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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031103WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION County Administrative Annex 80 West Baltimore Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740-6003 Telephone: 240-313-2430 FAX: 240-313-2431 Deaf and Hard of Hearing call 7-1-1 for Maryland Relay AGENDA HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND CONFERENCE ROOM IA & B WASHINGTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX 80 WEST BALTIMORE STREET NOVEMBER 5, 2003 7:00PM M A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Minutes —October 15, 2003 D. Communications & Bills 1. SHA — MD 77 improvements E. Unfinished Business 1. DRAFT Land Preservation and Recreation Plan (Document distributed in October) F. Budget G. New Business H. Other Business I. Executive Session J. Adjournment * = written material enclosed \HDC\anov03.doc NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION ANY MEET IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION IU.50B, STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, ANNOTATED CODE OFMARYLAND. INDIVIDUAISREQUIRMG SPECNLACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUESTED TOCONTACT THE WASEWGTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, CONTACT PERAHISDEPART ENT AT(IDI)791-3065 VOICWTOD TO FLAKE ARRANGEMENTS NO LATER THAN TEN (I0) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO TIM METMG, www.washco-md.net RECYCLEDPAPER MINUTES HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY OCTOBER 15, 2003 A & B CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The regular monthly meeting of the Historic District Commission was called to order by Chairman Michael Gehr at 7:00 p.m. on October 15, 2003 in Conference Room "A" of the Washington County Administrative Annex Building. Members present included Frank Artz, Jane Hershey, Eleanor Lakin, Merry Stinson, and County Commissioner Doris Nipps. Staff members Steve Goodrich and Kristin DeBold were also present. C. MINUTES Frank Artz made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 2003 meeting with the inclusion of Merry Stinson's abstention from the vote on the Draft of the text of the Rural Village Zoning Designation, and with the correction to the spelling of Rhorersville. This motion was seconded by Merry Stinson and unanimously approved. D. COMMUNICATIONS & BILLS 1. CLG Evaluation Included in the agenda material was a letter from the Maryland Historical Trust regarding the CLG's performance. Steve Goodrich mentioned that as part of CLG responsibilities an annual; report must be submitted and they are used to assess the CLG's performance in order to retain the designation. Only one area was noted as needing attention which was specific reference to standards when making motions and approvals of design reviews. Overall the Commission's evaluation was good. A question arose about training and Steve Goodrich mentioned that it is a requirement of CLG designation that members attend one approved training session per year. He agreed to contact MHT about meeting with other HDC's such as Frederick County and what other options are available, 2. FORUM NEWS- For information only. No action was needed or taken. 3. Preservation magazine- For information only. No action was needed or taken. 4. SHA-I81 improvements A letter from the SEA was included in the agenda material. It identified a list of sites, structures and archeological sites and eligibility of each for National Register nomination as part of the determination of no effect from the proposed improvements. No action was needed or taken. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Permits #2002-09083 & 09084 (Todd and Tracey Bowman, 7202 Dam #4 Road) A copy of a letter to the Bowman's was included in the agenda material. It provides one last opportunity to provide previously requested information to complete the permit review that has been pending for over a year. No action was needed at this time. F. Budget -none G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Demolition Permit #2003-08404, 22128 Jugtown Road A copy of the building permit, pictures of the home, and a site map were included in the agenda material. The property owner, Mr. Huntzberry was not present. It was noted that the applicants are planning to build a new home and it is not their desire to expand or remodel the existing structure. The existing building violates the set backs and there is little space to expand in the current location. It is also located too close to the edge of the road. The building is occupied. Merry Stinson made a motion to recommend opposition to the demolition permit. Jane Hershey seconded this motion. Merry Stinson and Jane Hershey Voted in favor of the motion and Eleanor Lakin and Frank Artz abstained. Chairman Michael Gehr voted in favor of the motion and it passed. He made the comment that he would like to see the home be further documented with photographs. 2. Demolition Permit #2003-08744, 3325 Kaetzel Road A copy of the building permit, pictures of the home, and a site map were included in the agenda material. Steve Goodrich stated that Mr. & Mrs. Beeler are the property owners and Mr. & Mrs. Thompson are the applicants for the demolition permit. The Thompson's were present to answer any questions from the Commission. Eleanor Lakin asked why the owners want to remove the home. Mr. Thompson stated that it is a liability and an obtrusive structure that blocks the Beeler's view, the home is in disrepair and the Beeler's do not plan to repair it. The Thompson's are planning to dismantle the home and move it to Wayneboro and use it as an antique shop. Merry Stinson stated that she would rather see the home remain on the site due as part of the existing farmstead and the outbuildings. Mr. Thompson stated that the Beeler's do not wish to sell the home, they want it removed. Mr. Thompson stated that he does have experience in dismantling homes, using the number system. Eleanor Lakin made a motion to recommended approval of the home being dismantled and reconstructed on another site. The motion was seconded by Frank Artz. Eleanor Lakin and Frank Artz voted in favor of the motion and Jane Hershey and Merry Stinson voted no. Chairman Michael Gehr voted in favor which broke the tie and approved the motion with a comment for the record that retaining the house in it's original location would be preferred but having the house dismantled and reconstructed in a different location is more acceptable than having it demolished. 3. DRAFT Land Preservation and Recreation Plan Steve Goodrich commented that this plan is produiced by the Planning Department as required by the State of Maryland and must be updated every five years. There will be a public hearing and eventually the County Commissioners adoption. The Plan states the County's goal to provide 15 acres of parkland per thousand of people. That goal is currently being met. The plan is also an inventory of parkland and a statement of the County's future plans for meeting its preservation and recreation needs. Commission members agreed that additional time was needed for review of the document before determining if comments were warranted. It will be rescheduled for the November meeting. H. OTHER BUSINESS Further discussion took place on the Draft -Rural Village Zoning Designation. In response to Mrs. Hershey's question Steve Goodrich explained that the rural zones have a provision that allows clustering of development and when it is within 1000 feet of the boundary of the rural village the Planning Commission would have the authority to say determine where those clustered lots can be located on that parcel. The option would be available to have them located adjacent to the village to keep development compact. The comment period is open until October 22. If the HDC have additional comments on this or any other aspect of the rural area rezoning they could be addressed to the Planning Commission and County Commissioners. Merry Stinson had the opinion that the uses for which the village was created weren't allowed such as Bed and Breakfasts and Carpentry shops and the village would become only a residential community. Steve Goodrich noted that it is not only a residential community and there is always the option to apply for the Rural Business zone in the Rural Village which would allow for the uses she mentioned. At Jane Hershey's request George Anikis, Planning Commission member was present to state his concerns about the Rural Village concept. The concept was originally designed to identify those areas without water and sewer that may need repairs in the future and to make them eligible for state funding. Mr. Anikis stated that in Tilghmanton for example there is currently a 37 -acre and 10 -acre lot for sale, so according to the definition you could put 47 more homes in the Village of Tilghmanton. This will be able to occur because the county has said that they are going to allow 1 acre lots in Rural Villages. Mr. Anikis' concern is that you can only build so many homes until you run out of water, many of these homes are on shallow wells already. Mr. Anikis stated that at least one neighbor has had to put in a new well already. Merry Stinson made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission and the County Commissioners that the Land Use table be further reviewed, and consideration be given to permitting other non- residential uses in the Rural Village such as Bed and Breakfasts and Carpentry shops. The motion was seconded by Eleanor Lakin and unanimously approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION J. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Jane Hershey, seconded by Merry Stinson and approved unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephen T. Goodrich Interim Planning Director D, ven toBi e! Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Governor Robert L. Flanagan, Secretary Michael S. Steele, Lt. Governor j�'� aV% I Neil J. Pedersen, Administrator Administration Li 11 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECEIVED LII WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPT, Mr. J. Rodney Little State Historic Preservation Officer Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place Crownsvile MD 21032-2023 Dear Mr. Little: October 10, 2003 Re: Project No, WA174A21 Introduction and Project Description MD 77 from 0.07 miles east of Wolfsville Rd. to 0,59 miles east of Hippan Hill Rd. Washington County, MD USGS Smithsburg Quadrangle This letter serves to inform the Maryland Historical Trust (MI -TT) of our finding that proposed Pro' No. WA17 1 will have no effect on historic ro ertie . The project consists of geometric and safety improvements inc u jug vertical and horizontal re -alignment, super - elevation correction, full depth roadway reconstruction as well as patching, grinding and resurfacing the roadway, traffic barrier improvements, application of reflective pavement markings, installation of new traffic signs, and drainage improvements including new inlets, manholes, end sections and pipes, along with new side drainage piping and necessary tie-ins with new inlets/outfalls and end unit treatments, and slope protection. Fee simple right-of-way, temporary construction easements and revertible slope easements will be required for this project. A project location map is included as Attachment 1, and the Smithsburg Quadrangle with historic properties noted is provided as Attachment 2. Funding State funds will be used for this project. Area of Potential Effects The area of potential effects (APE) for this project is defined as the area of direct construction impacts as well as areas into which the project would likely introduce elements that would affect characteristics that qualify resources for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It encompasses the viewsheds into which this project would introduce new features or changes in the settings of the historic properties that are significantly different My telephone number/toll-free number is Maryland Relay Service for Impaired Hearing or Speech,• 1.800.735.2258 Statewide Toll Free Street Address: 707 North Calvert Street • Baltimore, Maryland 21202 • Phone: 410.545.0300 • www.marylandroads.eom I Mr. J. Rodney Little MD 77 from 0.07 miles east of Wolfsville Rd. to 0.59 miles east of Hippan Hill Rd. Page Two - from that which previously existed historically, and which affects historic characteristics. The APE includes MD 77 (Foxville Road), as indicated on the attached Smithsburg quadrangle map (Attachment 2). Identification Methods and Results Potentially significant architectural and archeological resources were both researched as part of the historic investigation instigated by the proposed improvements to MD 77, in Washington County. Architecture: SHA Architectural Historian Rita M. Suffness consulted the historic sites inventory maintained by the MHT, and the SHA-GIS cultural resources quadrangle mapping. The APE for this project is the area of direct construction impact as well as the properties that abut the roadway proposed for improvement. Historic standing structures identified within the APE include the Richard Stevens House, Daniel Pike House, Karen Oiler House, Mary Robinson House, Roy Stottlemyer House, and the Bromley House none of these properties is considered eligible for the NRHP because they lack historical association or the necessary architectural distinction to meet the criteria for eligibility as documented in the Determination of Eligibility forms provided in Attachment 3. There are two sections of stone walls —between Hippan Hill Road and Appalachian Court and east of Appalachian Court, on the north side of MD 77. SHA has designed the work to avoid these walls, as shown in the plans included as Attachment 4. Archeology: SHA archeologist Carol A. Ebright assessed the archeological potential of the project area through consultation of the SHA GIS cultural resources database, historic mapping, environmental data, and various secondary historical sources. There are no recorded sites in the project area, nor has it been previously surveyed. Numerous prehistoric sites have been recorded in the immediate vicinity, mostly prehistoric workshop sites associated with rhyolite sources on South Mountain. Historic collier pits have been recorded nearby, and stone fences are adjacent to the north side of the roadway in some areas. Per the semi-final review, the proposed improvements will avoid impacts to the stone fences. Based on topography and prior disturbance from road construction, the work is unlikely to impact any intact, significant, archeological resources. No further archeological work is recommended. Mr. J. Rodney Little MD 77 from 0.07 miles east of Wolfsville Rd. to 0.59 miles east of Hippan Hill Rd. Page Three Review Request Please examine the attached maps, plans, and Eligibility and Effects Table (Attachment 5). We request your concurrence by November 12, 2003 that there would be no impact on historic properties posed by this transportation project. By carbon copy, we invite the Washington County, Historic District Commission to provide comments and participate in the consultation process. Pursuant to the requirements of Article 83B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Sections 5-617 and 5-618, SHA seeks their assistance in identifying historic preservation issues as they relate to this specific project. For additional information regarding historic preservation consultation for State funded projects see the Maryland Historical Trust's website, www.maylandhistoricaltrust.net or contact the Maryland State Highway Administration or the Maryland Historical Trust. If no response is received by November 12, 2003, we will assume that this office declines to participate. Please call Ms. Rita M. Suffaess at 410-545-8561 (or email at rsuffnessna,sha.state.md.us) with questions regarding standing structures for this project. Ms. Carol A. Ebright may be reached at 410-545-2879 (or cebrightfasha.state.md.us) with concerns regarding archeology. Very truly yours, Cynthia D. Simpson Deputy Director Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering by: /L 1M. Bruce M. Grey Deputy Division CI ' f Project Planning Division Attachments: 1) Project Location Map 2) USGS Smithsburg Quadrangle Maps with Inventoried Resources and APE Indicated 3) Determination of Eligibility Forms 4) Project Plans 5) Eligibility and Effects Table cc: Ms. Mary F. Barse, SHA-PPD Ms. Carol Ebright, SHA-PPD (w/Attachment 5) Mr. Gary Green, SHA-PPD Mr. Steve Goodrich, Washington County Historic District Commission (w/Attachments) Mr. Donald H. Sparklin, SHA-PPD Ms. Cynthia D. Simpson, SHA-OPPE Ms. Rita Suffness, SHA-PPD (w/Attachments 1-3, 5) Mr. J. Rodney Little MD 77 from 0.07 miles east of Wolfsville Rd. to 0.59 miles east of Hippan Hill Rd. Page Four Concurrence with the MD State Highway Administration's Determination(s) of Eligibility and/or Effects Project Number: WA174A21 MHT Log No. Project Name: MID 77 from 0.07 miles e. of Wolfsville Rd. to 0.59 mile E. of Hippan Hill Rd. County: Washington Letter Date: October 10, 2003 The Maryland Historical Trust has reviewed the documentation attached to the referenced letter and concurs with the MD State Highway Administration's determinations as follows: Eligibility (as noted in the Eligibility Table [Attachment 4]): [ ] Concur [ ] Do Not Concur Effect (as noted in the Effect Table [N/A]): [] No Properties Affected [] No Adverse Effect [ ] Conditioned upon the following action(s) (see comments below) [ ] Adverse Effect Agreement with FHWA's Section 4(f) criteria of temporary use (as detailed in the referenced letter, if applicable): [] Agree Comments: By: MD State Historic Preservation Office/ Date Maryland Historical Trust Return by U.S. Mail or Facsimile to: Mr. Bruce M. Grey, Deputy Division Chief, Project Planning Division, MD State Highway Administration, P.O. Box 717, Baltimore, MD 21203-0717 Telephone: 410-545-8540 and Facsimile: 410-209-5004 At*r.Anirin t I O O Cu O m 0 3 MO ory WE w = c a r` o0 OC0 LW E CD N -O 20 A I 0 0 tV m ry � 4 J J W � p g W W Qo g 0 0p � r W ai $2 J j J 25 1{1 O 0 Of J � J cf' ] N >' J 0 0 `✓� 9 p j O C � V o°;/I I J J8 TRUEcfl 0 Q 2 �-- i b W� 0 LL E 0 °So0 Y � m O U 1 a J 0$ u_ J Ot 1 0 0 W b0 wm 0 MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST SHORT FORM FOR INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Property Name: Bromley Ranch House Address: 23144 Foxville Road City: Smithsburg Zip Code: 21783 USGS Quadrangle(s): Snnthsburg Tax Map Parcel Number(s): 130 County: Washington Tax Map Number: 52 Project: MD 77, 0.07 Mi. E. of Wolfsville Road to 0.59 Mi. E. of Hippa Agency: MD SHA Agency Prepared By: MD SHA Preparer's Name: Rita Suffhess Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation:-- X Eligibility not recommended Date Prepared: 09/12/2003 Complete f the property is a non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Eligible: _yes Listed: _ yes Description of Property and Justification: (Please attatch map and photo) Oriented to the south and located on the north side of MD 77 (Foxville Road) at its intersection with Hippan Hill Road, the former property of Walter Bromley is one of only a very few structures built in the ca. one mile stretch (within the current project limits) of the road connecting Snuthsburg, in Washington County, with Thurmont, in Frederick County, by the middle of the twentieth century. This ranch house, along with a small garage, is located on a ca. 1 acre parcel in a section known as "Mountain Prospect." The Bromleys sold this one acre parcel to the Western Commercial Funding Company, a Nevada corporation, as part of ca. 640 acre transaction transferring his considerable acreage in the Smithsburg and Chewsville Election districts to -the holding company. The former Bromley property is the location of a very modest, vinyl clad house, modernized with new vinyl windows, and additions, plus small garage. This house was constructed in 1950 in what may have been a very standard ranch house form, but it has been modified so that the original form has been largely disguised. Its considerable alteration has destroyed any architectural integrity it may have had as a ranch house, as it has been engulfed in extensions and the appearance altered. - The probable, original, simple one-story ranch house likely approximated a rectangular outline and was characterized by a low - pitch, side -gable roof, with a large stone chimney located on the west gable end. As part of the numerous changes made since its original construction, a small addition, characterized by its slightly higher pitch, with its side -gable roof paralleling the principle block, was constructed on the northwest comer, which has in turn been surrounded by a one-story shed -roofed, likely enclosed porch, along the entire width of the rear, or north elevation. On the front, or south elevation, a full width porch was also enclosed. On the east side of this porch a small addition was constructed, abutting a short stretch of stone wall incorporated into the facade construction. The Bromley Ranch House no longer has any integrity as a ranch house type. The ranch style house traditionally has a single story. Ranch style houses, in addition, have many of these features: low pitched gable roof; deep-set eaves; horizontal, rambling layout; long, narrow, and low to the ground profile; rectangular, L-shaped, or U-shaped design; asymmetrical plan; large windows (double - MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended Eligibility not recommended MET Comments: Reviewer; Office of Preservation Services Date Reviewer, National Register Program Date NR -ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM Bromley Ranch House Page 2 hung, sliding, and picture); sliding glass doors leading out to patio; attached garage; simple floor plans; emphasis on openness (few interior walls) and efficient use of space; lack of decorative detailing, aside from decorative shutters and porch -roof supports. Located near Smithsburg in far western Washington County, this the Bromley Ranch House has been analyzed within the context of architecture in the Modem Period (1930 -present). In this period trends characterizing the post Civil War era were intensified. After the Civil War, dramatic changes in life and business occurred in Washington County, although agriculture was still the base of the economy, with the emergence of smaller farms. During the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, the number of farms increased. Also encouraging the agricultural economy was the renewed maintenance and expansion of the transportation network. It was also during this period that a fuller range of services began developing in the counties for its residents and travelers alike. Most industry was geared for the needs of the local residents. Local industry included the manufacture of agricultural implements, blacksmithing, tanneries, saddlery, and tin shops. Buildings constructed during this period introduced a new element to architecture. Most notably, mail order houses and pattern book designs were developed in response to the need for a standardized building design. Relating to the Modem Period (1930 - present), the twentieth century brought additional significant changes to Washington County. Suburban growth began to boom, largely prompted by the mass appeal of the automobile. The ease of tiavel provided by the automobile made working further from ones home feasible as never before. In addition to the automobile, advancements in rail travel also encouraged suburban growth. Although possibly well removed from a major urban centers, where the latest trends in architecture. would be immediately felt, houses constructed in largely rural areas reflected the architectural trends of the day. The ranch house style achieved widespread popularity for many reasons, primarily related to the more relaxed life style that it reflected. This property has been analyzed within the context of these changes in architecture, which has been greatly compromised by unsympathetic changes to the building. The former Bromley property is typical of modest mid -twentieth century houses constructed in rural areas. It would not appear to meet any of the three criteria primarily relating to historic structures (Criteria A, B, and C) to warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It does not have the level of significance in American history that would warrant inclusion based on: A) association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or, B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or, C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. It has not been'established whether itmeets criterion D, relating to its information potential, usually applied to an assessment of its potential to yield information through archeological investigation. Thus, it has yet to be analyzed under Criterion D) "that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history". Page 1 of 1 Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Go Back WASHINGTON COUNTY View Map 'LJflJReal Property Data Search New Search District - 07Account Number - 001592 P.1 Z P. } , `� toy/ A 127 P. I P, 51 NLA • Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning ©2001. Fox -more information on electronic mapping applications, visit the Maryland Department of Planning web site at www.mdp.state.md.us H. http://sdatcert3.resiusa. org/rp_rewrite/maps/showmap. asp?countyi d=22&accountid=07+0(... 04/22/2003 R Zm < N W p' LIZ TRUE NORTH a 2 ^ MAGNETIC NORTH x i U J ¢ U aw as o m S� dm E,-. T• m d O E Z U N w = o .C y s' r N - _N oiim amo 9 W J Co U LL') 0 •1m C.E N U 9 T O MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST SHORT FORM FOR INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Property Name: Daniel Pike House Address: 23104 Foxville Road City: Smithsburg Zip Code: 21783 County: Washington USGS Quadrangle(s): Smithsburg Tax Map Parcel Number(s): 201 Tax Map Number: 40 Project: MD 77, 0.07 Mi. E. of Wolfsville Road to 0.59 Mi. E. of Hippa Agency: MD SHA Agency Prepared By: ,MD SHA Preparer's Name: Rita Suffliess Date Prepared: 09/12/2003 Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation: X Eligibility not recommended Complete if the property is a non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Eligible: _yes Listed: yes Description of Property and Justification: (Please attatch map and photo) Oriented to the south, and located on the north side of MD 77 (Foxville Road), just east of its intersection with MD 17 (Wolfsville Road), the Daniel Pike House is one of only a half -dozen structures built in the ca. one mile stretch (within the current project limits) of the road connecting Smithsburg, in Washington County, with Thurmont, in Frederick County, by the middle of the twentieth century. Historic maps and atlases indicate that MD 77 is one of the oldest roads in this part of Maryland, with the alignment remaining essentially the same since the Griffith 1794 Map of Maryland. Nonetheless, this property was the only settlement along the road within the project limits built prior to 1932. The house was constructed in 1906, three years after Daniel and Helen Pike purchased 14 acres (Washington County Land Records, Liber 117, Folio 247), for the likely purpose of growing agricultural products for themselves as well as for local markets. While in the ownership of the family (1903-1962) the acreage was reduced by almost half. The current ca. 8 acre property on which the two and one-half story house, barn and shed, are located, is accessed by a long drive near the eastern edge of the tax parcel which terminates in the north slope of the banked barn at the northern reaches of the property. The access road parallels the extensive fenced pasture to the west where two horses, three goats and numerous dogs are kept. The structures are in fair to poor condition. The house has been subject to much modification, contributing to its dilapidated appearance, in the form of new windows (either replacing earlier ones or in new locations), skylights, the replacement of a wood porch column with a metal rod, etc. Numerous asbestos shingles have been removed, revealing prior cladding. The bank barn has had an original wooden door replaced by one constructed out of fiberglass. The two and one-half story frame dwelling is located very close to Foxville Road, and is built into a rise on the south side in order to meet the road's elevation. The northwest comer is entirely above grade, and the rear elevation is the location of a large concrete block platform The dwelling has a L-shaped configuration, as the side -gable main block, which parallels the roadway, is intersected on the west end by a same height gable front cross wing, in whose upper levels there is evidence of the original imbricated shingles which had been previously covered by layers of newer cladding material. Other sections, where the asbestos MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended Eligibility not recommended MET Comments: Reviewer, Office of Preservation Services Date Reviewer,. National Register Program Date NR -ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM Daniel Pike House Page 2 shingles have been removed, reveal what was likely the first cladding (german siding), which had, in turn, been covered by brown, brick -pattern asphalt sheathing. A one-story, shed -roof porch is located in the angle of the main block and the wing, wrapping around the southeast comer to terminate at the point where the main block joins a one-story shed -roof addition which spans almost the entire rear, or north elevation. One of the original seven wooden porch columns has been replace by a metal rod. The form and use of decorative shingles, and other minor exterior features of this dwelling relate to the popularity of folk Victorian wood detailing, made possible by new manufacturing advancements and increased shipping ability during the second half of the nineteenth century. These developments had a strong impact on the types of houses built in rural areas during this period, typified as simple folk housing forms ornamented with Victorian decorative details. There were many different building plans, including front -gable, gable -front -and -wing (as in this house), side -gable, and pyramidal hipped roof. The widespread adoption of Victorian dwelling types and details resulted from the broad availability of machined wooden components that were mass-produced and made available to rural areas by the growth of railroads in the nineteenth century. Immediately behind the house off the northeast comer is a small, one-story, side -gable wooden shed, with windows located in the flanks, and a small frame ventilator midway along the length at the roof apex. At the far reaches of the fenced pasture and the terminus of the entrance road is a fairly well preserved bank barn, with the slope on the rear, or north side. The ramp is contained within very heavy stone walls, and it is largely intact with the exception that fiberglass has been used to replace one of the wooden doors at the top of the ramp. The forebay, on the south side, shelters an enclosed area used for goats. As is traditional, the barn was the principal building erected on a farm, providing space for cows, horses, equipment, and hay, or straw, as is the case with this barn. Farmers in the Piedmont area of Maryland frequently constructed bank bars (like this example), a distinctive form of barn which developed over the centuries in Bavaria and Switzerland. Most often of side -gable construction, bank barns are characterized by banked foundations (where topography allowed) or an earthen ramp on one side of the structure and a projecting forebay on the opposite side of the structure. The upper level entry, accessed by the bank or ramp, facilitated the unloading of straw and hay, while the extra space provided by the projecting forebay provided space for grain storage. The sheltered space below the forebay was used for tending livestock. • Located near Smithsburg in far western Washington County, this property has been analyzed within the context of agriculture and architecture in the period of Industrial/Urban Dominance (1870 - 1930 A.D.) and the Modem Period (1930 -present). Related to the period of 1870 to 1930, dramatic changes in life and business occurred in Washington County, although agriculture was still the base of the economy, with the emergence of smaller farms. During the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, the number of farms increased. Alsoi encouraging the agricultural economy was the renewed maintenance and expansion of the transportation network. It was also during this period that a fuller range of services began developing in the counties for its residents and travelers alike. Most industry was geared for the needs of the local residents. Local industry included the manufacture of agricultural implements, blacksmithing, tanneries, saddlery, and tin shops. Buildings constructed during this period introduced a new element to architecture. Most notably, mail order houses and pattern book designs were developed in response to the need for a standardized building design. Relating to the Modem Period (1930 - present), the twentieth century brought additional significant changes to Washington County. Suburban growth began to boom, largely prompted by the mass appeal of the automobile. The ease of travel provided by the automobile made working further from ones home feasible as never before. In addition to the automobile, advancements in rail travel also encouraged suburban growth. - This property has been analyzed within the context of these changes in. agriculture and architecture. It does not mark any milestone or exhibit any significant association with the history of farming. Although located on an old and major roadway connecting Smithsburg and Thurmont, this property does not appear to reflect the improvements in the rural infrastructure, including transportation, to the extent that it would accrue significance through this association to the degree as to achieve eligibility for NR -ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM Daniel Pike House Page 3 listing in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the architecture of the complex has been greatly compromised by unsympathetic changes to the buildings. These degradations in the integrity of the site, along with the fact that it has been nearly halved in size since being established by Daniel Pike in the early twentieth century, makes it further unlikely to meet National Register criteria. The Daniel Pike property is typical of modest rural properties of this era. It would not appear to meet any of the three criteria primarily relating to historic structures (Criteria A, B, and C) to warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It does not have the level of significance in American history that would warrant inclusion based on: A) association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or, B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or, C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. It has not been established whether it meets criterion D, relating to its information potential, usually applied to an assessmej o4'its potential to y1el(T information through archeological investigation. Thus, it has yet to be analyzed under Criterion D) "that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history". rage i or i Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Go Back WASHINGTON COUNTY View Map �I ji Real Property Data Search New Search District - 07 Account Number - 000170 R83. • P 54 P.MMM i 2A\O / % P1431/� '4 /' .'� 1 is!2≥i R79 Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning ©2001. For more information on electronic mapping applications, visit the Maryland Department of Planning web site at www.mdp.state.nid.us http://sdateert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/maps/showmap.asp?countyid=22&accountid=07+0(... 04/22/2003 J I in m C I W at u_ W O N Z W H Zr • Z y • 0_ Z 0 U �h 0. IR M, 4 a tar TRUE NORTH a o ^ MAGNETIC NOR x i � U 6 W 6 � Na Ot \' y a O U N ... E>. q? 0 2 L ; g CO CO) LL) C S N MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST SHORT FORM FOR INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Property Name: Roy Stottlemyer House Address: 23320 Foxville Road City: Smithsburg USGS Quadrangle(s): Smithsburg Tax Map Parcel Number(s): 94 Project: Agency Prepared By: MD SHA Preparer's Name: Rita Sufthess Zip Code: 21783 County: Washington Tax Map Number: 52 Agency: MD SHA Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation: X Eligibility not recommended Date Prepared: 09/12/2003 Complete if the property is a non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Eligible: yes Listed: yes Description of Property and Justification: (Please attatch map and photo) Oriented to the south and located on the north side of MD 77 (Foxville Road), the Stottlemyer House is one of only a very few structures built in the ca. one mile stretch (within the current project limits) of the road connecting Smithsburg, in Washington County, with Thurmont, in Frederick County, by the middle of the twentieth century. Historic maps and atlases indicate that MD 77 is one of the oldest roads in this part of Maryland, with the alignment remaining essentially the same since the Griffith 1794 Map of Maryland. Nonetheless, there was almost no settlement along the road within the project limits until the mid -twentieth — century. This ranch house, along with a large garage and shed, is located on a ca. one-half acre parcel. Clad with vinyl siding and modernized with vinyl windows and additions, it was constructed in 1940 in what may have been a fairly standard ranch house forum, but it as has been modified so that the original form has been largely disguised. Its considerable alteration has destroyed any architectural integrity it may have had as a ranch house, as it has been engulfed in extensions and the appearance altered. The probable, original, simple one-story ranch house likely approximated a rectangular outline and was characterized by low pitch side -gable roof, deep soffits, with one brick chimney located inside the east gable end. As part of the numerous changes likely made since its original construction, a large cross gable, sheltering a porch carried on four columns, may have been installed in the front, very shallow slope. In addition, bowed windows were constructed in forward plane of the front elevation on either side of this porch. The rear was extended but a full with addition, nearly intersecting a very large garage built just off the rear, or north elevation. The Stottlemyer House has no integrity as a ranch house type. The Ranch style, also known as American Ranch, Western Ranch, or California Rambler, traditionally is one-story high. Ranch style houses have many of these features: single story; low pitched gable roof; deep-set eaves; horizontal, rambling layout; long, narrow, and low to the ground; rectangular, L-shaped, or U-shaped design; asymmetrical plan; large windows (double -hung, sliding, and picture); sliding glass doors leading out to patio; attached garage; simple floor plans; emphasis on openness (few interior walls) and efficient use of space; lack of decorative detailing, aside from MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended Eligibility not recommended MHT Comments: Reviewer, Office of Preservation Services Date Reviewer, National Register Program Date NR-ELIGIDILITY REVIEW FORM Roy Stottlemyer House Page 2 decorative shutters and porch -roof supports. Located near Smithsburg in far western Washington County, this property has been analyzed within the context of architecture in the Modem Period (1930 -present). After the Civil War,. dramatic changes in life and business occurred in Washington County, although agriculture was still the base of the economy, with the emergence of smaller farms. During the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, the number of farms increased. Also encouraging the agricultural economy was the renewed maintenance and expansion of the transportation network. It was also during this period that a fuller range of services began developing in the counties for its residents and travelers alike. Most industry was geared for the needs of the local residents. Local industry included the manufacture of agricultural implements, blacksmithing, tanneries, saddlery, and tin shops. Buildings constructed during this period introduced a new element to architecture. Most notably, mail order houses and pattern book designs were developed in response to the need for a standardized building design. Relating to the Modem Period (1930 - present), the twentieth century brought additional significant changes to Washington County. Suburban growth began to boom, largely prompted by the mass appeal of the automobile. The ease of travel provided by the automobile made working further from ones home feasible as never before. In addition to the automobile,.advancements in rail travel also encouraged suburban growth. This property has been analyzed within the context of these changes in architecture, which has been greatly compromised by unsympathetic changes to the buildings. The former Bromley property is typical of modest rural properties of this era. It would not appear to meet any of the three criteria primarily relating to historic structures (Criteria A, B, and C) to warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It does not have the level of significance in American history that would warrant inclusion based on: A) association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or, B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or, C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. It has not been established whether it meets criterion D, relating to its information potential, usually applied to an assessment of its potential to yield information through archeological investigation. Thus, it has yet to be analyzed under Criterion D) "that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history". (V � � m V \` E � O 'l h r V o LL C 9 - 9 p 4\ n ti p 3, W o> J a N >0 ~ m O Y J v z f off. O O U ``$l� ,�r,� X03 � �, �, e�_J• /�• °o f / o TRUE NORTH '.� ! h MAGNETIC 'e ` O O ° 2aTa- c a d rn E vJ J L ≤v Y O . °g9 Q ` RJ C ._ N ��`� 4 °1 U N U 1 L I OO. Page 1 of 1 rej Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Cock JAj WASHINGTON COUNTY View Map Real Property Data Search New Search District - 07 Account Number - 003986 Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning ©2001. For more information on electronic mapping applications, visit the Maryland Department of Planning web site at www.mdp.state.md.us t.._. I! 3a. -,....fl ____..,.,. ,/.-.. ..,....«.,. /,.....,.. /,.1.....,.nnn non9rnnnt c-7TR, n..nnnnt A—(1'7snf nd/T7/7fnl MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST SHORT FORM FOR INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Property Name: Richard Stevens House Address: 23115 Foxville Road City: Smithsburg USGS Quadrangle(s): Smithsburg Tax Map Parcel Number(s): 81 Zip Code: 21783 County: Washington. Tax Map Number: Project: MD 77, 0.07 Mi. E. of Wolfsville Road to 0.59 Mi. E. of Hippa Agency: Agency Prepared By: MD SHA Preparer's Name: Rita Suffness Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation: X Eligibility not recommended MD SHA 40 Date Prepared: 09/12/2003 Complete if the property is a non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Eligible: _yes Listed: yes Description of Property and Justification: (Please attatch map and photo) Oriented to the northeast and on the south side of MD 77, Foxville Road, near its intersection with MD 64,.the Stevens House is one of only a few structures built in the caone mile stretch (within the current project limits) of the road connecting Smithsburg, in Washington County, with Thurmont, in Frederick County, by the middle of the twentieth century. Historic maps and atlases indicate that MD 77 is one of the oldest roads in this part of Maryland, with the alignment remaining essentially the same since the Griffith 1794 Map of Maryland. Nonetheless, there was almost no settlement along the road within the project limits until the mid- - twentieth-century. It is a very modest house on a ca. 1.6 acre parcel. The Stevens House, built in 1932 in what may have been a standard bungalow form, has been so heavily modified that the original form has been nearly disguised. Its considerable modernization has destroyed any architectural integrity it may have had as a bungalow. Engulfed in extensions and unfortunate applications of inappropriate materials and architectural details, the appearance has been radically altered. The original form is that of a standard one and one-half story, side -gable bungalow, with an integral porch now enclosed (with its forward plane clad with brick) along the entire width of the northeast -facing entrance elevation. A cross -gable dormer is located on the lower level of the forward slope of the roof. The forward plane of the dormer is the location of replacement porthole window, probably substituted for a double -hung sash that would have likely been present originally. The structure has been extended to two levels on the rear with a garrison dormer built into the back slope of the roof and extended to the east with a one- • story, shallow -pitched roofed addition, extended to the rear with a deck. The entire structure is clad with vinyl siding and the windows are replacements. A chimney is located on the outside east gable end wall. There is a small shed -roofed, two-part, frame garden implement shed to the rear of the house. The bungalow became the dominant style of middle and working class housing in the period between 1900 and 1935. The form was inspired by Charles and Henry Green, brothers who worked together in Pasadena, California during 1893-1914. The Green MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended Eligibility not recommended MHT Comments: Reviewer, Office of Preservation Services` Date Reviewer, National Register Program Date NR -ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM Richard Stevens House Page 2 brothers built intricate and detailed examples of bungalows sometimes called "ultimate Bungalows". The bungalow style spread out of California primarily by popular magazines and pattern books, rather than by architects. These pattern books offered plans for bungalows for as little as five dollars. Some books offered pre-cut packages of lumber and detailing that could be assembled by local builders. Pattern books were advertised in popular magazines like House Beautiful, promulgating the bungalow style. A monthly periodical called Bungalow Magazine was produced during 1909-1918. Bungalows were enormously popular in the early years of the twentieth century, in part because they were inexpensive to design and build. Their emergence coincided with the rise in the number of working and middle class Americans who could afford to purchase a house. The bungalow has been defined as "one of the characteristic building types of democratic America" because of its adaptive and extensive use. Bungalows are typically 1 -story structures, with low, horizontal lines and an integral porch on the front of the house. Gables often are bracketed and have wide projecting eaves. Roofs are gently pitched and often have either gable or shallow shed dormers. Windows are either sash or casement with many lights or single panes of glass. Bungalows are also notable for thew earth -tone stains and use of natural materials such as stones, shingling, or stucco. The bungalow form frequently features Craftsman -style detailing, such as exposed rafter tails, three -over -one double -hung windows, and wide wood frames around doors and windows. There are numerous variations to the bungalow such as the Colonial, Swiss, and Spanish styles. Located near Smithsburg in far western Washington County, this property has been analyzed within the context of architecture in the Modem Period (1930 -present). After the Civil War, dramatic changes in life and business occurred in Washington County, although agriculture was still the base of the economy, with the emergence of smaller farms. During the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, the number of farms increased. Also encouraging the agricultural economy was the renewed maintenance and expansion of the transportation network. It was also during this period that a fuller range of services began developing in the counties for its residents and travelers alike. Most industry was geared for the needs of the local residents. Local industry included the manufacture of agricultural implements, blacksmithing, tanneries, saddlery, and tin shops. Buildings constructed during this period introduced a new element to architecture. Most notably, mail order houses and pattern book designs were developed in response to the need for a standardized building design. Relating to the Modem Period (1930 - present), the twentieth century brought additional significant changes to Washington County. Suburban growth began to boom, largely prompted by the mass appeal of the automobile. The ease of travel provided by . . the automobile made working further from ones home feasible as never before. In addition to the automobile, advancements in rail travel also encouraged suburban growth. This property has been analyzed within the context of these changes in architecture, which has been greatly compromised by unsympathetic changes to the building, and would not meet the integrity criteria necessary for National Register listing. The Richard Stevens House property is typical of modest rural properties of this era. It would not appear to meet any of the three criteria primarily relating to historic structures (Criteria A, B, and C) to warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It does not have the level of significance in American history that would warrant inclusion based on: A) association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or, B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or, C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. It has not been established whether it meets criterion D, relating to its information potential, usually applied to an assessment of its potential to; yield information through archeological investigation. Thus, it has yet to be analyzed under Criterion D) "that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history". Page 1 of 1 ij Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Go Back WASHINGTON COUNTY View Map Real Property Data Search New Search District - 07 Account Number - 008805 Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning ©2001. For more information on electronic mapping applications, visit the Maryland Department of Planning web site at www.mdp.state.md.us http: //sdatcert3.resiusa. org/rp_rewrito/maps/s h owmap. asp?countyid=22&accountid=07+0(... 04/22/2003 IC Y �t\ J lCJ Zto en J WO o TRUE NORTH <o 4 ^ MAGNETIC NORTH x z � J d W O E� m v w y 2 U E 00 av oLLm a o Q U Y C:% G N V tks M 2 ti - y o Er w MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST SHORT FORM FOR INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Property Name: Karen Oller House Address: 23133 Foxville Road City: Smithsburg USGS Quadrangle(s): Smithsburg Tax Map Parcel Number(s): 35 Zip Code: 21783 County: Washington Tax Map Number: 52 Project: MD 77, 0.07 Mi. E. of Wolfsville Road to 0.59 Mi. E. of Happe Agency: Agency Prepared By: MD SHA Preparer's Name: Rita Suffliess Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation: X Eligibility not recommended MD SHA Date Prepared: 09/12/2003 Complete if the property is a non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Eligible: _yes Listed: _ yes Description of Property and Justification: (Please attatch map and photo) Oriented to the north and located on the north side of MD 77 (Foxville Road) east of its intersection with MD 64, near Smithsburg, the Oller House is one of only a very few structures built in the ca. one mile stretch (within the current project limits) of the road connecting Smithsburg, in Washington County, with Thurmont, in Frederick County, by the middle of the twentieth century. Historic maps and atlases indicate that MD 77 is one of the oldest roads in this part of Maryland, with the alignment remaining essentially the same since the Griffith 1794 Map of Maryland. Nonetheless, there was almost no settlement along the road within the project limits until the mid -twentieth century. The modestly scaled Oller House is the only structure located on a ca. 2 acre property. This structure is a small two -by -two bay, one and one-half story, side -gable log house, on a concrete block foundation, that was constructed in 1953. It is characterized by a standard side -gable configuration with a basic rectangular ground plan that has been extended with a shed -roof addition to the rear, a full width open porch on the entrance elevation (north) and a garrison dormer incorporated into the front slope of the roof. The triangular area on the ends of the shed -roof front porch, plus the dormer, rear outshut and the areas of the gable ends above the first floor of the main block have been clad with vinyl siding. The porch is supported by four slender log columns. A brick chimney is located on the outside west gable end. The windows are all replacement vinyl -clad double -hung, one -over -one sash, and the cornices have been clad with vinyl. The construction is typical of the mid -twentieth century kit log house. A log house manufacturer is located on the north side of MD 77 just east of the Oller House. The strength of the affinity for log buildings, reflected in the fact that modern interpretations, like the Oller House, are constructed to this day, derives from the widespread traditional use of this type for residences, schools, churches, courthouses, forts, and mills, and the "log cabin" mythology as relates to the conquering of the western frontier. Log buildings were a practical solution for shelter in a region rich with timber. The timber was often squared, split, or faced before assembly. The logs were laid horizontally and intersected at the comers with posts or were notched with various types of comer timbering. The spaces between the logs were chinked with materials such as clay, stones, or wood shingles. The exterior of the building was often sheathed with wood MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended. Eligibility not recommended MHT Comments: Reviewer, Office of Preservation Services Date Reviewer, National Register Program Date NR- ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM Karen Oller House . Page 2 clapboards or stuccoed shortly after construction, disguising its construction technique and presenting a more finished facade. Many of the surviving examples of original log buildings have been enlarged with wood -frame additions. As simple, economical housing types in rural locations, log structures continued to be built even after the ascendancy of other construction techniques. Located near Smithsburg in far western Washington County, this property has been analyzed within the context of architecture in the Modem Period (1930 -present). After the Civil War, dramatic changes in life and business occurred in Washington County, although agriculture was still the base of the economy, with the emergence of smaller farms. During the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, the number of farms increased. Also encouraging the agricultural economy was the renewed maintenance and expansion of the transportation network. It was also during this period that a fuller range of services began developing in the counties for its residents and travelers alike. Most industry was geared for the needs of the local residents. Local industry included the manufacture of agricultural implements, blacksmithing, tanneries, saddlery, and tin shops. Buildings constructed during this period introduced a new element to architecture. Most notably, mail order houses and pattern book designs were developed in response to the need for a standardized building design. Pattern books also included log structures like the Oller House. Relating to the Modem Period (1930 - present), the twentieth century brought additional significant changes to Washington County. Suburban growth began to boom, largely prompted by the mass appeal of the automobile. The ease of travel provided by the automobile made working further from ones home feasible as never before. In addition to the automobile, advancements in rail travel also encouraged suburban growth. This property has been analyzed within the context of these changes in architecture, which has been greatly compromised by unsympathetic changes to the buildings. The Oller property is typical of modest rural properties of this era. It would not appear to meet any of the three criteria primarily relating to historic structures (Criteria A, B, and C) to warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It does not have the level of significance in American history that would warrant inclusion based on: A) association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or, B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or, C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. It has not been established whether it meets criterion D, relating to its information potential, usually applied to an assessment of its potential to yield information through archeological investigation. Thus, it has yet to be analyzed under Criterion D) "that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history". - u .. O m m =m UI m IM TRUE NORTH a o ^ MAGNETIC NORTH o i n. J nw a m O m E^ w 1 !2 o w E Z o -c, o U) plim D is o F — V W In W C.C N j y i- d—.. '.O E .> —N Page 1 of 1 Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Go Back WASHINGTON COUNTY View, Map ��111++� Real Property Data Search New Search District - 07 Account Number - 004516 Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning ©200 1. For more information on electronic mapping applications, visit the Maryland Department of Planning web site at www.mdp.state.md.us http://sdateert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/maps/showmap.asp?countyid=22&accountid=07+0(... 04/22/2003 MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST SHORT FORM FOR INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Property Name: Mary Robinson House Address: 23240 Foxville Road City: Smithsburg USGS Quadrangle(s): Smithsburg Tax Map Parcel Number(s): 52 Zip Code: 21783 County: Washington Tax Map Number: 52 Project: MD 77, 0.07 Mi. E. of Wolfsville Road to 0.59 Mi. E. of Hippa Agency: MD SHA Agency Prepared By: MD SHA Preparer's Name: Rita Suffness Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation: X Eligibility not recommended Date Prepared: 09/12/2003 Complete if the property is a non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Eligible: _yes Listed: _ yes Description of Property and Justification: (Please attatch map and photo) Oriented to the west and located on the north side of MD 77 (Foxville Road) where the road loops to the south around a saddle in South Mountain, and thus overlooking the road and a small valley, the Robinson House is one of only a very few structures built in the ca. one mile stretch (within the current project limits) of the road connecting Smithsburg, in Washington County, with Thurmont, in Frederick County, by the middle of the twentieth century. Historic maps and atlases indicate that MD 77 is one of the oldest roads in this part of Maryland, with the alignment remaining essentially the same since the Griffith 1794 Map of Maryland. Nonetheless, there was almost no settlement along the road within the project limits until the mid -twentieth century. This modest frame 1939 house, poorly maintained and altered with aluminum siding, new windows, enclosed porches and additional chimneys, along with two small garages and shed, is located on a ca. three acre parcel. It is a simple, two-story, frame, side -gable structure located on a rise within a wedge shaped piece of property where Foxville Road swings to the south in a wide loop around the base of a hill. Evidently platted as early as 1926 for a development called "Mountain Prospect" the property is accessed by a driveway on the east side. The structure is two bays wide on the principle elevation and two bays deep. It is located on the edge of the property so that the rear, or west elevation, overlooks the valley below. The roof is red composite shingle to match the red trim, and the foundation is concrete block. Both lower sections of the front (east elevation) and the rear (west elevation) are disguised by porches, now enclosed. All three chimneys are constructed of concrete block and are located outside the two gable ends. Two chimneys, painted red, bisect the gable ends and rise above the apexes of the gable roof on both ends, whereas an unpainted concrete block chimney was constructed at the junction of the main block and the east porch on the north gable end. All original windows have been replaced, with one of the likely original six -over -six sash (located in the west bay of the south gable end) replaced by a three-part window composed of a large square fixed -pane picture window centered between two movable sash. Two garages and a small shed are located northeast of the house. A board and batten frame garage is in very poor condition, its use supplanted by a newer frame garage clad with blond, brick -pattern composite sheathing and undulating fiberglass panels. A simple frame side -gable shed, built on a concrete block foundation, is located north of this newer garage. MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended Eligibility not recommended MHT Comments: Reviewer, Office of Preservation Services Date Reviewer, National Register Program Date NR -ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM Mary Robinson House Page 2 Although two bays deep, the form of the Robinson House reflects the widespread popularity of the standard I -house, which is 1 - room deep and 2 -stories tall, with three to five openings on each story. Chimneys are most often located on the interior of the gable ends; however, some I -houses can have central or external chimneys. Usually, an I -house has a 1 -story porch running the length or nearly the length of the long side. On the interior, a central hall separates the two rooms on the first floor; the second floor contains either two or four sleeping chambers. The I -form was popular into the early twentieth century, with examples appearing in catalogs of mass-produced suburban houses. Located near Smithsburg in far western Washington County, this property has been analyzed within the context of architecture in the Modem Period (1930 -present). After the Civil War, dramatic changes in life and business occurred in Washington County, although agriculture was still the base of the economy, with the emergence of smaller farms. During the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, the number of farms increased. Also encouraging the agricultural economy was the renewed maintenance and expansion of the transportation network. It was also during this period that a fuller range of services began developing in the counties for its residents and travelers alike. Most industry was geared for the needs. of the local residents. Local industry included the manufacture of agricultural implements, blacksmithing, tanneries, saddlery, and tin shops. Buildings constructed during this period introduced a new element to architecture. Most notably, mail order houses and pattern book designs were developed in response to the need for a standardized building design. Relating to the Modern Period (1930 - present), the twentieth century brought additional significant changes to Washington County. Suburban growth began to boom, largely prompted by the mass appeal of the.automobile. The ease of travel provided by the automobile made working further from ones home feasible as never before. In addition to the automobile, advancements in rail travel also encouraged suburban growth. This property has been analyzed within the context of these changes in architecture, which has been greatly compromised by unsympathetic changes to the buildings. The Robinson property is typical of modest rural properties of this era. It would not appear to meet any of the three criteria primarily relating to historic structures (Criteria A, B, and C) to warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It does not have the level of significance in American history that would warrant inclusion based on: A) association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or, B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or, C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. It has not been established whether it meets criterion D, relating to its information potential, usually applied to an assessment of its potential to yield information through archeological investigation. Thus, it has yet to be analyzed under Criterion D) "that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history". 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