Nomination for Beasley Building

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United States Department of the Interior See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms N/A not for publication street & number city, town - county _ unoccupied X building(s) - private X commercial _ structure work in progress - private residence .site _ religious in process yes: unrestricted - government _ scientific .L other: 4. Owner of Property courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. has this property been determined elegible? - yes 2. Location both code Accessible Category date transportation museum educational Ownership Status Athens industrial entertainment historic district agriculture state National Register of Historic Places August 1980 military object park Inventory-Nomination Form 6. Representation in Existing Surveys local date entered 5. Location of Legal Description Ohio Ohio Historical Inventory Beasley Building Athens County Courthouse 3.

Classification being considered Public Acquisition John Hensler 93 West Union St. 1. Name Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Court & Washington Sts. Present Use NIA vicinity of Type all entries-complete applicable sections For HCRS use only congressional district state Ohio 43211 0039 title FHR-8-300 (11-78) Ohio 45701 _federal Xstate depository for survey records * public X original site _moved date Slightly Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

and interior heavy timber construction. It is a three story structure, with full basement, the northeast side faces Union Street. The basement floor 1s above grade level on the rear and sides. solid exterior masonry walls are 22"thick on the lowest level(basement), northwest side. elevator, both enclosed in brick walls and located along the southwest side columns, 14"x 16" on the lowest level, 12"x 14" on the Union Street level, 2"x 6" wood decking over the joist. There are some frame offices, part of the original construction, along the Union Street side, on the main floor. Later, some wire partitions and Addition 1: one story, of frame construction approximately 30' wide a railroad spur extending to the southwest side of the building, railroad part of the tax certification project. Condition ruins 7. Description unexposed on the northwest side of the building.

It is covered with aluminum The building is a massive warehouse of exterior brick bearing walls, There are numerous additions to the building: rectangular windows on the first and second floors and semi-circular arched bays; the present entrance was originally a window bay.The building has The building has a strong eave cornice and an even heavier brick cours- All the additions are of no architectural merit and detract consider- windows on the third floor. Windows are wood, double hung, l/l. the basement level to the southwest side of the building. The interior is open with the exception of the staircase and freight Check one ing between the first and second floor. siding and it has a shed roof.

14"x16with mostly 10"x14"wood joists,usually at 40"o.c.There is 17"at the main floor (Union Street level),and 13"thick at the second and -x.excellent - unaltered The building is almost square, with 88'6" frontage and 81'8" depth. The third floors. The roof is flat, with a slope of " per foot toward the deteriorated fair ably from the main building.Addition #4 was completed in 1947.There was The original central entrance is now a window inset with three small 10"x12"on the second floor and 8"x 12"on the top floor.The girders are X-altered No. 1 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Continuation sheet The Beasley Building Item number 7 significant--in fact, their one story flat roof, cinder block construction is out of harmony with the original block and they distract from the building architecturally.

The additions do show the building's growth over time, but have not acquired historical significanc Interior's Standards as part of a ERTA certification already approved by state office. Page received (3-82) Inv ntory-Nomination Form National Register of Historic Places date entered The building has several recent additions.(see map)These additions are not architecturally Form 10-900-a These additions will be removed during restoration in accordance with the Secretary of -0018 Athero, ATN Far NPS use only Areas of SignificanceCheck and justify below - prehistoric _ conservation _ science - agriculture _ economics _ sculpture _ education _ social/ - engineering _ exploration/settlement - philosophy .theater X 1900- - politics/government _invention Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) with the horizontal coursings, and the vertical window compositions giving building was probably the largest, electrically powered milling operation the railroad in 1855. There is only one other similar building in Athens, the Shafer Building similar construction, built at a later date and also used as a grocery Construction started in 1904 when the property was acquired by the Eldridge & Higgins Company. In 1917, the building was sold to Frank J. Beasley, whose family owned it Robert Hess ran the business until the middle 1940's, when they left for moved it into the vacant building, the business, now the Professional Moving and Storage Company, and owned by Judge Frank Sheeter, occupies most of the 1500-1599 communications humanitarian transportation music literature building. Specific dates wholesale business.

law owned a large gristmill in Amesville before purchasing this building.In the 8. Significance In 1969,John Hensler purchased the Huffman Transportation Company and grain was once one of the first activities of southeastern Ohio and this it a balanced look.It has been virtually unaltered throughout the years. 1920's there was the electrically operated gristmill and a wholesale grocery building on the lot.The tax valuation of the building almost tripled by The building reflects the commercial activity of the city;milling of The tax records indicate that by January 1906,there was substantial The building is a classic example of the multi story warehouse of the military until 1973,when it was sold to John Hensler. 1700-1799art - other (specify) _ landscape architecture - religion - archeology-historic * architecture - commerce - industry late 19th and early 20th century. of the area.

activity of Athens has always centered around the buildings area, the indus- ceased. The Beasley's became the wholesalers for the Clover Stores, a chain Builder/Architect Unknown 1905 1600-1699 1800-1899 1400-1499 Period art function under hired managers, operations ceased in the early 1950's. It appears that Charles Higgins was a miller.We know that Frank Beasley January 19ll.There was no other change in the tax valuation of the building It is a massive and handsome structure, at the corner of Shafer St.and W. Union St.The Shafer Building is of between 1906 and 191l.Charles C.Higgins acquired the building in 1907.

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Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Quadrangle name - Quadrangle scale 1:24000 See continuation sheet - state 11. Form Prepared By Laszlo G. Koe-Krompecher, Principal July 1, 1982 (614) 594-2218 Ohio 45701 The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 State Historic Preservation Officer signature county Easting Northing date Zone organization Athens others. telephone Attest: national name/title local Chief of Registration .2947 Verbal boundary description and justification 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification UMT References The Athens Messenger Records at the Athens County Courthouse.

Keeper of the National Register Oral history from Elaine Matters granddaughter of Frank Beasley and I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register For HCRS use only List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries state N/AOhio code city or town 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated GPO 938 835 street & number Koe-Krompecher Architects 499 Richland Aven. according to the criteria and procedures set forth by.the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. including 18.7.82 No. 1 Exp.

10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Athens, ATN Item number 8 Beasley Building The Beasley Building is a significant architectural and historical contribution to the through its service to milling and wholesale grocery activities in the area. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Beginning at NE corner of original building, NW along Nside of building, 100' to the NW then E, 78' to a point, then N,40' to the SE corner of original building, then NE along Form Inventory-Nomination Form Page National Register of Historic Places (3-82) Continuation sheet date entered cornerof SW,60'toa point; then S,120'to the SWcornerof Addition #4, Far NPS use only commercial development of Athens.

Architecturally, it is the best example of late 19th -0018 received Century warehouse in Athens.Its historical association with Athen's commerce is derived the E side of the building,7o'to the point of beginning. ADDITION 49.2 45.54 WESt UNION Brick REGULATOR RAILROAD ABANDONES ei. u! ATHENS.OH, - STREET RAMP 360.3 Eave FLO0R49.42 Fed. Reg. Date: - RETURN Reviewer yu Recom. / Criteria Date Due: . see continuation sheet 1. Name Location 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 7. Description _ excellent - deteriorated -unaltered - originai site _ moved resubmission completeness Discipline REJECT Action: nomination by person or local government Athens County 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Federal Agency: summary paragraph Substantive Review: 3.

Classification boundary selection Category owner objection substantive reasons, discussed below Beasley Building Itional Park Service ATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES lited States Department of the Interior Condition Accessibie good - Nomination returned for: Public Acquisition Check one EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET Ownership Presont Use sample ruins comments: 21.83 Working No. Status Cneck one 8. Significance justification of exception Nt other 10. Geographical Data Quedrangie name - 11. Form Prepared By .netional Signed completeness the resource Date Photographs checked Maps clarity relationship of integrity justification of areas relating significance to 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 9.

Major Bibliographical References State Historic Preservation Orficer signature UMFT Reterences Bullder Arohiteet Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to dete Specific dates local Beasley Building, Athens, Athens County, Ohio Photo: Laszlo Koe-Krompecher, 90k Negative: Koe-Krompecher Architects View of facade looking southwest Beasley Building, Athens, Athens County, Ohio Photo: Koe-Krompecher, 1982 northwest Negative: Koe-Krompecher Architects View of interior window on top floor looking 593 6885 BODY Beasley Building, Athens, Athens County, Ohio Photo: Koe-Krompecher, 902 northeast Negative: Koe-Krompecher Architects View of southwest corner of building looking Beasley Building, Athens, Athens County, Ohio Photo: Koe-Krompecher, 1982 northeast Negative: Koe-Krompecher Architects View of main floor on the interior looking Beasley Building, Athens, Athens County, Ohio Photo: Koe-Krompecher, 1982 Negative: Koe-Krompecher Architects elevator shaft along southwest wall Beasley Building, Athens, Athens County, Ohio Photo: koe-Krompecher, 1902 Negative: koe-Krompecher Architects View of interior top floor looking east DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ATHENS QUADRANGLE 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UNITED STATES ATHENS, OHIO STATE OF OHIO , Beasley Building, Athens County, Ohio Donald L.

Barrett, Mayor ATHENS. OHIO 45701 - May 14, 1981 Washington, D.C. 20240 City of Athens, Ohio determination of eligibility for a portion of the west side of Athens Enclosed are maps, Ohio Historic Inventories, photographes and State anticipated that this area will be deemed eligible, we have proceeded to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Attention: Jordan E. Tannenbaum, Chief of the Eastern Office for Review and Compliance, 1522 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. Myra Moss-Horvath of my staff at 614-594-2281. DLB:MMH: cks ATHENS IS A FAIR HOUSING COMMUNITY Sincerely, Thank you for your assistance, and if you have any questions please contact Enclosures Dear Keeper: Determination of Eligibility Since we are requesting a consensus determination of eligibility and have National Park Service Request for Consensus.

Department of the Interior We look forward to your response in the next ten days. CITY HALL as a historic district. Pursuant to 36 CFR Part 63,the City of Athens is requesting a consensus your determination and other comments simultaneously to our office and to Keeper of the National Register Historic Preservation Officer's comments. This information should enable you to render a decision as to the eligibility of this area for compile a Preliminary Case Report for submission to the Advisory Council inclusions in the National Register of Historic Places.

DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY NOTIFICATION - Deiermination - Documentation insufficient (Please see accompanying sheet explaining additional materials required) FHR 8-265 2/79 Comments: Name of property: Request submitted by: Location: State: HUD/CD No Response Date received: Athens, Athens County West Hills Historic District The Secretary of the interior has determined that this property is: Determined Eligible Opinion of the State Historic Preservation Officer: Additional information received: Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Not Eligible National Register of Historic Places Comments: : 36 CFR Part 63.3 Applicable criteria: The Honorable Donald L.

Barrett Athens, Ohio 45701 AUG 1 5 1980 - Re: Athens Station Redevelopment Project (UDAG) A great deal of thought and consideration went into our evaluation because However, several of the buildings do meet the criteria and would be eligible We also evaluated the modern intrusions in the project area and found Mayor criteria and many of them would not qualify on their own merit, individually. relatively few, including the Amtrack Station and the Bonded Oil Station. worker housing was built and commercial development necessary to support August 13, 1980 Determination of Eligibility section of Athens that has survived from this time period.

extensive documentation prepared by our Regional Preservation Office and as you have.stated, the area is deteriorated and junk piles detract from and early 20th centuries that grew up around the Hocking Valley Canal ADMINISTRATION around the UDAG area to evaluate them according to the National Register Dear Mayor Barrett: your City/County Planning Office.. area and we responded on July 18,1980,requesting additional information on Attention: Ms. Myra Moss-Horvath Army Building and the McBee Plant.

Their historical significance is well information on July 29,.1980,when an on-site inspection of the area was On July 16,1980,you requested the State Historic Preservation 0fficer's CITY OF ATHENS Athens City Hall (1843) and particularly the railroad (1855).Around the industrial area, The area,asa whole,reflects the industrial development in the late 19th uio Historical Center I 1& 17th Avenue Columb., Ohio 43211 (614) 466-150 individually, including the Athens B&0 Train Depot, several of the lumber heritage of the west end of Athens. We looked at each structure within and opinion on the eligibility of structures in the Athens Station Redevelopment documented in the inventory forms and the survey report. made by members of my staff. We have now completed our review of the it is my opinion that the area is eligible-for-inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places as.

part of-a_larger.historic district. Boundaries documentation to the Keeper of the National Register, Department of the Through proper planning, it should be possible to accomplish redevelopment you and your staff as the project proceeds through the compliance process. Acting State Historic Preservation DHH: BCD:djd Athens. For planning purposes relative to the proposed UDAG redevelopment project, to advise you on procedural matters as planning for redevelopment progresses. for the district can not yet be established because a complete inventory.of consult with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, we will continue Thank you for the coordination and the information you have supplied in and still have a long-term beneficial effect on the historic resources of related residential and commercial development associated with it.

example of a late 19th - early 20th century industrial district and the You should now submit the inventory forms, photographs, maps and related the west-end has not been completed and additional historic research will be also be submitted as evidence of obtaining the opinion of the State Historic Preservation Officer August 13, 1980 Page 2 Susan Hartzband, Regional Officer Carol Shull Charlene Dwin, ACHP Delas H. Harder Interior, W430, Washington, D. C. 20243. A copy of this letter should that the package is complete. Since it will probably be necessary to The area is significant as a surviving necessary in the surrounding area.

Preservation Office.My staff will work with Ms.Moss-Horvath in seeing requesting my opinion on eligibility.We look forward to working with Sipcereiy 499 richland avenue - athens, ohio- 45701 614-594-2218 koe-krompecher architects August 30, 1982 Chief of Registration National Register of Department of the Interior 440 G Street, N.W. Dear Ms. Shull: been followed for the nomination and it has been approved by the state review in order to proceed with his restoration project schedule. We are therefore requesting that you take whatever action is appropriate to expedite the nomi- W.

Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer WRL/BP : vb SEP71982 Sincerely, Enclosure County Athens Name REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED Ohio Historic Preservation Office Beasley Building Historic Places The developer of this building has expressed his desire for immediate listing Ms.Carol Shul1 Enclosed is one new nomination. The appropriate notification procedures have Ohio Historical Center I-71& 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 board. SEP nation's review.