Nomination for US Post Office and Federal Building--Zanesville

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior JAN 14 1988 (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property other names/site number Location street & number 65 S. Fifth St. not for publication city, town N/Avicinity zip code 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property 0 buildings x public-Federal _objects listed in the National Register - 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this Signature of commenting or other official 5. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: Zentered in the National Register.

determined not eligible for the other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action Noncontributing 119 Date structure RECEIVED REGISTER public-local private state Total public-State NATIONAL National Register. district Zanesville Ohio county Muskingum historic name Registration Form See continuation sheet. site National Register of Historic Places Signature of certifying official and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions.For additional space use continuation sheets National Park Service Number of contributing resources previously State or Federal agency and bureau removed from the National Register.

Number of Resources within Property determined eligible for the National Zanesville United States Post Office and Federal Building National Register of HistoricPlaces and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. Name of related multiple property listing: Fntered in the for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box orby entering Register. See continuation sheet. In my opinion, the property 43701 This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual propertiesor districts.See instructions in Guidelines 6. Function or Use 7. Description Materials (enter categories from instructions) walls - pilasters, grand lobby space with skylight, and classical details throughout roof sandstone The metal Architectural Classification Zanesville.

brick asphalt architecture including monumental entrance with paired Corinthian columns and central pavilion is recessed rather than projecting on this facade with stone building displays distinct characteristics of the Beaux Arts style of Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) first floor window, the second floor window is surrounded by a garland and each side of the entrance are narrow single sash windows on both stories Corinthian columns spaced between identical first and second floor windows'as Describe present and historic physical appearance. a central double doorway with stone architrave and full entablature topped by Beaux Arts windows are paired with transoms, architraves, and full entablature.

Office and Federal Building is in excellent condition, retaining a high degree The Zanesville Post Office and Federal Building is located at the corner of (enter categories from instructions) Overall the building features quoins and a full entablature with dentilled GOVERNMENT/Post Office second story windows are double hung with stone architrave and sill. of integrity, and is an outstanding example of the Beaux Arts style in entrance pavilion and at each corner of the both the Fifth and South St. cornice topped bya solid parapet running along the roofline.The Fifth St. detail to Fifth St.entrance, but was closed in as a window in 1931.The ceramic tile measures 91'x75'9"and isconstructed of large cut sandstone blocks with Steps leading to the entrance are flanked by raised light fixtures with bronze Flanking the doorway are smooth Corinthian columns.

To building was expanded in 1928 and again in 1931 with additions which The South Street facade is symmetrical in its five bay design, the central bay originally being another entrance with identical surround and entablature The pavilion features Fifth and South Streets in downtown Zanesville.The 2 1/2 story building bases decorated with acanthus leaves and glass globes.T compliment the style and charateristics of the original building.The Post those flanking the entrance pavilion on the Fifth St.facade.See continuation sheet facade is dominated by the projecting3bay monumental entrance pavilion. parapet above the roofline at each end of the pavilion.Flanking the architrave and sill. a cartouche and swag.Above the doorway isa double hung window with stone place on February 15,1905 and the building was completed in June 1906.The OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 National Park Service Zanesville United States Post Office and Federal Building, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio entrance of the main lobby to the rear of that area, opening up the entire The main stairway from the Fifth St. lobby features marble walls, decorative second floor offices feature woodwork, plaster cornices, wooden picture Between 1928 and 1931, the adjacent lot on Fifth Street (lot 15) was purchased by the Post Office and by April 23, 1931, G. L. Rodier, architect from Washington, D. C., had designed an addition along the Fifth St. side of the Continuation Sheet tiles in a blue and green design were installed by the postal windows in the Columbus in the New World.

National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior with the relocating of the mail boxes.The mail boxes were moved from the More restrooms were also added with tile and marble partitions, Art Deco known internationally for its art tile designs.Another example of the work terrazzo tile floor with marble wainscot and oak doors and window trim.The additions was a 60 foot long building which would adjoin the existing post of this company can be seen in the tympanum above the entrance to St.Nicholas lavatories with brass fixtures and tall soap stands. Fifth St.entry way to the regulations have since required included the installation ofa new floor of terra cotta tiles manufactured by moldings, and hardwood floors (now carpeted). the color of the original building.

In 1928,a"Work Room"extension was added to the rear of the building.The NPS Form 10-900-a Section number - Originally the interior featured two public lobbies. The South St. lobby was closed up in 1931. The Fifth St. or main postal lobby was enlarged in 1931 The new Ludowici-Celadon in New Lexington, Perry County. Faience decorated pattern new one story addition measured 43' x 39' and brought the building to the lot Page The second floor hallway has patterned line at the alley behind it.Light brick was used so as not to detract from that this area by partially enclosed) Other changes to this space in 1931 Catholic Church in Zanesville in a large panel depicting the landing of terrazzo tile floor and oak railing. (8-88) 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: IX locally 1904-1906, 1928, 1931 Significant Person George F. Hammond, architect (1904-1906) G.L. Rodier, architect (1931) State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. MIT graduate, had his own architectural practice in Boston from 1884 until he the First Christian Science Church, and Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland, the pilasters, exuberance of classical detail, and enriched entablature topped by 20th century building which incorporated local decorative art tiles, wire cut and tapestry brick on its exterior, now demolished. 1906 1928 Architecture 1931 Architect/Builder State University.

should be monumental and attractive while representing both American classical American traditions.Taylor also thought that government buildings Cultural Affiliation turn-of-the-century concept of the federal government that public buildings the distinct characteristics of the Beaux Arts style of architecture in representing many of the local industries that flourished in the area during McKinley High School in Canton, and a Master Plan and five buildings for Kent Significant Dates manufacturers including the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville and Period of Significance The Zanesville Post Office and Federal Building is significant as displaying democratic ideals as well as a local understanding of architectural styles.

The building displays characteristics of the Beaux Arts style through its office was responsible for plans of smaller post offices, the designing of Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) moved to Cleveland about 1900.Hammond's work shows a broad knowledge and Applicable National Register Criteria clay products including art tile and terra cotta produced by area include the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, and later the Ohio Bell Building St. from the post office is the site of the Zanesville YMCA, another early Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) Cleveland architect George Francis Hammond.

Hammond, a native Bostonian and grandiose composition, two story projecting pavilion, paired columns and from 1897-1912, the branch of government that controlled the postal service The Zanesville Post Office was of the latter category, and was contracted to nationally statewide larger post offices was often contracted to outside architects. James Knox Taylor was the Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department until 1939.He favored individually designed buildings that reflected While Taylor's should be constructed of quality materials that would endure. Zanesville and exhibiting many products such as terra cotta and art tile represents a diminishing example of this trend in Zanesville. Across Fifth the early 20th century.Through its architecture the building reflects the 9.

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

Major Bibliographical References Architectural plans, George F. Hammond, architect, Cleveland, dated June 2, 1904. Architectural plans, G.L. Rodier, architect, Washington, D.C., dated August, 1931. Labelled manufacturer product samples used in construction, Federal Building, Zanesville, OH. Johannesen, Eric. Cleveland Architecture 1876-1976. (Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society), 1979. Purviance, Evan and Louise. Zanesville Art Tile, no date. Galbreath, Charles B. History of Ohio, Vol. I. (Chicago: American Historical Society, Inc.), 1925, p. 402. Withey, Henry. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, Deceased. 1956. to Post Offices," 1984. (Athens, Ohio:yOhio University), no date.

preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional data: Lx State historic preservation office previously listed in the National Register recorded by Historic American Buildings recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # General Service Administration, Region 230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604-1503 10. Geographical Data Lots 15 and 16, City of Zanesville, for 136 feet east along South Street and 168 feet north Boundary includes historical extent of property. 11.

Form Prepared By organization SE Ohio Historic Preservation Office street & number History Dept., Ohio University _telephone (614) 593-4342 - state Ohio _ zip code 45701 Other University Zone Northing Easting Local government Boundary Justification UTM References Verbal Boundary Description See continuation sheet Specify repository: designated a National Historic Landmark Federal agency along Fifth Street. Previous documentation on file (NPS): Other State agency has been requested previously determined eligible by the National Register Survey # Photograph collection, Federal Building, Zanesville, Ohio, dated 1904-1906. Grosvenor, Beth.

National Register of Historic Places Bulletin 13, "How to Apply NR Criteria July 15, 1987 "Past Trends and Future Prospects for Zanesville and Muskingum County," ILGARD Data Center, Acreage of property [414 21 218,0 date less than one NPS Form 10-900-e OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Zanesville United States Post Office and Federal Building, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio Zanesville due to the rapidly expanding clay industries including tile, art neighboring cities such as Lancaster, Newark, Cambridge, and Coshocton. Its Although many styles of architecture exist in Zanesville, most ranging from Muskingum County Courthouse and the business area of Zanesville. Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places Beaux Arts Classicism such as the Zanesville Post Office and Federal Building.

United States Department of the Interior and was the largest city within the eastern central Ohio area as compared to the major buildings of the city by Charles Galbreath in his History of Ohio style),there are no other examples of public buildings constructed in the The Zanesville Post Office and Federal Building was considered tobe one of to the early 20th century Power Company building.c.1925,Art Deco population continued to grow ata steady rate until 1950 and has since the late 19th Century County Courthouse,1874,Second Empire style) (Vol.I,1925).It was built during a period of growth and prosperity in Section number - pottery, and brick manufacturing.

In 1900 Zanesville's population was 23,538 Page steadily decreased.The post office is a centrally located building, near the WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES JAN I4 1988 Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: - nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: - Jappeal -sample -request - NR decision _ see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: _ 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 - excellent _ unaltered - original site -moved boundary selection Category yes resubmission Status dates Accessible REJECT completeness Ownership fair Discipline Reviewer alterations/integrity deteriorated ruins unexposed Recom./Criteria RETURN Muskingum County Condition clarity Working No. Public Acquisition EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET summary paragraph Has this property been determined eligible? Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance Substantive Review: Present Use Reviewer's comments: good US Post Office and Federal Building-Zanesville Check one Entered in Action: 2/2/89 88000071 8. Significance relating significance to the resource 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11.

Form Prepared By GPO 918-450 Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Date Builder/Architect clarity context completeness Signed Phone title state national Photographs Maps local UTM References applicable criteria 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Specific dates justification of exception State Historic Preservation Officer signature Verbal boundary description and justification relationship of integrity to significance Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to justification of areas checked The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Other Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period BUILDING FEDERAL ZANESVILLE DHIO 43701 65 South Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Muskingum County Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. Fifth Street facade, facing east Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg.

Muskingum County 1906 building and 1931 addition at north side) Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Fifth Street facade facing east (original 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio South Street facade, facing south Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Muskingum County Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. 65 South Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio 9 AM - 4PM ONLY The Times Recorder PARKING SHOPPERS Assigned Parking. VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED 737.08 Rear of building(west) with 1928 addition Muskingum County Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Skylight, central section of building Muskingum County Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg.

65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio over Post Office lobby 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Muskingum County on north side of building Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. View of interior of 1931 addition View of stairwell showing marble wall covering and decorative patterned mosaic tile floors Muskingum County Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Zanesville Post Office and Federal Building 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. and decorative patterned mosaic Muskingum County tile floor Stair well showing marble wall cover 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. View of interior, main Post Office lobby Muskingum County Photographer: Mary Anne Peters 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Zanesville Post Office and Federal B1dg.

65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Photographer: Mary Anne Peters (added in 1931) in main Post Office Muskingum County from Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville Detail of Faience Tile Decoration, 1-599 S.TRONT ST. COLUMBUS.OHIO COLUNBUS ORIO THE JOHN CLARK COMPANY CLARK'S MINNESOTA GRANITE and renovations to building Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. Muskingum County Product samples used in 1931 addition 65 South Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio Photographer: Mary Anne Peters Photograhper: Mary Anne Peters Muskingum County 1905-1906 photographs documenting constructior of building Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg. 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio Photographer: Mary Anne Peters 1905-1906 photographs documenting constructior Muskingum County Zanesville Post Office and Federal Bldg.

of building 65 South Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ZANESVILLE WEST QUADRANGLE 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) STATE OF OHIO OHIO-MUSKINGUM CO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ROAD CLASSIFICATION ZANESVILLE WEST, OHIO UNITED STATES BRUSH CREEK UTM : 17 413960 4421280 RECEIVED AUG 2 8 1987 Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 August 11, 1987 J. Walter Roth Washington, D.C. 20405 Dear Mr. Roth: Advisory Board at their meeting on October 16, 1987. X.c.: Richard G. Austun James T.

Coe I approve the nomination of the Zanesville Post Office, Muskingum County, Ohio Enclosures SOCIETY 614/297-2470 Date HISTORICAL State Historic Preservation Officer The nomination is scheduled for review by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation expeditious means of providing this type of documentation for their office Director, Historic Preservation WRL/bp formally notifying you of our desire to nominate the Zanesville United States concurrence in the nomination of the Zanesville Post Office Post Office. General Services Administration provided a place at the bottom of this letter for your signature and list a Federally-owned property if the nomination includes a letter from your Please let me know if you have any questions.

SINCE 1885 office consenting to the listing.We would therefore,1ike to propose a that will eliminate the need for you to write a separate letter.We have In keeping with the National Register regulations,36 CFR 60.6(y),we are W. Ray Luce We have been informed by the Keeper of the National Register that they will OHIO Sincerely, Post Office.Enclosed is a copy of the nomination form. General Services Administration, Region 5 230 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604-1503 RECEIVED SEP 3 Ô 1987 SEP 28 1987 Mr. W. Ray Luce Columbus, Ohio 43211 Re: Federal Building Zanesville, Ohio Dear Mr. Luce: In response to your letter to J. Walter Roth of August 11, regarding Chief, Planning Staff Barbara A.

Powers, National Register Coordinator SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN, TO Enclosure Sincerely Advisory Council on Historic Preservation State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office 65 South Fifth Street may have regarding our position on this matter. A copy of the evaluation supporting this position is enclosed for My commission expires This letter supersedes any prior correspondence from GSA. the Ohio Historical Society's proposed nomination of the Zanesville Federal Building to the National Register of Historic Places, this 1895 Velma Avenue Administration is the responsible holding agency.As the sole owner, letter will serve to certify that the United States of America is the sole owner of that building and that the U.S.General Services DAVID HOOD Notary Federal Building, Zanesville, Ohio private architect, George F.

Hammond of Cleveland, for the DISCUSSION PURPOSE reasons: Architectural Concerns The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Board is currently ARGUMENTS FOR NOMINATION structure was a pleasant example of Beaux-Arts architecture. However, subsequent additions and modifications have seriously Plans and photographs of the building suggest that the original The Ohio Historical Society argues that the Zanesville Federal The continued role of the building in the community as Particular emphasis is placed on faience tiles Eligibility for Nomination considering the nomination of the Federal Building in Zanesville, importance in the art pottery and art tile movement. The use of locally produced materials in the building. Building should be nominated to the National Register for three Arts architecture available in the community.

created from the original Postal Service screen area.In National Register of Historic Places The purpose of this study is to consider what posture GSA should different proportions than those of the existing wooden windows. take regarding the nomination. the doorway has been replaced with a metal window of noticeably original design of the building. manufactured by the Mosaic Tile Co.and that company's the original structure has been roofed over with asphalt. public lobby was converted to office space and a new lobby When a side entrance became the main entrance, the original Ohio, for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The builaing's position as the only example of Beaux- a post office and location of Federal agencies.

Some importance also appears tobe attached to the use ofa century loading dock with an obtrusive canopy and the skylight in The steps have been removed and entrance is no longer extant. addition, one facade of the building is flanked by a twentieth significance, the faience tiles employed in the construction vacancy rate to 81%. innovation. setting. signal architectural significance. design exists in the community in its original architectural The prominence of Zanesville's potteries and tile manufactories Use of Local Products Newark Museum Collection of American Pottery, and elsewhere. The Building's Role in the Community academic and popular works on American art pottery.The to the building's significance outside the community itself.

that individual manufacturers were able to recruit recognized its work are retained in collections at the Smithsonian, the biographical dictionaries in the field and in only one history of designers and artisans from the employ of their European the Drake Hotel in Chicago and much of the New York subway Although the Zanesville potteries were of considerable local states that at least one other example of Mosaic Tile Company evaluation is unanimous in placing the importance of the Zanesville work in its popularity and the quantity of its which incorporate art tile from the Mosaic Tile Co.,including in the art pottery and tile movement is undoubted.The non-resident site of the Bankruptcy Court, and a small building The original architect, George Hammond, seems to have been The Mosaic Tile Co. produced tiles for floors, walls, fireplaces It was a system. design. competitors.

construction materials. Their use cannot be said to contribute competent regional architect primarily engaged in residential Cleveland architecture, with a photograph of one of his buildings Zanesville potteries were internationally known to the extent The products of many of these companies achieved in a second.His design of the building does not in itself maintenance area used by the General Services Administration.

Although smaller buildings which contain important production rather than its artistic quality or stylistic Our Assignment and Utilization Branch has been told that the Post Office will be closed in the foreseeable future, bringing the The nomination form examples of the company's work are mentioned in the literature, Reference to his work appears in only one of the leading The Zanesville Federal Building is currently 788vacant.It is the Federal Building,1ike the other local products detailed in offices.. demonstrate the distinctive characteristics of type, period, or RECOMMENDATION significant and distinguishable entity which would merit its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

While the visible Federal presence maintained by the Federal in architectural and cultural terms, it does not appear to RECOMMENDED BY: continued to play an important role in the City of Zanesville as Review of the issues raised by the Ohio Historical Society in its the community post office and because it houses many federal value cannot be held to have any historic significance. It is recommended that the Federal Building in Zanesville, Ohio, Certainly it is an exaggeration to claim that "The building has method of construction, the artistic value, or the gualities of a Building can be argued to have a certain intangible value, that any significance the building may possess is purely local.Seen American Institute of Architects. Cleveland Architecture, 1976- 1958. 1958. Avery Obituary Index of Architects and Artists. 1980. Bruhn, Thomas P. American Decorative Tiles, 1870-1930. 1979.

1878-1978. 1978. Jordy, William H. American Buildings and Their Architects. Twentieth Century. 1972. Keen, Kirsten Hoving. American Art Pottery, 1875-1930. 1978. Porcelain. 1983. Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects. 1982. (Deceased). 1968. 1977. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Pottery. Buxton, Virginia Hillway. Roseville Pottery for Love...or Money. Knopf Collector's Guides to American Antiques: Pottery and Evans, Paul.Art Pottery of the United States.l974. Volume III; Progressive and Academic Ideals at the Turn of the Dietz, Ulysses G. Newark Museum Collection of American Art Johannesen, Eric. Cleveland Architecture, 1876-1976. 1979. Kovel, Ralph M. Kovel's Collector's Guide to American Art Purviance, Louise and Evan. Zanesville Art Pottery in Color. Purviance, Louise and Evan. Zanesville Art Tile in Color. 1974. Schofield, Mary-Peale. Landmark Architecture of Cleveland.

Who's Who in Architecture from 1400 to the Present.1977 General Services Administration, Region 5 RECEIVED :CT 1 5 1987 230 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604-1503 OCT 13 1987 Mr. W. Ray Luce Zanesville, Ohio Dear Mr. Luce: As we have discussed, the U.S. General Services Administration GSA, through its Federal Property Resources Service Real Estate dialogue, we look forward to working with you on other before me this GABRIEL N. STEINBERG Enclosure Register. Subscribed and sworn to the nomination. preservation matters affecting the remaining buildings in our State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office for nomination of the property to the Keeper of the National For compliance purposes, we concur in your determination that the RE: Federal Building historical features of the building.

nomination of the Zanesville Federal Building to the National Sales office, will consult with you in preparing its disposal Zanesville Federal Building is eligible for listing on the While my office is not likely to be part of that specific the enclosed copy of our office's discussion of the eligibility 1895 Velma Avenue 65 South Fifth Street Sincerely, "OFFICIAL SEAL" Ohio inventory. (GSA)hereby withdraws its September 28,1987 objection to the Columbus, OH 43211 Btb day plan for the property in order to preserve the significant Notary Public, State of Illlnois When a side entrance became the main entrance, the original addition, one facade of the building is flanked by a twentieth DISCUSSION reasons: PURPOSE Architectural Concerns The Ohio Historical Society argues that the Zanesville Federal Arts architecture available in the community.

the doorway has been replaced with a metal window of noticeably Particular emphasis is placed on faience tiles importance in the art pottery and art tile movement. National Register of Historic Places ARGUMENTS FOR NOMINATION Eligibility for Nomination manufactured by the Mosaic Tile Co.and that company's considering the nomination of the Federal Building in Zanesville, structure was a pleasant example of Beaux-Arts architecture. different proportions than those of the existing wooden windows. the original structure has been roofed over with asphalt. The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Board is currently take regarding the nomination.

The purpose of this study is to consider what posture GSA should created from the original Postal Service screen area.In The continued role of the building in the community as Building should be nominated to the National Register for three public lobby was converted to office space and a new lobby The use of locally produced materials in the building. The building's position as the only example of Beaux- Plans and photographs of the building suggest that the original private architect, George F.Hammond of Cleveland, for the Ohio, for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. a post office and location of Federal agencies. original design of the building.

Federal Building, Zanesville, Ohio However, subsequent additions and modifications have seriously entrance is no longer extant.The steps have been removed and Some importance also appears to be attached to the use of a The original architect, George Hammond, seems to have been a in the art pottery and tile movement is undoubted. The significance, the faience tiles employed in the construction of Office will be closed in the foreseeable future, bringing the vacancy rate to 81%. innovation. signal architectural significance. setting.

Use of Local Products designers and artisans from the employ of their European its work are retained in collections at the Smithsonian, the design exists in the community in its original architectural the Drake Hotel in Chicago and much of the New York subway Zanesville work in its popularity and the quantity of its The prominence of Zanesville's potteries and tile manufactories academic and popular works on American art pottery.The Newark Museum Collection of American Pottery, and elsewhere. states that at least one other example of Mosaic Tile Company The Building's Role in the Community evaluation is unanimous in placing the importance of the Although the Zanesville potteries were of considerable local that individual manufacturers were able to recruit recognized to the building's significance outside the community itself.

biographical dictionaries in the field and in only one history of the Zanesville building is not listed.The nomination form which incorporate art tile from the Mosaic Tile Co.,including examples of the company's work are mentioned in the literature, the Federal Building, like the other local products detailed in community, and the Mosaic Tile Co., appear in all available It was a Samples of the nomination form, appear to have been standard commercial competitors. design. construction materials. nationally recognized company with mass-distribution. and soda fountains for more than fifty years. Our Assignment and Utilization Branch has been told that the Post maintenance area used by the General Services Administration.

Their use cannot be said to contribute The products of many of these companies achieved non-resident site of the Bankruptcy Court, and a small building production rather than its artistic quality or stylistic in a second.His design of the building does not in itself The Mosaic Tile Co.produced tiles for floors, walls, fireplaces Reference to his work appears in only one of the leading Cleveland architecture, with a photograph of one of his buildings The Zanesville Federal Building is currently 78g vacant.It is Building can be argued to have a certain intangible value, that offices.. in architectural and cultural terms, it does not appear to RECOMMENDATION inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

the community post office and because it houses many federal significant and distinguishable entity which would merit its RECOMMENDED BY: demonstrate the distinctive characteristics of type, period, or nomination form for the Zanesville Federal Building suggests that continued to play an important role in the City of Zanesville as While the visible Federal presence maintained by the Federal Review of the issues raised by the Ohio Historical Society in its Certainly it is an exaggeration to claim that "The building has value cannot be held to have any historic significance. method of construction, the artistic value, or the gualities of a It is recommended that the Federal Building in Zanesville, Ohio, any significance the building may possess is purely local.Seen not be included in the National Register of Historic Places. 1958. 1958. Avery Obituary Index of Architects and Artists. 1980.

1878-1978. 1978. Evans, Paul. Art Pottery of the United States. 1974. Twentieth Century. 1972. Keen, Kirsten Hoving. American Art Pottery, 1875-1930. 1978. Porcelain. 1983. Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects. 1982. Schofield, Mary-Peale. Landmark Architecture of Cleveland. (Deceased). 1968. 1977. Pottery. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Clark, Garth & Margie Hughto.Ceramics in the United States, Knopf Collector's Guides to American Antigues: Pottery and Jordy, William H. American Buildings and Their Architects. Who's Who in Architecture from 1400 to the Present.1977 Volume III;Progressive and Academic Ideals at the Turn of the American Institute of Architects. Cleveland Architecture, 1976- Bruhn, Thomas P. American Decorative Tiles, 1870-1930. 1979. Buxton, Virginia Hillway- Roseville Pottery for Love...or Money- Dietz, Ulysses G. Newark Museum Collection of American Art Johannesen, Eric.

Cleveland Architecture, 1876-1976. 1979. Kovel, Ralph M. Kovel's Collector's Guide to American Art Purviance, Louise and Evan. Zanesville Art Pottery in Color. Purviance, Louise and Evan. Zanesville Art Tile in Color. 1974. Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 SINCE 1885 December 31, 1987 Dale Lanzone, Director Washington, D.C. 20405 Dear Mr. Lanzone: Post Office and Federal Building, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. The x.c.: J. David Hood enclosures SOCIETY 614/297-2470 Sincerely, HISTORICAL Historic Preservation General Services Administration Art and Architecture State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosed is the National Register nomination for the Zanesville United States comments to the Keeper of the National Register. Please contact me if you have additional questions.

W.Ray Luce OHIO Please review and forward the nomination and your signed the nomination.E nomination has been reviewed and approved by our state review board and I have Washington, DC 20405 January 1I, 1988 Dear Mr. Rogers: Dale M. Lanzone Mr. Jerry Rogers JAN 1 4 1988 Preservation Register Public Buildings Service General Services Administration National Park Service Department of the Interior Enclosed you will find a National Register of Historic and as the General Services Administration's Historic Office and Federal Building.This nomination was prepared by the Preservation officer endorse the nomination. Director, Arts and Historic Ohio State Historic Preservation Office and establishes the Keeper of the National Sincerely, Places Registration Form for the Zanesville United States Post properties significance as local.I concur in this determination