Nomination for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

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Form No. 10-300 REV. (9/77) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE APR 3 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY 10 1979 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER 343 Via Mt. Carmel -NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - VICINITY OF PRESENT USE X PRIVATE STRUCTURE -WORK IN PROGRESS -PRIVATE RESIDENCE PUBLIC ACQUISITION - RELIGIOUS -IN PROCESS _BEING CONSIDERED - YES: UNRESTRICTED OWNER OF PROPERTY W. Wood Street LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC.

REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS 099 039 1976 Youngstown COUNTY CODE LOCATION DATE Mahoning UNOCCUPIED ACCESSIBLE OBJECT ENTERTAINMENT SCIENTIFIC HISTORIC OWNERSHIP CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC STATE TRANSPORTATION AGRICULTURE NAME MILITARY SITE PARK RECEIVED Diocese of Youngstown STATUS YES:RESTRICTED 120 Market Street 19th Carney Ohio Mahoning Valley Historical Society Mahoning County Courthouse FOR NPS USE ONLY DATE ENTERED TITLE _COMMERCIAL PH0 6 76365 -GOVERNMENT _INDUSTRIAL XBUILDING(S) -MUSEUM Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church _FEDERAL _STATE _COUNTY *LOCAL Brenner, William A., Downtown and the University BOTH -OTHER: 7- DESCRIPTION _MOVED DATE. DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

round arched molding with keystone, and this molding surrounds a sculptured CONDITION EXCELLENT UNALTERED FAIR CHECK ONE round arched windows with wooden mullions. is the convex-concave gable and the applied Ionic pilasters of the square features of the property.A slightly projecting central bell tower dominates XALTERED Several additions have been made to the building in the recent past.In 1963 with dentil work continues around the entire building.Above this cornice Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Church is a rectangular brick building with gable were constructed.At this same time a small brick flat-roofed entryway was the facade, and at its base is a classically pedimented frontispiece supported added to one side elevation as an entrance to the basement.

XORIGINAL SITE XGOOD - DETERIORATED the main block and in 197l the front steps and railing and an adjacent plaza _UNEXPOSED ical cornice and a slightly pointed cupola.The side elevations are six LRUINS doorways are short double round arched windows.A classical stone cornice a low-scale brick addition was constructed across the rear at right angles to roundel of the Madonna.This entrance is flanked on both sides with smaller bays separated by Ionic brick pilasters.E side entrances set within square Ionic pilasters and entablature.Above these Between each pilaster are double AREAS OF

Statement of significance

best represented in the concave-convex parapet, marble columns on the frontispiece, latter are the centrally positioned bell tower, classically detailed cornice, and 1800-1899 1400-1499 ART Immigration RELIGION TRANSPORTATION PERIOD ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC BUILDER/ARCHITECT AGRICULTURE THEATER ECONOMICS POLITICS/GOVERNMENT SIGNIFICANCE EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT SCULPTURE MILITARY PREHISTORIC INDUSTRY LITERATURE The combination of architectural styles in the church reflects the amelioration necessitating its rebuilding the following year.

Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Church is significant architecturally for its interesting _COMMERCE with the predominant Georgian features of the building.Most notable among the of the native cultural heritage of the congregation with the building forms X1900- the church is an important representative of the strong Italian heritage of the The church remains today as an important manifestation of the history of the Italian Mahoning Valley.It is the only church remaining in the city which dates back 20th century an Italian consul was named for Youngstown.Catholicism played an vital Italians were first brought into the Mahoning Valley in the l870s as strike-breakers ARCHITECTURE peoples of the Mahoning Valley. around the turn of the century. applied Ionic pilasters on the tower.

of the valley into a work force for the erection of the building.When the new base- to the period of immigration of the Italian populace into the Mahoning Valley a church was frequently an early order of business. -1600-1699 - CONSERVATION in the basement of another church until a lot was purchased in l9lo and construction part in the religious and social1ivesof these immigrants and the construction of The Our Lady of Mt.Carmel congregation was organized in 1908 and services were held - ENGINEERING -1700-1799 -1500-1599 _PHILOSOPHY - EDUCATION -LAW ment was completed, a temporary roof was installed and masses were held there until popular in their newly adopted country. The Italian elements of the church are of a church begun. Several local Italian community leaders organized the immigrants INVENTION mixture of Italian baroque and American Georgian Revival elements.Historically,

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

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Howard C. Aley, A Heritage to Share. Youngstown, Ohio: Mahoning County Bicentennial Commission, 1975. Arts, 1976. Series 1160, Church Records Form, Works Progress Administration (1940), Ohio State O GEOGRAPHICAL DATA QUADRANGLE SCALE 1:24000 UTM REFERENCES VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION STATE - NAME / TITLE March 27, 1979 STREET & NUMBER (614) 466-1500,Ext. 336 CITY OR TOWN Ohio 43211 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION NATIONAL - As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665).I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER DATE 5-10.79 GPO 921-803 CODE Youngstown ORGANIZATION TELEPHONE DATE COUNTY Columbus NORTHING Archives, Ohio Historical Society. Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society ZONE EASTING The nominated property consists of Lot 480 in the original plat of the City I-7l and 17th Avenue FORM PREPARED BY FOR NPS USE ONLY William A. Brenner.

LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES less than one LBF 5/10/79 ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY DATE 3/28/79 ZONE ATTEST: LOCAL X Inventory - Send-back - Re-submit - OTHER HAER KEEPER ARCHEOLOGIST CONTROL Maps TECHNICAL HISTORIAN Review National Register Write-up Federal Register Entry ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN 5.10.79 BRANCH CHIEF United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Entered MAY I01979 Photos Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio Negatives: 57 Illinois Avenue Youngstown, Ohio APR 3 1979 Photographer: Daniel DeSantis, 1978 View: View of facade and western elevation MAY 10 1979 Mahoning County, Ohio Photographer: Daniel DeSantis, 1978 Youngstown, Ohio View: Close up of facade and western eleva-ic tion Negatives: 57 Illinois Avenue Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church, Youngstown, MAY 1 0 1979 APR 3 1979 APR 3 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY YOUNGSTOWN QUADRANGLE OHIO-MAHONING CO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) ROAD CLASSIFICATION APR 27 1979 of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mahoning County, Ohio, to the the significance of the property prior to professional review of the nomination at the National Register. The conmenting period for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ende May 9, 1979, at which time the the property is entered in the National Register. cc: Dr. Thomas H. Smith Columbus, Ohio 43211 bcc: Director's Reading File Chief, OAHP FHR-Lumpkin / FHR-CL / CL / POR - 7114 FHR:S Lightner:1w:343-6401:4-23-79 BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NR MAHONING COUNTY, OHIO Sincerely, Director Chris Therral Delaporte CHRIS T.

DELAPORTE The Ohio Historical Society House of Representatives appreciate your interest in historic preservation. Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue Thank you for your inquiry of April 2,1979,concerning the nomination National Register of Historic Places. If we can be of further assistance to you,please let us know.We Dear Mr. Willians: H32-NR Washington, D.C. 20515 Property owners are given 30 days to present written comments on (202) 225-5261 4076 YOUNGSTOWN ROAD, S.E., SUITE 204 COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (216) 369-4378 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44503 (216) 744-5023 (216) 750-1013 April 2, 1979 Dr. William Murtagh, Keeper U.S. Department of the Interior Dear Dr.

Murtagh: I should like to join with those who have worked supplying information, gathering additional data, or otherwise helping to expedite matters, please call on Congressman OPERATIONS COMMITTEES: Sincerely Heritage Conservation Service National Register of Historical Places DISTRICT OFFICES: LYLE WILLIAMS give this application your speedy and favorable consid- as a Historical Monument. 3234 STATE STREET plication has been sent to you seeking to have the Our 1004 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING I believe that Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church, Youngstown, Ohio designated LW:db I have learned from interested parties that an ap- is a worthy example of those sites that merit preserva- 25 WEST FEDERAL STREET If my office can be of assistance in any way in tion, and I am sure that it will reflect credit upon the very hard over a long period of time in urging you to Congress of the Cnited tates Louse of Representatibes 19TH DISTRICT, OHIO 19th Ohio District @lashington, 20515 STRUTHERS, OHIO 44471 - COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT Washington, D.C. 20401 March 29, 1979 APR 3 Dr. William Murtagh, Keeper U.S. Department of the Interior 18th & C Streets, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20240 Dear Dr. Murtagh: and approved by the state review board. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Please let us know if we can provide any further information. Thomas H.

Smith State Historic Preservation Officer Director, Ohio Historical Society THS: cw Ohio Historical Center I-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 Sincerely, REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED Mahoning County National Register of Historic Places Enclosed is one National Register nomination which has been reviewed Ohio Historic Preservation Office Finance, Chairman Columbus, Ohio 43216 APK 1 U 1979 Dr. William Murtagh U.S. Department of Interior Washington, D.C. 20401 Dear Dr. Murtagh: Recently, this church submitted an application to be de- has approved their nomination, and the application has this nomination your full consideration, and that it can If you need any information from my office, please let me 614/466-8285 Reference Keeper know.

Statehouse Commission Committee Rules HM/jek Legislative Service Sincerely, Legislative Budget Harry Meshel State Senator Church in Youngstown. Emergency Board Controlling Board Heritage Conservation Service Commerce and Labor National Register of Historic Places 33rd District be processed as quickly as possible. Iam writing this letter regarding Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Assistant President Pro Tempore Church 4.3.79) April 3, 1979 Ohio Senate been mailed to your office.I hope that you will give 343 VIA MT. CARMEL YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO 44505 REV. JOSEPH L. IATI 17 April 1979 DI. William J. Murtagh 440 G Street, N.W. Dear Mr. Murtagh: As regards the Diocese of Youngstown, 144 W. Wood Street, Youngstown, Ohio in reference to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church which is one of the öldest, historic and most and cuddles in its arms the new rites and liturgies of Vatican Council II.

California just to re-acquaint themselves with their memorable past. 743-4144 following. Pastor TELEPHONE Respectfully submitted, Pension Building It is our feeling that such a monument should be protected for future posterity. We are sure you will agree that this venerable structure merits the prestige of Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service beautifully preserved and restored buildings in our area.Its history is one of romantic Keeper of the National Register Italian immigrant romantically combining into prayer the background of home with their The romance of historic heart-aches and scars visible even today from the historic becoming a national monument.

Department of the Interior concern for preservation of our ethnic roots we find the beauty of the original ethnic The beauty of life manifested in her growth from birth in 19o8 to flowering maturity by her Georgian revival architecture. past- her burning by the Klu Klux Klan- and the aches of the world wars and those full use, is regal in her rich Italian Baroque made stately and crowned with dignity Already many come to see the roots of their backgrounds.Some come from as far as The liturgy and ritual of the old Latin rite still visible as it embraces up to date. APR 2 4 1979 DATE ACTIN TAKEN INITIALS THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) TIVE MTEIAL SENT MAY 10 1979 Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. Dr. Thomas H.

Smith Columbus, Ohio 43211 Location Byers/bjr Director 5/14/79 Mahoning County Youngstown Name The Ohio Historical Society State Historic Preservation Officer Honorable Charles J. Carney Muskingum County STATE OHIO Honorable Clarence E. Miller Trinway vicinity Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue Date Entered Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Also Notified ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Prospect Place (Adams-Cox House) For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-640l. Honorable Lyle Williams c//9