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11152017 Historic Preservation Packet
Seward Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Packet 6,4:: s‘wics, F� 1 � 1.4-0•;:>./ Regular Meeting November 15, 2017 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. The City of Seward, Alaska se HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION44.0 + REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 4kP November 15, 2017 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires May, 2018 2. OPENING CEREMONY A. Pledge of Allegiance Wolfgang Kurtz Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires May, 2019 Tanguy Libbrecht 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE Commissioner ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who Term Expires May, 2020 have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Iris Darling agenda item.] Commissioner Term Expires May,2020 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Fred Woelkers 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,2018 the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] Vacant Commissioner 6. SPECIAL REPORTS Term Expires May, 2019 A. City Administration Report B. Chair Report Vacant C. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update Commissioner D. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update Term Expires May,2020 E. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update F. Alaska Nellie Materials Update G. Mapping Project-Historical Properties Update James Hunt City Manager Valarie Kingsland Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw Library Museum Curator City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda November 15, 2017 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS—None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discuss how the Commission should coordinate and facilitate its input to the City and other entities regarding Alaska Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) Section 106 compliance for projects within the Commission's geographic area of responsibility. B. Discuss the Commission's role in the possible preservation of City properties, including Park & Recreation warehouse building (KPB parcel #1452609 702 Aspen Lane); AK Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Building (KPB parcel # 14732006 412 B Street); Army (KPB parcel #14502604 2209 & 2305 Dimond Blvd); and Airforce (KPB #14502607 2109 Dimond Blvd). C. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) building on Sixth Avenue (Woelkers). 9. NEW BUSINESS A. September 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.* Page 3 B. Review, discuss, and plan second biannual report to Council Page 7 C. Discuss update of local historic plants and trees inventory Page 9 D. Discuss update of Seward historic sites inventory Page 13 E. Discuss revision of annual Priority List for approval in January Page 19 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) A. Final draft of the Seward Historic Preservation Plan and SHPC Resolution 2017- 003 Page 21 B. CLG Correspondence to the City of Seward Page 124 C. Email from Seward City Clerk on SHPC agenda order, dated November 7, 2017 Page 127 11. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 14. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS 15. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Agenda November 15, 2017 Page 2 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 20, 2017 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The September 20, 2017 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chair Linda Lasota. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Hepworth led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Linda Lasota presiding, and Wolfgang Kurtz Fred Woelkers Iris Darling comprising a quorum of the Commission;and Valarie Kingsland,Library Museum Director Madeline McGraw,Library Museum Curator Ron Long,Assistant City Manager Absent: Libbrecht SPECIAL REPORTS City Administration Report: Kingsland gave Commissioners informational laydowns concerning the 2017 Alaska Sesquicentennial. She also gave Commissioners two emails concerning the Alaska state historic preservation plan and the fiscal year 2018 Certified Local Government grant. Kingsland also gave Commissioners a mail item, received by her on behalf of the Commission on August 5, 2017, from the USDA Forest Service. Kingsland also stated that Lasota's purchases for the beautification of Kowabi Park, which totaled $55.11, had been reimbursed. Kingsland also informed the Commission that the editing of the Seward Historic Preservation Plan was going well, and that a final draft of the Plan would be received soon and the grant could be closed out. Chair Lasota,Chair Report: Lasota stated that pages 3 and 4 of the packet were events that the Commissioners should try to attend, and that Commissioners should choose special report topics to report on in upcoming meetings. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Report: Darling stated that she would like to see the Jesse Lee Home preserved. Darling stated that she would be reporting on this topic at future meetings. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Report: Lasota stated that there would be a Resurrection Bay Historical Society meeting on September 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Seward Community Library and Museum, and that there would be no program, but the meeting would include a short tour of the museum and its storage spaces. Iditarod Trail Blazers Report:No report. Alaska Nellie Materials Report: Kurtz stated that he would be reporting on this topic at future meetings. 3 City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 20, 2017 Volume, Page Mapping Project-Historical Properties Report: No report. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Kurtz/Woelkers) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Agenda item 9F, discussion of the 2017 Priorities List and SHPC Resolution 2017-002,was moved ahead of item 9D,discussion of updating the local historic plants and trees inventory. Motion Passed Unanimous PUBLIC HEARINGS—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discuss How the Commission Should Coordinate and Facilitate its Input to the City and Other Entities Regarding AHPA Section 106 Compliance for Projects within the Commission's Geographic Area of Responsibility. Lasota stated that it may be in the best interest of the Commission to seek out training on Section 106,and questioned whether Administration could research this topic further. In response to Darling, Lasota stated that this is a topic that State Historic Preservation Officer Judith Bittner could advise the Commission on in the future. Discuss the Commission's Role in the Possible Preservation of City properties, including Park & Recreation Warehouse Building (KPB parcel #1452609 702 Aspen Lane); AK Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Building (KPB parcel # 14732006 412 B Street); Army (KPB parcel #14502604 2209& 2305 Diamond Blvd); and Airforce(KPB#14502607 2109 Diamond Blvd). Lasota referred the other Commissioners to the flier included on page 3 of the packet on this topic. Statement on Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT)Building on Sixth Avenue. Woelkers requested that this item be left on Unfinished Business for the November 15, 2017 regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS Review, Discuss, and Plan Second Biannual Report to Council. Kingsland stated that she had not seen a due date for the second biannual report, but would seek clarification. Lasota requested that this item be left on New Business for the November 15, 2017 regular meeting. Discuss 2017 Priorities List and SHPC Resolution 2017-002, a Resolution of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Adopt the 2017 Commission Priorities. A City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 20, 2017 Volume,Page Lasota stated that she requested this item be added to the agenda so that new Commissioners could see what the current Priorities List looks like. In response to Darling, Lasota stated that if Commissioners would like topics added to the Priorities List, it should be added to the agenda of a regular meeting and then scheduled as a work session topic. Discuss Update of Local Historic Plants and Trees Inventory. Kurtz stated that the Commission should possibly hold contests to raise awareness of local historic plants and trees with the public. Lasota stated that news articles could also be written about local historic plants and trees. Discuss Update of Seward Historic Sites Inventory. In response to Woelkers, Lasota stated that the Seward Historic Sites Inventory was an ongoing document and could be added to. Discuss SHPC Regular Meeting Agenda Format. Motion (Kurtz/Woelkers) Edit and Amend current SHPC Annual Staffed Meeting Schedule In response to Kingsland, Lasota stated that she requested this item be added to the agenda so that the items included on future SHPC regular meeting agendas could be discussed. The item "Update website" was added to suggested items for February SHPC regular meetings, the item "Begin discussing potential CLG Grant opportunities" was added to suggested items for March SHPC regular meetings, and the items "Elections" and "Historic Preservation Month" were added to suggested items for May SHPC regular meetings. Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss 2017-2018 SHPC Regular Meeting Schedule. Motion (Kurtz/Darling) Schedule 2018-2019 SHPC regular meeting dates and upcoming work session Regular meeting dates for SHPC were scheduled for January 17, 2018, February 21, 2018, March 28, 2018, April 18, 2018 (this meeting will be unstaffed), May 16, 2018, September 19, 2018, November 14, 2018, and January 16, 2019. A work session was scheduled for October 14, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Council Chambers, with the topic "Seward Historic Sites Inventory and Historic Seward Area Overlay". Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (no action required) Memo from Seward City Clerk on consent agenda and unanimous consent, dated June 12, 2017. Memo from Seward City Clerk on using electronic communications during a public meeting, dated July 10, 2017. S City of Seward,Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 20, 2017 Volume, Page ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS Kingsland thanked the Commission for a productive meeting, and thanked McGraw for her work as Staff. McGraw welcomed the new members to the Commission. COMMISSION COMMENTS Kurtz welcomed the new Commissioners. Woelkers welcomed the new Commissioners. Darling mentioned that she would like to invite author Jackie Pels to the October 14, 2017 SI-PC work session. Lasota thank Administration and Staff for their work on behalf of the Commission. CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None COMMISSION& ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Madeline McGraw, Curator Linda Lasota,Chair ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Valarie Kingsland From: Brenda Ballou Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 11:04 AM To: Fred Woelkers;Iris Darling; Linda Lasota; Madeline McGraw;Tanguy Libbrecht;Valarie Kingsland;Wolfgang Kurtz Subject: HP Reports to Council for 2018 Attachments: HP - 2018 Reporting Requirements to Council.doc Commissioners, At the October 23, 2017 City Council meeting,the Historic Preservation Commission was directed to provide an annual report to council for the 2018 calendar year. Please make note of this reporting requirement, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the clerk's office. Thank you for your service to our community! Brenda BRENDA J. BALLOU, MMC CITY CLERK NOTARY PUBLIC CITY OF SEWARD PO Box 167 SEWARD, AK 99664 PHONE (907) 224-4046 FAx(907) 224-4038 1 7 ',� i k ,casw� City of Seward City Clerk's Office 410 Adams Street P.O.Box 167 Seward,AK 99664 (907)224-4046 clerk@cityofseward.net MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Preservation Commissioners CC: Valarie Kingsland and Maddi McGraw FROM: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk DATE: October 24, 2017 RE: City Council Direction For 2018 HP Commission Reporting At the October 23, 2017 City Council meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission was directed to provide an annual report to council for the 2018 calendar year. Please make note of this reporting requirement, and if you have any questions or concerns,please contact the clerk's office. Thank you for your service to our community! 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. 07-006 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 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. In 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. II 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. Submit application to: City of Seward Library/Museum PO Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 APPENDIX B. List of Historic Register of Seward Houses and Sites Alaska Central Railroad: Tunnel No. 1 Ballaine House—1905 * Brown and Hawkins Building* Diversion Tunnel (Lowell Canyon)—1939 Eide-Stotko Home (420 Third Avenue)—1905-10 Government Cable Office * Hoben Park—1923 Lee,Jess, Home for Children—1923 Resurrect Art Coffee House (Methodist Church)- 1916 Seward Railroad Depot* St. Peter's Episcopal Church* - 1904 Swetmann House* - 1916 Van Gilder Hotel* - 1916 Harriman Bank Building* (Ray Building) The lditarod Trail,from Seward to Nome, was declared a National Historic Trail under Public Law 95-625 (The National Parks and Recreation Act)on November 10, 1978. The (*) buildings also appear in the publication, Buildings of Alaska, published by the Society of Architectural Historians. Buildings highlighted in this series were chosen for specific points of architectural history they illustrate Other historic buildings listed in the book for their historical architectural significance include; the Stewart and Cameron Houses on Millionaire's Row. Buildings of Alaska, Editor Alison K. Hoagland(1993). Oxford University Press Copyright 1995. I2 APPENDIX B: SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration&Settlement;Ill-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development;V-Transportation&Communication;VI-Intellectual&Social Institutions;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status: NR-Nat'l Historic Register NT-Nat'l Historic Trail NE-Nat'l Register Eligible; NRJ-Nomination Rejected;LR-Seward Register City AHRS Yr Theme Property Current Register Physical Legal Description KPB Current ID" # Historical Name Built Type Type ` Sub-Type Use REMARKS Status Location Subd Blk J Lot , Tax# Owner I. 1r l ` 1 Iditarod Trail(1880-1923) VI Site Trail,winter use Trail r NT78 1 - - - - City/KPB/State 2 Shipyard(Phoenix) 1794 IIN Site Transportation,water Campground - unknown Laubner - City 3 Ft McGilvray 42 III Structure Military,fortification State park - Caines Head - - - 18906005 State-DNR 4 Outposts-Barwell Island 42 III Structure Military,fortification Abandoned - Res Bay ` - - - 18912403 State-DNR 4-A Rugged Island 18913003 U.S.Dept.of Interior 4-8 Hive Island 18910004 State-DNR — 4-C Fox Island 18912101 State-DNR 5 Navy Wireless Station 17 IIIN Building Communications Abandoned old green bldg by airport 2310 Airport Road - - 1. 14502401 State Aviation Div. 6 Rockwell Kent cabin VI Site Camp lodge Fox Island - 18911401 State-DNR - 7 07 II Building Dwelling,single Home 300 1st Original Twnst 13 21/22 14903001 Overt,Frederick&J. 8 II Building Dwelling,single Home 306 1st Original Twnst 13 23/25 14903004 Whitmore,Brent 9 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 318 1st Original Twnst 13 30 14903007 Hafmeister,Debra 1' 29A 14903028 — 10 304 Brownell(Don Carlos)House 10 II Building Dwelling,single Home originally a log house 335 1st Lowell Estates - 1 14921001 Weaver,Ray 11 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 428 1st Original Twnst 26 35 14804006 MacSwain,James&R. 12 TB Sanitarium Nurses Lodging 50's VI Building Housing,institutional Wesleyan 431 1st Marathon Addn - 19 14802001 Methodist 13 Quonset(McHenry home) 42 III Building Military,facility Storage 508 1st Original Twnst 27 24/25 14805018 Robert Frasher 14 Lindsey Home <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 704 1st Federal Adn row 14713011 Lindsey,Dale 15 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 202 2nd Original Twnst 11 21/22 14905025 Chugachmiut Inc. 16 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility storage 203 2nd Original Twnst 12 18 14902013 Hawks,Denise 17 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 208 2nd Original Twnst 11 25/26 14905006 Broughton,Mervin&L. 18 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 216 2nd Original Twnst 11 29 14905009 Carlsen,James&Tanya 19 Sandbeck(Ole)House 07 II Building Dwelling,single Home 220 2nd Original Twnst 11 30/31 14905010 Dieter,Emma Rose 20 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 224 2nd Original Twnst 11 32/33 14905011 Uriarte,John 21 Thoday House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home bumed 1943? 225 2nd Original Twnst 12 8,9 14902019 Casagranda,Ristine 22 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 219 2nd Original Twnst 11 10,11 14902018 Hepworth,Wadeen 23 25 II Building Dwelling,single Home 230 2nd Original Twnst 11 35/36 14905013 Wheat,Kirsten 24 Salit(John)House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home on the alley 230.5 2nd Original Twnst 11 36 14905014 Stirling,Dan&Barbra 25 Torwanger House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 234 2nd Original Twnst 11 31/32 14905015 Lo Chien-Kuo&Wright 26 St.Peters Rectory <27 IIM Building Dwelling,church relateC Home 235 2nd Original Twnst 12 1,2,3 14902021 Episcopal Church 27 28 St.Peter's Episcopal 05 VI Building Religious facility Church NR79,L95 239 2nd Original Twnst 12 1 14902021 Episcopal Church 28 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Storage 303 2nd Original Twnst 13 19 14903027 Hamner,Lonnie&Peggy 29 Sheldon(Charles)House 08 II Building Dwelling,single Home later Schaefermeyer;PM 24-46 303 2nd Original Twnst 13 18 14903027 Hamner Lonnie&Peggy 30 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 304 2nd Original Twnst 14 22/23 14906002 Martin,Cary&Thorpe L. — 31 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 311 2nd Original Twnst 13 15 14903018 Hamner,Lonnie&Peggy 32 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 314 2nd Original Twnst 14 28 14906005 Olson,Douglas 33 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 315 2nd Original Twnst 13 13 14903030 Hagea,David&Kathryn 34 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 318 2nd Original Twnst 14 29/30 14906007 PMIR,LLC. 35 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 320 2nd Original Twnst 14 31/32 14906032 Buckley,Ronald 36 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 323 2nd Original Twnst' 13 9 14903022 Towsley,John&Claudia Updated 8/12/09 APPENDIX B: SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration&Settlement,Ill-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development;V-Transportation&Communication;VI-Intellectual&Social Institutions:VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status NR-Nat'l Historic Register NT-Nat'l Historic Trail NE-Nat'l Register Eligible, NRJ-Nomination Rejected,LR-Seward Register City AHRS Yr Theme Property Current Register Physical Legal Description KPB Current ID# t # Historical Name Built Type Type i. Sub-Type Use REMARKS Status Location Subd BIk Lot Tax# Owner ` 37 LV Ray Home 06 II Building Dwelling,single Home built by Wm Butts 327 2nd Onginal Twnst 13 7,8 14903023 Rowe,Jerald 38 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 329 2nd Original Twnst 13 6 14903024 Fuller.Douglas 39 Casey(Ellsworth)House 07 II Building Dwelling,single Home 330 2nd Original Twnst 14 35/36 14906034 Hettick,David&Lynn 40 Modem Motors IV Building Store,specialty Apt built by Bill Muir 402 2nd Original Twnst 25 21A 14807023 Olson,Marilyn 41 Hamman Bank Caretaker House 06 IV Building Dwelling,single Home 414 2nd Original Twnst 25 27/28 14807003 Hyes,Min 42 Hamman Bank Mgr Home 06 II Building Dwelling,single Home Eric Lucas House:Dr.Wagner home 419 2nd Original Twnst 26 11,14 14804011 Arnbrosani,Craig 43 Overhalden Home <24 II Building Dwelling,single Apts 525 2nd Original Twnst 27 8,9 14805012 Pringle.James 44 Slater House 15 II Building Dwelling,single Home builder was a miner _ 802 2nd Federal Adn 14 10,11 14714003 Moore,Michael&Betty 45 Quonset 41 III Structure Military,facility Storage 802 2nd Federal Adn 14 10,11 14714003 Moore,Michael&Betty 46 Wiklund(Aaron)House <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home built around a tent 806 2nd Federal Adn 14 9 14714002 Ecklund,Cindy 47 420th Coast Artillery 42 III/IV Site Military,fortification 2 Lakes Park gun emplacement? 809 2nd First Lake - - 14714008 State-DNR 48 Quarry 28 V Site Transportation home/park for harbor breakwater 901 2nd Federal Adn 16 1A 14715016 Ennis,Don I48-A Site 1001 2nd 22 14715028 Swd Tnst Ennis Replat 49 Buick Bldg <27 IV Building Store,specialty Apt/Laundromat built by Pete Ogle 300 3rd Original Twnst 10 21-22 14908003 Blue Rose Enterpnses 50 Eamon(also Helen Williams) 06 H Building Store,specialty Home laundry,aka Irene Nussbaum 207 3rd Original Twnst _ 11 17 _ 14905018 Lorz,Polly 51 Eamon 06 H Building Dwelling,single apt 207.5 3rd Original Twnst 11 134 14905018 Lorz,Polly 1 52 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home/store House of Diamond Willow 213 3rd Original Twnst 11 134 14905032 Bonham Investments 53 247 Ogle(Pete)House 15 II Building Dwelling,single Home earlier owned by Sol Urie 219 3rd Original Twnst 11 11,12 14905031 Hatch,Arne 54 Ft Raymond Barracks 42 III Building Military housing Cedarside Apts moved by Nels Hagen 225 3rd Original Twnst 11 8 14905021 Juris Mindenbergs 55 246 Sexton(George)House(DepMrshl) <05 II Site Dwelling,single church site Tom down 301 3rd Original Twnst 14 20 14906015 Pentecostal Church 56 Andrews Home II Building Dwelling,single Home 305 3rd Original Twnst 14 18 14906016 Atwood,Carol 57 II Building Dwelling,single Home 313 3rd Original Twnst 14 14 14906020 Johnson,Larry 58 II Building Dwelling,single Home 307 3rd Original Twnst 14 17 14906017 Beutler Eugen&Rieder 59 Krefting(Charles)Apts 06 II Building Dwelling,multiple Apt 6-plex 309 3rd Original Twnst 14 16 14906018 Davis,Ted 60 II Building Dwelling,single Home 311 3rd Original Twnst 14 15 14906019 Frey,Joanne 61 II Building Dwelling,single Home 317 3rd Onginal Twnst 14 12,13 14906026 Otto,Christina 62 Blue(Walter)House(built by Grey?) II Building Dwelling,single Real estate Office may be oldest in Seward 321 3rd Original Twnst 14 10,11 14906028 Dam,William 63 II Building Dwelling,single Home 327 3rd Original Twnst 14 7 14906022 Goocey,Alaert 64 II Building Dwelling,single Home 329 3rd Original Twnst 14 6 14906023 Riordan,Sara Ann 65 32 Observation Car 23 V Railroad Transportation,rail Info Cache 401 3rd Original Twnst 25 19,20 14807008 Goocey,Albert 66 Stewart(Duncan)House II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 411 3rd Original Twnst 25 15 14807010 Bryant, Mary 67 223 Winter(George)House 05 II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 413 3rd Original Twnst 25 13,14 14807011 Joanie Merritt 68 227 Holland(Murray)House 05 II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 417 3rd _Original Twnst 25 11,12 14807012 Landenburger,Eric 69 Werner(Neeley)House <27 _ II Building Dwelling,single Home 420 3rd Original Twnst 24 29-31 14810023 Herbert,Jill Family Trust 70 231 Cameron(J.B.)(Dr.Romig)House 05 IINNI Building Dwelling,single/Hospita Home Millionaire's Row 423 3rd Original Twnst 25 8.9,10 14807013 Hoogland.JoAnn 71 232 Hale(Eugene)House 05 II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 429 3rd Original Twnst 25 6.7 14807014 Ge4rvais,Thomas 72 23 Ballaine(Frank)House 05 II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row NR78,L95 437 3rd Original Twnst 25 1,2,3,4,5 14807015 Lusk,William 73 Shellhom(W.R.)House 28 II Building Dwelling,single Home built by Shellhom _ 509 3rd Original Twnst 28 15 thru 1f 14808013 Cabana,Alfred 74 _ <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 519 3rd Original Twnst 28 10 thru 1: 14808020 Richardson,Monty 75 Alaska Communications 16 V Building Housing,Institutional Home 612 3rd Federal Adn 3 4 14809012 Diteman,Drake Updated 8/12/09 APPENDIX B: SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration&Settlement;Ill-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development:V-Transportation&Communication VI-Intellectual&Social Institutions;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status. NR-Nat'l Historic Register NT-Nat'l Historic Trail NE-Nat'l Register Eligible, NRJ-Nomination Rejected;LR-Seward Register City AHRS Yr 1 Theme Property Current Register Physical Legal Description KPB Current ID# # Historical Name Built Type Type t Sub-Type Use REMARKS Status Location Subd Blk Lot Tax# Owner 76 Alaska Communications 16 V Building Housing,Institutional Home 613 3rd Federal Adn 4 1 14809006 Irons,Shelly 77 Alaska Communications 16 V Building Housing,Institutional Home 614 3rd Federal Adn 3 3 14809011 Berticevich,Sheila 78 Alaska Communications 16 V Building Housing,Institutional Home 615 3rd Federal Adn 4 2 14809005 Tyree,Ray 79 Ingram House <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 711 3rd Federal Adn _ 7 6 14713006 Kasser,D&Gray,W 80 <24 II Building Dwelling,single Office 804 3rd Federal Adn 13 7A 14724001 Kishan,G.P _ 81 29 Alaska Railroad Mile 0 15 V Site Transportation.rail 4th Ave Dock part of SeaLife Center Railway Waterfront Trcts 2A - 14920012 City&Wildlife Trading 1 82 31 ARR/4th Ave Dock 35/55 IVN Structure Transportation,water Dock part of SeaLife Center 301 Railway Waterfront Trctst 2A - 14920012 City/SAAMS 83 148 Iditarod Trail mile 0 VI Site Trail,winter use park _ 401 Railway Waterfront Trcts - 2A 14920019 City 84 300 Yukon Building 04 IV Building Commercial Bar built by DC Brownell 310 Washington Original Twnst 10 20 14908034 Cummings,Sue 85 Gil's(Thom's)Showcase Lounge 43 IV Building Store.specialty Bar 206 4th Onginal Twnst 9 24,25 14911003 Thom,Louis 86 38 Brown&Hawkins Store 04 IV Building Store.specialty Retail store NR88,L95 209 4th Original Twnst 10 16,17,18 14908016 Darling Family Trust 87, Alaska Shop 43 IV Building Store,department Store 210 4th Original Twnst 9 26A 14911034 Crane,Dave 88 DLK(Flamingo) 43 IV Building Restaurant office t ( 216 4th Original Twnst 9 29 14911007 Real Estate Development 89 Urbach's Store 42 IV Building Store,specialty Retail _ 218 4th Original Twnst 9 30 _ 14911008 Urbach's 90 ()dander Bldg 16 IV Building Store,specialty Vacant also owned by Jesse Ellsworth 219 4th Original Twnst 10 11 14908019 White Mtns Trdng Co. _ 91 Seward Drug 43 IV Building Store,specialty Retail built after'41 fire 220 4th Original Twnst 9 31 14911009 lifiander Mark&Yolanda 92 The Mart 40's IV Building Store,department Forgetmenot 221 4th Original Twnst 10 10 14908020 Treadwell D.&M. 93 McMullen Building <27 IV Building Store,specialty Retail 222 4th Onginal Twnst 9 32 14911010 Jaffa,Bruce/Carol 94 Osbo Bldg 20 IV Building Store,specialty In Home Video 223 4th Onginal Twnst 10 9 14908021 Knudsen,Robert 95 Sexton Candy Fountain <27 IV Building Store.specialty Jewelry store Flre N Ice 227 4th Original Twnst 10 7 14908023 Sundeen,J.&V. 96 Carson Meats(Wemer's) 15 IV Building Store,specialty Retail 230 4th Original Twnst 9 36 14911014 Werner,Larry 97 Seward Trading Co. 25 IV Building Restaurant Apts/vacant grocery thru 1988 236 4th Original Twnst 9 39 14911017 Stubblefield,Travis 98 Seward Trading Co. 22 IV Building Store,specialty Apts/vacant grocery thru 1988 238 4th Original Twnst 9 40 14911017 Stufftefield,Travis 99 City Hall 30's III Building Government,city hall Travel Agency 404 Adams Onginal Twnst 16 21,22 14912001 Dunham,Willard 100 242 Alaska House(Andrews Army Store 06 V Site Store.specialty Parking lot torn down 306 4th Original Twnst 16 23,24 14912019 City 101 34 Ft Raymond Chapel 42 IIINI Building Facility.religious Church to present site'46, burned'94 321 4th Original Twnst 15 5A 14909018 Methodist Church 102 Johnson(Bob)Apts <30 II Building Dwelling,multiple Sprucetop Apts moved from Mi 7 416 4th Original Twnst 23 29,30 14812004 Cline,William&Dorothia 103 Garcia House 38 II Building Dwelling.single Home CO USCG MORRIS 500 4th Original Twnst 30 21,22,23 14813001 Morrell,William 104 Seward Elementary 25 VI Site School AVTEC Torn down 519 4th Original Twnst 29 29 14811003 State 105 Helm(John)House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home/B&B 611 4th Original Twnst 38 14,15 14809021 Sullivan/Calhoon 106 Helm(John)House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home 613 4th Federal Adn 3 1,2 14809020 Stoltz,Sigrun 107 Tom Thodee House <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 705 4th Federal Adn 8 3 14723009 Bartee,Irene 108 413 Seward Commercial Co.(Sauers BI 08 IV Building Store,specialty Retail/B&B „, 225 4th Onginal Twnst 10 8 14908022 Hershock,Matthew 109 Helm(John)House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home 609 4th Original Twnst 38 16,17 14809022 Ross,M.&Martensen,K 110 303 Arctic Brotherhood Hall 07 VI Building Hotel Dreamland Bowl-Tom down 200 5th Original Twnst 8 21A 14943021 Edgewater Hotel,Kishan 111_ 40's II Building Dwelling,single Home 212 5th Original Twnst 8 26 to 28 14913005 U.S.A. 112 Seward(New)Hotel 48 IV Building Hotel Parking lot 217 5th _Original Twnst 9 12A 14911038 Kenai Fjord Lodging _ Seward Hotel Hotel 211 5th 9 14,15 14911020 Blue Yonder,LLC 113 30's II Building Dwelling,single Hrbr Dnnr Clb built by Charles Cooper 216 5th Original Twnst 8 27,28 14913005 U.S.A. 114 302 Harborview/Weir Apartments <27 II Building Dwelling,multiple Apts/beauty shop 232 5th Onginal Twnst 8 37 14913009 Crum,Constance Updated 8/12/09 APPENDIX B: SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration&Settlement;Ill-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development;V-Transportation&Communication,VI-Intellectual&Social Institutions;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status. NR-Nat'l Historic Register NT-Nat'l Historic Trail NE-Nat'l Register Eligible: NRJ-Nomination Rejected;LR-Seward Register City AHRS Yr Theme Property Current Register Physical Legal Description KPB 1Current ID# # Historical Name Built Type Type Sub-Type L Use L REMARKS Status Location Subd Blk Lot Tax# Owner 115 Kenai Coop 40's IV Building Store,specialty Library 238 5th Original Twnst 8 38 to 40 14913010 City of Seward 116 <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home _ 308 5th Original Twnst 17 25.26 14914005 Fillingim,Doris 117 147 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic 10 VI Site Religious facility Vacant land Destroyed by fire'89 320 5th Original Twnst 17 31,32 14914028 Kishan Group 118 150 Swetmann House 16 II Building Dwelling,single Home Stucco Johnson home NR78,L95 327 5th Original Twnst 16 6,7,8 14912014 Vanbuskirk,Karl 119 89 Ft Raymond NCO Club 41 IIINI Building Military,facility Amencan Legion 400 5th Original Twnst 22 21-25 14815001American Legion Post#5 r 120 Ingram(Harriet)House 50's H Building Dwelling,single Home built it herself 532 5th Original Twnst 31 36-38 14816009 Connolly,J.&R. 121 <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home _ 706 5th _Oceanview#10 10 9A 14728005 Tisdall,Jean 122 Shuster House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home 217 6th Original Twnst 8 12 to 14 14913013 Morris,Ronald&Kate 123 200 Govemment Cable Office 05 SIN Building Communications Home&B&B WAMCAT house NR80,L95 219 6th Original Twnst 8 10,11 14913014 Carpenter,Gregory 124 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 223 6th Original Twnst 8 9 14913015 Libbrech&Tanguy 125 Lechner House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 235 6th Original Twnst 8 2 to 6 14913017 City 126 Keating Home II Building Dwelling,single Home moved from Mi 7 in'30 308 6th Original Twnst 18 24,25 14916003 Lewis,Jim&Jean 127 Malloy(Mike)House <28 II Building Dwelling,single Home ??moved from 100081k 2nd'28 313 6th Original Twnst 17 13,14,15 14914017 Anderson,V.&Vesta,J. 128 Ft Raymond building 42 HI Building Military,facility ,Home to present site about'60 317 6th Original Twnst 17 11,12 14914018 Myers,M.&J. _ 129 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 HI Building Military,facility Home 400 6th Original Twnst 21 21,22 14817001 Hafemeister,Debra J 130 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military.facility _Home 406 6th Original Twnst 21 ,„23,24 14817006 Hafemeister,Debra 131 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility Home 408 6th Original Twnst 21 25,26 14817007 Hafemeister,Debra 132 Ft Raymond building 42 III Building Military,facility vacant building old Mini Mall,Country Kitchen 303 Adams Original Twnst 10 39,40 14908014 Lochien-Kuo&Wright,K 133 Liberty Theatre(older name) 40's VI Building Entertainment, theater Theatre once where Elk's is now 304 Adams Original Twnst 15 21 to 25, 14909001 Fletcher,Skip&Mane r 134 160 Van Gilder Hotel 16 IVNI Building Hotel Hotel NR80,L95 308 Adams Original Twnst 15 18 to 20 14909008 Lands End Acquisition 135 154 Harriman Bank 16 VNI Building Financial/school Ray Bldg High School(1927) 500 Adams Original Twnst 17 21 to 24 14914001 Icebox LLC&Rockwell 136 233 Oddfellows Hall(IOOF) 18 VI Building Meeting hall SLAC 504 Adams Original Twnst 17 21 to 28 14914002 Swan,Thomas 137 Post Office(pre'24-28) <27 III Building Goverment,post office Hrbr Fuel Grge 2nd Hand Store(1927) 508 Adams Onginal Twnst 17 16A 14914016 DAL Car Limited 138 Ft Raymond building 42 III Building Military,facility vacant Reed's Jewelry building 608 Adams Original Twnst 18 20 14916010 Ericson,R.&B. 139 Standard Oil Manager House 28 II/IV Building Dwelling,single Home/B&B 611 Adams Original Twnst 7 1.2 14915014 Clary,D.&Besh,J. 140 Leirer Dairy pastures IV Site Agriculture airport/ARR - - - - - - State DOT/PF&ARR 141 Highway Maintenance Shop 30's III Building Public works Maint Shop 408 B St Oceanview 4 6 14732006 State DOT/PF 142 Evans House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home moved from old airport'40's 231 Ballaine Original Twnst 7 5,6 14915012 Brittain,Mike 143 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility Storage 401 Ballaine Original Twnst 21 19,20 14817003 King Jerry&Jolene 144 Tressler Sawmill Site Commercial subdivision numerous locations - Bear Lk Rd Bear Lake -145 Schoolhouse(1 room) <24 VI Building School Home a wayside? - Bear Lk Rd Woodrow#1 - 35A 12503258 Daniel Revocable Trust 146 Magistrate II Building Dwelling,single Home chimney original - Bear Lk Rd Woodrow - 64,65 12503231 Weimar,Leonard 147 Ft Raymnd Infantry Mess Hall 42 III Structure Military,facility Duplex original location(Bldg M250/311) 2405 Birch Forest Acres 2 14506213 Orr,Nathan 148 Home Brew Alley(upper) _ 07? H Building Dwelling,single Home 202 Brownell Original Twnst 12 21A 14902024 James,Witta 149 Rasumsson(Andy)Sawmill 03 IV Site Commercial Vacant where old boxcar was 1207 Chamberlain Cliff Adn _ - - ROW City 150 Leirer(Senior)home 40 II _Building Dwelling,single Home _ 1411 Chamberlain Cliff Adn 10 6 14722005 Knopik,Randy 151 33 Resurrection Luthem Church 16 VI Building Religious facility Home/art gallery formerly Methodist Church 320 3rd Ave. Original Twnst 15 31 to 38 14909017 O'Connor,M.&R. 152 Cemetery.Jesse Lee Home 27-43_ VI Site Cemetery Cemetery 300 Coolidge Dr Ft Raymond - 1A 14502619 City 153 Leirer Dairy Barn 47 II/IV _Site Facility,animal Storage built by Adelman 213 Dairy Hill Ln Bayview 1 row 14510414 Leirer Lmt.Partnership 154 Leirer Home 20 H Building Dwelling,single Home 100 Dairy Hill Ln Bayview 4 1 14510413 Leirer,Steve Updated 8/12/09 APPENDIX B: SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration&Settlement;Ill-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development;V-Transportation&Communication;VI-Intellectual&Social Institutions;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status: NR-Nat'l Historic Register NT-Nat'l Historic Trail NE-Nat'l Register Eligible; NRJ-Nomination Rejected;LR-Seward Register City ,H-- Yr Theme Property Current Register Physical Legal Description KPB Current IDN # Historical Name Built Type Type Sub-Type Use REMARKS Status Location Subd Blk I Lot Tax# Owner 155 Elwell Log House 25 II Building Dwelling,single Home she worked/he drank beer 103 Dairy Hill Ln Cliff Adn 1&5 8 14706034 Henderlong,Donna 156 TB Sanitarium 46 VI Site Medical,sanitarium Mil Rec Camps closed in'55 2209 Dimond Blvd Ft Raymond - 9A 14502604 City 157 Ft Raymond Army Magazines(2) 42 III Structure Military,facility Unused 2707 Dimond Blvd Jap Crk - - 14531002 Schafer,Al 158 Black Cabin II Building Camp Public cabin in National Park Mi6 ExitGlacierRd Placer Creek - - - Park Service 159 11 Lowell Canyon Diversion Tunnel 37 IIIA/11 Structure Public works Tunnel NR77,L95 100 Lowell Pt Rd USS 703 - - 14823007 City 160 90 Mt.Marathon Trail/Race 05 VI Site Recreation,outdoor Trail 2nd oldest foot racein USA NRJ 300 LowellCynRd - - - City&State 161 Alaska Freight Lines 40's V/IV Structure Transportation,water Dock east side of bay 1103 Nash Rd USS 3924 - 2 14533008 Bardarson,Blaine 162 161 Alaska Flag Raising 27 VI Site Commemorative Yard in front of Jesse Lee Home 101 Benson Dr. Jesse Lee Hts - 15B 14502320 City 163 3 Jesse Lee Home 27 VI Building Housing,institutional Vacant NR95,L96 101 Benson Dr. Jesse Lee Hts - 158 14502320 City 164 151 Brosius Noon Bldg 06 IV Building Commerical Seaview Plaza No longer NHR eligible 302 Railway Original Twnst 3 32A 14907001 Seaview Comm.Serv. 165 Seward Machine Shop 15 IV Building Commercial Abandoned 308 Railway Original Twnst 3 5 to 7 14907004 Pruitt,James 166 Arcade Building 43 IIAII Building Dwelling,multiple Apts/Retail 1st floor rebuilt alter41 fire 403 Washington Original Twnst 4 37 to 40 14910001 SAAMS 167 Hoben Park <27 VI Site Recreation,outdoor Park aka Arcade,Ladies,Niles Park 401 Railway Waterfront Trct - 2A 14920019 City 168 1 Alaska Railroad Depot 17 V Building Transportation,rail Ferry office NR87,L95 501 Railway Waterfront Trct- - 1A 14920018 SAMMS 169 Founders Landing Site 03 II Site Commemorative monument 613 Railway Ave Waterfront Park - - City of Seward 170 12 Cemetery,Woodlawn 16 VI Site Cemetery inactive also called Railroad&old Russian - Salmon Ck R•Woodlawn 2 1,2 14411003 City of Seward 171 Primrose Mine IV Structure Facility,extractive Mine Mi18 Seward Hwy - - - - USFS/Moore 172 Primrose Cabin 42 II Building Camp Cabin Primrose Trail Mi18 Seward Hwy - - - - USFS/Moore 173 Covered highway bridges V Struture Transportatin,road abandoned abuttments still visible 2706 Seward Hwy - - - - ARR 174 Jesse Lee Superindent's House 42 VI Building Dwelling,single Home 1806 Swetmann Jesse Lee Hts 2 2A 14520030 Tetreau,Michael 175 Ft Raymond Navy Magazine(2) 42 III Structure Military,facility Unused 2120 Unimak Cir. Gateway Tr A - 14535001 City of Seward 176 209 Solly's 09 IV Building Commercial Office built by Brosius 411 Washington Original Twnst 4 1,2 14910002 U.S Nat.Park Service 177 301 The Louvre(also The Belmont) 05 IV Site Hotel/Restaurant Restaurant original torn down early'80's 412 Washington Original Twnst 9 17A 14911033 U.S.Nat.Park Service 178 Ft Raymond Bldg X202 42 III Building Military,facility Warehouse 702 Aspen Ft Raymond 5 14502609 City of Seward 179 Ft Raymond Bldg*205 42 III Building Military,facility Mess hall 2109 Dimond Blvd Ft Raymond 7A 14502607 City of Seward 180 Ft Raymond Bldgs*254&258-261 42 III Building Military,facility Rec camp 2013 Seward Hwy Ft Raymond 7A 14502607 City of Seward 181 Lowell Homesite 1880 II Site Settlement street,IMS tested under Sec 106 SAAMS 313 Railway Ave Waterfront Trct 1 City/SAAMS/Uof A 182 Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel X1 V Structure Transportation,rail ARR tunnel NR77,L95 Mi 9 Seward Hwy ARR 183 Water/Power Plant IV Structure Public works abandoned 312 Lowell Canyo USS 703 - - 14823006 City 184 Seward Meridian and Base line Site Nash Road DNR 185 Lowell Homesite Seward 682 186 187 188 189 190 Updated 8/12/09 Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2017 Priorities List Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning-At least once a year, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission (1) • Historic Preservation Web Presence- Continual updating and work on website to reflect Seward's Historical Resources (2) • 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 (1) a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award (1) a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Announce to the public the nominations the commission believes deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be received by April. c. Update City plaque as appropriate in timely manner (1). • Local Historic Plants and Tree (2) a. Inventory of Local Historic Plants and Trees b. Request Nominations from the Public. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series- (2) a. Bi-yearly work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project(2) a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and Past Perfect Database in collaboration with Resurrection Bay Historical Society. Historic Structures & Sites (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites • Continue to nominate structures, site's and vessels to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Historical Jesse Lee Home Project • The Commission continues to support Historical Hoben Park's restoration and is willing to assist with planting the planters. • Participate in city administration and community dialog concerning the preservation of the Historical Site— Fort Raymond Historic Preservation Plan • Seward Historic Preservation Plan- (1) a. Promote economic incentives; historical preservation and education; enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism. 1II' age Irl Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2017 Priorities List b. Promote historic solutions as enumerated in the 2017 Historic Preservation Plan. Other Commission 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. (1) • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (1) • Set priorities for CLG grant applications. (1) a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications * Required by City Code May 17, 2017 SHPC Code (1) HIGH PIORITY (2) ONGOING 2 I 1' a g e -70 Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2017-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDATION TO SEWARD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND SEWARD CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE CITY OF SEWARD 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN WHEREAS, the current standing body of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed, revised, and researched the Seward Historic Preservation Plan, initiated in 2014, taking into consideration the public comments, various city department comments and contractual editing and remarks dating from the period 2014-2017;and WHEREAS, it is consistent with its mandates as a CLG and City Code Title 2, Administration Chapter 2.30, Boards and Commissions Article 4, Historic Preservation 2.30.425 — Powers & Duties, for the City of Seward, through one of the responsibilities of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, to update and develop the local preservation plan to assist with the preservation of Seward's local history; and WHEREAS,through numerous public noticed work sessions and dedicated research,this Commission has completed the documentation and final review of the 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Plan;and WHEREAS, a CI.G grant has been received by the City of Seward in the amount of $2,000.00 for said document to hire a third party (contractor) to produce a professional document, through line editing, citation check and consistent formatting that contains the complete plan. historic photos, and appendices; and WHEREAS, per the CLG grant project information work plan, two commission members will meet with said third party(contractor)to monitor the progress of the plan;and WHEREAS, once professional editing has been completed as satisfactory, the 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Plan shall go forth to the PIanning and Zoning Commission and Seward City Council for consideration with a goal for adoption. to achieve a city goal of updating a twentyone year old city document; and WHEREAS, the current Seward Historic Preservation Commission is appreciative to have had the pleasure and experience in working on the Historic Preservation Plan, for the future of a historic treasure,the City of Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Preservation Commission 2l Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution ao 11-O4 Page 2 of 2 that: Section 1. The 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Plan is immediately sent to third party (contractor)as required by 2017 CLG Grant. Section 2. The 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Plan is hereby recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval after return of document from third party (contractor). Section 3. The 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Plan is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval after return of document from third party(contractor). Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment as stated. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26`h day of May, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA AGK. la46, Linda Lasota,Chair AYES:Kurtz,Hepworth, Woelkers,I.asota NOES: French ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: J hanna Ki CMC '�• I F' ,. ity Clerk NiM►G ;'G)�0,o;-r�,, ./40. (Cit) Seal) : --. ti SEA L . • • —'o •t i 41)4* sM..' `+e ` p a.. Oa4 IS to..a. 22— 2017 Historic Preservàtión Plan ('itt' ofscwrrril �.r ,41 1111 10 -v Final, May 26, 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan City of Seward Recommended by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2017-003 City Council Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution TBD Jean Bardarson, Mayor Adopted by: James Hunt,City Manager Seward City Council Resolution TBD Seward Historic Preservation Commissioners Linda Lasota,Chair Fred Woelkers John French,Vice Chair Laura Erickson Wadeen Hepworth Wolfgang Kurtz Seward Community Library and Museum Valarie Kingsland, Director, Library and Museum (City Liaison) Madeline McGraw, Library-Museum Staff Original Contract Funded by: CLG GRANT 13596—2014 CLG Grant 16014—2017 Community Development Department The Alaska Office of History and Archeology Donna Glenz and Dwyane Atwood Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Table of Contents 5.7 WORLD WAR II (1940-1944) 17 5.8 GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL 1. INTRODUCTION 1 FISHERIES 18 5.9 FOLLOWING THE 1964 EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI - 2. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESURRECTION OF SEWARD 20 PLANNING 3 5.10 ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 21 5.11 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Et DISASTERS 23 2.1 AUTHORITIES 3 2.2 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 4 6. COMMUNITY RESOURCES 27 2.3 PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 4 6.1 LOCAL HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 3. THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 5 27 6.2 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 31 3.1 DEFINING HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5 3.2 GOALS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 6 7. PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITIES 8 CHALLENGES . 33 fv 3.3 GOALS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 6 In 7.1 OPPORTUNITIES 33 4. PLAN DEVELOPMENT METHOD &t PUBLIC 7.2 CHALLENGES 33 INVOLVEMENT 9 8. AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION 35 4.1 PUBLIC FORUM 9 4.2 PUBLIC SURVEY 9 8.1 IMMEDIATE ACTION 35 4.3 PUBLIC REVIEW 9 8.2 LONG-TERM AMBITIONS 35 4.4 2017 PLAN DEVELOPMENT 10 8.3 TIMELINE FOR NEXT PLAN REVISION 35 5. COMMUNITY HISTORY AND CHARACTER 11 9. CONCLUSION 37 5.1 PHYSICAL SETTING AND GEOGRAPHY 11 10. REFERENCES 39 5.2. EARLY ALASKA NATIVE INFLUENCE 12 5.3 RUSSIAN AND EARLY SETTLEMENT ACTIVITIES 12 11. APPENDICES 41 5.4 EARLY DAYS OF SEWARD 13 5.5 IDITAROD NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL (1923) 14 12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 96 5.6 WORLD WAR I (1914-1918), PROHIBITION (1920-1923), GREAT DEPRESSION (1929- 1939), RED LIGHT DISTRICT(1912 - 1954) 15 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 1 . Introduction The State Guidelines for the Alaska CLG Historic Preservation Program are included in this plan as Appendix G. In 1995, the City of Seward became a Certified Local The plan update was conducted under a Federal Historic Government (CLG) under the National Historic Preservation Preservation Fund matching grant This grant was administered Act administered by the Alaska Office of History and by the Alaska Office of History and Archeology and is intended Archeology. The city established the Seward Historic for communities with CLG status. Preservation Commission (SHPC) by Ordinance 95-10. The Commission developed the first Seward Historic Preservation Plan in 1996, which was adopted by Seward City Council Resolution 96-133. The 2017 Plan is the first major plan update. The SHPC initiated the review and revision of the 1996 Historic Preservation Plan after consultation with the City Council and community to reflect the changes in the community and refocus and reenergize local ;w I historic preservation activities.The mitl Commission's intent is to use this111 plan as a guide for their continued 113 __ , advocacyfor historic and cultural � preservation awareness and action • _ f_ in the City of Seward. ,,4 d RBHS 51.1.7 Fourth Avenue 1906 1 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan lv 0 2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 2. Scope and Purpose of Historic Upon annual review,these needs and goals have been reaffirmed. The Office of History and Archaeology within the Preservation Planning Alaska Department of Natural Resources, is completing an update to the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan.The update will Section 2 describes the origin of the SHPC and its role in the City assess what has been accomplished thus far, address current of Seward. challenges, and identify new opportunities for preservation to guide Alaska through 2023. 2. 1 Authorities The State and National Historic Preservation Acts focus on sites As required by Certified Local Government (CLG) status, the eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.The Seward Historic Preservation Plan (SHPP) must be compatible four criteria for the National Register have also been considered. with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan. In keeping with this These include buildings and sites: mandate, the SHPP seeks to work within the six goals listed below, framed by "Saving Our Past: Alaska's Historic 1• That are associated with events that have made a Preservation Plan,2011-2017." significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; 1. Foster respect and understanding of Alaska's archaeological and historic resources, and promote a 2. That are associated with the lives of significant persons preservation ethic. in our past; 2. Continue existing partnerships and seek new ones to 3. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,or method of construction,or that represent the expand and strengthen the historic preservation community. work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity 3. Expand efforts to identify, study, designate, interpret, whose components may lack individual distinction;or and protect or treat significant archaeological and historic resources. 4. That have yielded,or may be likely to yield,information important in prehistory or history. 4. Encourage consideration of archaeological and historic resources in the planning and decision-making processes Asthese criteria serve as guidelines only,the City of Seward can of the public and private sectors. (and has) adopted its own criteria for designation of local historic places and districts, or recommended such Borough or State 5. Promote historic preservation as an economic develop- designation. ment tool,and provide incentives to encourage it. 6. Encourage appropriate treatment of historic resources. 3 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 2.2 Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2.3 Purpose of the Plan Consistent with its mandates as a CLG, the City of Seward In the 1990 Seward Comprehensive Plan,the residents of Seward established the Seward Historic Preservation Commission in identified Seward's natural beauty and its small-town nature as the 1992 with the following duties and responsibilities: elements they cherished most in their community. The original Historic Preservation Plan was adopted in 1996 to ensure that 1. Surveying and taking inventory of community historic resources. these characteristics of the community were preserved and enhanced for all to enjoy. 2. Review proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and Seward Register of Historic The updated plan is intended to refocus the community of Places. Seward and the Commission on preservation issues at a time when technology and modern development have become strong 3. Provide advice and information regarding the forces even in remote and largely independent communities. identification and protection of local historic and Developing the plan has required extensive discussion among the archeological resources. Commissioners and engagement with the ngage public through an vv 4. Support the enforcement of state and local historic online survey and public forum. By continuing to serve in an Q preservation laws. advisory capacity to local government and advocate for a historic conscience,the Commission can pursue its goal of incorporating 5. Review and make recommendations concerning local resources into current and projected growth patterns. An influx projects. of tourism, seasonal residents, and economic changes for local 6. Develop a local historic preservation plan. businesses have all affected the community and culture of this 7. Periodically update the City Council on historic 2,700-resident town since the development of the 1996 plan. preservation issues for Seward. While accepting that all communities evolve over time, the The Seward Historic Preservation Commission was established Commission seeks to retain the sense of place that enticed people to advise the City of Seward on historic preservation issues.Other to make Seward their home throughout the community's long boards and commissions that serve in similar capacities include history. The updated plan will be incorporated into the Seward the Planning&Zoning Commission and the Port&Commerce Comprehensive Plan and continue to represent the preservation Advisory Board (Seward Historic Preservation Commission). goals and considerations within city planing. 4 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 3. The Historic Preservation Plan variety of activities. One is to preserve the sites, structures, Section 3 identifies the meaning of historic preservation and, buildings and objects - the real more specifically, the role historic preservation has played ill estate - of the past. Another is Seward. It also outlines the overarching goals of the Seward through the acquisition and Historic Preservation Commission as refined through the preservation of a record of the past Historic Preservation Plan update process. that encompasses programs in oral history and moving ,- images along with books, documents, and photographs. Yet another =A' activity is to enhance '` knowledge of the past R ,. ; through research, ranging ._ ; from archaeological ,,. _ '!"` `_• excavations to archival eA,' - . _ ,,,iinvestigations, and _._ ..4, ..ik.me �. - �.�,+�:,; appreciation of the past ,.- through interpretation and - education. These written, RBHS 41.1.32 Seward December 30,1903 oral, and material records of times past are public wealth. 3.1 Defining Historic Preservation With care and attention, Alaska's The introduction of the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan heritage can promote the general addresses historic preservation as follows: welfare of all of the State's people. Alaska's historic preservation The historic preservation movement came to prominence in the community seeks to record and United States in the 1960s and has since been used to revitalize interpret human history through communities by bringing in tourism and economic success the physical evidence of the past. through community investment (Briney). The SHPC recognizes This is accomplished through a success in other prominent American cities and towns in 5 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan reconciling old and new while creating a unified vision for their • Promote preservation in key areas through designation city. and promotion of historic districts. Preserving traditions There are many reasons why communities seek to preserve and landmarks creates a unique sense of place that elements of their past, despite the inevitable changes that the encourages community building and allows all residents future brings. Economically, the preservation of downtown and - old, new, or seasonal - to engage locally and create a historic areas increases foot traffic and tourism,which enhances connection with their surroundings. the patronage of local businesses.Potential tax breaks on historic • Clarify and affirm the advisory role of the Commission properties can be sought through federal, state, or local in preservation within the community of Seward. In regulation. In addition, preserving traditions and landmarks saving relics of the past,communities can also ensure that creates a unique sense of place that encourages community future generations will understand their local legacy and building and allows all residents - old, new, or seasonal - to unique foundation. engage locally and create a connection with their surroundings. Benefits to preservation are numerous and have the potential to • Encourage adoption of local,borough,and state historic complement a wide range of resident and business interests in a preservation incentives. community. r' 3.3 Goals for Historic Preservation 3.2 Goals for Historic Preservation The commission's efforts to update the community preservation The SHPC's primary goals are to: plan and local interest generated through participation in both a p ary survey and public comment period demonstrate that preservation • Encourage community engagement in preservation and is important to many historic the Seward area. Some consider preservation important because it enhances the character of their community appreciation for Seward's history. community,while others seek to preserve certain aspects of their Economically, the preservation of downtown and community for the next generation. Physical preservation, historic areas increases foot traffic and tourism, which maintaining traditions, and retaining an intangible "sense of enhances the patronage of local businesses. place" were identified as important to the citizens of Seward. Communities that prioritize historic preservation can create a • Focus on preserving Seward's history while coordinating linkage to the past that engages and inspires people in Seward's the SHPC's mission with other organizations working historic prominence, unique location, and accessibility make it towards similar goals. Potential tax breaks on historic one of the few Alaskan communities with potential to achieve properties can be sought through federal, state, or local these goals. During the plan update process, the SHPC reevaluated its existing goals for the plan's ultimate purpose in government. contemporary Seward. 6 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 3.3.1 Historic Districts In 1984, a member of the City Council championed the designation of historic districts after an owner attempted to I �—r remodel a historic building(the Brosius Noon Building,now the Seaview Plaza building)with the intent of takingadvantageof state 1 —, and federal historic preservation grants. The alteration to the v�. building made it no longer eligible for historic preservation ."-1 J J i,, _ . . ^ �. ter consideration. As a result of this incident, a City Council -1---,,,,,I.,-.7,:/• resolution established the Downtown and Jesse Lee Home I moi► Historic Districts.In 1988,the Downtown District was expanded art:� }y • �� • to encompass a larger area. " `'<-;;5:•:-..-.--i: — • The effort to create historic districts stemmed from individuals' `' M 1— efforts to have local properties added to the National Register of l� \J\.) Historic Places. Ordinance No. 95-10 created a chapter ;_ W focused on historic preservation under Tide 15,Planning and _ f a_ Land Use Regulations of the Seward City Code. This chapter ) i includes provisions for a local historic register, criteria for �_. i., . I ...... ,__ ,k,31 , , . , ,..., .,. eligibility, involvement of the Historic Preservation Comission, and establishes historic district overlays. All ,q. U- m . i' ( - historic districts are classified as Overlay District H - Historic _ i' District on the city's official zoning maps. i., Accordingto the Seward ZoningCode, a historic district is " r defined as: • •"An area containing buildings or places in which historic events -4:-- �w�r...�.,. -.ra.,•. — occurred or having special public value because of notable I .. + ;: architectural or other features relating to cultural or artistic ,-4.-.. °" ; { i heritage of the community of such significance to warrant I - arx._ conservation and preservation." City of Seward Zoning Map. 7 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan • Resolution No. 84-84 City of Seward Establishing Commission. Most currently. Section 106 reviews submitted Criteria and Procedures for the establishment of Historic included Alaska Dept. of Transportation - Tunnel Review; Districts 7/23/1984 Alaska Dept.of Transportation- Road Improvement. • Resolution No. 84-85 Defining and Designating the 3.3.3 Advisory Role for Local Government Downtown Historic District 7/23/1984 • Resolution No. 84.86 Defusing and Designation Jesse Through administrative reports and citizen participation, the Lee Home Historical District 7/23/1984 SHPC recommends and promotes historic and cultural • Resolution No. 88-011 the Downtown Historic District preservation to the City of Seward Planning and Zoning 1/25/1988 Commission and City Council. The SHPC can review and • Ordinance No. 95-10 Establishing Chapter 15.15, recommend projects, attend Planning and Zoning Commission Historic Preservation 5/22/1995 and City Council meetings to highlight preservation concerns in an advisory capacity. 3.3.2 Role of SHPC in Land Use and Preservation Coordination `V Article 2.30.400 of the City Code establishing the SHPC directs the Commission to: ----:. :1---- _,... act in advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding it ��- - identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources (2.30.42.5, A.4) andI 1 �� 4 - - reviewlocal projects and recommendations about v -- 1 - ' the effect on properties identified in the local T-.*.._J +� historic preservation inventory." ,,,,,,., ,,.,b,,,,,,, , . • I: Issues and concerns regarding preservation can Bank of Seward, 1910. Photo property - j of Seward Community presented to the Commission through private Library and owners,administrative reports,or the public sector.Involvement s c 4, in public works depends on public vigilance, cooperation, and collaboration from City Council and City Administration. Federally funded projects that fall under Section 106 review are S..n.a Commonly Library required to be approved by the Seward Historic Preservation Dog Team on Fourth Avenue, 1910. Photo Property of Seward Community Library 8 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 4. Plan Development Method Et which they would like to build businesses, raise children, and leave historical plans for the future. Some information gathered Public Involvement was incorporated throughout ughout this plan and can be found within In 2013,at the direction of the SHPC, nary Museum Director Lib Appendix H. Patricia Linville placed the SHPC application for a grant from the 4.2 Public Survey Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of History and Archeology to acquire funding for a historic plan update. This The SHPC reviewed a draft survey prepared by Nuka Research funding, as described in the Scope of Work in the grant and submitted their comments. After being reviewed by the application,was for a consulting firm to perform the bulk of the liaison from the City of Seward and the Library Museum revisions. Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC, Director,the survey was officially released on April 14,2014 and headquartered in Seldovia, Alaska, was awarded the contract. closed for public comment on May 15,2014(see Appendix I for The project began with an initial teleconference in October 2013 survey questions). In total, 22 survey responses were received, to review the project and the expectations of the commissioners which was considered sufficient by the project contractors. The to for the updated historic preservation plan. From this meeting,it results of this survey were incorporated into the subsequent was discerned that the concept of what people value and what sections of this plan (see Appendix J). people remember about their community would be central to the Commission's vision of their updated plan. 4.3 Public Review 4.1 Public Forum Nuka Research presented an outline of the revised plan to the Commission in June 2014 and delivered a draft version in early Through a series of meetings, the SHPC discussed plan goals, August. The contractor's final plan was submitted to the SHPC public input solicitation,and plan draft sections. Representatives for a 30-day public comment period on August 5, 2014. The from Nuka Research visited Seward in April 2014 to facilitate a commissioners seated at that time made a decision to incorporate public forum. Organized by the SHPC, the forum included the public comments and continue the revision of the plan.The commissioners and interested citizens. Prior to this meeting, final plan submittal by Nuka Research did not meet the goals and commissioners visited the local high school and the senior center ideas needed for a historical preservation plan and was not to discuss the preservation plan update.They extended to these accepted nor submitted for review to the Seward City Council. groups,representing the younger and elder citizens of the Seward community,a personal invitation to attend the public forum. On April 22, 2014, a productive session was held at the Seward Community Library and Museum. Nuka Research recorded Seward citizens' plans and visions of the type of community in 9 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 4.4 2017 Plan Development The Seward Historical Preservation Plan was brought to completion in May 2017 by the seated commission members. Through multitudes of public noticed work sessions, numerous Saturdays and late nights, extensive research, re-reading of previous public input documents,local historian suggestions,the work was concluded. It represents the spirit of volunteerism that embraces Seward's history,to retain through historic preservation a proud historical community. W I W n rte• __ Ic - - ;. �� Ft 111 ell I 'r_. • 4 • • RBHS 51.1.7 Fourth Avenue 1906 10 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5. Community History and feed plankton blooms, which in turn feed the thriving marine fisheries found off the Kenai Peninsula coast.These support the Character plentiful halibut, black cod, and salmon fisheries, an important The character of Seward's physical setting, modern settlement, part of Seward's commercial and sport fishing industry,providing an economic benefit to the community. and other historical and cultural elements contributing to the community's evolution is necessary to highlight the importance of preservation efforts. The following is not a comprehensive history of the City of Seward,but rather highlights of its first native population,through its Russian history into the modern era. 5.1 Physical Setting and Geography Resurrection Bay is located on the heavily glaciated southern coast of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. It is comprised of a bay and w land mass on a break between the very large Harding Icefield stretching west to Kachemak Bay and the smaller Sargent Icefield to the east.Together these ice fields have played a dominant role in shaping the area's geology, which in turn has also shaped its history. These ice fields feed the many tidewater and valley -__..-------------- glaciers,which make up what is now Kenai Fjords National Park Seward e.,. """" (KFNP). These glaciers are a principle factor in supporting the Overhead View of Seward and Resurrection Bay, 1906. Photo abundant marine mammal populations of the area.Today,Kenai property of Seward Community Library Museum Collection. Fjords National Park has become a focal point of the growing ecotourism industry out of Seward. The mountains and glaciers create what have been described as a"stern and rock-bound coast"(Cook&Norris)characterized by very few streams or lakes long enough to support large populations of salmon or other anadromous fish.Although they are hidden beneath the waves, the Alaska Gyre and the Alaska Coastal Current bring abundant deep ocean nutrients to the continental shelf of the northern Gulf of Alaska.These nutrients 11 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5.2. Early Alaska Native Influence Recently published evidence indicates that most of the sites studied had been in use for at least 800 years(Cook&Norris;de There is physical evidence of human use of marine resources Laguna 34). along the Kenai Peninsula coast from at least 3,000 years ago. Recent genetic and paleo-botany studies suggest there may have The need for protection from the influx of Russian fur traders, been coastal "Eskimo-Aleut" migrations along this coast starting the resulting concomitant small pox epidemic of 1830s, and the as long as 17,000 years ago. influenza epidemic of the 1880s, resulted in the consolidation and untimely decimation of many villages. This left many of the At the time of European contact in the 18'century,this area was smaller villages along exposed parts of the coast vacant. inhabited by Alutiiq-speaking people known as Unegkurmiut. These were the ancestors of Alaska Native people now living in 5.3 Russian and Early Settlement Activities the communities of Port Graham and Nanwalek.The territory of the Unegkurmiut embraced the entire south coast of the Kenai The Russians arrived in Alaska with the intent to explore and Peninsula, including Resurrection Bay. According to the establish claims to the land through permanent settlements. Inn anthropologist Frederica de Laguna, (35) oral history reports 1792, Grigor Shelikhov lured Alexander Baranov to be the identify three villages that existed in the vicinity of Seward. The Alaska manager of the Shelikhov-Golikov Company, later the village, called the Qutatluq in Alutiiq,was located at or near the Russian American Company, to build new ships for the colony. present town of Seward, while a second village, located Baranov arrived in "Voskrensenskaya Gavan," or Resurrection somewhere in the same vicinity, was called Kani lik or "Two Bay, in 1793. A Russian fort and shipyard was built within the Boys." In the Alutiiq language, the site of Seward is known as original town site of Seward and is thought to be located within a Qutekcak,or"Big Beach."The village of Kangiaq was located at few blocks of Railroad and Third Avenue,though it has not been Day Harbor and belonged to a local group known as the definitively identified (National Park Service, "News"). During Kaniaymiut or"Bay People." that same period, there were farms stretching north from the Most settlements were abandoned,according to the 1880 census, original town site. The first ship, the "Phoenix," was built and with the exception of a community named Yalik,thought to have launched in 1794(Barry,Vol. 1). inhabited Yalik Bay, south of Seward, though recent evidence Fur trader Frank G. Lowell and his Russian/Native wife Mary suggested they settled in Aialik Bay.However,by 1890,the entire Forgal Lowell are known as the first homesteaders to settle in area that makes up Kenai Fjords National Park today was Seward in 1883. Their move from English Bay to Resurrection abandoned, according to Alaska Commercial Company records Bay in 1884 was due to the decline in fur prices, the eruption of and the 1890 census(Barry,Vol. I). Sites of previous indigenous Mount Augustine,and economic conditions in the villages along camps and settlements continued to be uncovered into the 20' Cook Inlet. Frank prospered, establishing trading posts with century National Park Service, Front County Development). Alaska Commercial Company, buying furs from Alutiiq native 12 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan hunters of sea otters, black bear, martens, mink, and river otter 5.4 Early Days of Seward in what is now Kenai Fjords National Park. His crews set up winter camps along the coast from English Bay to Resurrection The Town of Seward was founded on August 28, 1903 when the Bay, including Aialik and Nuka Bay. They owned a cabin at Ballaine brothers, founders of the Alaska Central Railway, Lowell Point, their home on the waterfront near the current arrived with their landing party.The first attempt to make Seward Alaska SeaLife Center, including several out-buildings as far a city was during an election in May 1911, but the vote failed to inland as Bear Lake. (USDOI NPS, "News") Lowell Point, get the required two-thirds majority. The city incorporation Lowell Canyon, Lowell Creek, Mount Alice (daughter) and passed in May 1912 with 160 votes for and 31 against(Barry). Mount Eva (youngest daughter) were named in honor of the family. (Brue) In part because the gap between the Harding and Sargent Icefields provided relatively clear access into the interior without having to cross a glacier,the head of Resurrection Bay became a j , favorite access point for surveys into the Interior.After gold waswok T„,� = - �"'; r'r' W � x � . � cam" :, s� , discovered in the Sunrise/Hope District in 1895,a rough trail was - :'.. ;-... • .. ; 1 . established from Resurrection Bay to the District to avoid the ` ,• r �'� longdistances and treacherous tides goingupCook Inlet and . -i l � 4. Turnagain Arm. 1 " - A ;,` II The southern reaches of this trail would later become the start of " i - ,n _ �A` '`._ the Iditarod Trail. These beginnings prompted a significant . _ S r •.: :;• r • . survey expedition in 1898-1899 (Cook and Norris)which would %, ac' . . ( k. help define Seward's future.Maps developed from these surveys �, influenced the development of the railroad route from Resurrection Bay to the head of the Turnagain Arm and also the RBHS P.G.Hale Collection-"Potato Race July 4,1905 Seward" world-famous Iditarod Trail. These reports also purported andSeward's layout was determined by a survey designed by C.M. agriculturalmining opportunities,which further spurred die Anderson,a civil engineer,for John Ballaine.The plan specified development of a railroad into the Seward area(Barry). city blocks divided by wide streets and bisected by alleyways.The original town site went from the waterfront to seven lots beyond Monroe Street and from First Avenue at the foot of Mount Marathon and Bear Mountain along to the waterfront. There were 40 blocks and 1,211 lots in total,with some placed along the 13 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan shorelines itself Each lot was 30 feet wide and 100 feet long.The street at the most southern point of town was named Railway Avenue and the other east-west streets were named for the first Presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison,and Monroe. The north-south avenues were numerically named: First through Seventh. -- Seventh Avenue was renamed Ballaine Boulevard in 1980. The streets were public, although Frank r Ballaine reserved the right to construct and , i : , -. it ,y 9' , ; operate railways, telegraph and telephone lines, 1 ': — I 1,g yf1}f, 1 5nM x$rWlur, gas and water mains, and tunnels or other , " r.x�.-r, , ., °..� i!, , yo ! I • evacuations. The final plat was recorded on June ;; ,,• "� f Y'w I I , 7, 1905(Barry). _ _ �� w ! '• -"".."... :.- ' ',^..::s,vol•8 „...--,T,,,,.. At the time of the plat development,some earlier - _ , residents were already living i n Seward andilg -'-` `� "~ thriving. By 1905, Millionaires Row sprang up along Third Avenue,with most of the large homes �. ,: ' '7;,,, ; =r -_ `” e�. _" '-'_ - occupied by Alaskan Central Railway officials. RBHS Winter Collection"Fourth Av.Seward,Alaska Taken in]une1905" These buildings, which are still standing today, include:Ballaine House,Hale House,Cameron House,Holland House, Winter House, Stewart House, and Williams House. The Eide-Stotko Home at 420 Third Ave. across from 5.5 lditarod National Historic Trail (1923) Millionaire Row was construction between 1905 and 1910). Trails in Alaska have always been vital for the transport of The meticulous town planning from Seward's earliest days supplies between villages and towns. Before 1904,various winter remains evident.The centralized downtown is unique to Alaska trails carried mail from Resurrection Bay to the gold mines in and more closely resembles turn-of-the-century towns elsewhere Hope, Sunrise, and the Kenai Peninsula. As gold camps were in the country, making historic preservation efforts in Seward developed in the interior, the U.S. Congress established the absolutely crucial for maintaining its unique features. Most Alaska Road Commission in 1905 to organize and establish roads citizens cite this central focus of their city as one of the most and trails, hiring Walter Goodwin to survey winter mail routes attractive aspects of their community. from Seward to Nome between 1910-1911. 14 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan With the discovery of gold in Iditarod on Christmas Day 1908, 5.6. 1 WORLD WAR the Seward businessmen took fast action. In January 1909, the The United States was formally engaged in WWI from April 6, Seward Commercial Club hired Jujiro Wada,an immigrant from 1917 to June 28, 1919, although hostilities were terminated on Japan, who was legendary for his mushing skills and long trips November 11, 1918. More broadly, the period is defined as into the wilderness,to"demonstrate to an absolute certainty that the Seward route to the Iditarod was a feasible one." Alfred starting in 1914.During that time,Alaska-as a territory-saw no less patriotic fervor and experienced some of the nationalistic Lowell, of the Frank Lowell family, was hired to accompany Wada. tensions that arose in the melting pot of American life at the time. Seward saw little visible direct impact from the First World War They followed the Seward-to-Nome trail, but where it could be improved,theyblazed new routes and flaggedi n teams of construction or expansion. There were no major p the trail for others to follow.This significant contribution resulted in a trail that was fortifications or weapons emplacements, and a patrol of 20 used bythousands ofinfantrymen and an officer was the extent of military investment people and for shipments of tons of mail, around Resurrection Bay. Visiting naval patrols used existing supplies,and gold from 1910 until 1923. In 1915,a shipment of gold weighing 2,410 pounds - worth $37 million today - was docks and shore side services. transported through Seward to Seattle. The largest impact to the local economy was due to wartime With the completion of the Alaska Railroad in 1923,use of the rationing, contributions to war bonds, and the interruption of southern part of the trail decreased dramatically. People and construction and mining activity on the Kenai Peninsula and in freight went to Nenana by rail and then across to the Iditarod area the historic Iditarod mining district due to the exodus of workers by dog sled. The Iditarod Trail was established as a National of age and ability to serve in the United States military. Historic Trail by the U.S. Congress in 1978.Maps and routes of Immediately following the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, the trail can be viewed www.iditarod.com. the Seward area remained largely concerned with expansion of the growing community through residential and business 5.6 World War 1 (1914-1918), Prohibition construction, road building, and homesteading. Some of the (1920-1923), Great Depression (1929 - 1939), homestead claims were reviewed by the U.S. Government to Red Light District (1912 - 1954) determine whether they would interfere with military projects. Much of the growth in Seward over that handful of years was in After the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad,created through a anticipation of railroad construction backed by the Alaska merger with the Alaska Northern Railway after being purchased Railroad Bill, signed by President Woodrow Wilson in March by the federal government,moved to Anchorage in 1917,Seward 1914.However,the draw of wartime service-first for immigrants experienced difficult economic times. still closely tied to their origins, and then for volunteers and 15 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan conscripts to the U.S. war effort - took its toll on the railroad skills to the area.Seward was the gateway of their introduction to boom. Alaska when sailing up from elsewhere in the country. As land claims and routes were settled, railroad construction 5.6.4 RED LIGHT DISTRICT continued despite labor shortages,and Seward was connected to Seward's Red-Light district,known as"The Line,"was located in Anchorage via rail on September 10, 1918. an area called Alley B, whose boundaries were established After WWI,the mining industry on the Kenai Peninsula and in between Second and Third Avenue, with Washington and the Iditarod district never recovered its former prominence. Railroad Avenues as the north and south borders. Railroad operations and improvements languished for the first couple of years after WWI then regained momentum in 1920. Prostitutionwas illegal,but many cities designated specific areas for the trade to live and work.The main justification:it contained 5.6.2 PROHIBITION prostitution in one area, it helped prevent crime, and brought Alaska's Bone Dry Law,prohibiting the use of alcohol,went into 8 economic money to the city. .44 effect on January 1, 1918, and lasted 16 years. U.S. Marshals The Line had unwritten rules:the prostitutes were not to socialize (V tasked with enforcing the law sought out and destroyed liquor with or speak to the local women, they were to make purchases caches around Seward,and punishments were frequently severe. at the bakery and local store after 5 p.m. when the respectable After the repeal of Prohibition, some die-hard distillers women went home to dinner,etc.Alley B was not just about sex. continued to manufacture their own"mule"in the area between It was a place to get a drink after hours, food from local First Avenue south of Washington Street,known as"Homebrew establishments, a loan, and charity donations were often given Alley" and elected not to obtain Treasury permits or pay taxes. from the generous women of the Line. (Barry,Mary.Vol. II) In 1954, these areas were shut down throughout Alaska. 5.6.3 GREAT DEPRESSION Organized crime muscled into the industry with demands for "protection money," crime escalated, and the madams that Like many areas of the nation, the Great Depression impacted resisted found their businesses burned. The final blow came to the Alaska Territory. The price dropped on the two biggest Alley B when the conservative U.S. District Attorney for commodities:copper and fish.The federal relief administration, Anchorage stated he was going to"clean up The Line in Seward." as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal,proposed a solution Upon arriving in Seward, he found the city fathers had boarded to the over-dependence on fish and copper. agricultural up the houses and closed down Alley B,allowing the prostitutes development. Simultaneously, a New Deal was made to theto"disappear." (Capra and Paulsteiner) Midwestern farmers hit hardest in 1935-the Matanuska Colony Project, which funded 203 farming families to introduce new 16 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5.7 World War 11 (1940-1944) The military set up anti-aircraft guns, machine guns, searchlight In 1940,Congresscontrol stations,and pill boxes along Lowell Point,Fourth of July approved funds for Alaska's defense.Seward's Creek, and the beaches, islands, and lower mountains of ice-free port with sea-railroad connections became vital to Seward's Resurrection Bay. Docks,a hospital,and radio stations mainland Alaska's protection. were built, and troops were housed in Quonset huts, tents, and Materials and supplies from military bases in Anchorage and barracks.The Jesse Lee Home was painted with camouflage and Fairbanks flowed through Seward, establishing an expanded used as barracks. The hospital remained in operation into the government dock. 1950s and was used as a tuberculosis sanitarium. Fort Raymond,one mile north of the city docks,was established With the winding down of military action in the Pacific, orders and acted as a protective garrison for the city, harbor facilities, were issued to dismantle the Harbor Defense of Seward and to and the railroad terminus. Provisions were also used for the close Fort Raymond.This was accomplished in December 1944. military areas extending throughout Resurrection Bay. Many of Fort Raymond's structures were abandoned.Some were An electromagnetic cable was laid across the entrance to converted into homes and are still occupied today,while others W Resurrection Bay for detection of submarines. Six outer islands were purchased and moved throughout the city for a variety of uses.Some of these structures still exist in Seward today and have held two 60-inch Sea Coast Searchlights and searchlight control stations. Outdated pre-World War I guns and equipment were been noted as worthy of more preservation attention. installed to fortify island bases at South Beach,Rocky Point,Fort McGilvray, and Fort Bulky (Rugged Island). The 1918 equipment was later replaced with six-inch guns taken from war ships that were being upgraded. sia . main-aisawarmar 1 .r�...,._ ..� ,` s 4 ,. r-----itir ...._ , ... ......, �'ll; ` w� Y lir • . .1=8 �/�,j'-_ est:ar wfe 1oar -'.j N..„, a Y IIIIIII: OMR ESt1RR E GT'° I. R 11. US Army installations along Seward waterfront. Cropped from USACE report 1944. 17 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan - ` processing in Resurrection Bay started during " •" . 1 ri# Seward's first decade with a number of small, -,, l short-lived salteries. '' Ill lCommercial halibut harvesting in the Gulf of 41 ' 1 if, 7 : •• • i 04, Alaska may have begun as early as 1911,primarily t�� i , ,_, . .1 . " ' �'' as a result of overfishing in southeastern Alaskan ',7117'',"`—'1";":.----. \, -4.,,,' • 1 waters. The first cannery and cold storage was .w I r- , rr 4 started by the San Juan Fishing and Packing -- ,- Y 1 ••- �..rr Company in 1917, caiuning salmon and freezing P.' j ._,,, !1„ �' I• i O! halibut,salmon,black cod,and red snapper. r '�` ,i, In 1922, a year after the San Juan plant de- x ""-. t `t ,. . . 4 Vi _ A emphasized canning operations,fisheries interests �, jor �_ • ,;t were forced to conclude that the Resurrection Bay 4. 11' u-�,.--" "`^^----_ salmon supply,at least the sockeye salmon supply, •,: —......00. 1r was insufficient to support a profitable operation. "` In 1929, a new plant, Seward Fisheries, Inc., RBHS F.G.Hale Collection-Showing OtT Their Catch on the Alaska Central Railway Tracks-circa 1907 opened. This "small, one-line cannery" has undergone several name changes but remains in Seward today. 5.8 Growth and diversification of commercial The International Pacific Halibut treaty,signed in 1922,intended fisheries to enhance conservation measures for the species. The halibut industry, both in the Gulf of Alaska and Seward, grew The northern Gulf of Alaska is rich with marine life. Offshore dramatically during the mid-1920s.In 1927,however,the fishery areas provide an abundant source of halibut, Pacific cod, and -and Seward's role in it-took a turn for the worse. other marine whitefish species. Although salmon are plentiful The number of halibut processed at the San Juan plant dropped along the Kenai Peninsula's southern coast, the shortness of streams and small number of freshwater lakes limit the habitat for from 2.5 million pounds in 1927 to 1 million pounds a year later. The deepening depression promised further cutbacks in the sockeye and chinook salmon. halibut harvest,so the plant closed after the 1931 season.For the The waters of the Gulf of Alaska have attracted commercial cod next 18 years, Seward fish plants played an insignificant role in and halibut fishers for more than a century. Commercial fish 18 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan halibut processing and shipping.The late 1920s and early 1930s �,« „-•- - were also declining years for the central Alaska cod industry. �,FA=, "�.a, ' Chu , A. �•v i ..: - ' Y ••• iC d1 ^r 7B,0,, In 1948, the opening of the Seward Fish and Cold Storage 3, '� ` _/ , i Y I���/ Company brought a brief revival of halibut processing. In 1969, ef E 34- • �_: Sewaard,�,ft r7i TdnMS ' {:'/ `.reward. Z~/ � 1 it was sold to a Petersburg-based consortium that renamed the / ti,�„ . , ci L. -Rsyy'ew School _ r i business Seward Fisheries, Inc. It remains today as Seward's _ __.4__ o 1 / SEWARD t rte largest seafood processing plant. , _.% ` _ii❑ '% nil ' = Shrimp was an emerging fishery at the time of Statehood. By the - r '-- '' .• j \ , end of 1959, Seward Fisheries had added four shrimp peeling n; �L •a-, :•.' :: lines. For the next several years, the shrimp industry thrived. In 8 .!�' .�4.1 `"Tf':`;:' • order to sustain operations,the shrimp harvesters had to seek out r`• ! ru�r ("• Rada Taw. I � ';�Ci:•mmlTowerg.. locations that were increasingly distant from Resurrection Bay. The plant in Seward remained active through the 1963 season. , �� �4111S IIV�` :�� ,Seward f--^. � � l I • (BM 551 The 1964 earthquake, however, destroyed all of the shrimp '' I w I is!,`', tem 5s) -`V. 01 processingfacilities and killed the industry •r" { °• � �Y � �" _' y i j a in Seward. >'`. J � _. le.. I � / 1lQ OJ A few notable mileposts in the recent development of A S a0' I. ckr commercial fisheries in Seward include the state's adoption of thei limited entry system to manage salmon (passage of thei Magnusson Fisheries Conservation Act in 1976), The ` , •' i slide vOil" i 7 Community Development Quota Program within the Pollock and cod fisheries(1992),the Halibut&Sablefish(aka Black Cod) 1950/1997 Cropped sections of SGS Individual Fishing Quota Program (1995), and the Magnuson- Topo-graphic Maps. Seward A-7 Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act amendments and reauthorization (1996). As a result, Seward has reemerged as a leading port for the processing of halibut,sablefish,and salmon. 19 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5.9 Following the 1964 Earthquake and As the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad,Seward was the Tsunami - Resurrection of Seward leading freight port in south central Alaska until the earthquake destroyed the port facilities. By the time port facilities had been The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and subsequent tsunami rebuilt, the Port of Whitler had become the principal freight changed Seward forever. Despite occurring more than 50 years destination; in later years the Port of Anchorage was added. In ago, it is the basis upon which Seward's recent history has been Seward,the coal terminal,cruise ship dock,large barge,and fuel built. Seward's industrial waterfront was decimated. What were docks have emerged as major parts of the Alaska Railroad's once docks and industrial waterfront is now the Waterfront Park, business in Seward with an increase each year for freight which allows both camping and day-use facilities. deliveries. In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami,Seward became a center for marine research and higher education.This includes r 1• , • ;i=- the establishment of the Seward Marine Center(SMC) (1973) as - - £ ' ' a marine research station for the University of Alaska Fairbanks- Institute of Marine Science (now the UAF College of Fisheries ,...„--4,__ = and Ocean Sciences [CFOS]). SMC has served as the homeport -'44.. for NSF/UNOLS research vessels R/V Acona,R/V Alpha Helix, i' ia and the new ice capable arctic research vessel the R/V Sikuliaq. •i t The founding in 1968 of the Alaska Skills Center,now known as 'YI the Alaska Institute of Technology (AVTEC) assisted in the { ! . ' revitalization of Seward and was in r sponse to the discovery of oil in Prudhoe Bay and the Alaska Lands Claim Act.Today this facility has become a leader in technology,maritime,and culinary ,�'':� • r ap education. Additionally, construction of the Alaska Sea-Life w - tis, if v,..717,f4'.-,..i. i A' = 4.5 a "A, '`�'•�r'_ +��t �" rn Center and the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery has increased the a141 4 _ education vitality of the community.The establishment of Kenai . v - 9 • Fjords National Park, Caries Head State Recreation Area, and A:� multiple units of the State Marine Parks in Resurrection Bay helped increase awareness of, and some protection for, Fort McGilvery and other World War II historical sites at Caines Before After Anal photographs of Seward before and after the 1964 earthquake and tsunami(USGS Head. They have also helped to preserve the heritage, tourism, 1964' and eco-tourism opportunities in the Seward area. 20 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan The popularity of the Seward Silver Salmon Derby since the mid- 1950s and the halibut tournament is indicative of the importance of sports fishing,both charter and individual,as a cornerstone to — Seward's tourist economy. • The City of Seward acquired the Fourthof July/Sprung Creek t land through the State of Alaska. The establishment and construction of the Seward Marine Industrial Complex (SMIC) in this area allowed the development of the shipyard and the .r4 . 1111111111111 Spring Creek Correctional Center. Mit `i •• _ 5.10 Economic Highlights 5.10.1 Industry ""`" , Seward began as a railway town. As the only ice-free port on the RBHS F.G.Hale • • -People and Handcart on Railroad Tracks-circa 1907 ti railway, it became a hub for trans-shipment of freight into the Interior. In 1910,the rudimentary trail to the gold fields on the Halibut,sablefish,and salmon are the most important species for Kenai Peninsula was upgraded and extended into a mail and commercial fisheries,and presently there is a diverse commercial freight route to the gold fields in the entire Iditarod District,and fishing fleet present in Seward comprised of long-liners, purse- later to Nome.This is the historic Iditarod Trail,which still starts seiners, and gill-netters. The Seward Boat Harbor, which was in Seward,and is listed on the National Register,and a highlight established in 1964, has recently added new floats, ramps, and of Heritage Tourism. fish cleaning stations that have improved the existing facilities for The establishment of the Alaskan Central Railway was the reason maximum access (Seward Boat Harbor). Charter boats are the City of Seward came into existence.Seward's role as a logistics numerous in Seward, and tourist and recreational outlets have hub has defined the town throughout its history, ebbing and built up along the waterfront on Fourth Avenue. Halibut and flowing with the economic times. Shortly after its construction in salmon fishing are the most popular species for sport fishing. 1917,the historic Alaska Railroad Depot,was moved from what is now Adams Street and Ballaine Boulevard to its present location on Railway Avenue after the Lowell Creek Flooding that year. It was used as a depot until the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake destroyed the railroad.The depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and still stands. 21 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5.10.2 Tourism Fourth Avenue, outside of the original town site. Alaska's only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center, the Alaska Visitors from all over the world have long been an important part SeaLife Center,is located in Seward and was completed in 1998. of Seward's economy. Starting with the gold rush, prospectors The surrounding areas offer ample opportunities for hiking, came through Seward's ice-free port before setting off by horse, biking, dogsled,or foot into the Interior.Located along the waterfront in rafting, and wildlife viewing, complemented by notable restaurants and unique lodging facilities. Seward is Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail,marked today with a tripod sign. Nearby stands the impressive Founders Monument and Wada Monument. A bronze statue of William H. Seward is located to the right of First National Bank Alaska (303 Fourth St.). All evoke memory of when Seward was the primary starting point of a transport route into more remote ..' sr' .�'. a . _ _, 'T,— �' . '� Alaskan communities. ig '' °" "-" , • ,s,., The establishment of Kenai Fjords ''i ;-.'i! t National Monument by President -4'7• ' : "'"*"'' `-' '- - f �r r a• :" Jimmy Carter in 1978 marked the start '`.,, + _ • t , Y. - a _, ,�_ - fir.-.' , � ti- of contemporary tourism in Seward.In l ` .s ' , _. -r ` " 1980, the site was expanded into a }'f • •;. , ., national park and receives thousands ��/ -1,1 ,2b. --- �-r !T 91 r _ of visitors each year in addition to (. engaging with the wider world daily` 4 - 4 1 + s through social media and television 1; °-°' ` 4`* � '`2° �\ programming (National Park Service. 1 + '°' +, ''` a — '*� Fir, News). Opportunities for sports sr WARD.AL A'�,491 I r ..�,c...4 .- ,. ..r•- • o''_ - At.i s— . fishing and outdoor recreation attract _ .h � � r RBHS F.G.Hale Collection-"Seward,Alaska.Apr. 13th 1906' tourists to the Resurrection Bay area, in addition to the crowds of people coming aboard cruise ships to this once remote valley each year. Activity in Seward is largely centered along the waterfront on 22 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5.10.3 Education (www.sikuliaq.alaska.edu).The Sikulragmission is arctic Critical to Seward's culture and economy are its educational science, allowing the broad spectrum of institutions, both the public school system and the facilities for instrumentation/equipment on board to advance all higher learning. future science specialties in research. This Historic Preservation Plan seeks to not only facilitate the Local public schools are William H.Seward Elementary School, preservation of Seward's past history, but also to lay the Seward Middle School, and Seward High School. (www.kpbsd.k12.ak.usn groundwork to preserve the historic legacy of more recent events. • The Alaska Vocational and Technical Center, or - AVTEC (www.avtec.edu), Alaska's Institute of �� '' ' Technology, offers a wide variety of course studies i n the areas of culinary institute, Alaska Maritime Training Center, diesel and heavy mechanics, welding, energy building and electrical training, and office and information technology. In addition to being a resource for job training, AVTEC also provides jobs for the community by employing course instructors in a variety of support for diverse staffing roles in local businesses 17g. JA-17 and corporations. Graduates of the training programs 73 ,s y Bvc,q� work in diverse employment throughout Alaska, the U.S.,and internationally. RBI-1S Winter Collection-c1904 • The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), Seward Marine Center (http://www.uaf.edu/sfos/about-us/locations/seward), is 5. 11 Significant Events & Disasters an invaluable resource for the local community which 5.11.1 Lowell Creek Flooding provides professors and graduate students with facilities necessary to conduct important research,including crab Seward is built on an alluvial plane,causing periodic flooding in development. In addition, the center is the home port many areas of the city. In 1917, Lowell Creek flooded when for the ice capable Arctic Research Vessel Sikuliaq, a heavy rains and wind plagued Seward. The creek washed out member of the UNOLS (University-National everything along the current Jefferson Street, including bridges, Oceanographic Laboratory System) fleet trees,railroad tracks,houses,and the school house.Additionally, 23 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan it washed out a large part of Second Avenue and the downtown family of Seward homesteader Hermann Leirer and other area. The flooding left the city without light, telephones, power, property owners to property owned by the Alaska Railroad. and ruiuiuig water. Another flood in 1918 damaged the local Remaining local industry and rail transportation was disrupted Seward General Hospital(Barry).The Army Corps of Engineers during the construction of these new facilities and, as a _ built the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel in 1939 to divert the consequence,some industry was lost to other communities. creek in the event of another flood. This tunnel is listed on the Seward was awarded All American City Award in 1965 for its National Register of Historic Places and its outflow is located at efforts to recover from the disaster. the intersection of Railway Avenue and Lowell Point Road. The City of Seward commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 5.11.2 Fire of 1941 1964 earthquake on March 27, 2014. A community In 1941,a fire burned 19 businesses from the east side of Fourth remembrance event is held at the Seward Community Library Avenue to the corner of Fourth and Railway and continued to the and Museum with highlights of personal stories accompanied by Seward Hotel on Fifth Avenue. The Army provided tents and a short film and '64 Earthquake Exhibit. Every summer in care for those left displaced.In 1942,there was another fire at the Seward,the Good Friday Earthquake film can be viewed at either corner of Fourth and Washington Street;more than 100 people the Seward Community Library and Museum or the Kenai CA d were left homeless. These fires destroyed much of Seward's Fjords National Park Visitor Center. historic business district located downtown. 5.11.4 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, 1989 5.11.3 Good Friday Earthquake and Tsunami The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill was a massive environmental disaster The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and the tsunami that to the waters and beaches of Kenai Fjords National Park,which followed gutted the industrial center of Seward. The San Juan affected all communities in the area, whether or not oil had Cannery, Army infrastructure, and railroad docks were washed up on their shores.The City of Seward was not directly destroyed, in addition to the tracks leading to the dock, the oil oiled, although large parts of the nearby Kenai Fjords National tank farms, fish processing facilities, warehouses, sawmills, and Park were oiled and detectable"lingering oil" still remains. Like the small boat harbor. The devastated historical waterfront most communities,some people in Seward fared well and others district changed Seward as a port to rail community, hurting the suffered economic and emotional hardship. Approximately 500 local economy and natural habitat. Homes throughout the city people were employed in the cleanup efforts,though not all were suffered damage,with some becoming uninhabitable. Seward residents. Some fishermen chartered boats to assist with oil collection and were compensated for their losses. Others who The devastation of the historic waterfront district prompted the did not have spill response contracts suffered, affecting the lives relocation of rail,port,and fisheries industry to new locations at of many families. The City of Seward lost approximately $1 the head of Resurrection Bay.Some business were moved by the 24 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan million in taxes after it accepted single billing for services from Veco. Money from oil spill litigation settlements that followed funded in part the Alaska SeaLife Center and the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery.The settlement between the State of Alaska,the federal government, and Exxon Shipping was made before the natural recourse claims went to litigation.The State and Federal Trustee Council manages the remaining fiords. in 25 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan N 26 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 6. Community Resources 6. 1.2 Seward Community Library and Museum Opened in January 2013, the Seward Community Library and This section describes the key local historic and cultural Museum is a public library, historical museum, archive, and preservation resources and information management practice in community center that serves the City of Seward and the Seward. surrounding area. Their archives and historical artifacts are maintained through a partnership with the Resurrection Bay 6. 1 Local Historic and Cultural Clubs and Historical Society and Seward Community Library Association. Organizations The museum, which is located on the first floor, currently has Given the depth of the historical and cultural resources in the 5,000 objects, photographs, and archives. The mission, in Resurrection Bay area, multiple organizations have focused on collaboration with the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, is to preserving different pieces,resulting in a rich cultural scene and document and interpret the diverse history of Seward and the multiple outlets to utilize for community improvement efforts. Resurrection Bay area. (Seward Historic Preservation The Commission seeks to stimulate communication amongst Commission) these different groups to create a unified vision for Seward. 6.1.3 Resurrection Bay Historical Society 6.1.1 Seward Community Library Association The Resurrection Bay Historical Society(RBHS)was founded in Established in the early 1930s, the Seward Community Library 1962, by a group of local citizens interested in preserving Association served as a repository and curate for all historic and Seward's history. After amassing a large collection of Alaska culturally significant items that would normally belong in a native artifacts,the group created the Seward Community Library museum. When the Resurrection Bay Historical Society was and Museum in conjunction with the Seward Community Library founded in 1962, the Library Association partnered with the Association in the basement of City Hall in 1966.In 2003,RBHS Historical Society to raisefunds and advocate for construction of declared support for the building of a new Seward Community the present-day Seward Community Library and Museum, a Library and Museum facility and were active in the building partnership of the two.Currently,the Library Association retains process and 2013 dedication. Along with the shared use of the ownership and responsibility for an extensive art collection, the building, it was agreed that the city would assume operations of historic Sylvia Sexton photograph collection, as well as artifacts the Seward Community Library and Museum with RBHS in a that are on loan to the Seward Community Library and Museum. strong management support role as well as the owner of the (www.friendsofscla.org/home) artifacts. 27 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Nan Resurrection Bay Historical Society Mission: 6. 1.5 lditarod Trail Blazers, Seward Chapter 1. To collect, preserve and make accessible to the public The Iditarod Trail Blazers were founded in 1982 as an materials that help establish and illustrate the history of organization dedicated to projects including trail routing, the Seward area, construction,and maintenance of the Iditarod National Historic 2. To stimulate interest and disseminate information about Trail (www.iditarod100.org) (Historic Trail Alliance; the history of the Seward area,and IditarodHTA@gmail.com}.One of their major accomplishments was redirecting a portion of the trail that had been disrupted by 3. To encourage the preservation of historical buildings, the Alaska Railroad and Seward Highway in collaboration with structures and sites in the Seward area. the City of Seward, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and the (www.resbayhistorical.org). U.S. Forest Service (Trail Groups in the Kenai Peninsula).The 6.1.4 Pioneers of Alaska Fraternity Seward Chapter of the Iditarod Trail Blazers was incorporated by the State of Alaska and recognized by the IRS in December The Pioneers of Alaska Fraternity is an organization dedicated to 1989. (httns://www.ak/seward-iditarod-trail-blazers.html) "the need of helping each other survive"in the brutal elements of the Northern Territory.Founded in Nome in 1907,their mission is to provide food, medical care, legal assistance, recreational Iditarod Trail Blazers Mission: opportunities, and social interaction in what can be a harsh and 1. To promote the establishment of a connected trail from isolating place to make a living.Traditionally,in areas that did not Seward to Nome; have established forms of government, organizations like these also maintained civic order - essential government, a court 2. To support historical societies and government agencies in the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of system, and basic education. The purpose of Pioneers of historic sites, cabins and other objects related to the Alaska is to preservethe names of all Alaska's s pioneers on its Iditarod National Historic Trail System; rolls; to collect and preserve the lie and incidents of Alaska's history;and In pmmote the best interests of Alaska." 3. To oversee the location,construction,and maintenance Today, the Pioneers serve as advocates for various statewide of the Iditarod Trail segment from Seward to Crow Pass; issues, such as transportation infrastructure, education, medical and care, and rights and services for the older Alaskan population. 4. To hold regular meetings and other activities for the The Pioneers were formed in Seward in 1913 and is home to recreation,instruction,and education of the members as Men's Igloo No. 9 and Women's Igloo No. 9. well as the general public. (www.pioneersofalaska.org) 28 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 6.1.6 Qutekcak Native Tribe Seward. Telephone 907-422-0500. Google Map Coordinates 60The Qutekcak Native Tribe is an organization that welcomes all 1165108,-149.4405508. The Exit Glacier Nature Center & Alaska native peoples in the Seward area and the Eastern Kenai T Head for Harding Icefield Trail can be found at Google Peninsula to come together for cultural activities and educational Map Coordinates 60.1782633,-149.6494389. The and supportAdministration Office is located at 411 Washington Street, programs.grams.As a group of people from multiple native Seward.www.nnps.gov/kefi groups, the Qutekcak do not have federal recognition but work with Chugachmiut Tribal Consortium while advocating for 6. 1.8 Caines Head State Recreation Area, Alaska recognition.The Qutekcak Native Tribe encourages the passing Department of Natural Resources down of native Alaskan culture and traditions through dance, song, language, food, and athletics, aiming to make the younger Caines Head State Recreation Area, the scenic site of an generations proud of their heritage and to foster a lasting,vibrant abandoned World War II fort, can be reached by boat or tide native community in the Resurrection Bay Area (Qutekcak). dependent foot trail from Seward. The massive headland rises (www.sewardaknatives.com) 650 feet above Resurrection Bay against a backdrop of rolling alpine meadows and sharp peaks,giving way to a sweeping view Chugachmiut is the Tribal consortium created to promote self- of the North Pacific Ocean. By default, other World War II determination to the seven Native communities of the Chugach vintage sites on Resurrection Bay are also overseen by the Region. They provide health and social services, education and Department of Natural Resources. Alaska State Parks, training, and technical assistance to the Chugach Native people Kenai/PWS Area Office Soldotna, Alaska telephone 907-262- in a way that is acceptable to Native cultural values and tradition 5581. in order to enhance the well-being of native people by continuing http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kenai/cainesheadsra.htm to strengthen the tribes and increase self-determination opportunities for community operated tribal programs. (www. chugachmuit.org) 6. 1.9 American Legion Post #5 6.1.7 Kenai Fjords National Park 402 5th Ave, Seward Alaska telephone 907-224-5440 www.americanlegionpost5.com. At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield,Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Native Alutiiq relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate. The main Visitor Center is located at 1212 4* Ave., 29 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 6. 1. 10 Churches • Church of Christ,433 4th Ave.907-491-1327 j ` • Eagles Nest Christian Fellowship, 2nd Ave & 1 Q Madison Street 907-224-5635 �� .. • Moose Pass Community Church, Mile 28.2 Seward Highway 907-288-3138 ,� r F. ri O • New Beginnings Baptist Church, Breeze Inn _ % �` ;� ` sewardnewbegnuungs@gmail.com r ''L Li s j'� _ ikk, • Resurrection Bay Baptist Church, 412 Washington St.907-224-7777 v`RBHS 303.1.1 St Peters ° • Resurrection Lutheran Church, 400 Fourth Ave.907-224-7368 V1 • St. Peter's Episcopal Church,2°d Ave.&Adams St.907-224-3975 • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 5th Ave &Jefferson St.907-224-5414 ' • Seward Church of Christ, 433 4th Ave. 907-41- i' .-..-4' .-...• - �.,'w,. 1170 "•,. •Y • Seward Church of the Nazarene,4th Ave&C St. " • �': Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 6.2 Information Management 6.2.1 City Files The files of the City of Seward include a wealth of information on Seward's history, including past council minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and tax assessor records maintained by the City Clerk. The Community Development Department serves in a support role to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thus has historic maps, plans, documents, and knowledge on historic preservation parameters. Additionally, they maintain the community's cemetery records for the City, Legion, Pioneers, Masons,Elks,Jesse Lee,and Woodlawn cemeteries.The Seward Community Library and Museum provides a support role to the ►► Seward Historic Preservation Commission and maintains the agendas, minutes, resolutions and proclamations for the Commission.www.cityofseward.us 6.2.2 District Court Seward District Court is part of the third judicial district of Alaska. The District Court is a trial court of limited jurisdiction that maintains documents of civil and criminal cases, appeals, land transactions, death records, mining claims, and property titles. Other courts in the Kenai Peninsula Borough are the Homer District Court and the Kenai Superior Court. (907) 224- 3075. http://www.countv-courthouse.com/ak/seward/seward- courthouse 31 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan LA NO 32 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 7. Preservation Opportunities Et • Better utilize available economic incentives for historical preservation. Challenges • Develop a sense of history among the populous by This section identifies the challenges facing the City of Seward in recognizing local culture. their efforts to enhance historic and preservation awareness and action while also highlighting opportunities that have been 7.2 Challenges identified to strengthen preservation efforts and capitalize on The development of the original Historic Preservation Plan in existing resources. 1996 was spurred by concern over progressive loss of local 7.1 Opportunities historical character, especially within the downtown area. As a dynamic community with strong fishing, outdoor recreational The Seward community has many opportunities with local activities, and tourism industries, it is a place that brings out resources to create preservation possibilities. The Seward different points of view,particularly in defining and preserving its Historic Preservation Commissioners and local citizens have history. Decreasing opportunities for historic preservation have \ highlighted positive suggestions to enhance local preservation continued to make this a concern, resulting in a continuing interest and action. Suggestions of opportunities in Seward commitment to updating the historical plan. include: Seward continues to develop and transform,primarily driven by • Educate citizens on historic preservation and the benefits economic concerns, with a diverse, often partitioned, mix of to our community. lifelong citizens, short term residents, and new families. These diverse stakeholders and their independent interests contribute • Historic sites should be identified and labeled. to limited community awareness of the challenges to retaining • Increase community involvement in historic local character and history. preservation. The following concerns identified during the plan rewrite may • Broaden educational resources, including public not represent all concerns and necessarily have an obvious schools, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of immediate solution.Considering them and starting a dialogue for Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, and Alaska Institute of what can be done in the future is the Commission's intent. Technology. • Enhance heritage tourism opportunities. • Explore ways to protect historic resources. 33 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Recent challenges to Seward's local cultural and historic vitality o Keep lines of communications open with local include: government • Challenge to define and identify ways to refurbish o SHPC work with Planning&Zoning and Park& historic value to broaden the Historic Districts. Recreation to coordinate in keeping Possible Solutions communication open with city government o Increase civic engagement. o Optimize communication and coordination o Returning buildings back to their historic with local and state NGO's & non-local appearance is encouraged. governmental level organizations with similar o Establish the historic and economic value of the historical preservation missions buildings within the Historic Districts. • Differences in focus between economic and industrial • Lack of local education on Seward's history and what development and historical preservation. historic preservation means. Possible Solution Possible Solutions o Increase understanding of economic benefits of &1 o Improve interpretive materials and signage at heritage tourism. O high public use areas. • Deterioration of historic resources. o Develop educational presentations/programs at Possible Solutions the local school level. o Enhance restoration awareness and develop o Encourage local Chamber of Commerce, local recommendations or guidelines to enhance tourist's industries, and City Government to historical value to assist to retain and minimize assist in the development of Heritage Tourism loss of historic value from demolition. to foster economic opportunities. o Catalog and collate a central depository of • Absence of monetary funding from local/borough/state/ Seward's Historical Preservation history. federal governments encouraging historic preservation. Possible Solutions o Research availability of existing economic programs for preservation. o Assist in promotion and obtaining federal/state/borough/local funding for historical preservation. • Maximize available solutions with local government to harmonize support for preservation efforts. Possible Solutions 34 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 8. Agenda for Future Action Long-term ambitions include: • Encourage mindfulness of modernization while 8.1 Immediate Action preserving local character. After identifying what opportunities and challenges affect • Educate local community about preservation in order to Seward's historic preservation effort, the Commission seeks to engage them in preservation efforts. achieve the following as immediate action steps. • Continued support of being ung a government entity and • Focus on goals,that the Commission can influence and historic advisor. change. • Encourage the integrity urag and authenticity of historic • Work with City Planning and Zoning to highlight historic districts. preservation incentives. • Engage modern technology to help identify and promote • Seek consensus from the City about a vision for Seward. local historic sites. • Create voluntary guidelines to unify the town while being • Coordinate an annual or bi-annual meeting of all '6 respectful of the needs of private property rights. preservation entities in town to discuss ideas and ongoing • Consider other towns as models if they have executed projects in order not to duplicate efforts and encourage collaboration. local regeneration with success. • Identify and share economic benefits of historic 8.3 Timeline for Next Plan Revision preservation. The 1996 plan stated that a review of the standing plan should 8.2 Long-term Ambitions take place annually. The 2017 Seward Historic Preservation Commission seeks to update the plan every five years,which will In addition to immediate goals for the Seward community,other ensure that the current Commission is focused on its mission and themes emerged throughout the plan update process that can be achieving the goals that have been set to preserve Seward's incorporated into a long-term plan for historic preservation.The history.The review of the plan shall involve a work session,assess SHPC wants to further their mission while also becoming a more progress on meeting established goals, and focus on developing vibrant resource within the community. an updated work plan to be reviewed by City government and citizens of Seward. 35 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan "°. r ' �" k IN 1. ‘, 71 „I , x *: ,_, r. _ t 3 R, . , 0 --- i ..... .. .r4, . T a dM^w $ 1 3.s RBHS F. G. Hale Collection - "4th Ave. Seward, Alaska" - circa 1906 36 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 9. Conclusion Seward is one of a handful of Alaska's founding communities and has grown over time from its roots as a frontier town at the turn of the century through two world wars and the industrial age. In prehistoric times and for a period after European explorers began sailing these waters, Alaska Native communities called the Resurrection Bay area home through successive waves of settlement,both brief and enduring. Now Sewardites look toward the future,endowed with developed resources such as an ice-free port and harbor,a strategic location, and continued economic development driven by the combination of the opportunities these afford including remarkable growth in recreational activities and tourism. W While these possibilities enrich what Seward is today, they are built on a foundation of progressive community advancement and the relics of trials and triumphs. This plan, and the shared effort that it represents in fostering a vision for the future, is simply one effort to preserve the historic and cultural elements that defuse this unique community and its people and capture that spirit for future generations. 37 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 38 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 10. References Brue, Sandy. The Lowell Family and Alaska Fur Trade Industry. Page 39-43. Alaska Park Science Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of Volume 3,Issue lwww.nns.gov,2014 History & Archeology. Local government Capra, Doug. "The Spaces Between, Stories from the preservation programs. Kenai Mountains to The Kenai Fjords." Ember http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/grant/akclg.htm Press,2014 Alaska Digital Archives. City of Seward Municipal Code.ityofseward.net. http://vilda.alaska.edu/cdm/undex,2017 Cook, Linda&Frank Norris. A Stern and Rock-Bound "Alaska Earthquake 50th Anniversary Commemora- Coast. National Park Service, Alaska Support tion." 19 March 2014,Seward City News. Office. Anonymous, "California State capitol restoration httns://www.nns.gov/narkhistorv/onljne books/ project,"WAAC Newsletter Vol.4 No. 1, 1982, kefi/hrs/hrs.htm, 1998. http://cool.conservationus.org/waac/wn/wn04/w Crowell, A. & D. Maim. Archeology and Coastal u04-1/wn04-101.html, 1982. Dynamics of Kenai Fjords National Park, Cn Barry,MaryJ."Seward Alaska:A History of the Gateway Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska: National Park City Vol I: Prehistory to 1914," MJ.P. Barry, Service, 1998. 1986. deLaguna, Frederica. "Chugach Prehistory: The Barry,MaryJ."Seward Alaska:A History of the Gateway Archaeology of Prince William Sound,Alaska." City. Vol. II: 1914 - 1923 The Railroad University of Washington Press, 1956. Construction Years,"MJ. P. Barry, 1993 Morseth, Michele. The People of the Volcanoes: Barry,MaryJ.Seward Alaska:A History of the Gateway Aniachak National Monument and Preserve City. Vol. III: 1924-1993 Growth, Tragedy, Ethnographic Overview and assessment, Recovery,Adaptation," MJ.P. Barry, 1995. National Park Service,Anchorage, 1998. Briney, Amanda. "Historic Preservation: An Overview National Park Service. Franklin G. Lowell of Historic Preservation and Why it's so www.NPS.gov/ref/learn Page 13-14 Important to Urban Maiming."though.co. 39 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan National Park Service,Kenai Fjords National Park, Trail Groups in the Kenai Peninsula. Iditarod Trail Alaska. News. Blazers,Seward Chapter. http://www.nps.gov/kefi/rarkiiews/index.htm, http://www2.borough.kenai.ak.us/planningdept/ 2014. trai19620commission/trailgroups/iditarod.htm National Park Service, Denver Service Center. Kenai Williams, Patricia Ray.There's a Freedom Here. My Fjords National Park, Alaska, Front Country 100 years in Alaska. Hardscratch Press,2014. Development Concept Plan, Environmental Assessment, 1995. Pioneers of Alaska. Igloo History. httr://www.pioneersofalaska.org/igloo history .html,2014. Paulsteiner,John. "Seward,Alaska:The Sinful Town on Resurrection Bay." 1975. Qutekcak Native Tribe. Long history of Independence and Desire. http://www.sewardaknatives.com/about/ 2014. Resurrection Bay Historical Society. General Information. http://www.resbayhistorical.org/general- information/ Seward Community Library and Museum. cityofsweard.net Seward Historic Preservation Commission. cityofseward.net Seward Small Boat Harbor.Discover Alaska's Marine Adventure Capital. http://www.citvofseward.net/harbor/,2014. 40 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 11 . Appendices Appendix A. List of all Seward Historic Preservation Commissioners (List provided by Seward City Clerk's office - 2016 Appendix 8. List of Historic Register of Seward Houses and Sites Appendix B.1 Seward Register of Historic Places Application Appendix C. List of Places on National Historic Register in Seward Appendix D. Seward Historic Preservation Commission Plants Er Trees (Information and Application Appendix E. 1975 List of Seward Historical Inventory Sites (Original List) Appendix F. NPS Determination of Eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places. Seward Commercial Historic District 8/11/2004 Appendix G. Seward City Code - Article 4 - Historic Preservation Commission & State Guidelines for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program Appendix H. Summary of Seward Public Forum (April 2014) Appendix I. 2014 Public Survey Appendix J. Results of 2014 Public Survey 41 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix A. List of all Seward Historic Preservation Commissioners (List provided by Seward City Clerk's office - 2016) 4-25-1994 2-9-1998 5-13-2002 5-23-2005 5-14-2007 (First appointments) Timothy Sczawinski Sherry Appel Michaela Walker- Tom Swann Doug Capra Iris Darling Hettinger Shannon Kovac Virginia Darling 5-26-1998 Jeanne Galvano Dan Seavey 5-27-2003 6-13-2005 10-8-2007 Shannon Skibeness Tim Sczawinski Doug Capra James Rowell Doug Capra Michael G. Wiley Walter Corrigan Jr. 5-10-1999 6-23-2003 8-22-2005 10-22-2007 Dan Seavey Patsy Jones Dorene Lorenz Valarie Park John French 5-8-1995 2-14-2000 8-25-2003 9-12-2005 5-27-2008 Donna Kowalski Sherry Appel Kirsten Wheat Shannon Huber Jolund Luther Dan Seavey John French ara 5-22-2000 2-23-2004 5-22-2006 5-13-1996 Iris Darling Shauna Snowden Greg Carpenter 6-8-2009 Glenn W. Hart Jeanne Galvano Valerie Park Linda Lasota Faye Mulholland Bill Hearn 5-24.2004 Shannon Huber Kelly Martin Tom Swann 6-22-2009 5-27-1997 Shannon Kovac 8-28-2006 Monica Hinders Bob Satin 5-14-2001 Meredith Hershock Bill Hearn Tom Swann 10-25-2004 8-10-2009 Jeanne Galvano Michaele J.Walker- 9-11-2006 L. David Hamner Lee George 6-25-2001 Hettinger Jolund Luther Doug Capra 6-14-2010 12-8-1997 3-29-2005 Ryan Reynolds Kelly Martin Gregory E. Carpenter 10-10-2006 Catherine Richardson Linda Lasota Tim Sczawinski 3-14-2011 6-11-2012 5-28-2013 7-28-2014 7-13-2015 Patricia Heim Linda Lasota Catherine Richardson Wolfgang Kurtz Sandie Roach' 42 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 6-13-2011 8-13-2012 5-27-2014 9-8-2014 5-23-2016 Ryan Reynolds Sarah Fink John French Sandie Roach' Wolfgang Kurtz John French Wadeen Hepworth 3-11-2013 5-26-2015 10-10-2011 Frank DeMarco 7-14-2014 Linda Lasota Doug Capra Laura Erickson Frederick Woelkers 43 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix B. List of Historic Register of Seward Houses and Sites Alaska Central Railroad:Tunnel No. 1 Ballaine House - 1905 * Brown and Hawkins Building* Diversion Tunnel(Lowell Canyon) - 1939 Eide-Stotko Home(420 Third Avenue) - 1905-10 Government Cable Office * Hoben Park- 1923 Lee,Jess,Home for Children- 1923 Resurrect Art Coffee House(Methodist Church)- 1916 Seward Railroad Depot* St. Peter's Episcopal Church* - 1904 0 Swetmanm House* - 1916 Van Gilder Hotel* - 1916 Harriman Bank Building* (Ray Building) The Iditarod Trail, from Seward to Nome, was declared a National Historic Trail under Public Law 95-625 (The National Parks and Recreation Act)on November 10, 1978. The (*) buildings also appear in the publication, Buildings of Alaska, published by the Society of Architectural Historians. Buildings highlighted in this series were chosen for specific points of architectural history they illustrate. Other historic buildings listed in the book for their historical architectural significance include;the Stewart and Cameron Houses on Millionaire's Row. Buildings of Alaska,Editor Alison K. Hoagland(1993). Oxford University Press Copyright 1995. 44 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix B. 1 Seward Register of Historic Places Application 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. 45 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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 a Museum - (907) 224-3902 * Alaska State Historic Preservation Office/Office of History 8 Archaeology - (907) 269-8721 ,4 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. 46 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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 ,,J Contact the Community Development Office for the street (physical) address and legal description (lot, block, and W subdivision). C. Owner of Property Identify current owner(s) and mailing address. Telephone numbers are optional. 47 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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 a fishing sites, ceremonial sites, ruins of historic buildings Et 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. 48 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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. C^ 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. 49 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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 that 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, Et 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. • k 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. 50 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 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: ,J * For all printed materials, list the author, full title, location and date of publication and publisher. * J 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. 51 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix C. List of Places on National Historic Register in Seward Ballaine House Jesse Lee Home for Children Diversion Tunnel (Lowell Creek Canyon) St. Peter's Episcopal Church Seward Railroad Depot US (Government) Cable Office Swetmann House J 00 Van Gilder Hotel Brown and Hawkins Store Hoben Park 52 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix D. Seward Historic Plant at Tree Register Seward Historic Plant £t Tree Register What is the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register? The Seward Historic Plant It Tree Register was established by Seward City Council Ordinance No. 07-006 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 a 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 53 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix E. 1975 List of Seward Historical Inventory Sites (Original List) SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme. 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration&Ssttementi Ill-Military 6 Government IV-Commerce 6 Economic Development V•Traneportation 6 Communication:VI-Intelleckial&Social Institutions;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status: NR-NaCl Historic Register NT-NeFI Historic Trail NE-Nati Register Eligible; NRJ-Nominatlon RRR�e acted;LR-Seward Register City AIM Yr Thoma Property Currant • Register Physical Legal Description I KPB PCurrent IDS • Historical Name Bulk Type Type Sub-Type UN REMARKS Status Loudon Subd Blk Lot Tax/ Owner 1 Iditarod Trail(1880-1923) VI Site Troll,winter use Troll NT78 - - - - - City/KPB/Stets 2 Shipyard(Phoenix) 1794 IIN Site Transportation,wale.Campground - unknown Laubner - City 3 Ft Mcallvray 42 III Structure Military,fortification Stats perk • Caines Ileac - • - 18908005 State•DNR 4 Outposts-Barwell Island 42 III Structure Military,fortification Abandoned • Res Bay - • - 18912403 State-DNR 4-A Rugged Island 18913003 U.S.Dept of Interior 4-B Hive Island 18910004 Stale-DNR 4-C Fox Island 18912101 State•DNR 5 Navy Wireless Station 17 IIIN Building Communications Abandoned old green bldg by airport 2310 Airport Ruc - - 14502401 Stole Aviation Div. 8 Rockwell Kent cabin VI Site Camp lodge - Fox Island - • 18911401 State•DNR CA 7 07 II Building Dwelling,single Home 300 1st Original Tons 13 21/22 14903001 Overt,Frederick 6 J. 8 II Building Dwelling,single Home 306 1st Original Trine 13 2325 14903004 Whitmore,Brent 0 0 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 318 1st Original Twns 13 30 14903007 Hahneleter.Debra 29A 14903028 10 304 Brownell(Don Carlos)House 10 II Building Dwelling,single Home originally•log house 335 1st Lowell Estates - 1 14921001 Weaver.Ray 11 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 428 1st Original Terns 20 35 14804006 MacSwain,James 6 R. 12 TB Sanitarium Nurses Lodging 50's VI Building Housing,Inellutional Wesleyan 431 1st Marathon Add - 19 14802001 Methodist 13 Quonset(McHenry home) 42 III Building Military,facially Storage 508 1st Original Trona 27 24/25 14805018 Robert Fresher 14 Lindsey Home <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 704 1st Federal Adn row 14713011 Lindsey,Dale 15 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 202 2nd Original Tains 11 21/22 14905025 Chugachmiut Inc. 16 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,feollity storage 203 2nd Original Trine 12 18 14002013 Hawks.Denise 17 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 208 2nd Original Twns 11 2626 14905006 Broughton,Mervin 6 L. 18 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 218 2nd Original Twnsl 11 29 14905009 Carlson,James 6 Tanya 19 Sandbeck(Ole)House 07 II Building Dwelling,single Home 220 2nd Original Tamil' 11 30/31 14905010 Dieter.Emma Ross 20 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 224 2nd Original Tone 11 32133 14006011 Orlene.John 21 Thoday House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home burned 19437 225 2nd Original Tons 12 8,9 14002019 Casagrande,Risen.. 22 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 219 2nd Original Tons 11 10,11 14902018 Hepworth,Wadeen 23 25 II Building Dwelling,single Home 230 2nd Original Terns 11 35/38 14905013 Wheal Kirsten 24 Salil(John)House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home on the alley 230.5 2nd Original Trine 11 36 14506014 Stirling,Dan 6 Barbra 25 Torwanger Howie <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 234 2nd Original Twnsl 11 31/32 14905015 Lo Chien-Kuo 6 Wright 26 St Petw'e Rectory <27 IINI Building Dwelling,church rola Home 235 2nd Original Tone 12 1,2,3 14902021 Episcopal Church 27 28 SL Peter's Episcopal 05 VI Building Religious facility Church NR79,L95 239 2nd Original Trine 12 1 14902021 Episcopal Church 28 <27 II Building ...Dwelling,single Storage 303 2nd Original Twin' 13 19 14003027 Hamner,Lonnie 6 Peggy 29 Sheldon(Charles)House 08 II Building Dwelling,single Home later Schaefermeyer:PM 2 • 303 2nd Original Twns 13 18 14903027 Hamner Lonnie&Peggy 30 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 304 2nd Original Tans 14 22/23 14006002 Martin,Cary 6 Thorpe L. 31 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 311 2nd Original Terns 13 15 14903018 Hamner,Lonnie 6 Peggy 32 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 314 2nd Original Terns 14 28 14908005 Olson,Doggies 33 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 315 2nd Original Terns 13 13 14903030 Hagea,David&Kathryn Updated 8/12/09 54 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory:I1-Exploration 8 Settlement;Ill-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development V-Transportation 8 Communication;VI-Intellectual 8 Social Institutions:VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status: NR-Nat'l Historic Register NT-Nat'l Historic Trail NE-Nat'l Register Eligible NRJ-Nomination R acted;LR-Seward Register City AHR! Yr Thema-Property Current Register'. Physical Legal Description KPB Current • IDS a Historical Name Built'Type Type Sub-Type ` Use _ REMARKS Status !I Location Subd Bik Lot Taxa Owner 34 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 318 2nd Original Twos 14 29/30 14908007 PMIR,LLC. 35 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 320 2nd Original Terns 14 31/32 14006032 Buckley,Ronald 36 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 323 2nd Original Twns 13 9 14903022 Towsley,John 8 Claudia 37 LV Ray Home 08 II Building Dwelling,single Home built by Wm Butts 327 2nd Original Tons 13 7,8 14903023 Rowe,Jerald 38 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 329 2nd Original Twns 13 6 14903024 Fuller,Douglas 39 Casey(Ellsworth)House 07 II Building Dwelling,single Home 330 2nd Original Two. 14 35/38 14906034 Hetllok,David 8 Lynn 40 Modem Motors IV Building Store,specialty Apt built by Bill Muir 402 2nd Original Twns 25 21A 14807023 Olson.Marilyn 41 Harriman Bank Caretaker Hous 08 IV Building Dwelling,single Home 414 2nd Original Twns 25 2728 14807003 Hyee,Min 42 Harriman Bank Mgr Home 06 II Building Dwelling,single Home Eric Lucas House;Dr.Wagner home 419 2nd Original Twns 2e 11,14 14804011 Ambrosini,Craig 43 Overhalden Home <24 II Building Dwelling,single Apia 525 2nd Original Twos 27 8,9 14805012 Pringle,James 44 Slater House 15 II Building Dwelling,single Home builder was a miner 802 2nd Federal Adn 14 10,11 14714003 Moore,Michael 8 Betty 45 Quonset 41 III Structure Military,facility Storage 802 2nd Federal Adn 14 10,11 14714003 Moore,Michael 8 Betty 48` Wiklund(Aaron)House <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home built around a tent 606 2nd Federal Adn 14 9 14714002 Ecklund,Cindy ,,.—., 47 420th Coast Artillery 42 III/IV Site Military.fortification 2 Lakes Park gun emplacement? 809 2nd First Lake - - 14714005 State-DNR 48 Quarry 28 V Site Transportation home/park for harbor breakwater 901 2nd Federal Adn 16 1A 14715016 Ennis,Don 48-A Site 1001 2nd 22 14715028 Swd Tnst Ennis Rapiat 49 Buick Bldg <27 IV Building Store,specialty Apt/Laundromat built by Pete Ogle 300 3rd Original Twos 10 21-22 14908003 Blue Roes Enterprises 50 Eamon(also Makin Williams) 08 II Building Store,specialty Home laundry,aka Irene Nussbaum 207 3rd Original Twns 11 17 14905018 Lore,Polly 51 Eamon 06 II Building Dwelling,single apt 207.5 3rd Original Terns 11 134 14905018 Lorz,Polly 52 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home/store House of Diamond Willow 213 3rd Original Twns 11 134 14905032 Bonham Investments 53 247 Ogle(Pete)House 15 II Building Dwelling,single Home earlier owned by Sol Urie 219 3rd Original Terns 11 11,12 14905031 Hatch,Arne 54 Ft Raymond Barracks 42 III Building Military housing Cedarside Apia moved by Nels Hagen 225 3rd Original Twos 11 8 14905021 Juris Mindenbergs 55 248 Sexton(George)House(DepMrd <05 II Site Dwelling,single church site Torn down 301 9rd Original Twos 14 20 14908015 Pentecostal Church 56 Andrews Home II Building Dwelling,single Home 305 9rd Original Two. 14 18 14906016 Atwood,Carol 57 II Building Dwelling,single Home 313 3rd Original Terns 14 14 14906020 Johnson,Larry 58 II Building Dwelling,single Home 307 3rd Original Twns 14 17 14006017 Beutler Eugen 8 Rieder 50 KreBing(Charles)Apts 06 II Building Dwelling,multiple Apt 8-plex 309 3rd Original Twns 14 18 14906018 Davis,Ted 80 II Building Dwelkng,single Homs 311 3rd Original Twos 14 15 14908010 Frey,Joanne 81 II Building Dwelling,single Home 317 3rd Original Terns 14 12,13 14906028 Otto,Christine 82 Blue(Walter)House(built by Grey?) II Building Dwelling,single Real estate Offii may be oldest in Seward 321 3rd Original Twns 14 10,11 14908028 Dam,William 83 II Building Dwelling,single Home 327 3rd Original Tying 14 7 14908022 O000ey,Alaert 84 II Building Dwelling,single Home 329 3rd Original Terns 14 6 14908023 Riordan,Sara Ann 85 32 Observation Car 23 V Railroad Transportation,rail Info Cache 401 3rd Original Tons 25 19,20 14807008 Goocey,Albert 86 Stewart(Duncan)House II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 411 3rd Original Twns 25 15 14807010 Bryant,Mary 67 223 Winter(George)House 05 II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 413 3rd Original Time 25 13,14 14807011 Joanie Merritt 68 227 Holland(Murray)House 05 II Building Dwelling,single Home Millionaire's Row 417 3rd Original Tons 26 11,12 148070/2 Landenburger,Eric 89 Werner(Nesley)House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 420 3rd Original Twns 24 29-31 14810023 Herbert,Jill Family Trust Updated 8/12/09 55 Z� 0. 2I 8 N A N - o S e 2 g a N 8 o@ g V g 8 % W N , O m e V w a A 8 N - '� a A o �' o S N ro T _D O N N O N O ti N O C O D m < m D D - D D_ D D_ N 0 2 0 m O. 3 3 1p A m = 0 i o • S ; m' m x �i ,7_,,. o B A n �? 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House <24 II Building Dwelling,single Horne 705 4th Federal Mn 8 3 14723009 Bertee,Irene 108 41 Seward Commercial Co.(Saue 08 IV Building ,4 Stere,specialty Retail/B&B 225 4th Original Twnel 10 8 14908022 Herohock,Matthew 109 Helm(John)House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home 809 4th Original Twns 38 18,17 14809022 Ross,M.&Mortensen,K 110 303 Arctic Brotherhood Hell 07 VI Building Hotel Dreamland Bowl-Torn down 200 581 Original Twns 8 21A 14943021 Edgewater Hotel,Kishan 111 40'5 II Building Dwelling,single Home 212 581 Original Twns 8 26 to 28 14913005 U.S.A. 112 Seward(New)Hotel 48 IV Building Hotel Parking lot 217 5th Original Twns 9 12A 14911038 Kenai Fiord Lodging Seward Hotel Hotel 211 5th 9 14,15 14911020 Blue Vender,LLC 113 30's II Building Dwelling,single Hrbr Dnnr Clb built by Charles Cooper 218 5th Original Twns 8 27.28 14913005 U.S.A. 114 302 Harborview/Weir Apartrnenle <27 II Building Dwelling,multiple Apla/beauty she 232 5th Original Twnal 8 37 14913009 Crum,Constance 115 Kenai Coop 40's IV Building Store,specialty Library 238 5th Original Twns 8 38 to 4L✓14913010 City of Seward 118 <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 308 5th Original Time 17 25,26 14914005 Fillinglw,Doris 117 147 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic 10 VI Site Religious facility Vacant land Destroyed by fire'89 320 5th Original Twns 17 31,32 14914028 Kishan Group len 118 150 Swebnann House 18 II Building Dwelling,single Home Stucco Johnson home NR78,L95 327 5th Original Twns 16 8,7,8 14912014 Vanbuekirk,Karl 119 8.Ft Raymond NCO Club 41 IIINI Building Military,facility American Logit i 400 5th Original Twns 22 21-25 14815001 American Legion Post#5 120 Ingram(Harriet)House 50's II Building Oweliing,single Home built it herself 532 5th Original Twns 31 38-38 14816009 Connolly,J.&R. 121 <24 II Building Dwelling,single Home 708 5th Oceanview#1 10 9A 14728005 Tisdatl,Jean 122 Shuster House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home 217 6th Original Twns 8 12 to 14 14913013 Morris,Ronald&Kate 123 200 Government Cable Office 05 ION Building Communications Home&B&B WAMCAT house NR80,L95 219 6th Original Twnsl 8 10,11 14913014 Carpenter,Gregory 124 <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 213 8th Original Twnsl 8 9 14913015 Libbrech&Tanguy 125 Lochner House <27 II Building Dwelling,single Home 235 6th Original Twnsl 8 2 to 8 14913017 City 126 Keating Home II Building Dwelling,single Homs moved horn Mi 7i'30 308 6th Original Twnsl 18 24.25 14918003 Lewis,Jim&Jean 127 Malloy(Mike)House <28 II Building Dwelling,single Home 77moved from 1000131k 2nd'28 313 6th Original Tons 17 13,14,11 14914017 Anderson,V.&Vesta,J. 128 Ft Raymond building 42 III Building Military,facility Home to present site about'60 317 8th Original Twns 17 11,12 14914018 Myers,M.&J. 129 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility Home 400 6th Original Twns 21 21,22 14817001 Hafemelster,Debra 130 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility Home 406 6th Original Twns 21 23,24 14817006 Hafemelster,Debra 131 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility Home 408 6th Original Twne 21 25,26 14817007 Hefemeister,Debra 132 FI Raymond building 42 III Building Military,facility vacant building old Mini Mall,Country Kitchen 303 Adams Original Twos 10 39,40 14908014 Lochien-Kuo&Wright,K 133 Liberty Theatre(older nems) 40's VI Building Entertainment,theat Theatre once where Elk's is now 304 Adams Original Two. 15 21 to 20 14909001 Fletcher,Skip&Marie 134 160 Van Gilder Hotel 18 IVNI Building Hotel Hotel NR80,L95 308 Adams Original Twns 15 18 to 2C 14909008 Lands End Acquisition 135 15 Harriman Bank 16 VNI Building Financial/school Ray Bldg High School(1927) 500 Adorns Original Twne 17 21 to 24 14914001 Icebox LLC&Rockwell 138 233 Oddfellows Hall(IOOF) 18 , VI Building Meeting hall SLAC 504 Adams Original Twos 17 21 to 28 14914002 Swan.Thornes 137 Poet Office(pre'24-28) <27 III Building Goverment,post offioHrbr Fuel Orge 2nd Hand Store(1927) 508 Adams Original Twns 17 16A 14914018 DAL Car Limited 138 Ft Raymond building 42 III Building Military,facility vacant Reed's Jewelry building 608 Adams Original Twns 18 20 14916010 Ericson,R.&B. 139 Standard Oil Manager House 28 II/1V Building Dwelling,single Home/B&B 611 Ademe Original Twnsl 7 1,2 14915014 Clary,D.8 Bosh,J. 140 Laker Dairy pasture. IV Site Agriculture eirport/ARR - - - - State DOT/PF 8 ANN 141 Highway Maintenance Shop 30's III Building Public works ,Maint Shop 408 B St Ouanvlew 4 6 14732006 State DOT/PF 142 Evens House 30's II Building Dwelling,single Home moved from old airport'40's 231 Bellaine Original Twos 7 5,6 14915012 Brittain,Mike Updated 8/12/09 57 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme:1-Prehistory;II-Exploration 8 Settlement;Ill-Military 6 Government;IV-Commerce 8 Economic Development;V-Transportation 8 Communication;VI-Intellectual 8 Social InetHuttons;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status: NR-Nati Historic Register NT-Nat,Historic Trail NE-NaCl Register Eligible; NRJ-Nomination R. acted;LR-Seward Renter City AH61 I Yr Theme Property Current Register Physical Legal Desorrbn KPB Current IDI I BlstorIcal Name Built Type Type Sub-Type Use REMARKS Status Location Subd Bib Lot Tex# ` Owner 143 420th Coast Artillery Quonset 42 III Building Military,facility Storage 401 Bailable Original Twns 21 19,20 14817003 King Jerry 8 Jolene 144 Trosaler Sawmill Site Commercial subdivision numerous locations - Bear Lk Rd Bear Lake - - 145 Schoolhouse(1 room) <24 VI Building School Home a wayside] - Bear Lk Rd Woodrow#1 • 35A 12503258 Daniel Revocable Trust 146 Magistrate II Building Dwelling,single Homs chimney original - Bear Lk Rd Woodrow - 84,65 12503231 Weimar,Leonard 147 Ft Raymnd Infantry Mess Hall 42 III Structure Military,facility Duplex original location(Bldg M250/311) 2405 Birch Forget Acres 2 14506213 Orr,Nathan 148, Home Brew Ailey(upper) 077 II Building Dwelling.single Home 202 Brownell Original Tnns 12 21A 14902024 James,Witte 149 Rasumeson(Andy)Sawmill 03 IV Site Commercial Vacant where oM boxcar woe 1207 Chamberlain CIM Adn - - ROW City 150 Leirer(Senior)home 40 II Building Dwelling,single Home 1411 Chamberlain Cliff Adn 10 8 14722005 Knoplk,Randy 151 32 Resurrection Lulhem Church 18 VI Budding Religious facility Home/art galleryformeriy Methodlet Church 320 3rd Ave. Original Tonal 15 31 to 38 14909017 O'Connor,M.8 R. 152 Cemetery,Jesse Lee Home 27-43 VI Site Cemetery Cemetery 300 Coolidge Dr Ft Raymond - 1A 14502819 City 153 Lelrer Dairy Barn 47 IIAV Site Facility.animal Storage built by Adelman 213 Dairy Hill Ln Bayview 1 row 14510414 Leirer Lmt.Partnership 154 Leirer Home 20 II Building Dwelling,single Home 100 Dairy H81 Ln Beyvlew 4 1 14510413 Leirer.Steve CA155 Elwell Log House 25 II Building Dwelling,single Home she workedme drank beer 103 Dairy HE Ln CIM Adn 1 8 5 8 14706034 Henderiong,Dorms (� 158 TB Sanitarium 46 VI Site b Medical,sanitarium Nil Rao Camps closed In'85 2209 Dimond Bloc Ft Raymond - 9A 14502604 City �7_ 157 Ft Raymond Ay Magazin.( 42 III Structure Military,hdllty Unused 2707 Dimond Blvd Jap Crk - 14531002 Schafer.AI 158 Black Cabin II Building Camp Public cabin in National Park Mi8 ExHOkcierR,Phcer Creek - - - Park Service 159 11 Lowell Canyon Diversion Turin 37 IIINII Structure Public works Tunnel NR77,L55 100 Lowell Pt Rd USS 703 - - 14823007 City 160 BC Mt.Marathon Trail/Rece 55 VI Site Recreation,outdoor Trail 2nd oldest foot racaln USA NRJ 300 LowellCynR1 -• - City 8 State 181 Alaska Freight Lines 40's ,VAV Structure Transportation,water Dock east side of bay 1103 Nash Rd USS 3924 - 2 14533008 Bardaraon,Blaine 182 181 Alaska Flag Raising 27 VI Site Commemorative Yard M front of Jesse Lee Home 101 Benson Dr. Jesse Lee Hts1 - 15B 14502320 City 183 3 Jesse Lee Home 27 VI Building Housing,instibdional Vacant NR95,L98 101 Benson Dr. Jesse Lee His - 15B 14502320 City 164 151 Brosius Noon Bldg 06 IV Building Commerical Seevbw Placa No longer NHR eligible 302 Reilway Original Twnel 3 32A 14907001 Seaview Comm.Serv. 165 Seward Machine Shop 15 IV Building Commercial Abandoned 308 Railway Original Tine) 3 5 to 7 14907004 Pruitt,James lee Arcade Building 43 11011 Building Dwelling,multiple Apts/Retail 1st boor rebuilt afler'41 fire 403 Washington Original Terns 4 3710 40 14910001 SAABS 107 Hoban Park <27 VI Site Recreation,outdoor Park aka Arcade,Ladles,Niles Park 401 Railway Waterfront Trc - 2A 14920019 City 183 1 Alaska Railroad Depot 17 V Building Transportation,rail Ferry office NR87.L95 501 Railway Waterfront Trc - IA 14920018 SAMMS 169 Founders Landing Site 03 II Site Commemorative monument 813 Railway Ave Waterfront Pa - - City of Seward 170 12 Cemetery,Woodlawn 18 VI Site Cemetery inactive also called Railroad 6 cid Russian - Saloon Ck F Woodawn 2 1,2 14411003 City of Seward 171 Primrose Mine IV Structure Facility,extractive Mine Mile Seward Hwy - - - - USFS/Moore t72 Primrose Cabin 42 II Building Camp Cabin Primrose Trail Mite Seward Hwy -• - - USFS/Moore 173 Covered highway bridges V Struhro Tronsportetln,road abandoned abuttrnsnte stili visible 2706 Seward Hwy -• - - ARR 174 lease Lee Superktdent's House 42 VI Building Dwelling,single Home 1806 Swelmenn Jesse Les Hta 2 2A 14520030 Tetreau,Michael 175\ FI Raymond Navy Magazine(2 42 III Structure Military,facility Unused 2120 Unimak Cir. Gateway Tr A - 14535001 City of Seward 176 209 Shcye 09 IV Building Commercial Office built by Brosius 411 Washington Original Terns 4 1,2 14910002 U.S Nat Park Service 177 301 The Louvre(also The Belmont) 05 IV Site Hotel/Restaurant Restaurant original torn down early'80's 412 Washington Original Tone 9 17A 14911033 U.S.Nat Park Service 178 Ft Raymond Bldg#202 42 III Building Military,facility Warehouse 702 Aspen Fl Raymond 5 14502600 City of Seward 179 Ft Raymond Bldg#205 42 III Building Military,facility Mess hall 2109 Dimond Blvd Ft Raymond 7A 14502807 City of Seward Updated 8/12/09 58 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan SEWARD HISTORICAL SITE INVENTORY Historical Theme: 1-Prehistory;II-Exploration 8 Settlement III-Military&Government;IV-Commerce&Economic Development V-Transportation&Communication;VI-Intellectual 8 Social Institutions;VII-Disasters and Natural History Historic Register Status: NR-Nall Historic Register NT-Nati Historic Trail NE-Nell Register Eligible; NRJ-Nomination R,1acted;LR-Seward Register City MRI Yr Mme Property Currant Register Physical Legal Description KPB Current IDI 6 HHerne letorical Hae Bulk Type Type Sub-Type UweREMARKS Status LooaHon SolidBlk Lot ` Tao Owner 18 Ft Raymond Bldgs 6254&258- 42 III Budding Military,facility Rec camp 2013 Seward Hwy Ft Raymond 7A 14502807 City of Seward 181 Lowell Homesite 1880 II Site Settlement street,IMS tested under S. 108 SAAMS 313 Railway Ave Waterfront Ire 1 City/SAAMS/Uof A 78nyrAlaska Central Railroad Tunnel#1 V Structure Transportation,rail ARR tunnel NR77,L95 Mi 0 Seward Hwy ARR 18 Water/Power Plant IV Structure Public works abandoned 312 Lowell CaUSS 703 - - 14823006 City 1 Seward Meddler and Base line Site Nash Road DNR 185 Lowell Homeofe Seward 882 0V_ C 1 Updated 8/12/09 59 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix F. NPS Determination of Eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places. Seward Commercial Historic District 8/11 /2004 4 . Function or Use Historic Functions Cat: Commerce/Trade/ Domestic Sub: business, financial institution, specialty store, department store, restaurant, multiple dwellings, and single dwellings Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: Same Sub: Same 5. Description Architectural Classification: Other Materials (Enter categories from instructions) Foundation: concrete, earth Roof: wood, asphalt, metal Walls: wood, metal, stucco Narrative Description Seward is a small town located on Alaska' s beautiful Resurrection Bay. In 1903, Seattle developer Frank Ballaine chose the location as a perfect spot to begin building a railroad. The town site was neatly laid out spreading east from the nearby mountains towards the water in 40 blocks with 1,211 lots. Eager to accommodate the railroad workers, businesses, such as the "Bank Saloon" building, began popping up along the main thoroughfare that extended from the dock. Over the next several decades, businesses flourished along both sides of Fourth Avenue with a sprinkling of mixed commercial buildings and residences along Third and Fifth Avenues. Fifty buildings and one structure were evaluated for eligibility to the Seward Commercial Historic District. Unfortunately, the 60 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan district no longer retains its integrity and is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Area of consideration The 50 buildings and 1 structure that were considered within the Seward Commercial Historic District are in a four block area between Railroad and Adams Streets, and Third and Fifth Avenues. All of the buildings fall within the Original Town site, although there have been several subsequent re-plats. Additional consideration was given to a potentially smaller commercial historic district that focused primarily along Fourth Avenue from Railway Avenue on the south to Adams Street on the north. This district is where the majority of Seward businesses were concentrated during the time of significance. Historic Appearance pQ From 1903-1943, the Seward business district consisted primarily of shops, restaurants and hotels. J The buildings were defined by the narrow lot widths, were rectangular or square—shaped, and were one or two stories. The symmetrically laid out streets and blocks provided an orderly appearance and provided easy access to the businesses. All buildings fronted directly on the streets. Along Fourth Avenue, there was a cohesive appearance with commercial storefront windows and false fronts, with some fronts extending above the roof lines to conceal the buildings with gable roofs. There were few vacant lots along Fourth. Third and Fifth development was much more mixed with several single dwelling residences amidst commercial properties, several vacant lots, and no unified storefront appearance. The buildings that would be considered "Contributing" within this district are simple frame buildings which retain original features such as stucco siding and commercial display windows. The residences are small, one—story houses with log or shiplap siding. Important streetscape elements include Fourth Avenue as the entryway into Seward from the main city dock. The grand three story Arcade building, built in 1922 (expanded in 1924-25 and again in 1937) , with its close proximity to the dock and its orientation on the distinct triangular lot stood as a symbolic greeter to the town. The creation of Hoben's Park across Railway from the Arcade further enhanced the town' s "welcoming" elements. Changes to the District The November 1941 fire destroyed at least sixteen buildings on the east side of Fourth Avenue. Several of Seward' s business owners immediately set to rebuilding their stores. By 1943, approximately six businesses along the east block of Fourth Avenue were in place: the Seward Bakery (1942) ; Seward Shop (1942) ; Urbach's (1941) ; Quilt Shop (1943) ; Alaska Shop (1941) ; and the 61 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Arcade (1943) , a modest one story built on top of the previous building basement and foundation. A separate fire destroyed most of the buildings on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Washington and Railway, including the original Liberty Theatre. In 1942, three similarly constructed buildings were erected on the site, across the street from the Arcade, that today house: Christo's Restaurant, Tony's Bar, and Elks Club. These buildings were similar in style and in function as to the other businesses within the district and provided continuity of the commercial district. The streetscape remained largely the same, although there were more vacant lots on the east side of Fourth Avenue than were located along the street prior to the 1941 fire. Additional buildings within the district that were constructed after the fire include the Liberty Theatre (1943) on Adams Street; CJ Pawnshop (1943) on Washington, and the Johnson property (1942) on Fifth. After the rebuilding phase, however, construction drastically slowed down; a reflection of Seward's economic downturn. From the later half of the 1940s to 1950 there was a smattering of new construction within the district including the Buick Apartments on Third and Harbor Club and First Video on Fifth. The OKI building pattern along Fifth Avenue was a mix of commercial, residential, and vacant lots. Several DQ of the historic buildings such as the Louvre/ Pioneer Bar and Arctic Brotherhood Hall (later known as the Dreamland Bowling Alley, located on the southeast corner) buildings no longer exist and new construction has taken their places. Exterior alterations, including the Johnson cabin and Mai Residence, as well as later construction such as the New Seward Saloon, and the modern Hotel Edgewater impact the historic integrity of the streetscape and do not contribute to the historic district. The east side of Third Avenue has lost its historic integrity as well. The oldest properties left on the block are a 1925 built stucco residence, which now has a modern metal blue colored roof and the Buick Apartment building (constructed 1945) which has undergone modifications as well. The Shea property Quonset hut and related machine shop have been determined ineligible for the National Register in a 2002 Determination of Eligibility. A playground, two new housing constructions, and vacant lots round out the block. Since 1950, six new buildings have been built on Fourth Avenue. Several of the larger buildings have introduced non-historic elements such as arches with columns (Apollo Restaurant) , sloping roof lines (DJs Wheelhouse) and modern windows, siding, and signage (Showcase Lounge) . Historic District Integrity Properties need to have a high degree of integrity of location, design, materials, setting and workmanship to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Seward historic commercial district retains much of its setting with the continuity of its planned grid pattern, 62 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan building and street orientation and streetscape elements including some of the original Victorian 5-light, 4-arms down with gargoyle lampposts on Fifth Avenue. Additional lamp posts have been replaced with in-kind Victorian lamps which maintain the similar pattern of placement along the streets including Fourth and Adams. Some of the original Arcade building sidewalk vault lights that were placed to illuminate the shower areas in the basement remains today. Two of these vault light panels are visible along the Fourth Avenue side and the other two panels are located along Washington Street, although these have been covered with asphalt and can only be seen from the basement vantage point. There is a continuity of historic function within the district. Today one can drive up Fourth Avenue and park in front of Brown & Hawkins much as customers did seventy years ago. The district consists of the same types of buildings that have been there historically - commercial, residential and transportation related. A few buildings such as the Van Gilder Hotel and Brown and Hawkins, which are listed on the National Register and the Liberty Theatre, maintain their historic integrity. Substantial changes, however, have occurred to the majority of buildings within the district. The combination of altered storefronts, the intrusion of modern siding (as found on the Seward Commercial Company building and the Yukon Bar) , new unsympathetic construction, and vacant lots have significantly impacted the appearance of the cohesive and historic commercial district. In addition, the Fourth Avenue entryway into town has been greatly minimized with the loss of the town' s welcoming landmark, the original Arcade building, and the modern construction of the Sea Life Center, which now serves to block the south end of Fourth Avenue. Adjacent walkways and parking have incorporated the formerly separate Hoben' s Park into the Center's landscaping. Determination for Lack of Integrity as an Historic District According to the National Register of Historic Places criteria, at least 51% of the properties within a district should have integrity to be considered eligible as an historic district. This criteria reflects that an eligible historic district will retain its integrity as a whole, and that the majority of its components will be substantially unchanged since the period of significance. Within the commercial historic district that includes portions of Fourth Avenue, Adams, Third, Fifth, Washington and Railway streets, 50 buildings and I structure were evaluated for their eligibility to the district. Thirty-One of these buildings were constructed during the 1903-1943 time period of significance and 20 were built after this time period. Of these 31 properties, only two buildings are clearly contributing: Brown & Hawkins and the Van Gilder Hotel. The Liberty Theatre may be contributing but more investigation needs to be done before that can be determined. Additional consideration was given to a Fourth Avenue business district that excluded properties along Third and Fifth Avenues. This captured 26 buildings that were built during the 1903-1943 period. Of this number, however only two currently maintain their historic integrity: Brown & 63 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Hawkins and Van Gilder Hotel. It is not known at this time whether or not the Liberty Theatre retains its historic integrity. While the other 23 buildings are currently not considered eligible, many of `hese buildings do retain their scale, mass, and setting. Primary alterations to these buildings are facade treatments including changes to the false fronts, the addition of modern awnings and siding, as well as changes to the window openings and type. Some of these building changes may be reversible, as long as reversal of these alterations would not require the use of an inordinate proportion of new materials. Returning the following buildings back to their historic appearance is encouraged and may warrant reconsideration for a Determination of Eligibility to the National Register: Seward Commercial Company (1906) , Fourth Avenue Orlander Building (1916) , Fourth Avenue Osbo Building (1905) , Fourth Avenue Seward Shop (1943) , Fourth Avenue Urbach' s (1943) , Fourth Avenue �+�► Alaska Shop (1943) , Fourth Avenue 0, Arcade Building (1943) , Fourth Avenue Navigant/World Express Travel (1941) , NE corner of Adams and Fourth C Jays Pawnshop (1943) , to the west and adjacent to the 310 Washington Street residence Tony's Bar (1942, Fourth Avenue The non—contributing properties that have been changed too drastically to be considered reversible include: Old Solly' s, Washington Street (1916) Brosius & Noon, Railway (1909) Fire & Ice, Fourth Ave. (1916) Carson Meats, Fourth Ave. (1920) Seward Trading Co. , Fourth Ave. (1922) Starbird Studio, Fourth Ave. (1941) Yukon Bar residence, Washington St. (1934) Elks Club, Fourth Ave. (1942) Christo's Palace, Fourth Ave. (1942) Mai Residence, Fifth Ave. , (1940) Johnson Property and Cabin, Fifth Ave. , (1942) 64 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan In sum, with facade changes to many of the historic buildings, as well as with unsympathetic new construction, the district has lost its significant concentration of historically linked properties and is therefore not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places at this time. BUILDINGS (properties are considered non—contributing unless noted otherwise) . Third Avenue (east side of block; from south to north) : Buick Apartments (AHRS Site #SEW-01091) 200 Third Avenue, on the corner of Third and Washington, built 1945, 9,000 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO; West 50" of Lot 21, 22, 23 and all of Lot 24 Block 10; Apartments over retail. Historically front facade had vertical wood siding, windows have been replaced; in 1966 walls were changed to stucco and metal siding was added. 208 Third Avenue (AHRS Site #SEW-01092) Brown stucco building, constructed 1972. Determined not eligible for the National Register, 2002. 210 Third Avenue (AHRS Site #SEW-01093) Quonset hut. Circa 1940s. Determined not eligible for the National Register, 2002. Vacant lots 216 Third Avenue (AHRS Site *SEW-01094) 1925 built single—story residence. White painted stucco with a modern blue metal roof. 220 Third Avenue (AHRS Site #SEW-01095) Summer 2004, a two—story house was under construction on the site of a former 1925 residence. Playground and vacant lots New motel/apartments building. Site of the former Crab Pot Restaurant (AHRS Site # SEW-01096) 236 Third Avenue. The original building, constructed in 1945, consisted of wood frame, wood siding, and metal roof. This structure was destroyed in a fire in 2001. Summer 2004, a new single story, large rectangular building with horizontal siding was under construction at this location. 65 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Adams Street (selected buildings near Fourth Avenue) . Liberty Theatre (AHRS Site #SEW-01123) 304 Adams Street. North side of Adams, West of Fourth Avenue, built 1943. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO, Original Townsite Lot 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Block 15. Three structures, one is five, 178 square feet, the second is 2,240 square feet, third 1, 650 square feet. It is not clear when each of these structures were built. The original foundation is wood pier and reinforced concrete with exterior stucco walls. The L—shaped building has a flat roof. Additional investigation is needed to determine whether this building retains its historic integrity. Van Gilder Hotel (AHRS Site #SEW-00160) 308 Adams Street. 1917; 8, 520 square feet, three stories. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite, East 77 feet Lots 18, 19, 20 Block 15. Originally, three stories, concrete foundation, concrete walls. Built originally as a modern office and hotel by E. L. Van Gilder. Building has 12" thick exterior walls, laminated wood floors, and stucco on two sides. During the 1970s, Frank I rick purchased the building and restored it. Windows retain historic appearance. It is the oldest surviving hotel in Seward. Building listed on the National Register in 1980. Contributing building. First National Bank (AHRS Site #SEW-01122) NW Corner of Fourth and Adams, built 1975; 3, 744 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite East 77" of Lots 18, 19, 20 all of Lot 17 Block 15. Navigant/Wozid Express Travel. (AHRS Site #SEW-01124) Travel agency located on the northeast corner of Fourth and Adams, built 1941; 1,275 square feet. SWOOOOOOI TO IS ROIW SIO Original town site Lot 21 and 22, Block 16. Original wood frame, wood siding, metal roof. Current log siding appears to be cosmetic, not structural. Concrete foundation added in 1973 . Not clear as to whether this was built before or after the 1941 fire. Fourth Avenue — West Side (from south to north) . Vacant lot. Former Site of the Seward Machine Shop (AHRS Site #SEW— 663) that was removed after 1994 . Christo' s (AHRS Site #SEW-01097) 133 Fourth Avenue, built 1942; 6, 000 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO. Original wood frame building, two—story building with wood siding. In 1999 remodeling created entire second floor, wood 66 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan shingled upper floor exterior, first floor exterior brick at window lines, and stone on lower floor. 2001 fire prompted a remodel. Alterations appear to be irreversible. Tony's Bar (AHRS Site #SEW-01098) 135 Fourth Avenue, built 1942, 9, 000 square feet, two stories. SW0000001 TOIW ROIW SIO, South Lot 2 all of Lot 3, Block 3 . Two—story, wood frame building, retains facade of original stucco building with addition of wood shingle strips, first floor windows have been in—filled. Alterations may be reversible. Elks Club (AHRS Site #SEW-01099) 137 & 139 Fourth Avenue, 1942, 9, 000 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite North Lot 2 all of Lot 1, Block 3 . Two-story building. Original facade stucco exterior, concrete foundation, flat built—up roof, and wood frame. 1976 remodel includes metal siding on upper half of building. 1975 remodel replaced 4/4 double hung windows with larger non- -41) historic plate glass windows. Interior remodeled in 1985. Alterations appear to be irreversible. W Yukon Bar (AHRS Site #SEW-00300) 201 Fourth Avenue, built 1935, structure is 2, 100 square feet. SW0000001 TO IW SIO Original Townsite Lot 20 Block 10. Wood frame, one-story buildings, concrete foundation, wood frame, stucco exterior walls, built—up roof. Major remodel in 1998 replaced historic exterior, including addition of vertical wood siding above stone veneer with a sunburst at roof. Alterations are irreversible. Marina Restaurant (AHRS Site #SEW-OIIOO) 203 Fourth Avenue, built 1976, 754 square feet. SW000000I TOIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 20 Block 10. One—story frame building. Brown & Hawkins General Store (AHRS Site #SEW-00038) 205, 207, 209 Fourth Avenue, Built 1904 — 1909; 81, 400 square feet; SWOOOOOOI T O1S S 10, Original Townsite Lot 16 & 17, Block 10. Original commercial use, concrete foundation, wood frame, wood siding exterior. Original store opened in 1903 in a one—story frame building measuring 12 ' X 24 . In 1904, on the same site, a two—story frame building was constructed. In 1907 a one—story 30' x 80 ' frame building was constructed on the north side of the 1904 structure, and was acquired by Brown & Hawkins sometime prior to 1909 when they added a second story. Between 1911 and 1915 Brown & Hawkins purchased a one—story building on the south side of the 1904 structure. Remodel in 1940 added stucco exterior walls and replaced historic windows. Remodels in 1999 and 2002 removed stucco in—fill, 67 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan windows returned to 1/1 double hung on second floor, historic plate glass windows returned to first floor. Facade returned to historic appearance. It is the oldest commercial enterprise in Seward and building is still used for same business today. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Contributing building. 211 Fourth Avenue (AHRS Site #SEW-OIIOI) Office space, built 1993, 1, 600 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 15, South half of Lot 14, Block 10. DC' s Wheel House (AHRS Site #SEW-01102) 215 Fourth Avenue, built 1956. 6, 000 square feet. SW2000202 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 12 A Block 10. Bar and motel, original building concrete block, square frame addition added in 1987. Second and third story additions added in 1999 are irreversible. Orlander Building (AHRS Site #SEW-01089) 219 Fourth Avenue, built 1916; 3, 192 square feet; SW000000I TO IS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 11, Block 10. Original concrete foundation, flat built—up roof, stucco exteriors. Building retains much of historic exterior except it has been painted light green with green and pink trim. South sidewall has corrugated metal siding. Further investigation is needed to see if these alterations are reversible. Starbird Studio (AHRS Site #SEW-01103) 221 Fourth Avenue, built 1941; 2,448 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 10 Block 10 . Original stucco exterior, concrete foundation, flat built—up roof. Vertical siding on lower portion and diagonal siding on upper portion above awning has been added. Windows appear to be same as in historical photos. Current business has added unsympathetic awning but alterations appear to be reversible. Osbo Building (AHRS Site #SEW-01090) 223 Fourth Avenue, built 1905; 2, 632 square feet; SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Town site Lot 9 Block 10. The building originally had concrete foundation, frame structure, stucco exterior. First floor retail, second apartment. Windows appear to be same as historic although shutters on second floor windows have been removed. Also, the original recessed entry has been changed to meet the sidewalk and decorative cornice was removed. Further investigation is needed to determine if alterations are reversible. 68 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Seward Commercial Company (AHRS Site #SEW-00413) 225 Fourth Avenue, built 1906-1908; 6,200 square feet; SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 8 and south 7 feet two inches of Lot 7, Block 10. Original exterior stucco, concrete foundation, frame building. Owner received historical building loan in 1987, but remodel appears to be interior. Alterations appear irreversible. Fire & Ice Corp. (AKRS Site #SEW-01104) 227 Fourth Avenue, built 1916; 2, 366 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Town site North 22 feet, ten inches of Lot 7 Block 10. Original exterior stucco, concrete foundation, wood frame, and flat roof. In 1960 a canopy was built over front of building, facade renovated with shingle siding. 1977 renovation covered second floor Mansard addition with shake shingle siding. Alterations appear to be irreversible. Apollo Restaurant (AHRS Site #SEW-01105) 229 Fourth Avenue, built 1992. 4,620 square feet. SW0910013 TO IS ROIW S 10, Lot 5A Block 10. Stylin' Stitches (AHRS Site #SEW-01106) 233 Fourth Avenue, two structures, both built in 1956; one 2, 920 square feet, the other is 936 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO original Townsite Lot 4 Block 10. Original construction concrete foundation, concrete block, flat roofed two—story building, with recessed entry. The building facade on Fourth Avenue has been altered with addition of vertical wood siding. Public restroom (building) and pavilion (structure) corner of Adams and 4th Avenue, 237 and 239 Fourth Avenue, built 2002. The lot consists of pathways that lead to a small pavilion with benches and an adjacent public restroom. Fourth Avenue — East side (from south to north Arcade Building (AHRS Site #SEW-664) 132, 134, 136, 138 Fourth Avenue, built 1943; 8, 349 square feet. SW0000001 TO IS ROIW SIO Original Townsite L05 37, 38, 39 and 40 of Block 4. This building replaced the original Arcade building, which was destroyed in the fire of 1941, sparing some of the first floor and basement. The 1943 exterior is mostly stucco, with concrete foundation and flat roof, with horizontal wood siding on Washington Street side exterior. Several of the windows on the Washington Street elevation have been replaced with modern windows and some remodeling as occurred near the steps of this elevation as well. Summer 2004, the building exterior was painted a dark brick red color, which is a striking contrast to the historic white or off—white color. 69 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Showcase Lounge (AHRS Site #SEW-01107) 206 Fourth Avenue, 2 structures, built 1950, 4, 852 square feet each. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Lot 24, 25 Block 9. Currently a beauty shop combination barbershop occupies one building, the lounge the other. Horizontal wood siding on beauty shop and narrow brick on lounge facade. Apartment upstairs. Alaska Shop (AHRS Site #SEW-01108) 210 Fourth Avenue, built 1941. Current facade has stone with vertical wood siding. Original Town site Lot 26, Block 9. Changes have been made from single large pane to multi—pane windows and the false front now consists of a vertical wood siding appearance with modern lettering having replaced the 1940s style lettering. Alterations may be reversible. Vacant Lot — lot 27 Quilt Shop (AHRS Site #SEW-01109) 216 Fourth Avenue, built 1943, two structures, one built 1943, 3000 square feet; the other built 1943, 3, 000 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite North 16" of Lot 28, all of Lot .0 29 on Block 9. Original facade stucco, concrete foundation, built—up roof. Extensive remodels pl 1994, including entire false front and new awning. Tax Assessor notes in 2000, quality and type of remodel below average. Jrbach's (AHRS Site #SEW-01110) 218 Fourth Avenue, 1941; 2, 700 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 30 Block 9. Original building concrete foundation, stucco siding. Current appearance is similar to the original building and alterations appear to be reversible. Seward Shop (AHRS Site #SEW-01111) 220 Fourth Avenue, 1942; 3, 000 square feet; SW0000001 TOIS TOIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 31 Block 9. Original concrete block exterior walls, concrete foundation and block frame and built—up roof. Current appearance is similar to the original building except for the paint color. Alterations appear to be reversible. McMullen Building (AHRS Site #SEW-01112) 222 Fourth Avenue, 1925, two structures; one is 3, 000 square feet, the other 2, 700 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 32 Block 9. Original appearance concrete foundation, 70 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan wood frame, concrete block building. In 1966 slate was added to first floor exterior, vertical redwood siding to second floor exterior. Alterations may be reversible. Vacant Lot — lots 34 and 33 Seward Bakery Building (AHRS Site #SEW-01113) 228 Fourth Avenue, built 1942; 2,400 square feet, SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 35 Block 9. Original concrete block foundation, concrete frame, block exterior walls. Extensive remodeling has occurred since construction, including new front facade, window and door replacement, new siding, hipped roof canopy and new parapet wall. Alterations appear to be irreversible. Carson Meats (AHRS Site #SEW-01114) 230 Fourth Avenue, built 1920; 3, 080 square feet. SW0000001 TOIW ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 36 Block 9. Original concrete foundation, wood frame, stone and wood siding. Front was remodeled in 1978, including addition of metal siding, rear addition and new aluminum windows. Further investigation is needed to determine if alterations are irreversible. Vacant building (AHRS Site #SEW-01115) 232 Fourth Avenue, built 1966; 2,210 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite, Lot 37 Block 9. Seward Trading COQany (AHRS Site #SEW-01116) 234 Fourth Avenue, built 1922; 12, 000 square feet. SW0980034 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Lindsey re- plat #2 Lot 38A Block 9. Original concrete foundation, built—up roof, wood frame, stucco exterior walls. Extensive remodels through building's history include addition of four one—bedroom apartments in 1966, first floor remodeled into a market, front facade remodeled in 1977 . Building again totally renovated in 1999. The new steel siding and replacement windows give the building a modern appearance. Alterations appear to be irreversible. Washington Street: Old Solly' s Building (AHRS Site #SEW-209) on the east side of Fourth. 411 Washington Street, built ca. 1916; 5, 498 square feet. SW0000001 TO IS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 1 and 2, Block 4 . Cal M. Brosius purchased these lots in 1911. Photographs show that this building was constructed around 1916. Mr. Brosius lived for many years in the second—story 71 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan apartment. The building's original floor plan conforms to the trapezoidal lot plan. On the south side, the second floor extends over the first and is supported by columns. The building once had a distinctive wall of second floor windows facing the south. Sometime after 1973, the windows were closed in and the number of columns was reduced from seven to five. The north side of the building originally had four entrances and now has six. In 1994, a shed roof protected the entryways; this roof was gone by 2004. The original north elevation roof line was straight, giving this side of the building a boxed appearance. Sometime after 1973, the roof line was accentuated so that it now resembles a modified false—front that includes a slightly peaked roof in the center. Modern windows are on the north and south exteriors. Exterior siding is tongue—in—groove on the ground floor and metal on the second. The second floor siding on the north and west elevations is vertical, while the rest of the building is horizontal siding. The roof has a slight slope to the south. After 1973, a second story addition was placed over the east storeroom and garage. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Uri e purchased the property in 1963, operating a bar and liquor store until 1973. Mr. Uri e had owned and operated the Seward Bakery and was a well—known resident who was involved with many civic organizations. In spite of its connection to important Seward citizens, this building A has undergone major and irreversible changes. While the building retains its setting, distinctive lot shape and general scale and massing, significant changes especially to the windows on the south and north elevations greatly impact the historic appearance. As such, the building has lost its historic architectural integrity. Residence (AHRS Site #SEW-01125) west side of Fourth Avenue 310 Washington Avenue, built 1934. Located behind Yukon Bar as part of the Yukon Bar parcel. The exterior that fronts Washington Street consists of vertical wood siding that matches the Yukon Bar building. Metal roof. Changes appear irreversible. C Jays Pawnshop (AHRS Site #SEW-01126) west side of Fourth Avenue Washington Avenue, adjacent to the 310 Washington residence, built 1943; 1, 054 square feet. SWOOOOOOI TO IS ROIW SIO Original Town site West 17' , East 50' of Lots 21, 22 & 23, Block 10 . Small building with false front and stucco siding. Much of the original exterior of the building remains, however a modern arctic entryway with vertical siding and metal roof impact the historic appearance. 72 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Railway Avenue Brosius & Noon Building Supply (AHRS Site #SEW-00151) (Seaview Plaza) west side of Fourth Avenue. 302 Railway, built 1906, 1907, 1909; remodeled 1984; 16, 082 square feet. SW0930014 TOIS ROIW SIO, Lot 32A Block 3 . The original buildings are a two— story wood frame carpenter shop built in 1909; a one— story wood frame building supply store was built 1907; and a one—story wood frame warehouse built in 1906. The buildings and businesses were bought by W. M. Sayers who added sled making to the business. In 1909 Charles Krefting purchased the building and became business partners with Cal Brosius. Later Cal Brosius bought out Krefting and acquired John Noon as his partner. Upon Brosius' death in 1941, John Paulsteiner purchased the business, followed by Albert Gordon McRae who continued the building supply operation. The business operated for almost 60 years. The buildings retain some of the original rooflines, setting, mass and scale. However, changes over the years including the alteration of window and door openings, the addition of modern windows and modern exterior siding have compromised the buildings' integrity. Owners during the 1980s converted the buildings into a shopping mall. Renovations to the buildings' exterior are so drastic that even tax assessors records indicate the building was built in 1984. Alterations are irreversible. Fifth Avenue — West Side (from south to north; in addition to these buildings at least two lots are paved parking areas on this block) : Legends Restaurant 201 Fifth Avenue built 1985; 3, 538 square feet. SW0830003 TOIS ROIW SIO Lot 17A. This building replaced, the Pioneer Bar or Louvre (AHRS Site # SEW— 00301) , a two—story frame building with asbestos siding built in 1905. This building was torn down in 1983 to make room for the new restaurant. While a small portion of the original building remains, the vast majority of the building' s historic fabric is no longer extant. New Seward Saloon (AHRS Site #SEW-01117) 209 Fifth Avenue, built 1994; 1, 957 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS SIO Original Townsite Lot 16 Block 9. First Video (AHRS Site #SEW-01118) 213 Fifth Avenue, built 1947; 1, 950 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite South 10 ' of Lot 13 and North 25' of Lot 14 Block 9. 73 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Original concrete foundation, concrete block frame, flat built—up roof. 1972 renovation changed historic windows, new unsympathetic awning and signage added recently. Alterations appear to be reversible. New Seward Hotel (AHRS Site #SEW-01119) 217 Fifth Avenue, built 1944; 7,200 square feet, SW0940031 TOIS ROIW SIO, New Seward Townsite Hotel Re-plat Lot 12 A Block 9. Original hotel had concrete foundation, wood frame, wood siding. Side entry remodeled in 1975, front entry enclosed in 1979. In 1984 a new hotel building was constructed and a gable roof boxed in so part of the old building could connect to the new. Changes to the building include the addition of vinyl siding and new non—historic appearing windows. New Seward Hotel (AHRS Site #SEW-01119; AHRS Site #SEW-01120) 219 & 221 Fifth Avenue, built 1985; 6, 000 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite N 16" of Lot 28 all Lot 29 Block 9. Rez Resurrection Bodyworks (AHRS Site #SEW-01121) 231 Fifth Avenue, built 1950; 2, 857 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lot 5 d Block 9. Original concrete foundation, concrete block walls, wood siding, no windows. Remodel added CY windows, gable roof, vinyl siding. Fifth Avenue — East Side (from south to north; excluding properties on both corners: the library on the NE corner and the Hotel Edgewater on the SE corner— both modern construction) Mai Residence (AHRS Site #SEW-01129) 212 Fifth Avenue, built 1940; 1, 070 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Townsite Lots 26, 27, 28 Block 8. The original residence was a one—story building with a plain wood shingle exterior and moderate pitch roof with clipped gables. Sometime after the 1950s, the south elevation was expanded, which eliminated the arctic entryways on the facade and south elevations. New modern windows and doors were added, including a sliding door and a deck on the southeast elevation. Addition of a metal roof eliminated the clipped gable design. A small shed/ garage is adjacent to the residence. Alterations are irreversible. Harbor Dinner Club (AHRS Site #SEW-01128) 220 Fifth Avenue. Tax assessors records show structures built 1945 and 1950s; two structures, first is 4, 656 square feet, the second is 948 square feet. SW0970023 TO IS ROIW SIO Original Townsite of Seward Norman Replat, Lot 29A Block 8. Original Townsite lots 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 were re-platted in 1997 to Lot 29A. 74 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan According to the current building owners, around 1935 Charles Cooper built a home on one of these lots. The lots changed hands in 1938 and in 1941 they were sold to Harry Kawabe, a Japanese businessman who was interned during World War 11 but was able to retain property in Seward. Kawabe sold the property to the Seward Bills Club (later known as the Elks Club) in 1946. A 1948 Sanborn map shows only one structure on these lots; a single dwelling house that is located adjacent to the alleyway. A 1950 aerial photograph shows that the large building expansion has not yet taken place. By the 1954 Sanborn map, however, a large structure is outlined that covers two lots, includes the earlier house, extends to front Fifth Avenue and is marked B. P.O.E. (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) . The Elks Club owned the lots until February 1956. By 1962 lot owners Robert and Catheryn Zentmire had moved and incorporated the Fort Raymond Officer' s Club to this lot (the portion facing Fifth Avenue) , and renamed their business the "Harbor Dinner Club. " The rocked facade was added within a few years. A south addition was added by 1998 (personal communication from current restaurant owner Candace Norman to NPS employee Judy Kesler, 2003) . The original Harbor Residence sited near the alley, has been incorporated into the larger building complex (per Pat OWilliams communication to NPS employee Judy Kesler, 2003) .. Today's appearance is a building complex consisting of a series of separate structures (approximately 5 structures) that have been joined together. A second story addition for apartments was added over the back part of the building in more recent times. Johnson Property & Cabin (AHRS Site #SEW-01127) 228 Fifth Avenue, built 1942; 1,488 square feet. SW0000001 TOIS ROIW SIO Original Town site Lots 34, 35 and South 20 ' of 36 Block 8. According to tax assessor's records, a log residence was built on Lot 35 in 1942. The building retains most of its historic windows. The cabin now has a metal roof and modern doors. Alterations are irreversible. 75 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 6 . Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria: A. Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. The district, with the exception of several Blocks that have been re-platted in Seward's recent past, are all in the Original Townsite that Frank Ballaine designed and surveyed in 1903. Building in the district paralleled the construction of the railroad, which was the primary reason the Ballaine brothers chose this spot on Resurrection Bay. Seward was the principal gateway to Interior Alaska following the completion of the railroad in 1923 until the opening of the military constructed Whittier port during World War 11. From 1903 to 1943 buildings within the commercial district reflected a continuity and cohesiveness of building types and commercial related activity. Criterion A would be the most likely criteria with which to determine historic eligibility N for this district. B. Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in OUE pas t : Several locally significant persons were involved in the development of this district. In the case of developers John and Frank Bal Laine, the district they founded and platted has lost its historic integrity. Two buildings that may have been considered individually under Criterion B are: Old Solly's, 411 Washington Avenue, that is associated with Sol Urie; and Brosius & Noon Building Supply, 302 Railway, associated with Cal Brosius. Both of these buildings, however, have undergone major alterations. To be eligible to the National Register a property needs to meet the criteria for both significance and integrity. While these individuals remain important to Seward's history, the properties associated with them lack integrity. Because these properties are not eligible to the National Register, no historic context was prepared to address Criterion B. 76 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan C. Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. This district is not eligible under Criterion C. D. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important to Prehistory or history. This district is not eligible under Criterion D. Criteria Considerations: 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 ZN G) less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Exploration/ settlement Transportation Period of Significance: 1903-1943 Significant Dates: 1903-1943 Narrative Statement of Significance From 1903 through 1943, the Seward Commercial Historic District reflected a consistent pattern of commercial development and use in connection with the town' s settlement and transportation history. Seward served as the principal gateway to all of Interior Alaska during the last two decades of this time period. For over forty years, the Seward downtown business district offered a variety of goods and services to meet the customer needs in a frontier town. Changes to the district occurred following the 1941 fire, which destroyed most of the buildings on the east side of Fourth Avenue. There was a flurry of rebuilding which lasted until 1943, although several lots continued to remain 77 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan vacant on the southeast side of Fourth Avenue. After this time, new construction occurred at a much slower rate, reflecting the economic impact of business being diverted to the newly constructed Whittier port. The street setting with building orientation remains along with a handful of intact historic buildings. Unfortunately, the district no longer retains enough historic architectural integrity to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Seward' s Beginnings Alaska was a burgeoning and mysterious territory in 1903. Mining its vast natural resources seemed a promising enterprise and caught the attention of the impoverished individual and wealthy industrialist alike. Interest had boomed at the turn of the century with the discovery of gold in the Klondike gold fields in nearby Yukon Territory and various spots throughout interior Alaska. Promising coal mines near Matanuska, Healy and the Bering River and rich copper discoveries in Kennecott lured prospectors and entrepreneurs. This influx into the remote and unwelcoming interior of Alaska created a demand for a means to deliver supplies into and ship Alaskan products out of 3 the area. A railroad into interior Alaska seemed the obvious answer. Seattle developers Frank and John Ballaine saw that need and recognized it as an investment opportunity. They chose this site at the head of Resurrection Bay as the perfect spot from which to build a railroad. With its deep water, year—round ice free port, this picturesque village seemed the perfect spot for his "planned" community. Settlement Seward, Alaska is located at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. Pre—historically, early Native inhabitants include the nine sub—tribes of the Alutiiq Chugach of the Prince William Sound region. The area may also have been inhabited by the Unixkugmuit. A village called Kuta—Kuq was located near where Seward is today. Another village, Kanilik, was also thought to be nearby. The area was not heavily colonized by Russian explorers, but Alexander Baranov set up a ship building yard in Resurrection Bay in 1792. In 1794, the first sailing vessel built in Alaska, the Phoenix, was launched there. Doing business in this remote environment overwhelmed the construction colony and it was abandoned shortly after the launch. Almost a hundred years later in 1884, Captain Frank Lowell and his wife, Mary Forgal, landed at present day Seward. They chose the spot not for its beauty or convenience, but because Mary was about to give birth and she insisted they stop! The serendipitous location suited them, however, and they proceeded to make their home on land now known as Seward. Through the years, the growing family played host to and traded with fur buyers, explorers, government geologists and prospectors. Frank abandoned his wife and family in 1893 leaving Mary and their nine children, many of whom were 78 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan by now married and living on nearby homesteads. Mary and the children filed for homestead rights in 1903 . Their land would become the core of the Seward of today when Frank Ballaine, a developer from Seattle, purchased Mary Lowell's land for 37 town lots and $4, 000 later in 1903 . Ballaine and his brother John had come to establish a town for the sole purpose of building a railroad to Fairbanks in Alaska's interior. The Resurrection Bay's year—round ice free port provided a perfect spot for the construction of a railroad. On August 28, 1903, the Ballaine party of "Thirty—five passengers, twenty—five employees, fourteen horses, a pile driver, a saw mill and provisions" was off—loaded at the site. Town Development The original town site plat reflected a neatly planned community. The wide streets running east and west were named after the first five U.S. Presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. The avenues running north and south were numbered, beginning with First Avenue on the west side of town. There were 40 city blocks with alleyways. The 1211 lots each measured 30' wide by 100 ' long. With the selling of lots, many O businesses began setting up along Fourth Avenue as the clearing of tree stumps continued for this 1i1 main passageway. The business district grew and developed, primarily along Fourth Avenue, because of its location directly next to Seward's main dock. By 1904, over forty businesses were established in Seward, including the Brown and Hawkins General Store. Hotels, general stores, restaurants, and bars were built in one and two—story wood frame buildings here to facilitate the needs of passengers and shippers as they came in and out of Seward. Some of these buildings had small rooms or apartments, which accommodated Seward' s housing needs. A lumber yard, and later the Brosius and Noon building supply business, was built near the railroad tracks to facilitate efficient off—loading of supplies. The Pioneer Bar was built on Fifth, where it remained until 1985. The town included some modern conveniences such as electricity, as well as indoor plumbing when pipes were laid in the downtown area by 1906. Transportation The Ballaine brothers had promoted the Seward area as an excellent place to conduct business, and indeed, it grew. However, the Alaska Central Railroad did not. It was bankrupt in just a few years after only 71 miles of track had been laid. A new company, the Alaska Northern Railway, operated for a few more years. But when the federal government closed Alaska to coal claims, business dried up and the railway was effectively abandoned. In 1914 the federal government chose to build its own 79 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan railroad to Fairbanks, and in 1915 it chose Seward as its southern terminus. With this decision, Seward had the potential to become the town the Ballaine brothers had once envisioned. Seward also established itself as a gateway to the booming Iditarod gold fields. The trail began in Seward and made its way through the Alaska Range, to the Iditarod Area, and on to Nome. To some extent, Seward' s businesses reflected the building and bust cycles of the railroad as properties changed hands or expanded, a pattern that continued for decades. Along Fourth Avenue, the remodeled Seward Commercial Building boasted a new pressed steel siding, while both J. L. Graef's hardware and Brown and Hawkins stores made significant additions to their properties. Around the corner on Railway Avenue Brosius and Noon building suppliers expanded into three buildings. Cal Brosius built what is now known as "Old Solly' s" on the trapezoidal shaped lot located between Railway and Washington streets, where he lived in the apartment building for many years. By June 1915, construction was underway for the first concrete sidewalk in town along the Northern property at Washington and Fourth. That same year, Fourth Avenue was graded and streetlights were extended along Adams and Third. By the early 1920s, the Osbo Building, Orlander Building, and Carson Meats, were constructed where they remain today along Fourth Avenue. Offering some respite for weary travelers was the Van Gilder Hotel, located just around the corner of Fourth on the north side of Adams Street. An increase in railroad and shipping business had spurred building activity in Seward. Some of the new buildings 1� consisted of more permanent materials such as concrete and stucco as found in the Seward Trading Company (1922) and McMullen (1925) buildings on Fourth. The crowning jewel of the town, however, was the Arcade building. Sited on the distinctive triangular lot facing Fourth Avenue, the three- story building served to greet visitors as they arrived from the dock. Associated features included sidewalk vault lights, which were placed in the pavement along Fourth and Washington. Popular in large cities, vault lights consisted of glass prisms set in concrete with steel reinforcing bars forming a grid, which allowed daylight to filter into basement areas. Other refined town features included the Victorian street lampposts and the ornamental Hoben Park, located across the street from the Arcade. The Alaska Railroad was completed in 1923 and Seward, now the undisputed terminus for passengers and goods going into Alaska, had a secure economic future. This was a time when almost every person going into or out of central or interior Alaska passed through Seward. A person could board the train in Fairbanks, travel to Seward, and board a ship there for Seattle or other points in the United States. Seward was also an important vehicle through which Alaskans received supplies. Almost everything came to Alaska via ship, then railroad or sled to points in interior Alaska. One of the individuals who made such a trip was President Warren G. Harding, who arrived in Seward on July 13, 1923. Seward, which would become famous for exuberant celebrations, rolled out the red carpet. A welcome committee of town dignitaries met the ship and the Presidential party was later escorted to Oddfellows Hall, where the Hardings met the children of Seward. The party then walked to the depot, where they boarded the new Alaska Railroad and made their way to Anchorage. 80 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Fires were a problem in many early towns and Seward was no different. A fire in 1916, destroyed the two—story Daggett building, located along Washington and Fourth, where the current Arcade building stands today. The 1941 fire, however, brought a significant change to the district as most of the buildings on the east side of Fourth Avenue burned down. The concrete walls of the McMullin grocery store are credited with stopping the fire from spreading farther north on the block. A subsequent fire destroyed most of the buildings on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Washington and Railway (the Seward Machine Shop survived) . Several of Seward' s business owners immediately set to rebuilding. By 1943, approximately nine businesses along Fourth Avenue were built which filled in six of the lots on the east side and three of the lots across the street from the Arcade building. These buildings were similar in style and in function as to the other businesses within the district and provided continuity of the commercial district. The streetscape remained largely the same, although there were more vacant lots on the east side of Fourth Avenue than were prior to the fire. Additional buildings within the district that were constructed after the fire included the Liberty Theatre on Adams Street, CJ Pawnshop on Washington, and the Johnson property on Fifth. After the rebuilding phase, however, construction drastically slowed down as a direct result of an economic decline. World War 11 facilitated the need for another port, which was built in nearby Whittier in _ Prince William Sound. Tunnels were constructed through a mountain, which connected the Whittier Q docks to the small railroad town of Portage on Turnagain Arm. It provided a shortcut to Anchorage, J making Seward a less desirable port. From the later half of the 1940s to 1950 there was a smattering of new construction within the district including the Buick Apartments on Third and the Harbor Club and First Video on Fifth. Since 1950, six new buildings have been built on Fourth Avenue. Seward has struggled to adjust to its changing role, and in recent years has enjoyed tourism as its lifeblood. The downtown commercial district has changed to accommodate tourism, and most of the businesses now cater to tourists. Seward enjoys a reputation as one of Alaska's premiere tourist attractions, thanks in great part to the very attributes Ballaine appreciated about this location over 100 years ago. 9. Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets. ) Alaska Geographic. The Kenai Peninsula. Vol. 21, Number 2, 1994 . Barry, Mary. Seward Alaska: A History of the Gateway City, Vol. 1, vol. 2, Vol. 3. M. J.P. Barry, 323 West Harvard Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503. 81 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Goodson, Heather. Report on Chain of Title. Historic Preservation Consulting, Eugene Oregon, for Alaska Regional Office of the National Park Service, Anchorage, AK 2004. Kesler, Judy. Seward Multi—Agency Visitor Center: A Review of the Site through Historical Photographs and Geographic Information Systems. Alaska Support Office, NPS, 2004 . Mobley, Charles M. & Associates, Historic Architecture Survey of the Waterfront, Seward, Alaska, for the Proposed institute of Marine Science Facility. For Dames & Moore, Inc. , Anchorage, Alaska for U.S. Department of the Interior, Anchorage, AK, 1994. Previous documentation on file (NPS) Preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. Previously listed in the National Register Previously determined eligible by the National Register Designated a National Historic Landmark Recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # Recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # O Qo Primary Location of Additional Data X State Historic Preservation Office Other State agency X Federal agency X Local Government University Other (Name of repository : 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 3 2 4 See continuation sheet. 82 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Verbal Boundary Description The potential historic district is bounded on the north by the north side of Adams Street between the northeast corner of Third Avenue and the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue. The southern boundary is Railway Avenue between Fifth Avenue and the southeast corner of Third Avenue. The eastern boundary is primarily the west side of Fifth Avenue between Railway Avenue and Adams Street, and includes only three properties (Johnson Property, Harbor Dinner Club, and Mai Residence) on the east side of the block. The east side of Third Avenue, between Railway Avenue and Adams Street, is the western boundary of the study area. 11. Form Prepared By Julie L. Johnson 2832 Marion Street Denver, CO 80205 303.298.0914 Prepared for: National Park Service Alaska Regional Office 240 W. 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Additional information and editing by: Janet Clemens, Historian National Park Service Alaska Regional Office 240 W. 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 907/664-3461 83 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix G. Seward City Code - Article 4 - Historic Preservation Commission Et State Guidelines for the Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program Seward City Code Chapter 2.30 — Boards and Commissions 2.30.425. Powers and duties. (a) It shall be the responsibility of the historic preservation commission to: (1) Develop a local historic plan that will include provisions for identification, protection and interpretation of the area's significant resources. Such a plan is to be compatible with the Alaska Historic Preservation Plan and to produce information compatible with and for the 0 Alaska Heritage Resources Survey. (2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (3) Review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the community area. (4) Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. (5) Work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. (6) Support the enforcement of the Alaska Historic Preservation Act, AS 41.35. (7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory. Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan ARTICLE 4 - Historic Preservation Commission Alaska Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program State Guidelines A. Purpose. The CLG program is to: 1. ensure widespread participation of local governments in the national historic preservation program while maintaining standards consistent with the National Historic Preservation Act and The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation (http://www.cr.nps.gov/locallaw/arch stnds 0.htm); 2. enrich, develop, and help maintain local historic preservation programs in cooperation and coordination with the SHPO; and 3. provide financial and technical assistance for these purposes. B. Requirements for certification. Local governments are certified when the SHPO and the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, certify the local government meets five requirements set out in Federal Regulations (36 CFR 61). The requirements are: 1. The local government must agree to enforce appropriate state and local legislation for designation and protection of historic properties. a The local government will enforce the Alaska Historic Preservation Act whenever appropriate. b The local government will adopt and enforce a local historic preservation ordinance. 2. The local government must establish an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission by local legislation. a The local government will enact an ordinance establishing the commission. Communities and boroughs with historical commissions may adapt an existing commission for the CLG program and expand their duties to include historic preservation responsibilities. The ordinance should direct the commission to meet a minimum of two times a year, and should define appointment of and terms for members. b The local government will compose its commission of the following members to the extent feasible: • 1 architect or historical architect • 1 archaeologist • 1 historian c And at least four other people (for a minimum 7). The membership should include Alaska Natives. • A local government may be certified without the minimum number or types of disciplines if it can provide written documentation to the SHPO that it has made a reasonable effort to fill those positions. 85 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan • If a professional discipline is not represented in the commission membership, the commission shall seek expertise in this area from consultants meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards (defined in Appendix A, 36 CFR 61). • If the SHPO has delegated National Register program responsibilities to the CLG, the local commission must meet all applicable federal requirements. d The local government's historical preservation commission will: • Develop a local historic preservation plan providing for identification, protection, and interpretation of the area's significant cultural resources. This plan is to be compatible with the Alaska historic preservation plan. • Review and make recommendations about local projects that might affect properties identified in the historic preservation plan. • Review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for properties within its jurisdiction. 3. The local government must maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties. a The local government will establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS), and annually provide new data to the Office of History and Archaeology. b CLG survey data shall be consistent with SHPO inventory requirements and The Secretary of the Interior's 1- 3 Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. This requirement does not apply to survey data produced by local governments before the date of CLG certification. c The local government will establish policies and procedures for access and use of the inventory that addresses sensitive site location information. 4. The local government must provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program. a The local government will provide for open meetings. b The local government will maintain minutes that are publicly available, publish and disseminate historic preservation commission procedures, as well as comply with local, state, and federal public participation regulations. c The local government will invite public comment in its review of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. d The local government will provide for public participation in development and review of the local historic preservation plan. 5. The local government must satisfactorily perform the responsibilities delegated to it under the National Historic Preservation Act. a The local government will provide an annual report of all its historic preservation activities to the SHPO. b The local government will provide a commission member list and members' qualifications to the SHPO as part of its annual report. c The local government will provide a draft of the local historic preservation plan for SHPO review. d The local government will provide annual updates of AHRS information to the Office of History and Archaeology. http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/grant/clgstateguidelines.pdf 86 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix H. Summary of Seward Public Forum (April 2014) Seward Historic Preservation Seward Community Library 239 6' Avenue Commission Public Forum Seward,Alaska 99664 Meeting Summary Tuesday—April 22,2014 6:30—9:00 pm AK PARTICIPANTS: Tim Robertson, Michelle Prior, John French, Tim "Chops"Morrow, Linda Lasota, Patty Linville, Sarah Fink, Lee Poleske, Dave Hamner, Shannon Kovac, Valerie Ringsland, Willard Dunhum, Leah Erickson, and Karen Kurtz Summary Review Purpose of the Meeting This meeting was intended to collect input from the citizens of Seward on what they would like to see in the revised version of their historic preservation plan. Introduction to the Evening The Seward Historic Preservation Commission welcomed forum attendees and stated that since all goals from the plan created in 1996 had been met, that they were seeking input for an updated plan. The meeting was turned over to Nuka Research and people introduced themselves and explained their interest in historic preservation and in Seward. Some are interested in history because they had lived it and others are focused on preserving it for the next generation. Describe historic preservation. Historic preservation can encompass culture and traditions as welt as buildings. It is important to preserve what is there today because it will be historic in the future, even the new buildings. Examples of successful preservation regeneration projects in other cities were mentioned, including Sacramento, California. Communities like this create a linkage to the past that draws people and Seward is one of the few communities in Alaska that could do this successfully. The grid is something to preserve and further designating only certain areas to be "historic districts", like 3rd Avenue, would be a mistake. Concerns for Seward In the last plan, the downtown area was considered fragile and everyone agreed it was still fragile. Moving the schools outside of the town was cited as a hit to the local community. Lack of housing to suit large families and allegedly higher taxes in town prevented year round residents from moving in. Summer residents are vital, but leave empty houses for most of the year and there are fewer people in the schools and involved in the town. 87 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix I. 2014 Public Survey Seward Historic Preservation Plan Update Survey The Seward Historic Preservation Commission is updating their Historic Preservation Plan, which was originally written in 1996, and is seeking to engage local citizens in the process. This survey is intended to collect information and ideas to inform the plan update process. We will be collecting survey responses from mid-April until Thursday, May 15"' Once completed, please return to a Seward Historic Preservation Commission affiliate or mail to: Nuka Research and Planning Group, P.O. Box 175, Seldovia, Alaska 99663. 1) What category best describes you? o Local government o State agency o Federal agency -?'" o Other (borough) o Non-profit agency o Private business o Private citizen 2) How informed do you consider yourself about historic preservation? o Not very informed, and not interested in learning more o Not very informed, but interested in learning more o Moderately informed o Well informed 3) In what ways are you engaged with Seward's historic and cultural resources? Check all that apply. o Participated in a historic or cultural organization in town o Attended historic and cultural events o Visited historic and cultural sites (museum, library, etc.) o Researched the history of Seward (books, archives, online, etc.) o Other o None 4) What are Seward's significant historic resources, from your perspective? 88 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan 5) The current plan focuses on the following. Check all that are important to you. o Geography o Spiritual Structures o Early Native Influence Sites o Explorations and Settlement o Educational and Social o Military and Government Institutions o Commerce and Economic o Recreation Development o Disasters o Transportation o Communications o Other 6) The Historic Preservation Commission has identified the following areas that may receive greater emphasis in the revised Historic Preservation Plan. Which one is most important to you? (/` o Native history, resource and land use o Commercial fishing o World War II o 1964 Good Friday Earthquake o Exxon Valdez spill and impacts o Other 7) What value do you place on Seward's historic and archeological properties? (1=low; 5=high) Answer: 8) Considering the current political and economic climate in Seward, select historic preservation assistance that would be most effective. (You may choose more than one.) o Local Protective Legislation o State Protective Legislation o Local Economic Incentives o State Economic Incentives o Private Financial Incentives o Nonprofit Financial Incentives o Public Education 9) What are the most pressing challenges to historic preservation in Seward? 10) What, if any, concerns do you have about historic preservation activities in Seward? 11) Please provide any additional comments or information you would like to offer. 89 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Appendix J. 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Acknowledgements The current Seward Historical Preservation Commission (names noted on cover sheet) would like to acknowledge all of the following organizations, Alaska State and City of Seward Departments, city employees, local historians and most importantly the citizens of Seward. All were involved with the SHPC rewrite of the Seward Historic Plan, through conversations, providing resources and encouragement. The current and past commissioners are grateful to have worked with so many wonderful and dedicated historians. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers and members of the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, who have provide the photographs contained within in this document and historical factoids. Additional acknowledgement to the local staff at the Kenai Fjords National Park Office for assistance in obtaining resource r, information. r3 The Seward City Library and Museum employees, the Seward Community Development Department, the Seward City Clerk's Office and members of the Seward Historical Preservation Commission, who were involved with the 2014-2017 Seward Historical Preservation Plan during the duration of the rewrite process. In addition, under CLG Grant 2014, first rewrite included the Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC., as Contractors. Patricia Linville, former Director Seward Community Library; Heather McClain, Library Museum Curator; Rachel James, Seward Community Library and Museum Program Coordinator; Tim Szawinski; Tember Eliason, Amy Carney and many other members of the Library-Museum staff. Commissioners: Monica Hinders, Catherine (Richardson) Hedman, Sandie Roach, and Sarah Fink The Seward Historic Preservation Commission would like to thank Lee Poleske, former Seward Museum Curator, for his contribution of stories, articles, and presentations on so many historical aspects of Seward's history that he has presented and continues to present, over the years to all ages. 96 Seward Historic Preservation Commission - 2017 Historic Preservation Plan Publications created with an HPF grant shall acknowledge support by the National park Service and the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Office of History and Archaeology: Research for this publication has been financed in part with federal funds from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service and through the assistance of the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of History and Archaeology. The contents and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior or the Department of Natural Resources,nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation? 1J W 97 ol!t ``'� United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE -gACC ° 1849 C Street,N.W. Washington,DC 20240 N REPLY REFER 1q Dear Certified Local Government Partner: JUN v 1 2017 During 2016, the National Park Service designated 38 new communities from across the United States as Certified Local Governments (CLG). We are excited to report that 1,966 communities now participate in the CLG program! This is a significant milestone as it also recognizes the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which created the CLG program with the 1980 amendments. "We are proud that last year 38 new communities spanning the country from California to New York joined us in our commitment to historic preservation and protecting what makes their cities and towns special," said Associate Director Stephanie Toothman. "These Certified Local Governments now have access to unique resources to preserve the heritage of their communities and promote local economic growth through tourism to their historical areas." In honor of this significant anniversary, the National Park Service would like to thank the communities who continue to make a commitment to historic preservation on a local level. Whether one of the early CLGs from 1985 when the program started, or one of our very new partners to join in 2016 we value your partnership in the Federal Preservation Program. The CLG program is a model of Federal, State, and local government cooperation. Please accept this certificate as a token of our appreciation for your contributions to the Federal preservation partnership. From New York City to Starkville, Colorado, from county to township, each of you is key to America's ability to preserve, protect, and increase awareness of our unique cultural heritage found across the country. or Megan J. Brown Chief State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants National Park Service 12¢ a O'Qi 2 C� sip YEARS 0 ASF v4 RVAT1O In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service, Department of the Interior congratulates crettlard tYaifilf.,a/ on being a Certified Local Government and partner in the Federal preservation program since ANT o 1d' (992 or 74 1,--...,a greettcuk:u2, • Associate Director Cultural Resources • 41`41--q $A9 National Park Service H 3 of ry THE STATE Department of Natural Resources ofALAsKA DIVISION OF PARKS&OUTDOOR RECREATION --- Office of History&Archaeology 550 West'.,Ave..Suite 1310 GOVERNOR BILL WALKER Anchorage,Alasi.a 99501-3565 co?. Main:907.269.8721 http:;/dnr.alaska.ao /oarlstc RECEIVED c� tS OCT 1 0 2017 0 0-'101;0 October 6, 2017 (1*�- OFFICE OF'NE \ \ File No.: 3550-5 CLG General Corresponde CIT'''CLERK 1/' SUBJECT: City of Seward Jean Bardarson Mayor City of Seward P.O. Box 167 Seward, Alaska 99664-0767 Mayor Bardarson, In honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service would like to thank you, a Certified Local Government (CLG) partner, for your commitment to historic preservation. Between 1985 and 2017 Alaska's 13 CLGs have conducted 183 projects supported by $1,867,276 in federal Historic Preservation Fund grants. Each of you plays a key role in Alaska's ability to preserve, protect, and increase awareness of our unique heritage. Enclosed please find a certificate of the National Park Service and the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office's appreciation for your contributions to the Federal preservation program. Also, as we celebrate the 150`h anniversary of the Alaska Treaty of Cession, we are sending you copies of our commemorative booklet honoring the anniversary. Please contact Summer Louthan at 269-8717 or summer.louthan(&,,alaska.gov if our office can assist you in any way. Keep up your good work! Sincerely, Judith E. Bittner State Historic Preservation Officer JEB:sll Iz � Madeline McGraw From: Brenda Ballou Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 12:53 PM To: Madeline McGraw Cc: Jackie Wilde;Valarie Kingsland Subject: RE: 171115 HP Agenda Wow! That's a full agenda! © Just one note—the order of business should be 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING CEREMONY 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. SPECIAL REPORTS etc. somehow the special reports got ahead of itself;) From: Madeline McGraw Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 12:17 PM To: Brenda Ballou Cc: Jackie Wilde; Madeline McGraw; Valarie Kingsland Subject: 171115 HP Agenda Hi Brenda, I'm attaching the agenda for the 11/15/17 HP meeting with additions from Valarie Kingsland and Linda Lasota. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about it. Thanks! Madeline McGraw Curator of Collections and Exhibits Seward Community Library& Museum (907) 224-4007 mmcgraw@cityofseward.net www.cityofseward.us/libmus "Connecting our Community,Sharing our Stories" 12 -7 MEMORANDUM to:AprDATE: January 11, 2017 TO: Seward Historic Preservation Commission THROUGH: Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director FROM: Madeline McGraw, Library Museum Curator SUBJECT: 2017 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Historic Preservation Commission Meetings for the year 2017. The Historic Preservation Commission regular meetings begin at 6:30 PM and are held at the City Hall Council Chambers, unless otherwise noticed. Regular meetings are usually followed by a work session. Additional work sessions are scheduled and noticed as needed. Month Regular Meetings Work Sessions January January 18 January 14—10 am January 18—after meeting February February 15 February 15 -after meeting February 18- 10 am March March 22 March 18- 10 am March 22-after meeting April April 12 (no staff) April 8- 10 am April 12-after meeting May May 17 May 13- 10 am May 26 (no staff) May 17-after meeting September September 20 September 20-after meeting October No meeting October 14—l0am November November 15 November 15 -after meeting January January 17, 2018 January 17, 2018-after meeting Rev. 11/7/17 �: 1 This schedule is subject to change and is updated as needed. Updated memos will be included each meeting packet. If you are unable to attend, or have questions or concerns, please call 224-4082 to leave a message for Valarie or Maddi, or,send an email to vkingsland@cityofseward.net and mmcgraw@cityofseward.net. Rev. 11/7/17 12 9 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Annual Staffed Meeting Schedule City of Seward staff may administer and staff up to six meetings a year. Other staff will need to be arranged for additional meetings. The suggested agenda items are in draft form and are flexible. Work sessions are scheduled as needed and do not require staff. REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS January • Approve minutes • Review, discuss and approve the annual Priority List and resolution • Review, discuss and approve the Annual Report to Council • Review, revise, set deadline, and approve notice to solicit HP Award nominations • Schedule meetings/work sessions February • Approve minutes • Review and revise Seward's Day proclamation (last Monday in March) • Discuss and plan for Historic Preservation Month in May • Discuss Annual Certified Local Government(CLG) Report due in April • Review, revise and update online Seward Historic Preservation information/website • Schedule meetings/work sessions March • Approve minutes • Review and approve Annual Certified Local Government(CLG) Report due in April • Review and discuss HP Award nominations and select recipient • Review, discuss and approve National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation for May • Plan for National Historic Preservation Month activities for May • Begin discussing potential CLG Grant opportunities • Plan for Hoben Park beautification • Schedule meetings/work sessions May • Approve minutes • Review and approve HP Award resolution (proclamation presented in June) • Review and revise Founder's Day proclamation (August 28) • Elect Chair and Vice Chair • (Potentially approve resolution for a CLG Grant opportunity for fall round) • Schedule meetings/work sessions 13a REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS September • Approve minutes • Update Local Historic Plants and Trees inventory • Update Seward Inventory of Historic Sites inventory • Discuss potential CLG Grant opportunities • Schedule meetings/work sessions November • Approve minutes • Discuss and revise annual Priority List for approval in January • Discuss the Annual City Report for approval in January • Schedule meetings/work sessions Seward's Day—Last Monday in March National Historic Preservation Month—May Founder's Day—August 28 Updated 11.7.17 by VK Approved 11.9.16 by SHPC 131 November 2017 December 2017 November 2 017 Surto Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Oct 30 31 Nov 1 2 3 12:00pm 2:00pm PACAB Mtg > O z 0 O 6 7 8 9 10 7:00pm 10:30pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm PACAB Veterans Day(Offices CI Mtg(Council Work Session(SMIC) Chambers) 0 0 z 13 14 15 16 17 6:30pm 10:00pm HP Mtg (Chambers) n rn 0 z 20 21 22 23 24 6:00pm 9:30pm P&Z WS Holiday(Offices Closed) Holiday(Offices Closed) (Chambers) O > O z 27 28 29 30 Dec1 7:00pm 10:30pm CC Mtg (Chambers) 0 r-- >> O z Nanci Richey 1 11/9/2017 9:19 AM � 7 1 December 2017 December January 2018 Surto Tu We Thh Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Nov 27 28 29 30 Dec 1 V Q1 0 0 Z 4 5 6 7 8 7:00pm 10:30pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm PACAB Mtg(Council Mtg Chambers) co V 5) 0 11 12 13 14 15 7:00pm 10:30pm CC Mtg (Chambers) 1-4 ', v 0 18 19 20 21 22 12:00pm 2:00pm PACAB 12:00pm 5:00pm Holiday Work Session (Offices Closed) (Chambers) N N CO H v v 0 25 26 27 28 29 Holiday(Offices Closed 7:00pm 10:30pm CC Mtg (Chambers) a, N N V Q1 0 Nanci Richey 1 11/9/2017 9:21 AM January 2 018January 2018 February 2018 SuMo Su Mo TuWe Th Fr Sa o Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 910 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Jan 1, 18 2 3 4 5 7:00pm 10:30pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm PACAB Mtg(Council Mtg Chambers) L 8 9 10 11 12 7:00pm 10:30pm CC Mtg (Chambers) N '-4 00 C f0 15 16 17 18 19 6:00pm 9:30pm P&Z WS 12:00pm 2:00pm PACAB (Chambers) Work Session (Chambers) rn 6:30pm 10:00pm HP Mtg (Chambers) C 22 23 24 25 26 7:00pm 10:30pm CC Mtg (Chambers) w ra N N C 29 30 31 Feb 1 2 N G7 LL C1 N C N Nanci Richey 1 11/9/2017 9:23 AM