Nomination for McKinley Memorial

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Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Rev. 6-72) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) AND/OR HISTORIC: Niles, Ohio 19th - Charles J. Carney Ohio 44446 (Check One)

Public - In Process - Preservation work - Transportation - Comments - Other (Specify) OWNER'S NAME: Mckinley Memorial Library LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: REPRESENTATION IN EXIST ING SURVEYS TITLE OF SURVEY: DATE OF SURVEY: DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: 039 Religious Government CLASSIFICATION Commercial Warren ACCESSIBLE Educational CATEGORY NAME DATE Entertainment STATE LOCATION OWNERSHIP Agricultural Museum Structure District Restricted Being Considered CODE Military Both Unoccupied Site Building STATUS Private Residence Trumbull Federal 155 Trumbull County Courthouse Park Scientific Yes: COMMON: Ohio McKinley Memorial Industrial CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Public Acquisition: TO THE PUBLIC 40 North Main Street 160 High Street, N.W.

National McKinley Birthplace Memorial and Park STREET AND NUMBER: ENTRY DATE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATA SHEET OWNER OF PROPERTY FOR NPS USE ONLY Object CITY OR TOWN: County ax Private PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) REGISTER NATIONAL ENTRY NUMBER DESCRIPTION - Deteriorated - Ruins - Unexposed - Unaltered - Moved X Original Site Designed by the famous architects, McKim, Meade, and White, erected of The building is 232 feet in length, 136 feet in width, and thirty-eight a faithful representation of its subject in his noblest mood, that of state through troubled waters and formulating the policy of a great beautiful shrubbery and flowers. 1. Installation of the Museum into the balcony of the assembly room at cost of $5,000.

present the other two rest rooms await funds for remodeling, and are years, but the deteriorated equipment remains without funds to replace 7. Two structures remain on the square site of the Memorial, all other CONDITION Excellent buildings have been razed. 5.The furnace and ventilation equipment has been inoperative for many famous American sculptor,who unhesitatingly declared this to be the 6.Water seepage in the basement areas is now a most pressing problem so that this splendid structure would have an appropriate setting with (Check One) feet in height.It consists essentially of a Court of Honor flanked 3.Replaced front entrance doors with commercial metal and glass doors nation growing greater under his beneficent guidance.

Georgia marble, and surrounded by a beautiful park in the center of the the statesman engrossed with the heavy task of steering the ship of Flanking the principal statue are busts and tablets dedicated to the clared by many to be the noblest and most beautiful structure of its modern facilities and carpeting at a cost of approximately $6,0oo.At kind on the American continent. closed and water shut off. 2.Altered the rear of the assembly room to provide a fire door ata by two lateral wings,one of which is designed as an assembly room to a cost of approximately $10,000. 4.Complete renovation of two of the four 55 year old rest rooms with ated with his public life. at a cost of approximately $2,500. or remove it. City of Niles, the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial has been de- accommodate 1,000 persons, and the other as a library. and parterres.

Toward the rear and in the center line is placed a heroic marble statue of McKinley, the masterpiece of J. Massey Rhind, a DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

of imposing size and most graceful design.It is open to the sky in The Court of Honor is supported by twenty-eight monolithic marble columns and promises to be a major financial problem. The Memorial Park was originally designed to occupy the entire square,

Statement of significance

Act by the 61st Congress, 3rd Session, signed by President Taft on March 4, 1911, to perpetuate the name and achievements of William to erect or maintain this Memorial, only private donations were- The McKinley Memorial was built on the site of the little school house that he first attended, and within 1/2 block of the home in which he the ,accidents of passing years to house the collection of Mckinley who revere the virtues of our Twenty-fifth President, as one of the The Mckinley Memorial, is important to Niles since it occupies the major green space in the heart of the city of Niles, and, is a major focal and commercial life. received. Conservation Architecture Transportation losophy memorabilia. Communications Commerce Aboriginal was born.

Science itarian Theater Agriculture Music Pre-Columbian Landscape Social/Human- Sculpture point, consciously and subconsciously, for a downtown fighting for its The Memorial has been praised by insurance adjusters during the years economic viability in the face of shopping center competition. for premium evaluation as being safe from destruction by fire or by The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial was.incorporated under an The Memorial houses one of the most notable collections of the relics McKinley.It is significant that no public funds have been received most loved of all Presidents. The Memorial has become a Mecca for people from all parts of the world Art Military of McKinley to be found in the country, and is a most suitable place 18th Century PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) for the preservation and display of such, relics: i.

- Other (Specify) Religion/Phi AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) 9.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES McKinley Birthplace Memorial," (The Association, c1917), 126 BUTLER, Joseph G., Jr. "Recollections of Men and Events," (Putnam, c1925), 349 pages. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PHOPERTY 9F LESS THAN TEN ÁCRES Iess than one FEB2 8 1975 FORM PREPARED BY C. B. Stout, Librarian and Curator Jan. 1974 CITY OR TOWN: Ohio 44446 12. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion Nationa 1 Register. in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the c-iteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. The recommended ATTEST GP 0 931-894 039 pages.

Degrees LONGITUDE LATITUDE Seconds DATE ORGANIZATION Niles Local COUNTY Minutes STATE Name CORNER CODE Degrees Minutes Seconds RECEIVED "The National McKinley Memorial Library 40 North Main Street STREET AND NUMBER: NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION level of significance of this nomination is: NAME AND TITLE: APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Association. "The National REGISTER Keeper of The National Register Form 10-300a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ial Association was Myron T.

Herrick, former Governor of Ohio order is Doric, and the open colonnade of the gateway is continued OCT 1 4 1975 GP 0 921-724 Trumbull COUNTY STATE DATE NATIONAL REGISTER Ohio RECEIVED (Continuation Sheet) erection of the building was Henry Clay Frick.The chairman of National McKinley Birthplace Memorial the equipment remains.The largest single contributor to the open park in the center of Niles.Thus the structure constitutes geographical location and type of structure.

Although inoperative, competition for which six firms of national reputation submitted along the sides of the wings as attached half-round columns.This Court of Honor is related to such works as the Brandenburg Gate had a unique air circulation and filtering system for its date, monumental facade dominates the block which is occupied by the the executive committee of the National McKinley Birthplace Memor- ENTRY NUMBER the foremost exponents of the Neo-Classical Revival of which this and Ambassador to France. in Berlin, and beyond that to the Propylea on the Acropolis.The (Number all entries) cial and civic areas are related. This building is a major work by McKim, Mead and White, plans.

Important technically as well as esthetically, the building The design of the monumental gateway which leads to the OCT 3 1 1975 is a prime example.The design was chosen by an architectural Photos MCKIM, MEAD, WHITE. Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF Needs architecture Cole Re-submit 10.14,75 OTHER ARCHEOLOGIST KEEPER HAER CONTROL TECHNICAL Review HISTORIAN State INT:2106-74 Federal Register Entry National Register Write-up LEBOVICH United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WAso No.7 BRANCH CHIEF Working Number 2. 28. 75. 326 CALLORRETURN OK3.4.75 - Property AWD SCUUPTURE ARE STRESSEDIT WOULD BE JUSTIFIED. Maps Send-back 2/0:75 3-7-25 Enteredct s 1 1975 Geographical Data -- Acreage: UTM Reference(s): _ Thank you for your attention to the above items.

STATE Description: Certification: Other: Date: Bibliography: Photographic Coverage: The attached National Register Inventory-Nomination form is being returned to your office for IS RESUBMITTED. Map Coverage: Verbal Boundary Description: Commemorative in nature' would disgualify Ohio Chief, Branch of Registration IN T:2105- 74 clarification of the information indicated below.PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WHEN THE NOMINATION United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WAso No.8 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF OCT 3 1 1975 OTHER Entered TECHNICAL HAER CONTROL KEEPER Send-back ARCHEOLOGIST Maps Photos Review State National Register Write-up BRANCH CHIEF Federal Register Entry 10.15.75 Working Number2, 28, 75, 32 6 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WASO No. 7 75001544 INT:2106-74 Re-submit 10./y.75 2-3-26 Title: 10-31-75 Loc.

PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number MCKINLEY MEMORIA COUNTY ONIO NPS Number PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 10-31-75 Loc. Title: - NPS Number PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Title: 10-31-75 Loc. NPS Number Loc. PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Title: 4014 Form No. 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Rev. 7-72 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER OCT 8 1 1975 National Mekinley Birthplace Memorial and Park U.S.G.S. 7.5' Warren, Ohio Quadrangle 1: 24000 TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference. * U.S.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1973-729-148/1441 3-l 039 155 1959 NAME Niles COUNTY Ohio REGISTER REQUIREMENTS DATE NATIONAL STATE LOCATION CODE MAP REFERENCE Trumbull COMMON: SCALE: McKinley Memorial SOURCE: RECEIVED NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CITY OR TOWN: PROPERTY MAP FORM AND/OR HISTORIC: (Type all entries -attach to or enclose with map) STREET AND NUM BER: FEB281975 S - State Route 1959 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WARREN QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES RECEIVED WARREN, OHIO STATE OF OHIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY GCT 3 1 1975 Hekinley Memorial Hon. John H. Glenn, Jr. Bon. Donald D. Clancy Fon, Charles J.

Carney Columbus, Ohio 43213 INT: 2950-75 Location STATE Name Also Notified Date Entered ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Regional Director, Midwest Region Hamilton County State Historic Preservation Officer Harrison vieinity Interstate 7l at i7th Avenue Director, The Ohio Historical Society Trumbull County 11/4/75 MMott/je John, Jehu,House Niles Dr.Tnomas H. Smith Bon. Robart Taft, Jx. OMB Approval No. 29-50218 NUMBER 3. STA.- 1. TYPE Year month 19 78 12 26 19 77 (Mark ap- 4. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. 8. Applicant Name : State of Ohio b. Organization Unit : Ohio Historical Society c. Street/P.O. Box : 1982 Velma Avenue PROJECT City : Columbus b. TITLE f. State B. FEDERAL h. Contact Person (Name & telephone No.) 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT 8. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT B-Interstate -Substete ( J- Indian Tribe Ohio.

Architecturally significant as a an excel- 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE To continue in original use as memorial, meeting priate letter (s) 12. TYPE OF APPLICATION States, etc.) Niles, Ohio 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE OF CHANGE (For 12c or 12e) 17. PROJECT PROJECT START d. LOCAL 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FEDERAL AGENCY - 21. REMARKS ADDED No re- D. SIGNATURE Director & SHPO 24. AGENCY NAME 19 79-01-02 26. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 28. FEDERAL APPLICATION 29. ADDRESS 30. FEDERAL GRANT 31. ACTION TAKEN JAN 2 - 1979 33. ACTION DATE - b. REJECTED 19 80-09-30 Stephen D. Newman D.

FEDERAL AGENCY A-95 OFFICIAL A-95 ACTION STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) 02-006-0046 day 43211 39-09611 31-4389673W IDENTIFICATION BENEFITING 424-101 ACTION PREAPPLICATION HERITAGE FUNDING DATE D-County ENDING CERTIFIES Year TOTAL GRAM RECEIVED ASSIGNED THE FIER C-Revision GRANTS SENTATIVE CERTIFYING Year month day 45,984 11,436 PROPOSED FUNDING E-Augmentation A-New 20,000 A-State D-insurance District REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTION Ohio REPRE- FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Historic Preservation 202-343-4941 C-Increase Duration Catalog) 43,984 E-Cancellation B-Decrease Dollars National McKinley Birthplace Memorial and Park C.STATE Thomas H. Smith APPLICATION Enter appro- AWARDED G-Special Purpose APPLI. H-Community Action Agency A-Increase Dollars CANT'S Yes Enter appropriate letter A-Basic Grant 55,420. BE SUBMITTED TO hall and library. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (Opt) it has been or is being made.

ance is approved. TION (Name and telephone number) WITHDRAWN Blank D-Decreaso Duration IDENTI- SAME AS 35 C.DATE SIGNED F-Other (Name and telephone no.) Thomas H. Smith, SHPO, 614-466-1500 restoration/rehabilitation. Niles, Trumbull County, lent example of Neo-Classical revival style by a major architectural firm, McKim, Mead & White. 10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Names of cities, counties. ESTIMATED NUM- ESTIMATED DATE TO Dept. Interior, Washington, D.C. duly authorized by, the governing body of WASHINGTON, D. C. 20243 3. FEDEPAL - C. RETURNED FOR Preseribed by GSA, Federal Management Circuiar 74-7 25. APPLICA- Yeor month day 9. OTHER - a.

In taking above action, any 20243 E-City D-Continuation STARTING 9/30/79 B-Renewal F-School District the applicant and the applicant will comply .TYPED NAME AND TITLE data in this preapplication/application are true and correct, the document has been with the attached assurances if the essist- C-Losn (From 8.To the best of my knowladge and belief, AGENCY SECTION IV-REMARKS (Please reference the proper item number from Sections I, Il or III, if applicable) by HCRS on November 15, 1978. ANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 2 (10-75) INT: 4670-76 Date Signature APPROVED 4 county code: Memorial and Park - sec -STATE (11) CONGRESS. DISTRICT MH 2SOURCE of NOMINATION - FEDERAL - deteriorated Dexcellent 9C NOT INTACT-O Ogood - Unknown Ounexcavated ZO NOT APPLICABLE - 9 - No Access IS PROPERTY A HISTORIC DISTRICT?

Dyes &To @ AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE : CRECREATION -28 OCLAIMS: explain 'first' O CARCHEOLOGY - prehistoric-2 - COMMERCE-6 - LAW - 16 C RELIGION-22 PARCHEOLOGY - historic-1 - COMMUNICATIONS -7 -EXPLORATION -12 - LITERATURE- 17 - SCIENCE- 23 DURBAN PLANNING-31 'oldest' O - AGRICULTURE -3 C CONSERVATION - 8 - HEALTH-27 C MILITARY- 18 - ECONOMICS- 9 - MUSIC - 19 Sculpture - INDUSTRY - 13 - SOCIAL / CULTURAL - 30 'only' D - EDUCATION-10 - INVENTION - 14 - PHILOSOPHY -20 - TRANSPORTATION -25 * funetions * arch itectural style(s): @landscape architeot/ garden designer: EVENTS : HF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED, NUMBER & PUT ON REVERSE 155 10-31-75 CONDITION Midwest Niles ETHNIC ENGINEERING-11 ASSOCIATION GROUP PERSONAL: INSTITUTIONAL: SETTLEMENT-29 ENTERTAINMENT-26 builder/contractor: RIVATE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY: ARCHITECTURE-4 ART-5 major alterations: SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-1 LOCAL vicinity of ADMINISTRATOR: master builder: Dunexposed if state who prepared form?

Goriginal site Dfeatures: 40 N. Main St. of entry: SAVED? YES Omoved Oruins GNPS REGION: 2 OTHER NAMES: National McKinley Birthplace 9 EXISTING SURVEYS CHABS CHAER NHL >C UNKNOWN-6 - SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN-24 - OTHER (SPECIFY) -engineer: di_ date- Oreconstructed Ounknown - LANDSCAPE ARCH.- 15 NAMES historic events: NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP artist: J.massey give role & date Khind appears on POLITICS/GOVT.21 reviewers initials, McKinlkey Memorial ZYES-Restricted YES-Unrestricted Baltered 6.27-77