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Home My WebLink About04152015 Historic Preservation Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Packet #41lof sth, IP a 44 0 * 'f Regular Meeting April 15, 2015 City Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. The City of Seward,Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS h REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 4Y.a.41,9 April 15,2015 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires May,2015 2. OPENING CEREMONY A. Pledge of Allegiance John French Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires May,2017 Catherine Hedman 4. SPECIAL REPORTS Commissioner A. City Administration Report Term Expires May,2016 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Wadeen Hepworth ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who Commissioner have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is Term Expires May,2017 limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.] Laura Erickson Commissioner 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Term Expires May,2017 [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Wolfgang Kurtz asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately Commissioner unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, Term Expires May,2016 the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] Sandie Roach' Commissioner Term Expires May,2015 James Hunt City Manager Valarie Kingsland Library Museum Director Heather McClain Library Museum Staff City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda February 18, 2015 Page 1 • 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discuss grant opportunities: 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve minutes from January 21, 2015 Regular Meeting and March 18, 2015 Special Meeting. B. Discuss the Seward Register of Historical Places form, instructions and the application submitted by Jim Herbert. C. Discuss and prepare bi-annual City report and Annual CLG report. D. Plan,review proclamation, set deadline and solicit nominations for HP Award. E. Discuss 2014-2015 HP Priorities. F. Plan,review proclamation, set deadline and solicit nominations for HP Award. G.Plan and prepare for National HP Month in May. H.Discuss Hoben Park beautification efforts. I. Plan and solicit plant/tree nominations. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) 11. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 13. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda February 18, 2015 Page 2 J� City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21,2015 Volume,Page Call to Order The January 21, 2014 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:48 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Erickson led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Linda Lasota presiding,and Wadeen Hepworth Wolfgang Kurtz Laura Erickson Sandie Roach' comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director Heather McClain,Library Museum Staff Absent—John French Catherine Hedman Special Reports City Administration Report, Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland said that Judith Bittner from the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office called and informed her that there was extra CLG grant money to hire a part-time position to handle administration edits for the Seward Historic Preservation Plan. Money has to be spent by September 30, 2015. Kingsland also stated that she would not have time to find out more from information or to.carry out the hiring process, and recommended that the Commission appoint a Commissioner to look into it. Hepworth asked how much money would be available. Kingsland said she did not know, but that Bittner said there were others interested in acquiring the funds. Kurtz asked if it was state money. Kingsland said that CLG grants are federal money and the funds that are left from FY14. Chair Lasota said that in the past, left over money has been used to hire a consultant or staff member usually within the city system. Kurtz said that he knows of a few people who would be interested in the position who have writing capabilities. Chair Lasota asked Kingsland to tell Bittner the Commission was interested in the left over funds. Kurtz volunteered to contact Bittner and find out more information about how the grant 3 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21, 2015 Volume, Page money could be applied. Kingsland said she would contact Bittner and give her Kurtz's contact information. Kurtz asked what the HP Commission budget was and when they would know what the 2015 budget would be. Kingsland received initial budget report from the City but knows that it has changed and has not heard anything new, except that the budget has been split between each commission and that the estimated budget is $3,000. Erickson asked when next meeting will be that Commission could vote on hiring the part-time position. Kingsland said April was the next scheduled meeting but special meetings can be called in order to vote on specific items. Other Reports,Announcements and Presentations -None Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and other items not included on the agenda. None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion(Approved with amendment to add Commissioner Roach' to roll) Approve the Agenda There were no consent agenda items. Motion Passed Chair Lasota, Roach', Erickson, Hepworth,Kurtz Public Hearings -None Unfinished Business Chair Lasota asked that the 2015 priorities list be added to April meeting agenda. HP Commission planned to meet with City Council on Monday January 26, 2015 for a work session to present the 2015 priorities list and give an update on 2014 CLG grant. Chair Lasota said that in the past these meetings have lasted about 10 to 15 minutes with Council members, and that it was very informal. Kurtz asked if HP would be the only commission there, and Kingsland clarified that they would. Chair Lasota also stated that this meeting does not require a quorum, and only one commissioner was meant to be there. Chair Lasota asked that Administration forward priorities list to Commission via email. Chair Lasota also asked if Administration had received list from Kerry Martin. Kingsland said she had not and that if the Commission contacted him directly they would likely get a more timely response. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21,2015 Volume,Page New Business Approve November 19,2014 minutes Minutes approved with inclusion of Commissioner Sandie Roach' to roll. Motion(Approved with amendment) Approve the Agenda Motion Passed Chair Lasota, Roach', Erickson, Hepworth,Kurtz Prepare Annual reports—get packet, complete reports and submit Unclear as to where this agenda item came from. Kingsland said that it was initiated via email from City Clerk. Chair Lasota said she would clarify with City Clerk when she went into the office what was needed for the Annual Report; said that usually Annual Reports have to do with CLG grants. Kurtz said he would go back through the electronic packets to try and fmd a record of past Annual Reports. Kingsland said that she did the report for the 2014 CLG grant but that she thought the Annual Report was something different according to the correspondence she had received. Chair Lasota asked that item 9B be put on the April agenda as Unfinished Business. No motion taken. Plan and solicit nominations for annual HP Award Chair Lasota informed the Commission how HP nominations were done last year in 2014. At the last meeting, the Commission accepted the nomination for Patricia Ray Williams as the 2014 recipient of the HP Award posthumously. Chair Lasota asked if a resolution had been presented to Council. Kingsland informed the Commission that it had not and that it was unclear how the resolution was to be present to the Council. Chair Lasota said the process was for the HP Commission to approve a resolution,then it goes to City Council and they approve the resolution. The resolution was presented with a proclamation to City Council, and to use Resolution 95-106. Recommended that Administration check with the City Clerk's office to see what they have and then have the resolution on the calendar for City Council. Chair Lasota said all that needs to be done is to get the Resolution in place, which has to be done through the City Clerk's office. For 2015, there should be an announcement in the paper. Chair Lasota asked that locations for where nomination forms could be found, at the Seward Community Library and Museum, to be added to the announcement. Questions on the nomination form would go to City Clerk and/or Library Museum staff. The nomination announcement to be posted at the Library/Museum, the City Clerk's office, Seward City News, the Phoenix Log, and the Seward Journal; and fliers posted at the Library/Museum,the Senior Center, Safeway, and Three Bears. Administration will edit announcement and get it sent to designated areas. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21, 2015 Volume, Page The deadline for nominations was April 8, 2015 so the Commission could decide at April 15, 2015 meeting. No motion taken. Prepare proclamation for Seward's Day Chair Lasota said that this was usually done through City Council, but to ask and make sure that City Council had made Seward's Day proclamation at Monday night's meeting, January 26, 2015,that it be a reminder on their list. No action taken. Informational Items and Reports None Commission Comments Roach' said thank you to staff. She said that she knows how difficult it is to balance their jobs with their work for the Commission. She appreciated how much work goes into the meetings. Erickson said thank you as well. Hepworth said thank you. She asked that Administration please confirm further in advance if Commission would have a quorum. At least 2 days notice. Kurtz said thank you to Administration and Commissioners. Chair Lasota said thank you. She was asked by Commissioner French to say that the R/V Sikuliaq would be arriving in Alaska on February 9, and coming to Seward on February 23. There would be a celebration March 6, 7, and 8. Citizens' Comments None Commission&Administration Response to Citizens' Comments Kingsland said she would be out of town on business and would be busy at the end of January and February. In response to Hepworth, she said she would also send out an email to ask who from the Commission would be attending on Friday and asked for responses by Monday before the meetings to confirm a quorum. McClain said thank you to the Commission for their continued patience as they learn how to do the administrative work. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 21, 2015 Volume,Page Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. • Heather McClain,CMC Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 18, 2015 Volume,Page Call to Order The March 18, 2015 Special Meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:44 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. Opening Ceremony Commissioner French led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and John French Catherine Hedman(telephonic) Wadeen Hepworth Laura Erickson Wolfgang Kurtz - late 6:46 comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Valarie Kingsland,Library Museum Director Heather McClain,Library Museum Staff Absent—Sandie Roach' Special Reports-None City Administration Report, Library Museum Director Valarie Kingsland said that Seward Community Library Museum (SCLM) had been short staffed, which had caused real strain to get everything done and thanked the Commission for their understanding and patience. She had received communication from City Clerk Johanna Kinney concerning establishing quorum via email and recommended that email should only be used if commissioners cannot make a meeting. Hepworth asked whether emails would still be sent before a meeting. Kingsland said she will send reminders for meetings and to get feedback,but that it will not be to establish a quorum. Erickson asked how many Commissioners there are that .could physically attend the meeting. Chair Lasota responded that all the Commissioners that were at the meeting (Chair Lasota, French, Erickson, Hepworth, and Kurtz), Roach', and Hedman telephonically. Kingsland said that this was mentioned as an issue that there is a Commissioner who essentially lives out of state. Chair Lasota asked for clarification as to what Kingsland was asking from the Commission regarding the emails. Kingsland said that there is no standard for responding to emails and that Commissioners do not have to respond. City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 18,2015 Volume,Page French asked if Administration could let the Commissioners know if there will not be a quorum. Kingsland said yes, especially in consideration for the Commissioners that have to travel to Seward to attend the meetings. Kurtz asked for clarification if a quorum was required for work sessions. Kingsland said a quorum is required. Regarding the packets, Kingsland asked that if Commissioners would like anything included in the meeting packets, to please let Administration know by Friday before the meeting as that was when the packets are put together. She also added that there is no access to a color printer for printing the packets for the Commission. Kingsland sent link to the Commission for PastPerfect online database for cemetery records. Library Museum Staff Heather McClain recommended that the Commission consider fording another searchable database for the cemetery records as PastPerfect was meant for museum purposes and does not fit the needs of the project. Kingsland also clarified that the only reason Administration was able to find the site was because a bill was sent for online hosting, and her concern is that the Library/Museum is paying$440 per year for a website that is not being used. French said the recommendation to use PastPerfect came from previous Library Museum staff and the Commission agreed, but that if there was a different recommendation, it would be considered. Chair Lasota said one concern that was voiced regarding putting the cemetery information on an open source was that potentially sensitive information would be made public, and that PastPerfet was chosen specifically so the Museum would have control of the records. She recommended looking into the history of the decision before coming up with another alternative. Other Reports,Announcements and Presentations Hedman has not heard from Friends of the Jesse Lee Home but was aware of things that are happening via social media. French has been attending Resurrection Bay Historical Society programs throughout the winter. Hepworth joined Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance. Chair Lasota asked Commissioners to let Administration know the Tuesday before the meeting to get special reports included on agenda. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and other items not included on the agenda. -None 9 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 18, 2015 Volume,Page Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (French,Kurtz) Approve the Agenda There were no consent agenda items. Motion Passed Unanimous Public Hearings-None Unfinished Business -None New Business Update on work session with the City Council regarding 2015 Priorities Commissioners Chair Lasota, Hepworth, Roach', and Kurtz were present at joint work session with City Council on January 26, 2015 and presented the 2014-2015 Historic Preservation priorities list. Kingsland approved Revised Priorities as it was written in the packet;Part of the discussion was to establish a web-presence for the HP Commission on the City website (Civic Plus). Because the Commission was trying to update content and presence, Kingsland did not want to limit options by being too specific and was not sure if the website was still viable. Kingsland pointed out that priorities list was long and that she thought it was supposed to be focused on what the Commission's goals and priorities are for the year. Chair Lasota said that the Historic Preservation Commission was different from other commissions and must meet different requirements for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The priorities list also reflects ongoing projects the Commission was involved with. The next time the priorities list will be reviewed and updated for the 2016-2017 priorities list. Motion(Kurtz,French) Approve 2014-2015 Priorities based on work session with City Council with revisions. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2015-001, A Resolution Of The Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Revise The 2014-15 Commission Priorities. Chair Lasota asked that the dates be updated to reflect the most current revisions. Discussion on whether or not to change the dates from 2014-2015 to 2015-2016, but it was decided that it was too problematic to change the dates on all the necessary documents to submit to City Council. French asked that additional section to address changes made to 2014-2015 Historic Preservation Priorities List at Special Meeting on March 18, 2015. 10 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 18, 2015 Volume,Page Motion(Erickson,French) Approved Resolution 2015-001, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Revise The 2014-2015 Commission Priorities with revisions. Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss grant opportunities Kingsland said that she had been in contact with.the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) about left over 2014 grant funds for Certified Local Governments (CLG) to hire a contract position to help the Commission with the draft Seward Historic Preservation Plan. Jean Ayers from SHPO told Kingsland that it was not a grant, but that money.has to be spent by September 30, 2015. Before approaching the City Finance department, the Commission needs to come up with a budget and scope, up to $10,000. Kingsland wanted confirmation from Commission to approach City Finance and email Jean Ayers. Chair Lasota said that the Commission has had temporary contract workers before and agreed that the Commission needs to come up with scope and budget before responding to Jean. French recommended that the Commission look for someone with historic plan experience and/or research skills. Motion(Erickson,Hepworth) Approved plan to pursue grant funding opportunities. Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss Seward Register of Historic Places French requested that this item be added to the agenda so the Commission was aware that it exists and to consider updating the application. He suggested that the Commissioners review the form and documentation. No action taken. Postponed discussion on Seward Register of Historic Places until April regular meeting where it will appear on the agenda as New Business. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) None Commission Comments Chair Lasota made changes to HP Plan after work from the last work session. She took home and added in Commissioner's edited sections. 11 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 18, 2015 Volume,Page French asked how far out geographically the Commission should focus on for the plan and in what context it was written under. Kingsland said should would contact Judith Bittner and Johanna Kinney to get clarification. Citizens' Comments. Jim Herbert said he resides at 420 3rd Avenue. He has been doing research on the house and has prepared a report with historic photographs of the property to submit to the Commission to have his home added to the Seward Register of Historic Places. From his research, he has found that his house was the first built on west side of 3rd Avenue, built by Anton Eide in 1915. March 28, 2015 will be the 100th anniversary of the lot purchase. He wanted to come to the Commission before he submitted his report so they were aware of his intent to request that his house be added to the register, and to ask for advice on how to proceed. French thanked Herbert for his diligence and expressed his interest in expediting the process. Chair Lasota agreed with French and was excited about the historic value of the property. Commission& Administration Response to Citizens' Comments Kingsland asked what the Commission would like Administration to do with mail received. Currently, magazines are on display at SCLM, which makes them accessible to the Commission and public. She also asked that the Commission check the links that she sent for other Historic Preservation Plans. Chair Lasota said to let her know and she can pick up from SCLM. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Heather McClain,CMC Linda Lasota, Chair ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 12- Guide to Completing the Seward Register of Historic Places Application What is the Seward Register of Historic Places? The Seward Register of Historic Places was established by City Council Ordinance No. 95-10 in order to provide for public recognition of local cultural resources worthy of preservation. The hope was that identifying and recognizing properties that were important in Seward's history would help change the way the community perceives its historic resources, and encourage private citizens and public officials to preserve these resources. In addition,the research and documentation that result from completing the local register application provides a valuable historic resource. Since there is nothing regulatory about being listed on the Seward Register of Historic Places, placement on the local register does not place any restrictions or limitations on a property. The purpose of this guide is to assist individuals in completing the Seward Register of Historic Places application form. It is not necessary for the applicant to be the property owner. Anyone can prepare and submit an application to nominate an eligible property for the local register. The attached pamphlet: Where to Find Information on Historic Property in Seward, Alaska will assist in the research portion of the application. An example of a completed application is also attached for reference. Seward Register of Historic Places Application I. Eligibility Criteria A. Has the property attained National Register Status? Contact any of the following to find out if the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places: * City of Seward, Seward Community Library at (907)224-4082, or e-mail acarney@cityofseward.net * Resurrection Bay Historical Society&Museum- (907) 224-3902 * Alaska State Historic Preservation Office/Office of History&Archaeology- (907) 269-8721 Seward Register of Historic Places Application Guide Hare 1 13 B. Is the property at least 50 years of age or has it achieved exceptional historical significance within the past 50 years? Generally, a property must be at least 50 years old to be eligible for the Seward Register of Historic Places. Check with any of the following to determine the age of a property: • Property Owner * Community Development Office * Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessing Department If calling from within the Peninsula 1-800-478-4441 Ext. 433, or KPB Assessing Web Site(www.borough.kenai.ak.us/assessing dept/)allows you to look up parcels if you have either owner=s name, or tax parcel number. C. Applicable Seward Historic Register Criteria These criteria were developed based on the National Register Criteria,however,the Seward Register is not as strict as the National Register. Most applications will be for property associated with historic events or persons of local, state or national significance. Mark all the criteria that apply to the property. II. Property Information A. Name of Property Enter the name that best reflects the property's historic importance or was commonly used for the property during the period of significance. List additional historic names under Other Names/Site Number. Contact the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Community Development Office, and State Historic Preservation Office for historic names, and Alaska Heritage Resource Survey number. If there are no known names, or site numbers write N/A in the space. Kenai Peninsula Borough tax parcel number can be obtained from property tax bills and statements,the Community Development Office, or the KPB Assessing Office. B. Location Contact the Community Development Office for the street (physical) address and legal description(lot, block, and subdivision). C. Owner of Property Identify current owner(s) and mailing address. Telephone numbers are optional. Seward Register of Historic Places Application Guide Hays 2 D. Category of Property Building-A building, such as a house,barn,church,hotel, or similar construction,is created principally to shelter any form of human activity. Building may also be used to refer to a historically and functionally related unit, such as a courthouse and jail or a house and barn. Site-A site is the location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a building or structure,whether standing,ruined,or vanished,where the location itself possesses historic, cultural, or archeological value regardless of the value of any existing structure. Examples include:hunting&fishing sites, ceremonial sites,ruins of historic buildings&structures,trails,areas of land,cemeteries,designed landscapes, and natural features. Structure- The term structure is used to distinguish from buildings those functional constructions made usually for purposes other than creating human shelter. Examples include: bridges, tunnels, gold dredges, railroad grades, systems of roadways and paths, boats and ships, railroad locomotives and cars, and aircraft. • Object- The term object is used to distinguish from buildings and structures those . constructions that are primarily artistic in nature or are relatively small in scale and simply constructed. Although it may be, by nature or design, moveable, an object is associated with a specific setting or environment. Examples include: sculpture, monuments, boundary markers, statuary, and fountains. District - A district possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development. Examples include: college campuses, central business districts, residential areas, commercial areas, large forts, industrial complexes, rural villages, collections of habitation and limited activity sites, and transportation networks. Seward Register of Historic Places Application Guide Hays 3 "5 E. Description Provide a narrative describing the property and any interesting architectural features particular to the structure. Clearly delineate between the original appearance and current appearance. Begin by describing the current appearance of a particular feature. Then describe its original appearance and any changes, noting when the changes occurred. This section may be written in an outline or paragraph format. Following is a guideline for describing buildings, structures and objects: 1. Type or form, such as dwelling, church, or commercial block. 2. Setting, including the placement or arrangement of buildings and other resources, such as in a commercial center or a residential neighborhood. 3. General characteristics: a. Overall shape of plan and arrangement of interior spaces. b. Number of stories. c. Construction materials, such as brick or wood. d. Roof shape, such as gabled, hip, or shed. e. Structural system, such as balloon frame, or post and beam. 4. Specific features: porches, windows, doors, chimney, dormer. 5. Important decorative elements. 6. Significant interior features. 7. Number,type, and location of outbuildings,with dates, if known. 8. Other manmade elements. 9. Alterations or changes to the property, with dates if known 10. Deterioration due to vandalism, neglect, lack of use, or weather. 11. For moved properties: a. Date of move. b. Descriptions of location, orientation, and setting before and after the move. c. Reasons for the move. d. Method of moving. Seward Register of Historic Places Application Guide i Hays 4 lCQ F. Statement and Period of Significance Identify the period of significance. Period of significance is the length of time when a property was associated with important events, activities, or persons, or attained the characteristics which qualify it for the Seward Register of Historic Places. Explain how the property meets the Seward Register of Historic Places criteria identified at the beginning of the application. Discuss the facts and circumstances in the property's history that led to its importance. Focus on the events, activities, or characteristics that make the property significant. The Resurrection Bay Historical Society and the Seward Historic Preservation Commission may be able to direct your research. Seward Community Library resources that may be of use include: Index to the Seward Gateway, a newspaper 1904-1910 Vol. 1 by Mike Stallings; Buildings of Alaska by Alison Hoagland; and Seward,Alaska,A History of the Gateway City Volumes I,II, &III by Mary Barry. There may be a limited amount of information available from the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey which is maintained by the State Historic Preservation Office. G. Ownership Title History of Property Following are the best ways to find out a properties title history: * Property owner may have a title report. * KPB Assessing Department. - They will need the KPB tax parcel number. • Seward Property Tax Rolls from 1912 - 1965 identifies property ownership and value. These documents are in the City's permanent records room. Ask the City Clerk for entrance. * Seward Recording District/Court (Room 207 City Hall) - Deed Books through 1974 are located in the Seward Court Records Room. Ask a court clerk in Room 207 for a key to the Records Room. Deeds recorded since 1975 are on microfiche in Room 207. The court clerk will show you how to use the material. Begin by checking the General Index to all Index Directory (Deed Index). In the Deed Index grantees and grantors are listed alphabetically for each year. Grantor is the seller and Grantee is the buyer. You need approximate year of exchange and the name of either buyer or seller in order to scroll the Deed Index. H. If approved; may the property be placed on the Historic Walking Tour? This does not mean the property would be open to the community and tourists, it simply means the property's physical description and statement of significance is included in the walking tour. Seward Register of Historic Places Application Guide Hays 5 I. Bibliographical References Identify all sources used in documenting and evaluating the property including: books,journal or magazine articles,interviews,planning documents,historic resource studies or survey reports, census data, newspaper articles, deeds, wills, correspondence, business records, diaries, and other sources. Use a standard bibliographic style such as the following examples: Hoagland,Alison K Buildings of Alaska. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993. Barry,Mary J. Seward,Alaska, A History of the Gateway City, Vol I:Prehistory to 1914. Anchorage, Alaska:M.J.P. Barry, 1986. Guidelines for bibliographical references: * For all printed materials, list the author, full title, location and date of publication and publisher. • For articles, list also the name, volume, and date of the journal or magazine. * For unpublished manuscripts, indicate where copies are available. * For interviews, include the date of the interview, name of the interviewer, name and title of the person interviewed, and the location where the tape or transcript is stored. J. Form Prepared By - Self explanatory. Please include your telephone number, and e-mail address. K. Photographs Possible sources for historic photographs include the property owner, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, and the Seward Community Library Museum. III ROUTING REVIEW Mail or drop off your completed application to the City of Seward, Seward Community Library Museum,P.O.Box 2389, 238 Fifth Ave, Seward, AK 99664. Your application will be forwarded to the Resurrection Bay Historical Society for review and comments prior to being presented to the Historic Preservation Commission. You will be contacted if additional information or clarification is needed. Seward Register of Historic Places Application Guide Haye 6 S CITY OF SEWARD LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTER APPLICATION FORMAT ** Prior to completing this form please review the Seward Historic Register eligibility criteria 1. Name of Property historic name other names/site number 2. Location street&number legal description Kenai Peninsula Borough tax parcel number 3. Owner of Property name address city state zip telephone 4. Category of Property building(s) district site structure object 5. Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 1q 6. Significance Applicable Seward Historic Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for the Seward Historic Register) A. Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to our history. B. Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in the past. C. Construction/architecture... D. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in Seward's prehistory or history. 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 a grave D. a cemetery E. a reconstructed building, object, or structure F. a commemorative property G. less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years Significant Dates Significant Person Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the historical significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets). Z6 7. Title History of Property 8. If approved may the property be placed on the Historic Walking Tour? yes no 9 . Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) 10. Form Prepared By name/title organization date address city 11. Photographs (attach one color photograph of the property at the time of application and if available one black& white photograph identifying the property to be at least 50 years old) 21 h APPLICATION to the SEWARD REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Established by Ordinance No. 95-10 L ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (reference Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 95-06) ❑ A. Has the property attained National Register Status? (if yes,stop; if no, continue) ❑ B. Is the property at least 50 years of age or has it achieved exceptional historical significance within the past 50 years?(if yes,continue; if no,application does not meet the criteria to be on the Seward Register of Historic Places) C. Applicable Seward Historic Register Criteria(Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply) ❑ 1. Property associated with historic events or persons of local, state or national significance. ❑ 2.Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,period,or method of construction that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. ❑ 3. Property has yielded important prehistory or history information. ❑ 4. Religious property with architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance. ❑ 5. A building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily for architectural value, or which is the surviving structure associated with an historic person or event. ❑ 6. The birthplace or grave of an historical figure where there no other appropriate site or building directly associated with his/her productive life exists. ❑ 7. A cemetery that derives its primary significance from age, distinctive features, or graves of persons associated with historic events. ❑ 8. A primarily commemorative structure whose intent,design,age,tradition, or symbolic values has vested it with its own historical significance. If your property is eligible to-be on the Seward Register of Historic Places,complete this application. H. PROPERTY INFORMATION A. Name of Property historic name - • other names/site number - " -tax parcel number B. Location street address Lot(s) Block Subdivision Seward Register of Historic Places Application Form 11/99 1 • 22 C. Owner of Property name phone address city state zip • D. Category of Property(check one) 0 building(s) 0 site 0 district 0 structure 0 object E. Description (attach a narrative description of the historic and current condition of the property) F. Period and Statement of Significance (attach a narrative statement explaining the historical significance of the property and the years in which it was significant) G. Ownership Title History of Property (attach a chronological list of all owners of the property) H. If approved may the property be placed on the Historic Walking Tour? 0 yes 0 no I. Bibliographical References(site books, articles&other sources throughout narrative& attach list of references used in preparing this form) J. Form Prepared By name phone address city state zip K. Photographs (attach one color photograph of the property at the time of application and if available one photograph of the property during its period of significance) - III. ROUTING REVIEW ---Date Received by City Planning Office Forwarded to Resurrection Bay Historical Society for Review and Comments Review Comments Received from Resurrection Bay Historical Society Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. Seward City Council Resolution No. Seward Register of Historic Places Application Form 11/99 2 23 • Index by State and City report National Historic Register Database Row STATE COUNTY RESOURCE NAME ADDRESS CITY LISTED 1 AK Kenai Peninsula Alaska Central Railroad:Tunnel No. 1 N of Seward Seward 11/28/1977 2 AK Kenai Peninsula Ballaine House 437 3rd Ave. Seward 7/12/1978 3 AK Kenai Peninsula Brown& Hawkins Store 205,207,209 Fourth Ave. Seward 6/23/1988 4 AK Kenai Peninsula Diversion Tunnel At Lowell Creek Seward 11/23/1977 5 AK Kenai Peninsula Government Cable Office 218 6th Ave. Seward 1/4/1980 6 AK Kenai Peninsula Hoben Park 401 Railway AVe. Seward 6/21/2006 7 AK Kenai Peninsula Lee,Jesse, Home for Children Swetmann Ave. Seward 9/29/1995 8 AK Kenai Peninsula Seward Depot 501 Railway Ave. Seward 7/16/1987 9 AK Kenai Peninsula St. Peter's Episcopal Church 2nd Ave.and Adams St. Seward 12/21/1979 10 AK Kenai Peninsula Swetman House 325 5th Ave. Seward 2/17/1978 Seward Historic Register Database Seward Light and Power Co Intake Building Lowell Canyon Seward 4/26/2010 Woodlawn Cemetary Seward 12/3/2003 Harriman Bank/Ray Building 5th and Adams Seward 5/10/1999 Cameron House Seward 5/10/1999 Historic Methodist/Lutheran Church Rez Art Seward 5/10/1999 �. Two Lakes Park Seward 5/10/1999 Johnston Building Seward 5/10/1999 Holland House Seward 5/10/1999 Stewart House Seward 5/10/1999 HISTORY OF 420 THIRD AVENUE, SEWARD, ALASKA THE EIDE-STOTKO HOUSE by James Herbert [March 1, 2015]] { � , `,zem£'''.�' ! 443^''',,="' -�. �" : o-1. ate' \V _ iz4, ` M+}p { hd t om— 3f e T3 a� ;a`�" .?. `f ,► ..it !! 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This refers to the grand homes that were built on the west side of the Four Hundred block of Third Avenue overlooking Resurrection Bay to the east and Mt. Marathon to the west. These homes were generally built between 1905-10. They were isolated from the majority of structures in the original city by Lowell Creek [also called Glacier Creek where Jefferson Street is currently located]. It was certainly the area where many of the most prominent early citizens lived. This included the railroad magnates, bankers, and doctors. Little attention has been paid to other historic homes in the neighborhood. The Eide-Stotko house located at 420 Third Avenue is likely the oldest house on the east side of Millionaire's Row [Figure 1]. It sits on Lot 30 of Block 24 of the Original City of Seward Survey. The current property also includes the adjacent Lots 29 and 31. This paper is a compilation of information on the history of this house with some information on the owners and their families. 2.5 The modern history of this property begins with the survey of land in 1902 and 1903 that set the stage for John Ballaine to gain rights to existing property in the area such as that of Mary Lowell. This eventually led to title and warranty deeds in 1905. The Army Survey of the Seward Townsite after the original pioneers landed in August 28, 1903 produced the map and plat of the City of Seward that was filed on June 7, 1905. The recorder's office has a copy of the original document that grants the entire area in the 1905 survey to Frank L. Ballaine. It is signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. The neat grid survey has set the character of the city from the beginning in contrast with the more common helter skelter settlement in other early Alaskan towns. Of interest is the fact that Robert B. Evans and Mabel S. Evans acquired interest in Blocks 20, 24, 33, and 34 from John A. Ballaine on September 15, 1903. Mr. Evans was a retired bond broker from Illinois [Barry, 1986]. Ballaine sought financing for the first 20 miles of his railroad venture and used the property as collateral. It is unclear who officially had title to the land at this time. On June 21, 1905 the Indenture of the property was transferred from the Evanses to Delia A. Viall. Later the debt was paid and ownership went back to Ballaine. It is apparent that the dream of building an Alaskan railroad was put to reality with the land granted to Frank and John Ballaine. Lots were sold and other parcels used as collateral to obtain bonds. The speculation and wheeling and dealing would not pass legal muster today. See End Note 1. Anton Eide was born in Norway and came to Tyonek, Alaska in 1895. He drove dog sleds and hauled mail and freight between mining towns like Hope, Sunrise and what would become Seward. He was one of the original Seward pioneers on the beach August 28, 1903. Mary Barry [Barry, 1986] references him as obtaining mail contracts to the interior for several years. Later he became a Road Commissioner and was in charge of the construction of Seward's first airport. Well known to the leaders and financiers in Seward, he purchased Lot 30 from Frank Ballaine on March 27, 1915 for$500. See Appendix 1. The Seward Gateway newspaper of May 27, 1915 states that Eide "has now completed the building of the concrete foundation for his new house on `Millionaire's Row'." On August 15, 1915 the Gateway mentions the construction of the new Eide House. A panorama photo of Seward in 1915 at the local museum [Figure 2] shows a house in the middle of the block on the east side of the street. This is most likely the Eide house if the photo was taken in the fall of 1915. The detail of the picture is lacking, but the structure is different than the current house at 420 Third. 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Pat Williams was close friends with the 7 month older Marit. Pat shared memories of the two of them sitting together in a sunny south facing window and playing with Marit's cat. Though she was young she recalls the happiness of the Eides having their own home [Williams, personal communication]. The Seward Gateway reported a fire started in the house just north of the Eide's home the night of January 2, 1917. With a strong north wind blowing, the fire spread rapidly to the Eide house. A servant in the Nelson house raised the alarm, but the fire brigade was ineffective at saving the house and all was lost. The Eides escaped, but Marit's pet cat disappeared which according to Pat Williams was the major focus of the young girl. The January 5, 1917 Gateway featured an ad, "LOST—Yellow cat named Tom." On January 3, 1917 the Seward Gateway had two notices from Anton Eide and John A. Nelson thanking the citizens and the fire brigade for their help in trying to save the homes. I have not been able to find out definitive information about the house in which the fire began except the thank you in the paper from John A. Nelson and the reference in land records of his transfer of lots 31 and 32 in 1923 mentioned above. From Pat Williams [personal communication], the Eides lost everything and took up residence in the back of the warehouse behind the telegraph office. Financially they fell on hard times and it was very hard on their marriage. On a Y1 bright note, Marit's cat was found unhurt and returned to a grateful girl. Anton Eide continued to be a major player in Seward's development, but eventually returned to Norway where he died in 1938 at the age of 68. Marit attended the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, returned to Seward, and remained good friends with Pat Williams until she died. 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Photo Jim Herbert On June 9, 1917 Anton and Pearl Eide sold Lot 30 to Anna Stotko. See Appendix 2. It is unknown what remained from the fire. A few days later John A. Ballaine sold the adjacent lot to the south, Lot 29, to Anna Stotko for the sum of$400. Anna Callahan-Stotko was born in Boston of Irish descent and married John "Jack" Stotko in Seward. I find it interesting that in an era dominated by males that the property would be put in her name. Jack may have had ulterior business motivations, but Anna also had a reputation as a determined woman [Kathy Gile, personal communication]. Again from Mary Barry's research [Barry, 1986], Jack was a Stampeder who came north from Montana in 1895 and moved through various mining towns. His granddaughter, Kathy Gile, said he was born in Burlington, Iowa though Mary Barry and his obituary [SDG April 6, 1923] said he was born in Butte, Montana. According to Mary Barry, he owned mining interests, Jack's Place, the Palace Saloon, and various other Seward businesses. The 2.52) Osbo building downtown belonged to him at one point [Gile, personal communication]. I make the assumption that the Stotkos built most of the existing house on Lot 30 over the ruins of the burned house. The new house was about 24 feet wide and about 38 feet long. The original lots in this part of town are 30 feet wide by 100 feet long. The foundation of the current house is poured cement. Many of the original houses on Millionaire's Row on the west side of the street have similar foundations. Currently the foundation is covered with a finished sheetrock wall. The few times I have gone through the sheetrock there is no indication of soot or fire, but after all these years, cleaning and whitewash may have cleaned away any signs of the fire. A photo taken September 10, 1917 [Figure 4] documents the damage of a Lowell Creek flood. 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She provided a copy of a photo [Figure 5] of the twins at age -18 months, Helen, and their mother on the south side of the house. It shows clapboard siding and the distinctive bay window. In the background is the clear facade of The Holland House at 417 Third Avenue on Millionaire's Row now occupied by the Landenburgers [Gile, personal communication]. See End Note 2. vz r. E ' :y r� n n y.Y' S l '�Y tk'c ▪ 47 -• fi u"'� _ !R z,�r,,t x � n b#j- 's' ;I k > 'VV Alf • s. 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J P ( .� } Y + ; 1 v e � yys ; Figure 5: Spring 1921. The first twins born in Seward (April 4, 1920) Bill (I) and Jack(r). Helen (b. I 6/27/1913) and mother Anna Callahan-Stotko. Holland House in background. Photo KathvCat y Gile. ZO On April 5, 1923 Jack Stotko died at the age of 61 from cirrhosis of the liver [SDG April 6, 1923]. There is little information on how Anna and her children dealt with their change in circumstance. Certainly many business ventures and likely debts had to be resolved. Anna moved to Seattle [Figure 6] with her children. It is unclear just when they left. On September 17, 1923 an Indenture was made transferring the property from "Anna Stotko, a widow, of Seattle, Washington, by her Attorney-in-fact, Chas. A Tecklenburg, and May Tecklenburg." I make the assumption that the Tecklenburgs were likely heavily involved in the same sort of businesses as Jack Stotko. Kathy Gile noted her grandfather owned 6 quartz gold mines together with Tecklenburg. The deed implies that Tecklenburgs assumed the debts owed by Anna who had left town. , r n t r � � ^f°t�= I s h; Ada ".i R w . Figure 6:Anna Callahan-Stotko-Hagen in Seattle,WA date unknown.Photo KathvGatlw Gile The Tecklenburgs are prominent and colorful figures in the early days of Alaska. He arrived in Seward in 1904 and engaged in merchandising and operated saloons like the Seattle Bar. His first wife, Grace left town in October 1904. In 1907 Charles opened a bar in the copper mining town of Latouche in Prince William Sound. He had likely met the widow May Rasmussen-Miller in Seward but they worked together at the Latouche bar, The Madhouse.' In November 1909 they married in Seward but returned to Latouche. Later they moved back to Seward and resumed business activities in the community. They owned establishments like the Seattle Bar, the Liberty Rooms and 10 houses on the Line. According to John Paulsteiner and Mary Barry, May was a Madam presiding over Ladies of the Line and other women operating out of the more discreet Liberty Rooms. [Barry, 1986, 1993; Paulsteiner, 1975] Charles Tecklenburg was heavily involved in Seward real estate over the years. It is unknown if he and his wife ever lived in the 420 house or used it with any of their business dealings. It appears that the Tecklenburgs also had their share of financial woes. On May 25, 1931 May Tecklenburg transferred Lots 29 and 30 along with appurtenances to H. J. Amend for the sum of$2800 and Indenture. Charles A. Tecklenburg was the witness. She died in Seward February 1934 at age 53 [SDG February 13, 31 • 1934]. Charles went to Seattle and he died in February 1946 at age 82 [Anchorage Daily Times February 4, 1946]. They are both buried in the Seward Cemetery. Homer Jerome Amend worked for the Alaska Railroad as a conductor and moved his family from Fairbanks. His wife Ella Elizabeth was originally from Germany. Their son Oliver Amend showed me a black and white picture of the house circa 1928-1934 when it still had cedar clapboard siding. At that time the centrally located front porch was open, without windows, and in the Craftsman style. There is a photo in the Seward Museum labeled `Seward in the 1930's' [Figure 7]. Though difficult to see, the 420 House is visible and appears to be the same size as the one built by Stotkos. 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In 2014 the tree is getting beyond its prime and we worry that strong winds will tear down aging limbs. A pair of steel cables has been installed to brace the large branches and forestall its demise. As far as we know this may be the largest Norway maple tree in Alaska where they are uncommon imports. Z1 g. rya qi:c ; ,:,i..... .,„„. 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He talked about his memories of the unfinished basement of his youth. He spoke of a root cellar and a coal bin toward the street side of the basement. There was a work bench along the north wall toward the back. In the middle was the coal furnace. His chore was to clean out the clinkers daily. Originally he said there was a grease rack at the bottom of the driveway on Lot 31 where they worked on cars. Later they built a single car garage at the east end of that lot. It is visible in the 1947 photo taken by George Daniel. Note that much of the block is empty but Ella's greenhouse is visible near the alley on Lot 29 [Figure 11]. .,•�,+\� /ems,,..k"t 1 '+ `- . ,—A ''�C^'. •s '.t4M;Fc.. ? ..s .-.y_''V'K a• s g / a tril y• 5�' i w ` C o , . rs s ai � 1 -,b,� •r - Q rt F ti•w i• ak14 0 � " iJS7„„ .1 rrii,*Ca-- --V IrkW„"iri;',4:4,:k, ' ...7 el%,,.----,L7,, -..,---,:!----,:ii,..,,A..-:,--A„ z! ..„:,..,•_ :. . ,,,! , ,. ..sittimml..,,eitiz_...;--r- -,;;;r1,---a-tt ° `ri f ..8 ',,F`vfll•4r� r., x =p ,„_..1.......-.... -`. ' + °' _wing ,_t • -( , r ; 17 y }' Tom. .z<<3 t ' Figure 11: 1947 photo taken by George Daniels from lower Mt. Marathon The garage was torn down by the Herberts in 1997. The old garage was badly distorted and they were worried that it might collapse. As it turned out, it looked less sound than it actually was. The contractor needed to use a small Cat to demolish it. One artifact that came out of the garage attic space was an Alaska license plate from the 1940's. We sent it to Oliver Amend. Oliver spoke of how his father was a notoriously loud snorer and slept alone in a bedroom at the back of the house and his mother in another. When Oliver came home late and sneaked in through the back basement door, he carefully came up the stairs to the first floor. He knew one tread would squeak loudly and avoided it. He timed his final approach to his bedroom to his father's snoring to minimize waking anyone up. Oliver recalls that some of the basement windows had bars over them possibly for security. This led to the belief by a subsequent owner that the building had been used as a jail at some point [John Werner Jr., personal communication]. There is no historical evidence for this. One of the pictures [Figure 12] Oliver gave me was a family portrait taken in December 1943 when his older brother Captain John J. Amend was home on leave from the war. This event was mentioned by Mary Barry in Volume Ill of her Seward history series [page 191]. 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Amend died in 1968 and Ella at age 95 in 1993 [obituary, unknown newspaper]. John died in 1980 and Oliver in 2013 at age 85. [Star Observer, Oct. 30, 2013] On April 20, 1954 Homer J. and Ella E. Amend sold the house and three lots to John H. Werner and Esther Werner. The Werners had run businesses in Bethel before coming to Seward and lived on Fourth Avenue before buying this house. As part of his various businesses in Seward, it appears from the land records that Jack Werner often used the house as collateral for loans. He was active in state and local politics and Esther told stories of men smoking and sitting around her dining room table drinking whiskey until the wee hours of the morning. Jack owned commercial ventures such as Yukon Liquor at the corner of Third and Jefferson, and Wemer's Family Center downtown. I believe he built the post office at Third and Jefferson that eventually became the old Museum and current Senior Center. He owned the land south of the house that was purchased by Resurrection Lutheran Church after his death. Speaking to his business sense, he saw that the 420 house though historically used for residential purposes was zoned commercially to enhance its value. �-1 Esther and Frances Trevethan recalled that the 420 house was the place both families sheltered after the 1964 Earthquake. Structurally it came through the earthquake with only superficial damage [Werner, personal communication]. The Trevethans lived just across the alley to the east. Frances lived there from about 1942 until she died in 2010 at age 92. Esther and Jack Werner did a remodel of the interior of the house in 1979 and 1980. Plaster and lathe walls were covered with paneling and radiant electric heat installed. Double pane windows and cellulose insulation in the attic increased heating efficiency. The walls on the first floor probably have no insulation behind the original plaster and lathe. It may have been at this time the daylight basement was finished as well. An insulated 2x4 wall was furred out from the concrete foundation. The old heating system was an oil furnace which had replaced the former coal furnace. With the new electric heat and because there were leaks around the original brick chimney, they decided to knock off the top of the chimney and roof over the hole. The old chimney still exists inside the wall in the middle of the house and pokes into the attic but not beyond. Wemers probably also eliminated the small shed dormer on the roof at this time. Jack Werner died in 1986 at age 68. In his memory a library was established at Alaska Vocational Technical Center. Esther continued to live by herself in the house. Her son, Larry, ran Werner Family Hardware downtown and nearly every day would come to his mother's house to have breakfast before opening the store. At the urging of her son, John Jr., and daughter, Patricia, Esther reluctantly made the move to Chester Creek retirement community in Anchorage in 1996. Esther received hip replacement in her 60's and these were replaced once again years later. In her early eighties she had difficulty getting around. Sanna LeVan lived just down the alley and most days would stop in to visit and chat. Sanna and Duane knew that.Jim and Jill Herbert living at 424 Third were looking for a bigger house. A small one bedroom house with two young children and a dog was not adequate. Sanna knew that Esther was getting pressure from her Anchorage based children to move there. The neighbors talked. Then with the finances shepherded by John Werner Jr., who took care of Esther's finances, a deal was struck in the late spring of 1996. Esther said it was important to her to sell the house to a family. After 42 years of living in the 420 house, there was much to sell and consolidate. Esther and her daughter Catherine spent most of the summer closing down the house and when John's schedule allowed the transfer was made on September 9, 1996. There is a nostalgic photo [Figure 13] of Esther and daughter Catherine standing before the front door on the morning of September 10, 1996 when they 38 departed for Anchorage. I do not believe Esther ever entered the house again. She died in Anchorage in September 2003 at age 86. '-' C '2' d.. '1.t', .! \ i 7 ' r .ti Sze Al ' P; . • i J r { yam d1,t-'�r ! ,,...,..4;. *� � Y _ } ti,-,, x 1: 'b r i -t , +yC�hu;%2. 4 „mot t ',1‘.:'' , r Akr. . . 11:1*.:2;;,.'5,1-trIA arc ;} ,,?4,s +-•+ ._, ~ t3 + 1 ;� t v► 7i •.f ; Figure 13: Esther and Catherine Werner departing for Anchorage September 9, 1996. Maple tree in back ground. Photo Jim Herbert James and Jill Herbert came to Seward from Homer. He began teaching in the Maritime Department of Alaska Vocational Technical Center late in 1987. 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'iFR t { { J h J•''.*'-";2‘1'.''rl�-%'.`sji:e•^ 6s ;,.. ,: `»r'-CP': �.°, a. ! 4',� i:A•N y-,• t40100. 74,-"d{ '' '-µ 1,4'.;'' L;'', ,rd tS Mj'it , t ,..vo. ."4i \ M f *p `.IA. ,t+., < 4. ,q ,, €,h • ; ' 44 ...r i;,,:.:'," x ,'4. N ,_.:'-+'ra'`, ftlet�.c' �,4 ` .. ,.'4 •dv"`r of t-,{Yi. 4 .7-2a 4 'u *, ''. Figure 16: Rear of house looking to the North West circa 1997. Photo Jim Herbert The history of the Eide-Stotko House at 420 Third Avenue parallels the history of Seward. Many of its famous citizens have associations with the house. It has undergone some physical changes over the years. It is still basically the same structure built in 1917 over the 1915 foundation with the Amend addition. It is an historically important Seward house, but more importantly many families made it their home. Many children grew up remembering 420 Third Avenue as their childhood home. We hope it will be here for many more years. Family Years of Ownership of Property Eide 2 Stotko 11 Tecklenburg 3 Amend 23 Werner 42 Herbert 19 so far H2 END NOTES End Note 1: There was a transfer of Lots 31 and 32 from Frank Ballaine to Janie E.P. Crowther of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This transaction took place on May 10, 1909. It is uncertain what she intended for the property, but it seems likely that John A. Nelson built a home on one of these lots before the end of 1916. Records have not been located regarding the construction of this house. Lots 31 and 32 went from Janie E.P. Crowther via her attorney, Curtis Morford, to John A. Nelson and then to Igvar Jacobsen on May 25, 1923. [Sanna LeVan knew of Jacobsen as a local fisherman.] This documents the interest of Nelson in these lots and ties in with a significant event in January 1917. Nelson was an original pioneer and owner of the local Water Works. End Note 2: A story passed down by Kathy Gile about her Great Aunt Lavonia is in regard to a fancy white fur coat she had. She is seen wearing it in an old photo and apparently was very proud of it. Virginia Darling also recalls that Lavonia was attacked by a sled dog in downtown Seward. The story goes that she was spared serious injury because of the thick coat. This is a story that comes to my mind whenever I see old photos of the freight sleds and their big dogs. End Note 3: Lot 32 was sold to Ray C. Lee who built a house on Lot 33, 424 Third Avenue. This house was rented by Duane and Sanna LeVan from 1954 — 1958 [Sue McClure, personal communication] after which they purchased and moved into the house across the alley where Sanna still lives after the death of Duane December 2013. Mary Kaiser, famous for her cowgirl exploits in Montana in her younger days, occupied the house from 1981 -1991 when she died. At that time Jim and Jill Herbert purchased the house and lived there until they acquired the 420 House September 9, 1996. Bibliography Paulsteiner, John 1975. Seward, Alaska, the Sinful Town on Resurrection Bay Barry, Mary J. 1986. Seward Alaska: A History of the Gateway City. Volume I. Prehistory to 1914 Barry, Mary J. 1993. Seward Alaska: A History of the Gateway City. Volume II. 1914-1990. The Railroad Construction Years Barry, Mary J. 1995. Seward Alaska: A History. Volume III: 1924 To 1994. Growth, Tragedy, Recovery, Adaptation Williams, Pat. Personal Communication Gile, Kathy. Personal Communication LeVan, Sanna. Personal Communication Werner, Ester. Personal Communication Amend, Oliver. Personal Communication Larson, Kristi. Personal Communication or supply deeds Poleske, Lee. Personal Communication and editorial review 1414 Appendix 1: Eide Deed : • . '`.:‘,.':6:744.;'' ---"..z..-.-.,„ . • 123- rc::,..:J-4-,-,;:. .i.,1. .4i -•-z-- - . . ,. -//az/ 30 ., . • .il.. ,.,i-1 ......7.,:,-.7,2'. 1:fs .. '' i. ;I. .it..■ i; 521.2 I:=7=12,:ads•hio 27th day of:arch it-the year of cur Lord ote thOceane . •Ri. . -:11.F...';'' :.1 5.t • . !!',1. ,-. - . -Lite----Lt.'s'ed and fifteen • ' ;!.,t•• •••:',1. ':'.. 1, Setreet riusi.1.Eallaine of Seven!, Alasha.the party of:the first pert, =1- 1.'11: t • ...ir ,,7 ..',, ,. :_zon Tile. of the se to sec =place,party of hond part; •ii,..i• .• j r•i,•'-', - • . .11,,:,1..i- mr.:Gc.7.72, 7...%.-0;the said party of the first part,for=lit consideration of : 1:11'1.' - :12 eon of'Five Entarel rellsrs, Lawful notey of th.e ited States to hit In Ltrd paid . :,t,' •!TO!:..7.... . ::the party of the secomipart, tts zeseipt thereof is here.;sahnoXledged. doesby e_:ea presents, Grant. :arsein. Sell. Convey ati Confirm unto tie said party of the .. '.11 -12*11.r- :;of part.and to Ile heirs and assists that parcel.or parcels of land situate.art - I'li, ..-,--.".• ..• 11'11 11i. 1.1ins it the Town of to=rd.:Istria:of Alasha,'covered b Ztited States cfficial our- ;1 411! li 1'4: --q!,, •%,--1:, 7s 7o.726'north. anE.TO.726 Scu th. asl by petemte ft=the Thitei States neverm-nd 1- -1 •, - 'fl •, , i.:•',!.!'.1- . i t_,.., , ,.. :.=the eate. desomited as follow,to-wit: Lot Thirty 00)It:Sleek Trenty-four (24) •: 1.111:'• l•11! :.?ff...''1.:. -2 olornlp tte plat tiled with the Zai-d Stttee Cootiezioner.7tre 7...t, 15,5. at ■ ::0 n.i .r. 4-,-..-„,,...'- and recoaded it Esoi 2 of deed,'otynses 4.5 or a 6. , • 7,.: •:,.._.--. .i. ....ozenar nitb tle appurtenances,ts have and to boll the se:Apr=10e').with the 1 I. -.:Zartatances, unto the Bali party if the eacomdphrt, and to hie'heirs and assisma - -lt', 11 .1''.;,'1.••: :I lf,:r!t'. --• Ind the sail pszty of the firat part. to heire, era:eters administrators, does Ir.If if '1 - ' .•. 1,71"• .1 1 ..rt.'-• 7' • h7 these presents covemcnt, srant and asree to=isle,the satclparty of the second !!iii.; 1/ ' 1,'••• • -.rt.hie bairn and aesive, that to. the adid party of the fire:part,hie heirs. en- fit 4 ' :'i t..---:•'•••• :tutors cod adminietrators.-mll and einvilat. the preaioes hereirntove=-veyed, de- ■tii' t`-i--- . . ,31,-. 45v,• . and exantel. C7 c&ntitned,with the appartcemnces.ents t1e ac-l:IT-art;of the 'issecti part,his lairs and ausisnss CO..assie.=ail cal every person or pons who:ado- 11:4S.; .Alf••• .....,•1!11.•i• •- ;rrer lecrfully alai:mins cm to claim'.be sane or emy unct thereof sic...1.cud will Tt...-nr.t 4';-.•, ; ! 4:-:!1',.•.', forever Zefend. - ''...'•;'": 1'.i.1717':"•'.••• Ir.V '.'.1111..!?;'• • In:Mese therect, the said party 0 the first part las hereunto eet bia bond kid seal tic clay=dye=first shove smitten. . 'tt.14'1 iyited. :waled andl*livered ;_illiS,.;:::. !. r___:Eqs12.1....21-zg,aAz_e_____ (see') llt- I!I:4--. • ' in preeence of . . . lenctievel:a74keine- . !See-7i 11-.5-.,1 1 i t[f:' --:--ti• ftrtis E.Zerford • ' 1 G.O.Zarford • (pa,:f Doc.lot.tee.Stamp;affirsd). - . 1 kf.. • 1411' • • . .2ited States of Aneri- 1 . :strict of Aladin SS. ' . . 5-xcei'Precinct • . 4-7..-., i Tu5 d.to Certify. That On this 27th day of=arch A.D.1515.Isfore •.1•1 ' i'It i.lfli...• ...,-, !...e,the tndersigned.a Tiotexy Public.in atd for tle Iletrict of Alasha, daily cm-nisei:med. 1--,1=ore,personally came Frank L.2alleime and Genevieve Mat2-1ne lie rife to me ,t7" '.• 'El:. •:'-"' ihmomn to be the iravi&0 1 deecriled it and who executed the withit instrument, =dee- Tivlf. ii!" 11:=1.edsed to me that they ard oath of item sisnal sod sealed tie same as their free and - .... "rolauttary act and doe t'. for the uDes arclpurposee:het et=neeammed, ., Titnesseth.my hand aid Official seal the day end year in this eettifioate'first --:..‘O" above written. 1',,n7i.. e• ., . :ia...g. of t........... .,....i). 242rford 1-•=4..;••.1 .. _.. . . talon y?della in•arf.for fro&iatrict cf Alestl,re- _ slats at Seward.777 cc:mission expiees Octet= :,...4 .04:,.. .. 1515. . .1.-aT:;;' =.••3'- . '. ..,t'''''ill .1:14%. • Ahose=A:urea tiled for record at 2.2.3r.A X.mp 3.3,73i by A. do. I yi-.:.:;211...,-...-. 4, ii,41.,-t..T.--..:•. . - ct Eecorier. !...s.: :.•, :‘,. • , • ' • . - 4-,::•:-• .-. • ,;:lt**•:-•:::-.11::••..;,-.-s , ::: -•::':' .:.:--.,.- .-.:•:;,-.-,,, .----,-,...2:-:'.-is..---__:,:,--- --% -, -,- .L.--);...,...7:.:,-.-;,..-..-.:-..:,,,-.s:.-..:-., • 1,,.,,',..-.:.:.:).-7C-e;-:-i':-,•••,....•.:.;•::.,:.••••''.:1;•'-.1-;••-•.-7::;-='f'•'1". -;--ri'-•.'4:Z:: ..,-..'1-1' ., .1".!•1.1,h2;;Itif..Z-W:1-1 . . . HCO • Appendix 2: Stotko Deed i jj FF�� 4 i; .. Jl — i za .i-Tr r� . : 11 :I THIS ILna_irUea, 'late this Ninth day Of June, 1n the Year of cur Lord one thou- ' ._ �-�, • 1, e sad i:1ne hundred and seventeen d•, j .i t s?"':-R ANTON um and p£:.R;.E.-81DN,lie w1fG, of the Ter_of Seward,AIa.m, the - S • t lea of.he'flrat part,and ANNA STOTr-O,'Of said Seward, party of the second part; 5 •• a:_ inns.`- , That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration �i .1- .i i of the sum Of ONE A"O E0/100 DOLLARS ( .C;.} DOLLARS, .jjQ� - ' i 'Li... ::4 E F i' • ' ., Iz:.ul=ay of the::iced Staten of Aneriea, -- S I : , • to then is hs_y p:.i6 by the party C the (' �c ,eothd pox:i the recelp2 whereof is here:; - t: ' zelnu aledged dc by :hear,presents Great. i I'�-'. !;ream, Sell, Convey and Coal=unto the said;arty of the Second part. and to her heirs 9 .,;! r k:1..A . •- .4.3 assigns that pa-�ee1 or pazcels of :�si t.ate and being in the Toss of Surd, Terri- ' b »}"'} Serf of Alaska, covered by United States official surreys No 7....6 North and No. 7a5 South, i- i =d by patents from the'United States government for the ease, described as Seller,. to- :ft s' ''` sit: Lot thirty (3C) in block twenty-f= (2,), as shown by the plat filed with the 111-': , ' ' .." : [cited Staten Commissioner June 7th, 1505,at Seward, Alaaca and =ceded in Beek o of _:a ii'•'- - .,` Deeds mpages 4, 5sdb. ,i:( ' a TOL,aa_...0 with the appurtcanoea, to have-.... to hold the said premicee, dth the ''-• ;ji •r�x'•�•, appurtenances. unto the said party of ib..sec 'I- `_it - F•a-J• �.=part, and to her heirs tell aaeia.o for- '- �!�,; =�f- ;. . ever. I. 1• .r •.. - :And the said parties of the first part, their LeLra, ercc.ters and administrators, .` ,•..; , ii y.- do `-y these presents covenant. gnat and agree to and with the said party of the second is �'-I • �i.�-Q• part, her heirs and asaio e, that they, the said partite eV the first pant, their heirs, i" '•' " e',..211,1° executors and edmlaistra`-nra.al:r,3 singular,the premises}urelanbove conveyed. des- .. .zaa_:.:- n:ited and ted, or mentioned, with the 1 g*, bT� appurtenances. mss the said party r,2 the nee- .!.it�'�'p�-•Sri.. �„F, • cad part, her heinc and aseigna,and against all and every person or persona uhaeoever I 1 {1);I' :. .t S -.` `L :awfully claiming or to claim the name or any part taerecf shall and will rA.�-15!and for-' _, •i-;:.•;11� :L.g ever D^2''4'1. - . '. S[ 1 .11{i cF.. *2>.. IT WITNESS�e°OF, the said pastier of the first part have hereunto set their • .I.+ .�4l' hands and anal the day and year first ?'t•'s�:' � • y y above srlttea. 'i% tIt ::Y�` _wined. Sealed and Delivered=presence of uer `t� _�- 1 _Clitfozd Dowers (SAL) .n '.F t:�'-. :I-g-7: Anton ride .1 Es cb Lucas - Pearl£..bids (SEAL) I'I44 i! !ir "- `di 4 mum STATES OF AYeiileA. i- •j ',..4.3';,'a ; Territory of pasta. . 1 .fi 7515 IS 2l CERTIFY, That on thin ninth Sap of June A. D 1917 before se, the ( leiderciaed, a Notary Public in and fen the Territory of Alaska, duly commissioned and . 1 ''Ij-` :wore,peramally came A ITCH 51SF.and PEARL r EIST to se known to be the individuals :4 ti•'. described in and who erected the within inatran nt, and acknowledged tome that they, and ,1 3 rs('1 ..' ew_of them, sigd ark sealed the mesa as their free cot voluntary vet and deed, for the �j4 i is 1. -- • mss and purposes therein:mentioned. -d s:{; scare, r'TSESSPT3, sy hand and official seal the day and year in this ee_rUfioate firs' - 1 it. 1 written. 1'i• . • • l<.. a MA fiord Yooera (30TARIAL SEAL) Notary'Public in and for the Territory of :.aka, residing st ;zi '•c,i. Surd therein. a • ia�- > ' ::y Cc:iseioa er drea July 13-1920. . i."1:• Above inateuammt filed for record at 11.40 P. , Julie 13, 1917, at the request ' s' . S.F, c. Of Joha P. fltotko. .' ink- • elE•., District Rgoorrr. ; ' —— -. - n Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- Revised Priorities List 2015 Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning-At least once a year, preferably in the fall, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission • Historic Preservation Web Presence-Continual updating and work on website (2015 revision) • National Historic Preservation Month-Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month.The scope of the activities will vary from year to year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance. a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month b. Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award-Continue to solicit candidates. a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda. c. Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations must be received by April. d. Update City plaque as appropriate. • Local Plants and Tree a. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees b. Solicit Nominations From the Public in March of each year. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- a. August meeting agenda item to set up work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and PastPerfect Database. Historic Structures&Sites • Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council a. The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this project. • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures and site to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Jesse Lee Home Project Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan-The plan needs to be reviewed and updated. a. CLG Grant has been received and work is ongoing 1IPage Seward Historic Preservation Commission ! 2014- Revised Priorities List 2015 Other Required Tasks • *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. —CLG Historic Preservation Program, State Guidelines Pg. 3. • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. • Set priorities for grant applications. a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications • Participate in the review of the Comprehensive Plan. (2015 revision) * Required by City Code Updated March 19, 2015 VK 21PagE> HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERIES Office of History and Archaeology �g Alaska Department of Natural Resources 550 West 7th Avenue,Suite 1310 ` IN/`�1 U Anchorage,Alaska 99501-3565 `9, (907)269-8721 ALASKA , - RESOURCES oha(k?alaska.net http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/oha/index.htm Series No.14 Revised April 2003 Annual Certified Local Government Report Outline The Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program State Guidelines call for each CLG to submit an annual report of its activities to the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology for the past calendar year(January 1-December 31). The purpose of the annual report is to provide information on the local government's historic preservation activities. This information helps the Office of History and Archaeology to evaluate local CLG programs and to be aware of the activities of the historic preservation commissions around the state. Information about CLG program activities can be provided in outline or narrative form. The annual report should provide, as applicable,the following: A. LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCES: 1. A copy of any new ordinances, and amendments or proposed amendments made to the local historic preservation ordinance. 2. A copy of any changes or proposed changes regarding historic preservation to the local comprehensive plan. B. LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMTSION: 1. A list of current member of the historic preservation commission, and any changes in the , commission of membership. 2. A resume for any new professional members(archaeologist,historian, architectural historian or architect), and a short statement of occupation and expertise for any new non-professional members. 3. A list of commission vacancies. Noting duration and efforts to fill them. 4. A list with dates of commission meeting and copies of the meeting minutes. 5. A list of CLG training sessions or workshops attended by commission members and staff C. SURVEY AND INENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: 1. A summary of local survey activity, including the number and types of surveys conducted and the total amount of acreage covered. 2. A count of historic properties recorded and reported to the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS). 3. A summary of the results of each survey conducted, including type of resources recorded,the number of new sites or structures recorded, the number of properties investigated during the survey, and the number of volunteers and property owners involved. 4. A count of local government staff and non-staff researchers who used the local cultural resources inventory files. S3 D. PRESERVATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES: 1. A summary of progress writing or updating the local preservation plan. 2. The current status of the plan. E. NATIONAL REGISTER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: 1. A list of the names and locations of historic properties evaluated by the commission for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. 2. A list with the dates of public hearing or regularly scheduled meetings at which the public had the opportunity to comment on the nomination(s). 3. An explanation of how the commission arranged for review by a qualified historian, archaeologist, architect or historical architect if one or more of the three professions were not represented on the commission when nominations to the National Register were evaluated. 4. A list of names and locations of nominations of historic properties to the National Register . prepared and submitted to the Office of History and Archaeology by the commission or its staff. F. PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: 1. A count of local projects received for impacts on cultural resources by the commission, its staff, or by other city staff. 2. A summary of the types of local projects reviewed that impacted or had the potential to impact historic properties. G. PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECTS: 1. A list of public education projects addressing historic preservation conducted by the CLG. H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT ACTIVITIES: 1. A list of CLG Historic Preservation Fund grants applied for and received. 2. A list and brief description of other(non-CLG Historic Preservation Fund)preservation grants applied for and received. I. OTHER PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES: 1. A summary of any other local events, projects or achievements involving historic resources in the community. These topics need not be presented in the order listed above,but should be addressed to the extent that the information is available. For clarification or more information about the annual report requirements,please contact Summer Rickman, CLG Coordinator at the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology at(907) 269-8717. 51 Sponsored by:Historic Preservation Commission 110 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 95-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission to work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS,an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award will serve to publicly recognize the citizens in the community who contribute to historic preservation in Seward;and WHEREAS,the award will educate and raise the public awareness regarding the importance of local historic preservation; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Resolution No. 95-09, recommending that the City Council establish an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award; 11, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that: Section 1. The annual Seward Historic Preservation Award is hereby established. Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be responsible for the development of the Seward Historic Preservation Award including creating the nomination form and evaluating the nominations. Section 3. Upon recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission, the City Council shall award the recipient(s)of the Seward Historic Preservation Award annually in March through proclamation of the Mayor. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward,Alaska,this 11th day of September, 1995. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA 1110 Le. Q Dave W. Crane,Mayor CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 95-106 AYES: Anderson, Crane,Darling,King, O'Brien, Sieminski NOES: None ABSENT: Deeter ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Qfda; Mu hy, CMC AAE City Clerk 4�. 4. • SEAL 0x .. • t t 4. +) �e 1,A .•' . *,a yob liestl!I 4.%0 51 _. Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission to work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history;and WHEREAS,an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award will serve to publicly recognize the citizens and/or organizations who contribute to historic preservation in Seward; and WHEREAS,the award will educate and raise the public awareness regarding the importance of local historic preservation; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Resolution 2011-001, as a revision to Resolution 95-09,which recommended that the City Council establish an annual Seward Historic Preservation Award. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The annual Seward Historic Preservation Award is hereby established. Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be responsible for the development of the Seward Historic Preservation Award including creating the nomination form and evaluating the nominations. Section 3. Upon recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission, the City Council shall award the recipient(s) of the Seward Historic Preservation Award annually in May through proclamation of the Mayor. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of March, 2011. a°160L" ) , _ 0-4 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION YEAR-015 THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Willard E. Dunham,Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 5S SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nomination forms must be received by the Seward Community Library/Museum or City Clerk's Office by: [Date] Person you are nominating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable). Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the nominee's contributions.(Or use the back of this form if you're concise.) ❑ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. ❑ Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. ❑ Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. ❑ Publications about the history of the community of Seward ❑ Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. ❑ Curatorial,historical records,photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. ❑ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. ❑ Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Signature of Consent: (verbal) Date: Nominee's Address: Phone: Submitted by: Contact Phone: 2015 Historic Preservation Award Nominations for local historic preservation efforts accepted now! This annual award recognizes local preservation efforts and encourages community understanding and appreciation of Seward's history. For over 100 years, many Seward citizens have enriched our sense of place and community. Without the hard work and civic pride of those that came before us, Seward would not be the exemplary city it is today. Do you know an individual or organization that deserves special recognition for their work in preserving Seward history? Then nominate them for the Historic Preservation Award! • Forms are available at the Library and the City Clerk's office. • All nominations must be submitted by [Date]. Brought to you by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission �1 Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award 1996 1997 1998 Virginia Darling Lee McAnerney The Gage Family Mary Barry Pat Williams Donna Kowalski Billy Blackjack Johnson Lee Poleske Margaret Jackie Deck Herman&Winifred Leirer 1999 2000 2001 Mike Stalling Jennifer Headtke Dave Crane Jeannie Shirk Pam Herman 2002 2003 2004 Dan Seavey Staff of the Library Brown&Hawkins Kerry Martin Family Legacy 2005 2006 2007 Jon Faulkner Congregation of St. Peter's Kerry Kline (Van Gilder Hotel) Episcopal Church Restoration of 1925 Reredos Mural 2008 2009 2010 Lee Poleske Jacquelin B. Pels Shannon Kovac Seward Rotary 2011 2012 2013 None Doug Capra Carol Griswold 2014 Patricia Ray Williams P nisi S CLAMATI :e N WHEREAS, the Seward City Council established the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in order to recognize the contributions made by dedicated individuals and/or organizations to preserve the tangible aspects of Seward's heritage; and WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has chosen Carol Griswold as the 2013 Seward Historic Preservation Award recipient; and WHEREAS, Ms. Griswold has produced many of the interpretive signs along the walkways of Seward;providing detail to familiar names such as Scheffler, Hoben, Kawabe, Branson and Williams; and WHEREAS, Carol's research into Seward's past has revealed many heretofore unknown details of those days gone by; and WHEREAS, Ms. Griswold records Seward's daily activities through her many photos, anecdotes and editorials in all of the local papers both print and on-line; and WHEREAS, Carol's work and tireless efforts assure that our current activities are recorded thus creating a local legacy for the future community of Seward much the same as Sylvia Sexton, whose numerous photos from the early part of the nineteenth century reveal Seward's past. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Seaward, Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska, do proclaim carol Griswold 2013 Seward H sty.ric Preservation Award , ecip ei t and urge all citizens to show their gratitude for her contributions to preserving this community's history. Dated this 14th day of October 2013. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA David Seaward, Mayor g 6_4EN.71:7-1-71,-;,T(i•-:-::;::- !i:,:':-. .:i \ . Leta- E- Pe 9 (FE / (r2 1y,1„,;T,a, ,, , i • . SEp 1.11°14 SEW ARD,hiISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD --N'OMINATION FORM Nomination forms must be received by the Seward Community Library/Museum or City Clerk's Office by: FAx 7 September 30, 2014 Person u are nom ating for this award: (self nominations are acceptable). P -r W i i1 »,iy ..,i Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the nominee's contributions.(Or use the back of this form if you're concise.) ❑ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. X. Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. Publications about the history of the community of Seward o Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. XCuratorial,historical records,photo collections,or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. .X Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. a Contributions towards historic preservation planning. 'pro bb 1 XOral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. X Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Signature of Consent: (verbal) t1C5 Date: '//-1 if herd /..? Address: 122/ Cuiideynrss wet.? . .4 h A-s. Phone: 9 07-- 3'yr- 2 O I'}4 / Submitted by: 4'yp.o L-- 6-721'.5 W p 4/3 Contact Phone: q0- -22..i-l-5Z 2-0 L v�•ctScv1 r s face d4leji,vicr Coo Cue r ---- =J r act �-� a Fu �_� �-.i YOB �^ u 0 TOD a-t )-`"as-ap ° r, it A4,0 0-70 CAX\ 4_,vd 1C-10,5 ? rvq-s-1 /:c?SbS gIcE SZ-6 .v3p-mti oky) 15-),-.)-0,71)dfa-d 0. 100 I sJk-k21 r-9'1A d dq 5- cI- 1.4‘.) 1 a-4r,/ rgd-tj ippa -)S-12-alf. -",f` Cif a4 v °A26/SI.7-0o0 c) vd LA'0\ .14.c riA 0 04D-t4 19' a C ?idULvti43 ): r mti ..-.�-i!G104.q P-14 ( 1.:„1 ( 1 \W(104 61 cyL9) v p71151 1,10.+SD .).7k,(420j `2/1 i2c) [-pod) Ur<1.1_.-ag_. D-1 kJ-V-3 lot)! w rog -‘,/fp,w hj-d, 3ukCilv 41_ blhSIA1 14?d S v7 v.0 rt x • -dy' -40 ‘,vY)r - -=xk:L -O . S► �,t!a'►“✓i 4�f a-.� (,(v7 r,C(m�I]f f -y✓ ,.,r 1 d , 0 01 LL(,I uxo-itr.),Ad. Ney 5.1 ;Jan 1! C&CAS "P-4?c.c.r--1.013. 40 s-pdi Dhp n }4.1)10? LP-1'73)-V Ps-s->f) Jt(L. joLO c,) 1:7u0 ;)t cptiU s7m vd1pura 4 S,� � /7 o / 4� . ?z` ') ab 67.0 6 ae2 eiVea c `' CaVp ab e a Voi 074 . p 'v- , 02 V y i f ;xf ' �C 4 0 4 h)�� cam` �� c �cm s�0 4 0 4 04 043 X43 PROCLAMATION , le an,4,,. q� WHEREAS, the Seward City Council established the annual Seward Historic V?ZS arp 4,A Preservation Award in order to recognize the contributions made by dedicated individuals and/or organizations to preserve the tangible aspects of Seward's heritage; and pos arr4 Oki li,9,tuirar, WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has chosen Pat Williams as 041 the 2014 Seward Historic Preservation Award recipient; and .4 WHEREAS, Ms. Williams has � $ ai erfw ; and '`�'i,,, ......„. e a�0 WHEREAS, w dp�� ; and Ark ft tar,re WHEREAS, ; and sill a- ' WHEREAS, rt r ; and sn0'' Mayor of the City of Seward, Alaska, do� � NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jean Bardarson, ay f ty f ,� � ,r hereby award the 2014 Seward Historic Preservation Award to ,; Pat Williams . p F�q 4 ACS 4 a.rrfea PM and urge all citizens to show their gratitude for her contributions to preserving this c 4 community's history. ; �-- � Dated this XX day of Month 2015. V A 10 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA )(fft: Cal ak, r Z`T Jean Bardarson,Mayor `% a+ l °-'-t r' rr�.°r �3ra €.f43 a �J;.o r" 0: 1 e, '4 6 5j'�' t. �.f.? '`�Y/��^ t��k� /*� � F { , r. `G'sa� �l.f "�' �� ,gip 7-� �1 � d�-.� 'f^ `;r s � s:a fig b, � � y��.:� Q��..�:i � �a 4,'.a �SQ_Ra-v+ (�5. .�r �� y �� 'OC..........,"`V �° 'C�S.'fn' 'Q`!'J -� "E:...�` -^' �F."'3`$� `L:�! '+:.`s:r .tea '�"fi� Y `-' y r ` - q uo , ;r`� ,� : ryc rktr e� "Op� e �Y ,� 1 t,tN CQ2 • Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2014- Revised Priorities List b 2015 Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning-At least once a year, preferably in the fall, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission • Historic Preservation Web Presence-Continual updating and work on website (2015 revision) • National Historic Preservation Month-Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month.The scope of the activities will vary from year to year, but activity needs to be identified many months in advance. a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month b. Place the National Historic Preservation Month on the January Agenda • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award-Continue to solicit candidates. a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Place the Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award on the January Agenda. c. Solicit the public to nominate people they think deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations must be received by April. d. Update City plaque as appropriate. • Local Plants and Tree a. Inventory of Local Plants and Trees b. Solicit Nominations From the Public in March of each year. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- a. August meeting agenda item to set up work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and PastPerfect Database. • Historic Structures&Sites • Hoben Park has been approved for historic reconstruction by Council a. The Commission continues to support and is willing to assist with this project. • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures and site to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Jesse Lee Home Project Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan-The plan needs to be reviewed and updated. a. CLG Grant has been received and work is ongoing 1 Page CQ3 Seward Historic Preservation Commission a" 2014- Revised Priorities List 2015 Other Required Tasks • *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology.—CLG Historic Preservation Program, State Guidelines Pg. 3. • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. • Set priorities for grant applications. a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications • Participate in the review of the Comprehensive Plan. (2015 revision) * Required by City Code Updated March 19, 2015 VK 21Page 0224 :, 1 I PROCLAMATION OF I NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH ,1 ■4 MAY2012 'I 4 '' WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community ,I 4 character while enhancing livability; and ' :4 WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and 4 rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and 't WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has , shaped us as a people; and .1 4 WHEREAS, "Embark. Inspire. Engage" is the theme for National Preservation Month 2014, t ;4 cosponsored by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and ' ' '1 !� WHEREAS, over the course of the past year the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has initiated and contributed to local historic preservation activities and projects such as revising the 4 Seward Historic Preservation Plan. ;I 1 I NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jean Bardarson, Mayor of the City of Seward, do proclaim May 2014 as , National Preservation Month, and call upon the people of Seward, Alaska to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. t .4 Dated this day of May 2014 ;, A 4 THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ; _ ,' , 1, Jean Bardarson, Mayor '4 1 i1 cs Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission y^of • CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 98-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, . ALASKA, PLACING HOBEN PARK ON THE SEWARD REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES WHEREAS, the historic Hoben Park, located at 401 Railway Avenue on Lot 2, Waterfront Tracts, was built sometime before 1927 and is owned by the City of Seward; and WHEREAS, the Alaska SeaLife Center project, Section 106 review, determined that Hoben Park was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a designed landscape significant for its association with transportation and recreation in Seward during its period of significance from about 1927 to 1944; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 95-10, established the Seward Register of Historic Places to provide public recognition of local cultural resources significant in Seward's history and worthy - ; of preservation; and WHEREAS, local recognition of Hoben Park, will assist in raising the public's awarenes s of the site, and serve to protect the historical integrity of the park; and WHEREAS, at its June 24, 1998 meeting the Historic Preservation Commission determined that Hoben Park was eligible for placement on the Seward Register of Historic Places and recommended that the City Council list the Park on the local register. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. Hoben Park is hereby placed on the Seward Register of Historic Places. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of July, 1998. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA , rr'• Lowell R;Satin, Mayor CPC CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 98-087 AYES: Blatchford, Callahan, Clark, Gage, King, Orr, Satin NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: P;Z-44,;(- -ede:67 Patrick Reilly (!� City Clerk Iss8U3Ago", CtiJ oe Fes' iv 122 a RJ p T a p reg J L'Gy� e arty T1 Sponsored by: Corbridge CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2006-59 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PROJECT TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC TREES AND PLANTS WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has selected a project to develop and work towards the establishment of a Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants; and WHEREAS,the Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants is proposed to help increase public awareness about the important contribution of trees and shrubs to Seward's history and heritage; and WHEREAS, the preliminary goals of the Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants are to: 1. Recognize and designate individual heritage trees and shrubs, or groves of trees with area significance. 2. Educate the public about the value of the history of these trees and shrubs. 3. Promote appreciation of the trees and shrubs. 4. Help to retain and protect,through education and awareness, these trees and shrubs, as part of Seward's heritage;and WHEREAS, the Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants will mirror the Seward Registry of Historic Places. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that: Section 1. The City Council hereby supports the Seward Historic Preservation Commission project to develop and work towards the establishment of a Local Register of Seward Historic Trees and Plants. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2006-59 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska, this 22id day of May,2006. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA d Vanta Shafer,May r AYES: Dunham,Valdatta,Lorenz,Thomas, Schafer,Bardarson, Shafer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 0,2_4.w z--J Je 'n Lewis,C City Clerk (City Seal) I po -_. cf : 441-,..OF M ak-i CPct Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register What is the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register? The Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register was established by Seward City Council Ordinance No. 07- to increase public awareness of Seward's locally significant plants and trees. This program promotes community appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and encourages the preservation of these assets. In addition, the research and documentation that result from completing the local register application provides a valuable historic resource. Please note, there is nothing regulatory about being listed on the Seward Historic Plant and Tree Register. Placement on the register does not place any restrictions or limitations on a property. Historic plants and trees are those individual and groups of plants that have been designated as significant on the basis of their importance to Seward's history. They need not be found within the Seward city limits, but must be located between Caines Head in Resurrection Bay and the head of Kenai Lake. Plants may be acknowledged due to their inclusion in a landscape, or association with a significant event or person. A noteworthy plant may be identified as a specimen, historic, landmark, collection or commemorative. For a plant or tree to be considered for inclusion to the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register, it must satisfy at least one of the following criteria: A. The plant or tree is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of Seward history. B. The plant or tree is associated with the life of a person or group of historic significance. C. The plant or tree represents a significant and distinguishable entity within a community or location. D. The plant or tree has age, size, or species significance that contributes to its heritage status. To nominate a tree or plant, complete the attached application form. The applicant need not be the owner of the property where the plant is located. Once the application has been submitted, it will be forwarded to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. For assistance, contact the City of Seward's Community Development office, 907-224-4048. Complete application forms may be sent to: City of Seward Community Library Museum P.O. Box 2389 Seward, AK 99664 `10 CITY OF SEWARD HISTORIC PLANT& TREE REGISTER APPLICATION Prior to completing this form, please review the Seward Historic Plant& Tree Register eligibility criteria listed on the application cover sheet. 1. Name of Plant/Tree Scientific name Commonly used name 2. Location (submit site map of location) Street address Directions to Plant/Tree Legal description Kenai Peninsula Borough tax parcel number GPS Location 3. Ownership and Protection Status Present Owner of property where plant/tree is located Mailing address City State Zip Email Telephone Does the present owner support the nomination of this plant? If so, submit a letter of support from the owner. If not, please explain. `1 I Check the current protection measures in place at time of nomination. Submit documentation if applicable. For Trees on PUBLIC property For Trees on PRIVATE property Public Land Rules and Regulations _ Deed restriction DOT highway None None Other(describe) Other(describe) 4. Category of Plant/Tree specimen historic landmark collection commemorative 5. Description of Plant/Tree Age Date planted(if known) Circumference Height Crown Color Health and Condition Has this plant been transplanted? Yes No If yes, explain. 6. Significance Seward Historic Plant/Tree Register Criteria (Check one or more of the criteria qualifying the plant/tree for inclusion in the Seward Historic Plant Register) A. The plant/tree (or group of plants) is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of Seward's history. 12 B. The plant/tree(or group of plants)is associated with the life of a person or group of historic significance. C. The plant/tree(or group of plants) represents a significant and distinguishable entity within Seward's community or location. D. The plant/tree(or group of plants) has an age, size, or species significance that contributes to its heritage status. Narrative Statement of Significance Explain the historical significance of the plant/tree on one or more continuation sheets. 7. If approved, may the plant/tree be placed on the Historic Walking Tour? Yes No 8. Major Bibliographical References Cite the books,articles,and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets. 9. Form Prepared By Name/title Organization Date Address City/State/Zip Phone email 11. Photographs & Supporting Documentation Attach current and historic photographs (maximum of five). All photographs must be identified and dated. Press releases and articles may also be submitted. 12. 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