Nomination for Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior MAY 2 2 1987 National Park Service for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box orby entering and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property Becker Lumber andManufacturing Company other names/site number Croy-Marietta Hardwoods, Inc. Location street & number N/phot for publication city, town code 0H zip code 45750 3. Classification Ownership of Property Number of Resources within Property x private _buildings Structures Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register none 4.

State/Federal Agency Certification In my opinion, the property Signature of certifying official State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: Xentered in the National Register. determined eligible for the National determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) JoSignature of the Keeper Date of Action county Washington Registration Form Noncontributing site state public-Federal Date public-State 167 Marietta Total object public-local district National Register of Historic Places NATIONAL REGISTER Ohio historic name See continuation sheet. Category of Property N/hvicinity removed from the National Register. National Register 12l Pike St. National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and protessional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. Register.

See continuation sheet. the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this RECEIVED Lnomination request for determipation of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the This form is for use innominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts.See instructions in Guidelines 7. Description There are approximately thirteen 6 over 6 windows on the long axis and 8 on The interior floors are wooden, the boards set in a diagonal pattern.

The roof facility brick The At this same time a long covered area, one story in height, connected the walls Architectural Classification no style Materials (enter categories from instructions) controls capable of drying large quantities of lumber. See continuation sheet original, some in poor repair. Describe present and historic physical appearance. Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) This manufacturing structure built in 1901 with an addition in the following basement walls are also constructed of brick. attic and support the lower floors.Wooden stairs in the southern end connect the attic is an unusual truss system:a double row of common rafters angle area adjacent to it. About three years later another kiln was added nearby. (enter categories from instructions) basement, three floors and an attic, is constructed of locally made brick. diamond shaped one mid-room.

first to the original brick structure and a second concrete block and brick asphalt shingles raised materials to the upper floors as there has never been an elevator.The upper half of these doors have similar panes of glass. elevation that is the ridge pole was used to support the pulley system that Load-bearing walls are three to four bricks deep at the base, narrowing to A dry kiln was built about 1938 on the plan site with an open ended covered Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) midpoint from the roof slope on each side and are connected to the time beam to the long shed.These kilns were used to dry deck planking for ships during just below the attic floor forming a triangular space on each side anda 6. Function or Use foundation - The original slate roof is broken by gable roofed dormers, also slate. Within supports in the basement are wooden.

Tie rods, boxed in, terminate in the shed was constructed as well.The second kiln and shed area are perpendicular WW II.The kilns are 1age metal-sided structures with outside electrical the shorter elevations on the three main floors.They are topped bya double year has virtually been unaltered.The 64'by 112'structure consisting of a terminate in a stepped gable capped by tiles.An extended beam on the south NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 1930s and early 1940s and are primarily one story sheds and covered areas. storage bin. Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio the business is located within the original structure. west of the entrance and is used for storage.

Several small brick buildings housing the boiler room, sawdust bin and steam Due to their low scale and often open nature, they do not detract from the United States Department of the Interior 1938 addition on the eastern end of the plant site, the other is free standing integrity of the original building and do reflect the complex's continued use and expansion of the complex over time is reflected in the additional room is several stories high with pipes leading to the plant.Another pipe The wooden clapboard Foreman's Office was built in 1952.The two newest Circa 1947,a two story concrete block wing was added to the western elevation to serve as a sales area for the selling of hardwood lumber.The office for vat were built on the north side of the railroad tracks in 1945. The boiler as a lumber related industrial site.

Section number 7 Page (8-86) The original3 story brick industrial building retains integrity.The growth from the original brick building across the back alley removes sawdust to the Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates rhythmic effect, a sense of beauty in this very functional industrial Railroad Co. track. 1901 architecture Architect/Builder unknown turn-of-the-century industrial history serving as an example of early 20th Cultural Affiliation Period of Significance out a wagon hub factory at Front and Sacra Via Streets in 1888 and converting Significant Person it is virtually unaltered from its original state.It is the oldest remaining The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company represents Marietta's See continuation sheet hardwood products at its present site under a succession of owners. century industrial architecture and as producer of lumber and finished goods.

integral part of the manufacturing community of Marietta from its earliest in the county, the factory continued to flourish as a producer of primarily The original portion of the complex is an utilitarian type of architecture the many window openings spaced for cross ventilation and the high ceilings days to the present.Mr.Becker was but one leader in this industry buying former Marietta Chair Factory at 7th and Putnam Streets is still standing but Applicable National Register Criteria structure.This brick structure has had only minor alterations over the years; Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: it to a planning mill.In the late 1889's oil was discovered in Washington between Greene and Pike Streets in 1901 adjacent to the Cleveland and Marietta Lx locally The business of converting timber into lumber and finished goods has been an houses were built between 1890 and 1900 than in all the previous years.

Desiring to produce large quantities of lumber John Becker built a new mill nationally State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. were attempts to create favorable working conditions for the approximately 45 County and the resultant boom created a large demand for new housing. More when industry was more interested in productivity than symbolism.However, has been extensively altered serving as a men's dorm at Marietta College.

Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) brick factory building still used for industry in the City of Marietta.The Initially established as a planning mill during the late 19th century oil boom Atlas of washington county, 902 Andrews, Martin, History of Marietta and Washington County: 1902 Washington County Courthouse: Tax Department, Recorder Office Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) X State historic preservation office previously determined eligible by the National Register 10.

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

Geographical Data of the lumber manufacturing complex. 11. Form Prepared By city or town _ 45750 Northing Zone Easting Marietta organization University Local government Verbal Boundary Description state Boundary Justification date May 22, 1986 Ohio Other State agency UTM References See continuation sheet Specify repository: previously listed in the National Register 9. Major Bibliographical References designated a National Historic Landmark Federal agency has been requested and Hardwood Center Rd. recorded by Historic American Buildings Other Record # Located on eastern half of Lot #2 of William Slocomb's Subdivision between Pike, Greene Sts.

recorded by Historic American Engineering Primary location of additional data: Survey # name/title _ The nominated property includes the historically and architecturally significant extent (614) 373-8039 telephone Acreage of property2 acres 4 61 8 30 NPS Form 10-900-a National Park Service Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio was the 'largest plant by far' in the city furnishing materials to the local molding, staircases, deck planking for World War II and even accessories for National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet again a large producer of hardwood flooring. United States Department of the Interior merged with Marietta Hardwoods to form Croy-Marietta Hardwoods, Inc., once Mill ownership changed several times but the nature of the industry remained According to M.R.

Andrew's History of Marietta and Washington County the mill OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Section number8Page Knights of Pythias and the B.P.o.E.He was married and he and his wife bore 4 community that began to settle here around 1840. Becker was active in the community belonging to the German Lutheran Church, children. The Becker family is well know locally, part of the large German relatively constant producing casings for radios, hardwood floors, fancy contractors. (8-86) Apparently some retail sales were conducted as well.John Page _ 1 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio 45750 OPEN - SIDES SHED Boundary LEGEND: 1979 AREA Washington County Non-contributing Bldgs. Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. METAL Original portion of Bldg.

C.1941 PIKE FOREMAN'S C.1938 OPEN COVERED BIN STORAGE DRY KUN ING REENE DRY KILN STREET 1945 WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Date Due: 6/1887- nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: - - appeal J sample _request Discipline _ _ see continuation sheet _ technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 3. Classification 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 7. Description Check one -excellent - unaltered -original site J moved ruins deteriorated Category completeness Date Ownership resubmission Condition Status REJECT clarity Reviewer Recom./Criteria Washington County RETURN Reviewer's comments: Action: Working No.

summary paragraph Has this property been determined eligible? boundary selection Public Acquisition Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance Nomination returned for: Substantive Review: Present Use Accessible MAY 2 21987 2. Location NR decision alterations/integrity Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company fair 87000988 Fed. Reg. Date:o unexposed ACCEPT 6-18-87 yes Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) summary paragraph applicable criteria justification of areas checked relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification 11. Form Prepared By 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _local State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Date . - Photographs Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Signed - Phone: GPO 918-450 Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Builder/Architect context clarity Period title state Maps national 8. Significance Specific dates completeness S S YAM Marietta, Ohio South elevation, photographer facing MAY 2 2 1987 REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED north. Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. with entrance gate to yard. South view that faces Pike Street April 1986 12l Pike Street Marietta, Ohio South elevation, photographer facing April 1986 Southern view with shed to store lumber north. Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co.

12l Pike Street added at a later date 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio 45750 South elevation, photographer facing April 1986 north. South elevation showing the upper floors Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. and the shed to store lumber added later. Marietta, Ohio South elevation, photographer facing north. Southern view showing the two floors and 12l Pike Street obscured by the shed. Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. April 1986 Marietta, Ohio showing the 6 over 6 windows, the brick masonry and the stepped gable. north. South elevation, photographer facing Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Closer view of the upper two 12l Pike Street April 1986 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio April 1986 Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. visible. The attic with the 5 dormers is also West elevation showing thr three floors and concrete addition added circa 1947.

West elevation, photographer facing east Marietta, Ohio West elevation, photographer facing three floors visible, attic and 1947 April 1986 southwest. Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. concrete addition. north elevation as well with the West elevation and a portion of the 12l Pike Street Marietta, Ohio North elevation, photographer facing soul April 1986 North elevation with the three floors Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. visible and the attic as well. south. 12l Pike Street Marietta, Ohio structure April 1986 from the alley running behind the Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co Northeast corner of the building taken 12l Pike Street Marietta, Ohio North elevation, photographer facing and attic windows. Pipe lines into the factory are from the steam plant a. April 1986 southwest. North elevation showing the three floors Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co.

across the alley. 12l Pike Street Marietta, Ohio View showing part of the third floor - April 1986 Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. East elevation, photographer facing west. 12l Pike Street and two of the dormers. Marietta, Ohio West elevation, photographer facing Former exterior door leading to retail Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. sales area, showing the glass paned 12l Pike Street east. transom. 13. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Marietta, Ohio West elevation, photographer facing east. original brick structure showing entrance to the retail sales area Inside view of the western wall of the 12l Pike Street 14. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Inside view of the sales area on the South axis photographer facing south. first floor. 15. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co.

121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Inside view of door, the bottom half East elevation, photographer facing east. in the transom and in the upper panel of the door, part of which have been removed. 16. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Marietta, Ohio East elevation, photographer facing Interior door showing glass panes in the transom and in the door panels east. 12l Pike Street 17. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Marietta, Ohio Interior view of the windows, represent- The are sash windows,6 panes over ative of the numerous windows in the struc- 12l Pike Street 18. The Becker Lumber and Mnaufacturing Co. Marietta, Ohio Northeast view, photographer facing northeast. Interior view of the attic showing the truss system anchored mid floor. 12l Pike Street 19. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co.

121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio in the attic anchored mid-floor, forming North view, photographer facing north. North/South axis of the truss system a daimond with the roof above The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Marietta, Ohio South axis, photographer facing south North/South axis of the truss system 12l Pike Street 21- The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio attic and an extra door way and abandoned Interior view of one dormer window in the pulley system used to lift goods into the upper floors. East view, photogader facing east. 22. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Interior view of the long narrow, cov- north North/Sputh axis, photographer facing ered shed open to the back alley 23. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Marietta, Ohio Interior view facing the dry kiln built East view, photographer facing east.

12l Pike Street in 1938. Marietta, Ohio Northwest angle, photographer facing northwest. Looking into the dry kiln built in 1938. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 12l Pike Street 25. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio West elevation, photographer facing east Covered area ,roofed shed to the left 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Bast elevation, photographer facing End of the open-sided shed. 26. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co west. 27. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio East elevation, photographer facing East elevation of the open-roofed storage area built in 194l. west. Marietta, Ohio metal building, built in 1979, to the South elevation, photographer facing north The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Open-ended covered area to the 12l Pike Street metal building. right.

Loa;ding ramp leads to the Marietta, Ohio North elevation, photogrpaher facing Foreman's Office built in 1952 29.The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. south. 12l Pike Street 30. The Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Co. 121 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio Northeast view, photographer facing south- MAY 2 2 1987 REGISTER NATIONAL west. Metal storage building built in 1979 RECEIVED MARIETTA, OHIO-W. VA. MARIETTA QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES OHIO_WHST VIRGINIA 7.5 - MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 SINCE 1885 MAY 22 1987 Ms. Carol Shul1, Chief P.O. Box 37127 Weddle, Callahill and Priscilla, House Griffin, Alexander B., House Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, W.

Ray Luce WRL : ael SOCIETY Washington 614/297-2470 Portage Miami Enclosures County Franklin HISTORICAL Hamilton Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation New Submissions North High School National Park Service Department of the Interior State Historic Preservation Office Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company National Register of Historic Places Dear Carol: Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 OHIO Enclosed are 5 new National Register nominations.Al1 of the appropriate notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.