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HomeMy WebLinkAbouthp-NR_NominationForm Garrett Farm March 2025 NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 1 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. 1. Name of Property Historic name: _____________Garrett Farm_______________________ Other names/site number: ______________________________________ Name of related multiple property listing: N/A ___________________________________________________________ (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Location Street & number: _______21099 Osborne Road______________________ City or town: __Lakeville____ State: __Indiana_IN__46536___ County: ___St. Joseph_____ Not For Publication: Vicinity: ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification 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 Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ___ meets ___ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following level(s) of significance: ___national ___statewide ___local Applicable National Register Criteria: ___A ___B ___C ___D Signature of certifying official/Title: Date Indiana DNR-Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of commenting official: Date Title : State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 1-6 page 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: entered in the National Register determined eligible for the National Register determined not eligible for the National Register removed from the National Register other (explain:) _____________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply.) Private: Public – Local Public – State Public – Federal Category of Property (Check only one box.) Building(s) District Site Structure Object X X United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 1-6 page 3 Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) Contributing Noncontributing ______4_______ _______1______ buildings _____________ _____________ sites _____________ _____________ structures _____________ _____________ objects ______4_______ ________1______ Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register __N/A______ _ ___________________________________________________________________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) _DOMESTIC/single dwelling__________________ _DOMESTIC/secondary structure__________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) _DOMESTIC/single dwelling__________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 4 __ ___________________________________________________________________________ 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions.) Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements_________ Other: American Foursquare________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Materials: (enter categories from instructions.) foundation: __stone______________________ walls: __shake______________________ __asphalt (shingles)______________________ roof: __asphalt______________________ other: __brick______________________ __wood______________________ __concrete____________________ __stone_______________________ __vinyl_______________________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current physical appearance and condition of the property. Describe contributing and noncontributing resources if applicable. Begin with a summary paragraph that briefly describes the general characteristics of the property, such as its location, type, style, method of construction, setting, size, and significant features. Indicate whether the property has historic integrity.) ______________________________________________________________________________ Summary Paragraph The Garrett Farm property is located in Lakeville, Indiana, which is a small farming community south of South Bend, Indiana. The farm has been passed down through six generations since it United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 5 was established in 1836, shortly after Union Township in St. Joseph County was organized. The primary contributing resource is the house which was built around 1901. It is a two and a half story, 2200 sq. ft. dwelling which is classified as modified American Foursquare architecture. The exterior has hexagonal asphalt shingle siding and the original stone rubble foundation. The asphalt shingles were installed in the mid-1920s over the original wood siding (visible in historic photos). The house was built on a full basement with the first floor consisting of the foyer, living room, kitchen, dining room, and parlor. Two staircases lead to the second floor which contains four bedrooms, a nursery, and a full bath. Cabinetry and woodworking throughout the house are all original with eight-inch baseboards, stairs, window trim, doors, and some wood flooring. Colonnades on the first floor have beautiful ornamental details. Door and window hardware and lighting fixtures are original as well. A two-stall detached block garage (non-contributing resource) was built around 1953. A long half circle driveway provides road access on both sides of the house. The original stone wall with pedestals (contributing resource) exists along the road frontage and east driveway. Parts of the stone wall and steps have deteriorated and need repair. A small building previously used as a smokehouse (contributing resource) was relocated to just north of the garage when the garage was built. The original foundation, bank, and silo from the barn (which was destroyed by wind in 1986) also remain on the property (contributing resource). The farm also used to have a corn crib/machine shed, a tool shed, a hen house, and a hog house, but they can only be found in historic photographs. Photo 1 provides an aerial view of the property. _____________________________________________________________________________ Narrative Description The Garrett Farm property at 21099 Osborne Road in Lakeville, Indiana, is 80.8 acres, about 60 of which are rented for corn or soybean crops, 13 of which are wooded, and 4 of which are maintained as grounds surrounding the house and other existing structures. The nominated area is confined to approximately 1.4 acres surrounding the house and other resources of interest. Located in Union Township in St. Joseph County, the town of Lakeville is a suburb of South Bend, Indiana, and is recognized as a rural farming community. The Garrett Farm is located three miles east of Potato Creek State Park, and one-half mile west of the old US 31 (now IN 931). The primary contributing resource is the house which was built around 1901. It is a two and a half story, 2200 sq. ft. dwelling which is classified as modified American Foursquare architecture. It is believed that the rear of the house containing the kitchen was built before the rest of the house which resembles the typical American Foursquare design. The roof is a combination of hipped and cross gables with wide boxed cornice, plain frieze, and shingles in the gable ends. A single stack brick chimney exists in the middle of the structure. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 6 The house exterior has hexagonal asphalt shingle siding and the original stone rubble foundation. The asphalt shingles were installed in the mid-1920s over the original wood siding which is visible in historic photos. The house was built on a full basement which provides ample room for a laundry area, shower stall, gas furnace, electric water heater, plumbing, and storage. There is an outside entrance to the basement from the north side of the house that leads down a short stairway to the basement level. The one-story open front porch with pedimented roof spans almost the entire width of the house. It is supported by three fluted round columns on cobblestone piers with concrete coping squares. The four steps leading to the porch are also flanked by cobblestone walls with concrete tops. The columns were originally made of wood and were replaced with vinyl replicas around 1994. The original railings and wood floor of the porch were also replaced with similar wood at the same time. Photos 2-7 provide views of the exterior of the house. The original wood front door opens to the foyer which leads to the living room and open front stairway with a windowed landing half-way up to the second floor. The stairway is all original beautifully finished oak with ornamental details on the newel posts. Beneath the landing there is a small built-in storage closet. Woodworking throughout the house is all original with eight-inch baseboards, stairs, window trim, doors, and some wood flooring. Door and window hardware and lighting fixtures are original as well. Most of the windows are original with "wavy" glass. The living room connects to the foyer and the dining room with wide openings surrounded by wood casing and colonnades with ornamental details matching the front stairway. Ceilings throughout the first floor are 9 feet 4 inches. The large dining room features an elegant bay window with ledge, a door to the enclosed sun porch, and access to a second enclosed and windowed stairway to the upper floor. Plate rails add a decorative touch. The dining room also connects with the parlor via a wide opening. The parlor includes a built-in set of drawers that make use of the area under the back stairway. A swinging door with glass panel connects the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen has all original wood cabinetry from floor to ceiling with a pass-through cupboard between the kitchen and dining room. The woodwork in the kitchen is more primitive and functional than the polished and ornate woodworking in the rest of the house. There are stairs to the basement off of the kitchen, and doors that lead to the enclosed sun porch and enclosed back porch. The enclosed sun porch off of the east side of the kitchen was originally an open porch, as can be seen in historic photos. It was enclosed around the mid-1920s. The enclosed porch off the west side of the kitchen includes a broom closet. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 7 The second floor consists of four bedrooms, one of which includes a nursery, and a full bath. The closets in the front and east bedrooms are adjoining. Access to the unfinished attic is via stairs in the west bedroom closet. The bathroom includes a corner sink and medicine cabinet. Photos 8-24 provide views of the interior of the house. A two-stall detached block garage was built around 1953. A long half circle driveway provides road access on both sides of the house. The original stone wall with pedestals exists along the road frontage and along the east driveway. Parts of the stone wall have deteriorated and need repair. A small building previously used as a smokehouse was relocated to just north of the garage when the garage was built. The original foundation, bank, and silo from the barn (which was destroyed by wind in 1986) also remain on the property. The farm also used to have a corn crib/machine shed, a tool shed, a hen house, and a hog house, but they can only be found in historic photographs. Photos 4, 6, and 26-29 provide views of the stone wall, silo, barn remains, smokehouse, and garage. _________________________________________________________________ 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing.) A. Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. B. Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 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 distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. D. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. X United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 8 Criteria Considerations (Mark “x” in all the boxes that apply.) A. Owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes B. Removed from its original location C. A birthplace or grave D. A cemetery E. A reconstructed building, object, or structure F. A commemorative property G. Less than 50 years old or achieving significance within the past 50 years Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions.) ____Architecture_____ ___________________ ___________________ Period of Significance ____1900 - 1927______ ___________________ ___________________ Significant Dates ______1901_________ ______~1925_________ ___________________ Significant Person (last name, first name) (Complete only if Criterion B is marked above.) ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Cultural Affiliation ___________________ ___________________ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 9 ___________________ Architect/Builder (last name, first name) __Garrett, Orlando____ ___________________ ___________________ Period of Significance (justification) The house and other structures were built around 1901, and some alterations occurred in the mid- 1920s. Criteria Considerations (explanation, if necessary) Statement of Significance Summary Paragraph (Provide a summary paragraph that includes level of significance, applicable criteria, justification for the period of significance, and any applicable criteria considerations.) Level of significance: National Applicable criteria: 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 distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Justification for period of significance: The house and other structures were built around 1901, and some alterations occurred in the mid-1920s. Applicable criteria considerations, if any: None The Garrett Farm residence, built in 1901, takes you back in time as its history tells the story of pioneers initially settling in Union Township and how their hard work established a way of life and a home for six generations to come. The home’s architecture is best categorized as the American Foursquare plan that was popular at the turn of the century, with some modification. The unique floor plan, along with exquisite woodworking and historical integrity throughout, make it an accurate reflection of the time and place in which it was constructed. Contextually, the architecture and craftsmanship of the farmhouse reflect the resources and materials available in northern Indiana, as well as the design and construction skills of a typical mid-western family and their neighbors. The property meets National Register Criterion C in the area of Architecture as it embodies the distinctive characteristics of an American Foursquare built for and by an enterprising Indiana family at the start of the 20th century. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 10 ______________________________________________________________________________ Narrative Statement of Significance (Provide at least one paragraph for each area of significance.) According to Chapman's "The History of St. Joseph County," Henry Hardy settled in Union Township in 1836, shortly after it was organized. The first property transaction was recorded on November 18, 1844, when Henry George Washington Hardy sold the land to his son, Hiram Hardy, for $187.50. Hiram and Harriet Hardy owned the property until Hiram's death on December 9, 1899. In 1901, Mary Etta (Riddle) Garrett (wife of Hiram's grandson, Orlando W. Garrett), bought the estate for $2,000. The house was built around the date of this transaction, and a stylistic analysis confirms this assumption. Orlando is recognized as the primary builder of the home. In 1938, Mary E. Garrett (widowed) sold the house and property to her daughter, Mabel Eva (Garrett) and her husband, Carl Huber, for $1.00. Mabel and Carl Huber sold it, also for $1.00, to Raymond Henry Garrett (Mabel's brother) and his wife, Grace Pearl (Annis) Garrett, on January 31, 1941. Raymond and Grace had four children ranging in age from 13 to 21 when they moved to the farm. They raised steers, cows, pigs, turkeys, geese, and chickens in addition to farming the land. Raymond also worked for Oliver Chilled Plow Works in South Bend as a mechanic and foreman for the production of farm equipment. Grace had previously held positions as a telegraph operator and as a cook for road workers. Raymond died in 1963 and Grace passed in 1998. The estate remained in Grace's name until 2001, when Maribel (Garrett) Thornton (Raymond and Grace's youngest child) and her husband, Kenneth Thornton, purchased the farm for $200,000. Maribel had always loved the farm and wanted to keep it in the family. She and Kenneth had retired by then and enjoyed the peaceful setting. Mr. Thornton passed away in 2004 and Mrs. Thornton has remained the property owner and devoted caretaker. At 97 years old, she still enjoys maintaining the yard like it is a small park (four acres!), feeding the birds, watching the deer, and hosting family get-togethers. When the house was built at the turn of the century, Indiana was among the top ten manufacturing states in the nation. Studebaker, then the world’s largest wagon manufacturer, was transitioning to the automobile industry. The Pennsylvania Railroad had built the “South Bend Branch” from South Bend to Logansport in 1883, and the Michigan Road had been established to provide another north/south artery for conveyance of Hoosiers as well as goods. In conjunction, the town of Lakeville was incorporated in 1902. St. Joseph County was attracting settlers and immigrants to support growth of major industries such as Studebaker, Oliver Chilled Plow, and the University of Notre Dame. In 1901, when Mary Etta and Orlando Garrett became owners of the 80-acre family farm located five miles south of South Bend and one mile west of the Michigan Road, there was probably a log cabin on the property and perhaps a barn or machine shed. The Penn RR “South Bend Branch” conveniently ran along the western boundary of the land. The purchase price of $2000 (equivalent to $74,000 today), along with the cost of construction materials and labor to build a United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 11 new home, was likely a hefty investment. But 40-year-old Orlando had a dream. Perhaps Mr. Garrett had the means and skills to build the house because of his employment at Studebaker in South Bend. At the age of 16 he started with Studebaker in the lumber yard for wagon building. He progressed to the wood working department, then became a lumber inspector, foreman, and eventually Yard Master for the Studebaker lumber yards. Undoubtedly, Mr. Garrett knew a great deal about procuring fine lumber and crafting it into beautiful architectural features. His vision is evident throughout the house. The style is both unique and vernacular at the same time, yet holds many mysteries. Who was the actual craftsman for the amazing woodworking? Who was the stone mason? Were the stones from the fields? Where was the wood procured? Who drew up the blueprint for such an ambitious construction project? We know that Orlando Garrett was the primary builder, but who helped him and how long did it take? Orlando, Mary Etta and their five (later six) children were the first residents to enjoy the comforts of the new house, including a windmill to pump water, electricity(?), a coal burning furnace and a wood burning stove. Upon his death in 1936, Mr. Garrett's body laid in residence at the farmhouse where the funeral was held. More information about Orlando Garrett's historical significance can be found in the article about him included with this submission (Photo 29). The farm is certainly rich with history, having been passed down through six generations. Both the property and the house have not been significantly altered in any way. Much of the interior is exceptionally well-preserved, including door and drawer hardware, light fixtures, and even some wallpaper, appliances, and furniture. Crops are still planted in the same fields, and it is easy to imagine where horses and cows were tended. So many family members have gathered for meals in the kitchen and dining room over the last 120+ years that it is an honor for current family and friends to continue the tradition. Those who love old farmhouses will appreciate the care that has been taken to maintain and preserve this historic property and home. Developmental History/Additional historic context information United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 12 View of house from the east driveway, showing original wood siding before red shingles were added and before sunporch was enclosed, c. 1920? perhaps earlier. Collection of Thornton family. Mary Etta and Orlando Garrett, c. 1920. Collection of Thornton family. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 13 Raymond and Grace Garrett and children, c. 1927 (before Maribel was born). Collection of Thornton family. The landscape was very different from today, c. 1940s. Collection of Thornton family. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 14 Behind the barn, facing south, viewing north (back) side of house, c. 1945. Collection of Thornton family. Maribel Garrett, c. 1945. Collection of Thornton family. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 15 A snowy winter, c. 1950s. Collection of Thornton family. Maribel (Garrett) and Kenneth Thornton, 1997. Collection of Thornton family. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 16 ______________________________________________________________________________ 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.) Chapman, Chas. C., & Co. History of St. Joseph County (Indiana), 1880. Chicago, C.C. Chapman & co. ___________________________________________________________________________ Previous documentation on file (NPS): ____ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested ____ previously listed in the National Register ____ previously determined eligible by the National Register ____ designated a National Historic Landmark ____ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey #____________ ____ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # __________ ____ recorded by Historic American Landscape Survey # ___________ Primary location of additional data: ____ State Historic Preservation Office ____ Other State agency ____ Federal agency ____ Local government ____ University ____ Other Name of repository: _____________________________________ Historic Resources Survey Number (if assigned): ________________ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 17 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property _______1.4________ Use the UTM system UTM References Datum (indicated on USGS map): NAD 1927 or NAD 1983 1. Zone: 16T Easting: 560519 Northing: 4600103 2. Zone: Easting: Northing: 3. Zone: Easting: Northing: 4. Zone: Easting : Northing: Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property.) The nominated area is confined to a rectangle extending at the base, along Osborne Road from the fence/tree line/west edge of the access lane west of the barn foundation, to a point to the east where a wire fence line extends northward. The back of the nominated area is an east-west line about 20 feet north of the north edge of the barn foundation. Please see file “21099 Osborne Rd Lakeville IN Property Map Zoomed with Boundary Lines” for visual reference. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected.) The boundaries include the farmhouse, garage, silo, barn bank, barn foundation remains, smokehouse, and stone retaining walls. It also includes the area surrounding those structures that has been recognized and maintained as part of the yard for over 100 years. X United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 18 _____________________________________________________________________________ 11. Form Prepared By name/title: ______Maribel and Kristine Thornton____________________________ organization: ______Homeowner and daughter__________________________________ street & number: ___21099 Osborne Road_______________________________________ city or town: ______Lakeville____________ state: ____IN______ zip code:__46536____ e-mail_____kst7714@comcast.net______________ telephone:_____317-679-4459 (Kristine)_____________ date:_____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: • Maps: A USGS map or equivalent (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. • Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Key all photographs to this map. • Additional items: (Check with the SHPO, TPO, or FPO for any additional items.) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Name of Property County and State Sections 9-end page 19 Photographs Submit clear and descriptive photographs. The size of each image must be 3000x2000 at 300 ppi (pixels per inch) or larger. Key all photographs to the sketch map. Each photograph must be numbered and that number must correspond to the photograph number on the photo log. For simplicity, the name of the photographer, photo date, etc. may be listed once on the photograph log and doesn’t need to be labeled on every photograph. Photo Log Name of Property: City or Vicinity: County: State: Photographer: Date Photographed: Description of Photograph(s) and number, include description of view indicating direction of camera: 1 of ___. 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