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Nomination for Twentieth Century Theatre

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 2,546 words across 42 pages, filed in 1993. Read by 4 independent recognisers, of which at least 3 had to agree before a line was published.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 93000879, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by 4 independent recognisers at two resolutions. Only lines that at least 3 of them returned identically appear below; where they disagreed, the line is withheld rather than guessed, so some of the form's furniture is missing. Spelling is never corrected, so a stray character that all the readers agreed on is the recogniser's and the typewriter's.. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

From the form

The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places 1. Name of Property historic name Twentieth Century Theatre other names/site number 2. Location street & number 3023-25 Madison Road N/AO vicinity code OH county Hamilton code 061 zip code 45209 3. State/Federal Agency Certification X meets L does not meet the National Register criteria.I recommend that this property be considered significant Signature of certifying official/Title Ohio Historic Preservation Office State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. (L] See continuation sheet for additional 4. National Park Service Certification Signature of the Keeper Date of Action D entered in the National Register. - See continuation sheet.
- determined not eligible for the - removed from the National L other, (explain:). Date HAM-4389-12 Cincinnati comments.) state Register. RECEIVED city or town Registration Form National Register 7-21-93 NZAnot for publication JUL 2 8 1993 architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [ nomination - request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of I hereby certify that the property is: 879 NATIONAL Ohio Name of Property 5.
Classification Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) [X private * bullding(s) - public-local - district - public-State - site - public-Federal - structure - object Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 6. Function or Use Current Functions Enter categories from instructions 7.
Description Noncontributing roof walls Materials Narrative Description Architectural Classification OTHER: Historic Functions Total Twentieth Century Theatre County and State VACANT/NOT IN USE (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Hamilton Co., ohio Ownership of Property Category of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing RECREATION AND CULTURE: theatre Brick, Glass, Terra Cotta foundation moderne Concrete OTHER: Composition MODERN MOVEMENT: art (Check only one box) United States Department of the Interlor National Register of Historic Places Located within the Cincinnati neighborhood of Oakley, the in association with commercial buildings that exhibit a mix of fluted wall details and curved decorative motif at the ceiling.
single glass window bays that accentuate the commercial facade. At the first floor of the theatre, the exterior facade is com- single glass doors, and several rectangular display windows for the minor walls lack any architectural adornment and are in good DESCRIPTION Continuation Sheet eral places. National Park Service tains decorative characteristicsof the style through the use of remainder of the main facade is composed of plain orange brick. Section number 7 _ Twentieth Century Theatre, Hamilton Co., OH is distinguished by its use of orange brick and terra cotta wall materials, undulating wall treatment, and large marquee and The interior con- at the rear. The overall asymmetrical first floor exhibits, at the theatre advertisements.
The wall material is a mix of brick and The sign is on both sides of curved terra cotta wall extends to the west of the tower and adds architectural details to the main facade upper level. composition Page theatreexhibits details associated with the Art Moderne style posed of a ticket booth, recessed entry with large multiple The three story NPSForm 10-000-e United States Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places Twentieth Century Theatre, Hamilton Co., OH walls exhibit large vertical fluting and the ceiling continues the serpentine undulation found in the lobby and foyer. The exterior and interior of the theatre are mainly intact. experienced ceiling and wall plaster damage due to neglect. National Park Service Continuation Sheet theatre space.
continue the streamlined detail associated with the Art Moderne leads up to the second is simpler in detail than the No significant details exist. interior is dominated by a large foyer, lobby, and "Grand Stair- ing screen. The main floor originally had viewing seats, however corner wall treatment and a circular, free standing, column that Several interior locations have These are located at the "Grand Staircase", several toilets, and to parts of the ceiling within the main theatre. The Page details present. They retain the original details and materials of construction. been updated throughout the years with no significant interior These spaces have case".A curved wall and curved serpentine ceiling treatment Section number 7 The areas that have experienced the most change are the Hamilton Co., Ohio Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing.) a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. - B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. X C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and Period of Significance distinguishable entity whose components lack - D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) -A owned by a religious institution or used for Significant Person - B removed from its original location. - C a birthplace or grave.
Cultural Affiliation - D a cemetery. - E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. - F a commemorative property. -G less than 50years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Stritzel, Fred W./F & W Construction Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9.

The rest of the file

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

Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: KX preliminary determination of individual listing (36 X State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency - previously determined eligible by the National X Local government - University - designated a National Historic Landmark - Other J recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Bibilography Register 1941 Architecture religious purposes. Architect/Builder Property is: A Property is associated with events that have made individual distinction.
Tewntieth Century Theatre (Enter categories from instructions) County and State Historic Conservation office City of Cincinnati, ohio (Complete if Criterion B is marked Criteria Considerations United States Department of the Interlor Continuation Sheet - Twentieth Century Theatre, Hamilton Co., OH STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Tool Works located a few blocks away in the community of Norwood. When it opened in August, it was considered to be a state wane. Cincinnati Milling Machine, now Cincinnati Milicron and LeBlond National Park Service its exterior use of streamlined rounded corners,undulating wall, Natlonal Register of Historic Places and polychromic brick,glass and terra cotta wall treatments.
Register Criterion c in the area of architecture as one of the OMB Approvel Ma 1094-0018 Section number _ 8 Located within the Cincinnati community of Oakley, this time, this neighborhood emerged as a working class residential the older established "Movie Palaces" of downtown were on the It was constructed for Willis Vance, an owner of several The firm of F and Y Construction Company, located in Colum- and Indiana. tectural style and interior innovations as well. Included with- Page residents. Ohio.
taking advantage of early twentieth century improvements in It is distinguished by transportation technology and the desire of many residents to Oakley developed initially in response to speculative developers movie theatre purposes from its construction date until 1984 and area with small single family homes and small apartment buildings It incorporates the major design The Twentieth Century Theatre is significant for its dis- migrate from the central city into the expanding suburbs.
The theatre was built to serve the community and the growing The building was used for structed in 1941,the building is one of a few remaining examples Section number - Twentieth Century Theatre, Hamilton Co., OH in the comforts of innovative design were the use of men and women lounges, a smoking mezzanine, air conditioning, loveseats, effect created by the large undulating wall treatment at the spaces, where the most dramatic details existed, have remained The present The theatre was constructed during a period when other Staircase" Continuation Sheet overall design. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places hearing impared. The interior continues the streamlining effect through the of the Twentieth Century of the other remaining United States Department of the Interlor Century),and two are used as theatres (covedale and Westwood).
NPC Form Art Moderne style. These include the modern streamlined The large marquee and sign The commercial space has been extensively altered from theatre has experienced major changes to its toilet and lounge spaces that now exhibit functional, simple details. however, its significant architectural details are underneath structed. changes. Page The reduce their architectural significance. incompatible siding.The Westwood Theatre was designed with Art The exterior exhibits decorative details associated with the The public the no significant details have survived.The Since its construction,the building has experienced a few Major stylistic elements are located exclu- The Covedale Theatre was designed as an example of Art Moderne, Twentieth Century Theatre Name of Property County and State 10.
Geographical Data Acreage of Property ,23 acres - See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By April 16, 1993 - date . telephone - state _ zip code _ Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Representative black and white photographs of the property. (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner street & number 120 E. 4th Street; Suite 1200 a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).
Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing 45208 513-751-9629 Zone Cincinnati Easting Northing Photographs Maps Ohio name/title cityor town_Cincinnati Additional items UTM References city or town (Place additional UTMreferences ona continuation sheet.) Fred Mitchell (Complete this item at the requestof SHPO or FPO.) P. O. Box 8933 street & number A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. BELHOW Corp. (Michael Belmont) c/0 Beckman, Weil, Shepardson, & Faller . zip code 45208 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form.
Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. 513-531-3369 organization name Historic Preservation Associates United States Department of the Interlor Twentieth Century Theatre, Hamilton Co., OH Cincinnati Enquirer, July 23, 1991 (Extra 4:1) Cincinnati Ohio, February 1990. VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION VERBAL BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION The nominated property includes the entire parcel of land BIBLIOGRAPHY National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Continuation Sheet Lots 175 and 176 of Book 39,Page 4of the Hamilton County Section number 9, 10_ Page Cincinnati Times Star, August 19 1940 (5:5) Cincinnati Times Star, August 1, 1941 (27:1) Auditor's Plat, Hamilton County Courthouse, Cincinnati, Ohio. historically associated with the theatre.
Eligibility for the Twentieth Century Theatre, Hamilton Co., Ohio Date of Photographs: 2/93 Overall view of marquee, sign tower, and undulated Number wall. Description of Cincinnati, Twentieth Century Theatre main facade. Photograph Interior view of main stairwell rising from first balcony. Interior view at commercial space looking toward Interior view of theatre space looking north toward Interior view of stair rising from second floor up National Park Service View of recessed entry at first floor, main facade. View of west side and north main facades. General view of north main theatre facade. Continuation Sheet Overall view of theatre looking south from balcony. General view of balcony looking at west wall. to balcony, east side. Natlonal Register of Historic Places wall at north main facade. 3023-25 Madison Road Interior wall detail at theatre space.
United States Department of the Interior Views Section number photos Page - View of upper level decorative detail, main facade. first floor. Interior view of theatre space looking south. Overall view of north main facade looking southwest. Interior view of second floor lobby looking at west View towards main facade. General view of theatre entrance. Interior view at lobby looking at west wall. floor to second floor, east side. 3023-25 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio AVE. PAGE ROAD MADISON (Hamilton County) Scale ! B. 40 - P. I DRIVE Twentieth Century Theatre GENERAL LOCATION MAP 1'=50' ,231 $3201 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET 8/26/93 DATE DATE OF 45TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: NOMINATOR: STATE N PDIL: COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM.
/CRITERIA REJECT MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE DATE REVIEWER 7/28/93 9/11/93 OTHER: PERIOD: NAME: DATE RECEIVED: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: REASONS FOR REVIEW: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DATE OF 16TH DAY: SLR DRAFT: N DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Hamilton PROPERTY RETURN NATIONAL: Twentieth Century Theatre LESS THAN 5O YEARS: -resource type STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION -historic -architectural classification _materials _descriptive text _summary paragraph _completeness _clarity _applicable criteria _justification of areas checked _relating significance to the resource _context _relationship of integrity to significance _justification of exception __other GEOGRAPHICAL DATA -acreage _verbal boundary description _boundary justification ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION _sketch maps -presentation - Phone FUNCTION current DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION BIBLIOGRAPHY Builder/Architect Period Signed SIGNIFICANCE Specific dates Date Areas of Significance--Check and justify below OTHER COMMENTS Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Statement of Significance one paragraph) _count UTMS _photographs USGS maps JOSE CUERVO MARGARITAS NEW!
Hamiltm County Photo #1 Cincinnati, ohLo CENTURU Photo #3 CENTURUUN Photo#5 Photo#5 ECN ING Photo+7 Hamilton County Photo # 10 Hami /ton County 3023-25 Madisan Re Cincinnati, ohlo Cincinnat O hlo Phots #18 Hami ton Counly CINCINNATI EAST, OHIO CINCINNATI EAST QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) UNITED STATES Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Center 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 Fax: 297-2411 July 23, 1993 SINCE 1885 Carol Shull, Chief of Registration National Register of Historic Places P. O. Box 37127 Dear Ms. Shull: Enclosed please find five (5) new National Register nominations, A11 appropriate South Lincoln Ave. Hist. Distr. Twentieth Century Theatre Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church & Cemetery If you have questions or comments about these documents contact this office. W.
Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Office SOCIETY COUNTY 20013-7127 Sincerely, 614/297-2470 Seneca Enclosures Springdale HISTORICAL Columbiana Hamilton RECEIVED Wells-Clark-Strouss Residence NEW SUBMISSION Washington, DC National Park Service notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Trumbull