Nomination for Southern Park Stable

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received JUN | 1 1986 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms X not for publication street & number city, town - vicinity of _ state _ district - public _ unoccupied _ agriculture _ museum - building(s) X private _ commercial - park X structure work in progress X private residence .entertainment _ religious . object . in process X yes: restricted - government _scientific X being considered yes: unrestricted _ transportation _ other: courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. has this property been determined elegible? - yes X no _ federal county - - local depository for survey records both Location Accessible Category educational date code industrial site Youngstown Status Ownership historic Boardman 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys title Janie Jenkins congressional district National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Mahoning County Court House Ohio 1. Name Present Use Public Acquisition Type all entries-complete applicable sections 3. Classification United States Department of the Interior 4. Owner of Property For HCRS use only Southern Park Stable 126 Washington Blvd. 120 Market Street military 5. Location of Legal Description FHR-8-300 (11-78) date entered 7-10-86 and/or common code 099 Mahoning Jenkins Residence 7. Description - original site X altered _ moved each five feet high, on the south end of the property facing Washington Boulevard, respectively on the west and east sides of the driveway. They are made up of the conmon stretcher or running bond brick pattern. A lintel sandstone sits atop each pillar.

long, straight drive leading to the stable. south and the base of the "T" facing north. shed dormer with three single-hung 5/5 light windows. The face of the "T" consists are two double-hung 6/6 light windows separated by a mullion. Further to the east is a small two car garage, with four swing-out doors and four single-hung 3/3 light windows. large double-hung 8/8 light window. Further to the west is a living/dining room. louvers. On the east and west "faces" are three small awning windows. Along the east gable roof. On the east side of the monitor is a swinging door used as a feed door topped by an awning window used for ventilation. and one on the east side. The interior consists of nine stalls, three on the west side and six on the east Changes to the structure were carried out in 1942.

The changes consist of adding a living/dining room conbination on the west side of the structure and balancing this The feed bin and loft located inside the monitor are in original condition and still External treatment of the added wings is consistent, ie wood siding, with the past and present photos of the structure, one sees its basic form is not changed. The It should be pointed out that in making the additions the owner wisely did not destroy any of the original structure and was careful to maintain the integrity and Condition unexposed ruins exposed joists supporting the roof. -excellent The structure in question rests in the midst of eight acresof fenced green pasture, fabric of the original structure.

The interior roofing consists of eighteen exposed mortise and beams with numerous its entrance framed by the original gate.It consists of two quadrangular brick pillars, Check one in working order. In plan view, the T-shaped stable horse barn),has a classic steep-pitched and west pitches of the roof are two elongated shed dormers with ten separate awning ofa sliding hung double door which services a center alley.To the east of the face side,servicedbya center alley.On the south end of each row of stallsis a tack The top of the"T"presentsa steeply pitched roof descending from the central Two chimneys are located directly behind the top of the",one on the west side . deteriorated _ unaltered front gable roof. four Mortise and Tenon, or braced frames.

Near the top of the roof is a semi-elongated To the west of the center alley is a door with a single-hung 3/3 light window, and a and feed room. On the north end is the monitor which is used as a storage bin and loft. with a small garage on the east side of the structure. - good hip gable roofs. On the north and south "faces" of the cupolas are ridged ventilation windows to each dormer. From the base of the "T" rises a monitor topped by a sidehipped additions merely seem to suggest an enlarged wing on the top of the "T". fair Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

Running along the peak.of the gable.roof are two ventilation cupolas with miniature original stable.The impact of the changes wasto convert it from a stable toa The pitches of the roof face east/west, with the top of the "T facing Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric - archeology-prehistoric - community planning - archeology-historic - conservation _law . science _ economics _ literature - sculpture - social/ .music .

exploration/settlement - philosophy _ theater X 1900- - transportation _ invention 4other (specify) Criterion A the Southern Park Race Track of Boardman, Ohio, which was one of the finest race tracks stable is also significant as the last piece of local history remaining in a community The sports complex, built in 1908, covered 55 acres and included at least five stables, cool down houses for ithe horses, watering ponds, a race track, grandstand, and The race track was also the site of dog races, motor cycle races, and school that, after running and winning five consecutive races at this facility, the thoroughbred Cashtown collapsed and died, prompting the establishment of a limit to the number of Of the original five stables, only the stable of David Tod Arrel survives. It integrity. The stable, complete with stalls, tack, and horses remains intact.

Senator David Tod, Ohio State Senator from 1909 to 1913, was a skillful amateur 1500-1599 1700-1799 1600-1699 1400-1499 1800-1899 architecture politics/government industry commerce Period education humanitarian Social/Sports/Entertainment agriculture communications 8.

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Significance The grounds were impeccably kept insuring patrons of delightful surroundings as well The Horse Review magazine reported that the Southern Park Race Track was the finest The Southern Park Stable is significant because it is the last remaining part of that grew so quickly that the rest of its historic sites have fallen to progress. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) done so as to maintain a symetrical balance allowing only minimal impact on its original little time, and he spent nearly all of it developing the racing center and enjoying often inadequate because of the number of people who came to view the scheduled events. -engineering suburban area.It remains their only significant link.to the Boardman community.u The in the world in 19o8 and because it was developed by three outstanding leaders in the of 98 mph was established at Southern Park race track by Barnie Levin. military famousrwas buried in the track oval.In 19l4, the world land speed auto record -art - landscape architecture. - religion Ohio Senator David Tod, David Tod Arrel, and at that time, making a day at Southern Park a real social occasion. half-mile track in the world, "a veritable gem of a spot".

It was praised as "one Builder/Architect Unknown These men helped to shape the new and growing township of Boardman in the early twentieth century, transforming it dramatically from a farming community to a heavily populated of the most tasteful and best equipped (stables) to be found anywhere, every convenience housed his horses (one of which was the fastest four-year old trotter on record in the sport.A coveted prize known as the Tod Cup was awarded to the winner of the races.

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Major Bibliographical References The Horse Review, December 15, 1915 The Youngstown Vindecator, Tuesday June 10, 1913; Monday Aug. 14, 1933 1:24 000 Quadrangle name - Quadrangle scale - - _ state 11. Form Prepared By date Dec. 4, 1985 street & number 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification _ national -local As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 county organization date code Northing Zone Chief of Registration Attest: name/title Youngstown State Historic Preservation Officer signature UMT References Youngstown State University List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries 10.

Geographical Data For HCRS use only The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: 410 Wick Avenue Stable is located off of Washington Blvd.The frontage measures 450'from the Blvd. city or town Easting Old Barn Plans, Richard Rawson, 1979 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to thecriteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. 8.32 acres The Southern Park name/title Evelyn Mangie and Sean Gallagher I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register Keeper of the National Register Acreage of nominated property 7-10-86 OMB No.

1024-0018 Continuation sheet Significance Item number 8 David Tod Arrel was the son of Judge George Arrel and the grandson of Ohio Civil carry his name, such as the Stambaugh Auditorium, the Henry Stambaugh Sports Complex at Youngstown State University, the Stambaugh Building in downtown Youngstown, and These men were ardent horse lovers and knowledgeable businessmen who believed and Pittsburgh, communities which, like Youngstown, displayed great interest in preference for the quarter-and-a-half-mile track, and the construction of three of these tracks in Cleveland, forced the closing of the half-mile track at Boardman in Boardman, being closer to Youngstown proper, soon lost all of its available space and the Southern Park Shopping Mall, named in honor of the sports complex. It is perhaps not coincidental that the owner of the Southern Park Mall, Boardman resident Edward J.

DeBartolo, is a racing enthusiast, owning several race tracks in the The present owner has left the T-shaped stable, complete with stalls and eight acres one of the finest race tracks in the world for its time, is Boardman's final connection community. areas. received Page National Register of Historic Places date entered National Park Service with the industrious men who were responsible for bringing together racing enthusiasts United States Department of the Interior colorful past.

1933 and most of the complex gave way to suburban housing and small business establish- The busy entertainment complex brought commerce to the otherwise quiet farming War Governor David Tod.Arrel Road in Poland Twonship gets its name from this pioneer there, before returning to Youngstown where he was a columnist for the Youngstown of rural Boardman Township which led to its popularity as a suburban residential Youngstown to this day with polo games and auto racing still held in the outlying of surrounding land to Boardman Township Park with the stipulation that it be preserved the Stambaugh Boy Scout Reservation in nearby Canfield. that Youngstown should be a racing center because of its proximity to both Cleveland which he raced at the Southern Park Race track. NPS Form 10-000- For NPS use only Exp. 10-31-84 Inventory-Nomination Form was hardly idle.

As a young man, he studied drama in New York City and acted briefly Settling on the family farm in Poland township, he raised thoroughbreds for this type of recreation to housing and shopping centers. intact, the sole example of Boardman's pristine past, encircled by modern condominiums Cleveland area. There is no other structure in all of Boardman which displays its unigue in its historic integrity for future generations. This property, the only remains of Vindecator. harness racing. Henry H. Stambaugh was so prominent in the Youngstown area that many sites still Only this stable remains These entrepeneurs were successful in this endeavor.

ments.But the love of horses and auto racing continues in the suburban area of family.As the scion of two of the richest and most prestigious families of Mahoning and the rapidly industrializing city of Youngstown.This growth of Boardman's (382) WASHINGTON BLVD. PLAN VIEW SCHEME DANCE DIAMOND PICNIC BASEBALL STABLE AREA HALL ARREL SOUTHERN PARK RACE TRACK RACE TRACK COMPLEX WARM UP TRACK WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Southern Park Stable JUN I / 1986 Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: _ nomination by person or local government Federal Agency: - -appeal -sample Jrequest technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 7.

Description J unaltered - original site J excellent summary paragraph ruins resubmission dates moved Category Accessible yes deteriorated completeness Ownership alterations/integrity Status Recom./Criteria National Register REJECT Discipline Reviewer clarity RETURN fair boundary selection Mahoning County Substantive Review: Working No. Nomination returned for: EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Public Acquisition see continuation sheet Reviewer's comments: Has this property been determined eligible? owner objection Condition Present Use NR decision Check one Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance unexposed Action: Entered int ACCEPT 86001564 7-10-86 8. Significance summary paragraph relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 11.

Form Prepared By _national Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to - GPO 918-450 Date Builder/Architect completeness Signed context title Phone Photographs state clarity local Maps UTM References Acreage of nominated property Specific dates justification of areas checked applicable criteria Quadrangle name 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification justification of exception Verbal boundary description and justification State Historic Preservation Officer signature Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet 10. Geographical Data Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period Mahoning County The Southern Park Stable Youngstown State University Boardman, Ohio 1of7. Carl Joseph, Jan. 1985 Boardman, Ohio Carl Joseph, Jan. 1985.

additions, 1985. Mahoning County Southern Park Stable Anthropology Dept. Youngstown State University The Southern Park Stable with Boardman, Ohio Carl Joseph, Jan. 1985. Y.S.U. Anthr. Dept. Southern Park Stable Mahoning County Facing South, the entrance with wrought iron gates. 30f7. Boardman, Ohio Carl Joseph, Jan. 1985. Y.S.U. Anthro. Dept. Southern Park Stable ment and loft. West wall with clapboard treat- 40f 7: Mahoning County Boardman, Ohio Carl Joseph, Jan. 1985. Y.S.U. Anthro Dept. nine total. Southern Park Stable horse stalls. Five shown in photo The East wall with the original 5of 7. Mahoning County 6of7 Boardman, Ohio Carl Joseph, Jan. 1985. Y.S.U. Antro. Dept. West wall with four horse stalls Southern Park Stable Mahoning County SCENES IN AND ABOUT THE RACE TRACK OF THE SOUTHERN PARK TROTTING ASSOCIATION, YOUNGSTOWN, O 7of 7. Boardman, Ohio Carl Joseph, Jan.

1985 Stables and a photo essay, 1915 Mahoning County Review Magazine featuring the Southern Park Stable 126 Washington, Boardman, Mah., Ohio. 12/6/85 Shawn Gallagher Youngstown State University West side of house facing east Southern Park Stable Loungstown State University Neg. #2 12/6/85 126 Washington, Boardman, Mah., OHIo. Shawn Gallagher West side of house facing east Southern Park Stable Neg. #4 12/6/85 126 Washington, Boardman, Mah., Ohio. Southern Park Stable Youngstown State University East side of house facing west Shawn Gallagher Neg. #5 12/6/85 Youngstown State University 126 Washington, Boardman, Mah., Ohio North side of house facing South Shawn Gallagher W Southern Park Stable Neg. #10 12/6/85 126 Washington, Boardman,Mah., Ohio.

Southern Park Stable South side of property showing gate closeup Youngstown State University Shawn Gallagher 12/6/85 126 Washington, Boardman, Mah., Ohio. Youggstown State University Shawn Gallagher West side of property facing West Southern Park Stable Neg.#11 Shawn Gallagher 12/6/85 East side of property facing east 126 Washington, Boardman, Mah., Ohio. Southern Park Stable Neg.#12 Youngstown State University YOUNGSTOWN QUADRANGLE YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO OHIO_MAHONING CO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR N4190w9037.5/7.5 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus. Ohio 43211 JUN I I 1986 SINCE 1885 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief 1100 L Street, N.W.

Please give substantive review to the Walnut Hills High School, Hami |ton County; the Kern Effigy, Warren County and the Trevey Mound, Warren County Columb iana Mahon ing L Southern Park Stable 614/466-1500 SOCIETY Seneca County Cuyahoga Enclosures Warren HISTORICAL Jefferson Knox Downtown Youngstown Multiple Resource Area Resource Area) Sincerely, National Register of Historic Places Knox County Infirmary State Historic Preservation Office Dear Carol: National Park Service Ohio Historic Preservation Office Bagby-Hossler House New Submisslons Please contact me if you have any questions. Department of the Interior nominations. Independent School District #2 Building Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal Walnut Hills High School Travelers Hotel (East Liverpool Multiple WRL:bp Kern Effigy (33Wa372) Trevey Mound Taylor Mansion Washington, D.C. 20240 W.

Ray Luce notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Enclosed are 11 new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate