved to a new site, defined as Lot 8, located at 611 North Governor in Iowa City West Quadrangle, Johnson County, Iowa. Boundary Justification The nomination includes the Isaac A. Wetherby House and lot it sits on. The lot is not historically associated with this house but closely resembles the original in setting and feeling. NPS Form 10-900-. 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NPS Form l().900-a (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION - Map Section number Page 40 .{I "- of' .. ....... ,. ,., . .. oJ" . ".\ . .... J p:: E-l 0:: o :z; ,- 2. Bird's eye view of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 1868, drawn by A. Ruger and published by Chicago Lithograph Company, showing historic (East Market 81.) and present location (North Governor) for the Isaac A. Wetherby House. Location approximate. NPS Form lo-900-a 18-861 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby. Isaac A.. House Johnson County. Iowa ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION - Map Section number Page 41 1 NORTH ,800m I 2400 ft httpJ/www.mapquest.comlmapslIowa+City+IA+52240/ Monday, March 31, 2008 9'fJ7 'fJ2 .PM 3. Map of Iowa City, obtained on March 31. 2008, from Mapquest, Inc. Map Data at http://www.mapquest.com/Maps/Iowa+City+IA+S2240. showing original location and new site of Isaac A. Wetherby House. NPS Form 10-900-11 18-861 OMS Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION - Photographs Section number Page 42 Isaac A Wethetby House, Johnson County, Iowa Black and white photographs taken by Marlin Ingalls, November 2007 35 mm negatives reside in the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Gty # 1 Isaac A Wetherby House, north side entrance, looking towards south from Market Street # 2 Isaac A Wetherby House, east side with contemporary overhang, looking towards west from sidewalk # 3 Isaac A Wetherby House, west side of house showing 1860 addition with original window, boarded up window and back entryway, looking towards northeast #4 Isaac A. Wetherby House, south side of house showing entryway, egress windows from basement, and slope of hill (endloader was there for demolition purposes) NPS Form 10-900-. IB-861 OMB Approva.' No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION - Photographs Section number Page 43 Isaac A Wetherby House, Johnson County, Iowa All digital black and white and color photographs were taken by Marybeth Slonneger and are from her collection. Black and Whites (4): -1869 print of Wetherby House, taken and dated by Wetherby on back - New foundation installation, 611 N. Governor, March 13,2008 - Underside of house showing new SE comer of front, 611 N. Governor, March 13,2008 - House on blocks after move, 611 N. Governor, March 13,2008 Color (20): DSCN0002.tif DSCN0003.tif DSCN0005.tif DSCN0012.tif DSCN0013.tif Wetherby 2.tif Wetherby 4.tif Wetherby 5.tif Wetherby7.tif South side of house at 935 E. Market Street, October 10, 2007 SW comer with door of house at 935 E. Market Street, October 10, 2007 SE comer with entry of house at 935 E. Market Street, October 10, 2007 NE comer with entry of house at 935 E. Market Street, October 10,2007 East side with entry of house at 935 E. Market Street, October 10, 2007 , North side looking sourth at 935 E. Market Street, November 8, 2007 East side from sidewalk at 935 E. Market Street, November 8, 2007 East side at 935 E. Market Street, November 8,2007 South -side at 935 E. Market Street, November 8,2007 DSCN0021.tif NE side of house at 935 E. Market Street, with aluminum siding removed and loaded on to truck, February 26, 2008 NPS Form 10-900-. 18-861 OMB Approval No, 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION - Photographs Section number Page 44 DSCN00262.trt North side of house at 935 E. Market Street, looking south, with aluminum siding removed and raised on blocks, February 26, 2008 Wetherby, Isaac A., House Johnson County, Iowa DSCN0032.trt South side of house at 935 E. Market Street, looking north, with aluminum siding removed and loaded on to truck, February 26, 2008 DSCN0039.trt February 26, 2008 SE side of house at 935 E. Market Street, with aluminum siding removed, DSCN0043.trt East side of house at 935 E. Market Street, with aluminum siding removed and showing endloader exposing foundation, February 26, 2008 DSCN0046.trt NE view of house at 935 E. Market Street, with aluminum siding removed and with endloader, February 26, 2008 DSCN0015 copy.trt South view of house at 935 E. Market Street, with aluminum siding removed and loaded on to truck, February 26, 2008 DSCN0026.trt House pulled north onto Market Street chained to truck, March 4, 2008 DSCN0027.trt House mover, Jeremy Patterson, in middle of Market Street, directing the truck driver and workers, March 4, 2008 DSCN0067 copy.trt House being moved north, up Governor Street, March 4, 2008 DSCN0072 copy.trt House making turn into new location at 611 N. Governor Street, March 4, 2008 Power Point Program is a collection of Wetherby portraits, art work, and clients; it is shown in an oral presentation. r ~~., t~/ .,\- ..~- ~ , ~~!.:~i1ii<f~~~:' '#,