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Betcher, PhD Chair, Ames HPC*_ 4 wPurpose of This StudyIdentify potential historic districts in West Ames Amend MPDF entitled A Home for Science and Technology: Ames, Iowa, 1864-1941, approved by National Park Service in 2003 when we submitted the Old Town National Register nomination Add to historic context for Ames established in this document Period of significance for Fourth Ward document (1859-ca. 1956) predates significance of 2003 MPDF Tied to the founding of Iowa State Agricultural College l8G:f8  Fourth Ward Study ContextBoundaries of this study are L-shaped with ISU campus (not surveyed) in the middle of the ell: Main campus of ISU on the north Beach Avenue on the east University land south of Storm St. on the south Several blocks west of Franklin Ave. on the west&__Fourth Ward Study Context pg 2"Because of ties to Iowa State, West Ames has always been a  community within a community (Page p. E7). Influences on area s development include Growth of Iowa State and Ames Topography Developments in transportation A boom in land speculation in the 19th century Factors related to area s proximity to Iowa State Factors related to local politics Corridors of preference for residences and businesses.ZZ Potential Districts Identified<8 potential historic districts identified in this study: Campustown Historic District College Heights Historic District Colonial Village Historic District Greek Letters Historic District Oak-Wood-Forest Historic District Ross Road Historic District South Campus Historic District West Gate Center Historic District9Z0Z#Z9! " $$9  Districts by TypemPredominantly owner-occupied residential districts College Heights Oak-Wood-Forest Colonial Village Ross Road23;2; wNot predominantly owner-occupied residential Greek Letters South Campus Business districts Campustown West Gate Center\--\   Potentially Threatened DistrictsmPredominantly owner-occupied residential districts College Heights Oak-Wood-Forest Colonial Village Ross Roadp3;2ll l xNot predominantly owner-occupied residential Greek Letters South Campus Business districts Campustown West Gate Center z-ZZZZZ-\   Campustown rMore than 2 dozen commercial buildings, most dating between ca. 1909-1950s Good candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of buildings, but primary claim is historical significance of area Low integrity of buildings, but not unusual for commercial district Recommendation: explore possibility of intensive survey by contacting property ownerssZs College HeightsAbout 100 sfd dating between 1920s-1950s Strong candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of homes, landscape architecture and historical significance of area High integrity of buildings Recommendation: pursue intensive survey   Colonial VillageFine collection of Neo-Colonial Revival homes dating from the 1930s-1950s Strong candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of homes High integrity of buildings with few intrusions Small district, easy to survey Recommendation: pursue intensive surveyZ  Greek LettersOutstanding candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of homes and historical significance of area High integrity of buildings and strong ties ot ISU Recommendation: as a priority pursue intensive surveyOak-Wood-ForestEOne of largest areas dating between 1920s-1930s Strong candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of homes, landscape architecture and historical significance of area High integrity of buildings, enthusiastic owners Recommendation: pursue intensive survey as a priority to preserve endangered areaFZF Ross RoadGood candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of homes and landscape architecture High integrity of buildings Recommendation: pursue intensive survey in the future when period of significance post-dates 50-year rule South CampuskLargest survey area dating between 1900-present day, most pre-WWII Strong candidate for National Register because of architectural significance of homes, landscape architecture and historical significance of area Outstanding integrity of buildings, low number of intrusions Recommendation: pursue intensive survey as a priority because of threats to the districtlZlWest Gate CenterMixed-use collection of buildings dating to early 20th century--commercial, residential, and institutional properties located along a corridor Not a strong candidate for National Register because of redevelopment, but a carefully crafted argument could justify district on basis of architectural significance and historical significance of area Marginal integrity of buildings Recommendation: carefully weigh the value of preservation.Z  0` 33` Sf3f` 33g` f` www3PP` ZXdbmo` \ғq>9y`Ӣ` 3f3ff` 3f3FKf` hk]wwwfܹ` ff>>\`Y{ff` R>&- {p_/̴>?" dd@,|?" dd@   " @ ` n?" dd@   @@``PR    @ ` ` p>> $(    6xҲ P  T Click to edit Master title style! !  0dղ   RClick to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level!     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