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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Amy Boulris-Designation Reports and ResolutionsForm No. 10-300 REV. 19/77) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS © NAME HISTORIC al AND/OR COMMON LOCATION STREET & NUMBER 461+ N.E. l6th Street _NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN Miami — VICINITY OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 15 STATE Plnririn CLASSIFICATION CODE COUNTY CODE .I2 Dade 125 CATEGORY OWNERSHIP STATUS PRESENT USE —DISTRICT _PUBLIC -XOCCU PIED —AGRICULTURE —MUSEUM XBUILDINGIS) ?PRIVATE _UNOCCUPIED _COMMERCIAL _PARK _STRUCTURE —BOTH WORK IN PROGRESS _EDUCATIONAL _PRIVATE RESIDENCE _SITE PUBLIC ACQUISITION ACCESSIBLE _ENTERTAINMENT RELIGIOUS _OBJECT _IN PROCESS x_YES: RESTRICTED _GOVERNMENT _SCIENTIFIC _BEING CONSIDERED _YES: UNRESTRICTED —INDUSTRIAL —TRANSPORTATION _NO _MILITARY _OTHER: OWNER OF PROPERTY NAME T -- • r STREET & NUMBER 464 N.E. 16th Street CITY. TOWN am Cathedral VICINITY OF STATE Flnririn LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS;ETC. Dade County Courthouse STREET& NUMBER 6 CITY, TOWN mtani REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS Tl`TLE Florida Historic Site Survey STATE Plnrirla See Continuation Sheet vne DATE 1972 _FEDERAL X.STATE _COUNTY _LOCAL DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS Florida Division of Archie eS . Hi,Agry and $QS`nrr7s ManagPmPnt CITY, TOWN Tallahassee STATE Florida I�_�,►I�►� �,�,-,rk)hml1-7'A ftrnu aOulH,-7biLii(Anc) 12.&pfffts 616 VQiOluti0()S El DESCRIPTION CONDITION CHECK ONE CHECK ONE x_EXCELLENT _DETERIORATED x_UNALTERED _GOOD _RUINS _ALTERED _FAIR _UNEXPOSED X.ORIGI NAL SITE _MOVED DATE DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE The Romanesque Revival Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was designed by Harold Hastings Mundy in 1997.a Constructed on a concrete and piling foundation, it has a gable roof whose surface hanged from copper to composition shingles in 1970. A The west (main) facade has a gabled parapet with a cross finial. The corners of the building are supported by buttresses. The arcaded, three -bay projecting porch has recessed doorways. Multi -colored mosaic religious scenes fill the arches above the entrances. Subsidiary blind colonnades flank the doorways. The entrance facade is also detailed by two sets of miniature arcaded corbel tables; one above the porch and the other along the gable parapet. Above the central door is a large stained glass rose window over which is a large stucco Latin Cross. The 10-bay side (north and south) elevations are uniform and each bay is delineated by a suppressed buttress. Fenestration in the aisles is composed of double arched stained glass Venetian windows while the clerestoryhas tripartite stained glass Venetian windows. The side elevation also continues in the use of a corbelled cornice. One of the two projecting pavillions on the south elevation houses a staircase. Other projecting pavillions on both elevations provide secondary porches for the church. The interior of the church reflects a Basilica plan with aisles which are expressed on the exterior elevations. An ambulatory surrounds the apse. The nave is approximately seventy feet high and about 140 feet long and the details in this space reflect the Romanesque design of the exterior. The nave contains a series of semi- circular arches which carry the roof of the church. The apse ceiling-and.interior arch designs arcOmpoged ofmulti-colored glass mosaics. The ape is set off by a semi -circular molded arch with five rondels detailed with glass mosaics depicting the religious symbols Of Christ, Luke, Matthew, Mark and John. The altar, baldachino and floor designs combine five different Florentine marbles. Behind -a wooden screen at the rear Of, the Altar is the organ which was designed by Ernest M. Skinner in 1926. The narthex has a Spanish tile floor with religious symbols and is separated from the nave by a carved wood screen. Alterations to the building have been minor. In 1977 the level of North Bayshore Drive was raised because of Federal Flood Control Regulations. Several aluminum awning windows have replaced double hung sash windows in 1965. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8 SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD —PREHISTOWC —1400-1499 —1500-1599 _1500-1699 _1700-1799 —1800-1599 X-1800- AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW —ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC ARCHEOLOGY -HISTORIC _AGRICULTURE _XARCHITECTURE _ART _COMMERCE _COMMUNICATIONS _COMMUNITY PLANNING —CONSERVATION _ECONOMICS EDUCATION —ENGINEERING _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _INDUSTRY _INVENTION _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE _LAW _LITERATURE _MILITARY —MUSIC _PHILOSOPHY :—POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _RELIGION _SCIENCE SCULPTURE _SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN _THEATER _TRANSPORTATION _OTHER ISPEOFYI SPECIFIC DATES 1923 BUILDER/ARCHITECT Harold HastingsMundy STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Designed by H. Hastings Mundy in 1923, the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was the third church building constructed to serve Miami's first Episcopal congregation. Being one of the "great monuments of boom architecture," the Cathedral represents an excellent example of the Romanesque Revival style. Predominantly used for churches and public buildings, the Romanesque Revival style prospered during the 1850s and 1860s. Although not extremely popular in England, Romanesque Revival managed to make its way to America from France and Germany where the movement was quite strong. Introduced by Richard Upjohn and James Renwick in the United States, the style, which featured the semi -circular arch, arcaded corbel tables, buttresses and towers, was predominantly used for public buildings until 1900. Inspired by the Romanesque Church of St. Giles near Nimes, France, Mundy designed his church in the Romanesque Revival style.1 Its semi -circular arched openings, two -towered, facade, and miniature arcaded corbel tables are indicative of that popular nineteenth century style. During an interview with a member of the Miami Daily News staff shortly,after the,completion,of the Church, Mundy explained several of the symbolic details found in the building. "The three entrances to the Church are symbolic of the Trinity." The panels on each side of the main entrance, consisting of palms and lilies are symbolic of Easter and the Resurrection. The,capitals of the interior arcades have the carved .. symbols for Christ (shepard) with Matthew (young man), Mark (lion), Luke (bull) and John (eagle).2 The Miami Episcopal parish, begun sometime after Bishop William Crane Gray's visit to the Biscayne area in 1893, held services in several buildings before the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was constructed.3 Services were held in Julia D. Tuttle's (an early Mianli settler) home and in a public hall on Avenue D before the first church to serve the parish was actually constructed. This small frame churca was built on what is now Northeast 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street sometime after 1896.4 By 1912 it was too small for the growing parish and a second st ne church was constructed in 1916 on a different corner of the same intersection. Due to the growth of the city, the Church was, by the 1920s, located in the commercial sector of Miami and suffered from the downtown problems of congestion, noise, and lack of parking facilities. The vestry decided to sell their property for $275,0p0 in 1922, and bought the site of the present Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.° It was chosen because, at that time, the Miramar area was considered CONTINUED ON SHEET TWO Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 9 MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES SEE CONTINUATION SHEET FOUR Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IffM. NOT VERIFIED MGEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY Less than one QUADRANGLENAMEUSGS Miami T.5 Min. 1962 U TM REFERENCES A1-1171 14.121115141n1 ZONE EASTING CI( 171F:415e 9150 10,1 NORTHING I I Ell! LLJLLJ I 1 1 I I [ VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION JQ (PR 1969) QUADRANGLE SCALE 7.5 Mir 1111BL'L 11 I I I I. I. NORTHING FI ZONE EASTING !till 1 1 _III 1 1111 IIIi LJJLJ HI1 I 111 i iI I. 1 I 1I STATE LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUN CODE' COUNTY BOUNDARIES CODE STATE CODE COUNTY CODE FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE April 17, 1980 strq R hUrEpr Bobip R _ ORGANIZATION DATE Florida Division of Archives, History and Records Management STREET & NUMBER CITY OR TOWN The Carital Tallahassee TELEPHONE 47-2333 STATE Florida STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: NATIONAL_ STATE LOCAL x As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and c) it ha en evalua criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park S*rviCe. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE TITLE State Historic Preservation 0 w 89-665). I ording to the GPO 921-803 FHR-8-300A (11/78) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY NOMINATION FORM CONTI NUATION SHEET one PAGE ITEM NUMBER six one REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE: Dade County Historic Survey DATE: 1978 DEPOSITORY: Dade County Parks and Recreation Department in Miami, Florida AND Florida Division of Archives, History and Records Management in Tallahassee, Florida Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk FHR-8-300A (11/78) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM CONTI NUATION SHEET two ITEM NUMBER . PAGE one STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE continued to be the center of Miami's Episcopal population. The church was completed in 1925 at the cost of $470,000; $70,000 more than the projected cost.7 n Easter Day, 1970 the Church was consecrated a Cathedral by Bishop James L. Duncan. Prominent members of the church have included Julia Deforest Tuttle, Alfred I. Barton (founder of the Surf Club, Miami Beach), Rodney and Freeman Burdine (founders of the Burdine's Department Stores), Diana Manson Hull, and Ernest Seiler (founder of the Orange Bowl Parade). Benefactors of the church 9 have also included: Harvey Firestone, Arthur Vining Davis and Col. Robert Pentland, Jr. In addition to providing a place for worship, the building has accommodated several community services and activities. The Cathedral has been used for choir and organ workshops and has offered5nnual concert series since 1930. Organists such as Virgil Fox, Frederick Swan, Marcel Dupree, and Jean Lan0aishave performed on the Church's 52 rank Aeolian -Skinner organ.1° 1 Grace Stone Hall, "Hands and A Cathedral Linked in This Man's Performance," Miami Daily News, April 4, 1926, Section II, p. 12. 2 Ibid. 3 Joseph D. Cushman, Jr., The Sound of Bells, The Episcopal Church in South Florida 1892-1969 (Gainesville, University Presses of Florida, 1976), pp. 77, 78. John Sewell, John Sewel Press, 1938), p. 116 emoirs and History of M.ami (Mismi: Franklin 5 Cushman, Sound of Bells, p. 158 6 Ibid. 7 Ibid, p. 159. 8 Adon Taft, "The Old Church Starts New Career," Miami Herald, June 5, 1971, p. 6, B. SEE CONTINUATION SHEET THREE Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016. City Clprk FHR-8-300A (11/78) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY-- NOMINATION FORM CONTINUATION SHEET three ITEM NUMBER eight PAGE two ..) 9 Personal communication from The Very Reverend George McCormick to Elizabeth B. Monroe, June 30, 1980. 10 Taft, "The Old Church"; Frederick Swann Program (Miami: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1979). Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk FHR-8-300A (11/78) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM CONTINUATION SHEET FOUR ITEM NUMBER NINE PAGE DNE. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES "Church of the Missionary Jurisdiction ofSouthernFlorida.." Journal of the Second Annual Convocation. N.P. Sentinel Steam Print, 1893. Cushman, Joseph D., Jr. The Sound of Bells: South Florida 1892-1969. Gainesville: of Florida, 1976. "Four Freedoms Program." Hall, Grace Stone. Performance." The Episcopal Church in University Presses : Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1975. 'Hands and A Cathedral Linked in This Man's Miami Daily News, April 4, 1926. "Let Me Guide You." Miami: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1978. McCormick, The Very Reverend George (Dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral), Personal Interview with Elizabeth A. Field. Miami, April 17, 1979; May 8, 1979. June 30, 1980. Miami Herald, Sewell, John. Franklin November 13, 1975 John Sewell' Press, 1938. ett e to Elizabeth B. Monroe, Memoirs and History of Miami. Miami: Frederick swarm Program. Miami: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1979. Taft, Adon. "The Old Church Starts New Career." Miami Herald, June 5, 1971. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Verbal Boundary Description Beginoiq9`at a point on the northern line of lot 34, Biscayne Park Addition amended 4-22, 177'5 ct' west of U. S. Harbor Line, Southerly parallel to east right of way of North oaysnore Drive 187'65 feet, westerly on southern line lot 24 of Nelson villa Amend. 311'87 feet, northerly 187'55 feet, easterly 311,87 feet to point of beginning. Site Size (Approx. Acreage of Property) LT 1 Major Bibliographic References ^cborob of the Missionary Jurisdiction of Southern Florida." Journal of the Second Annual Convocation. N.P. Sentinel Steam Print, 1893' Cushman, Joseph o', Jr' The Sound of Bells: The Episcopal Church in South Florida 1892-1969' Gainesville: University Presses of Florida, 1976. "Four Freedoms Program." Miami: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1975. Hall, Grace stone' "Hands and n Cathedral Linked in This m=n's Performance." Miami Daily mews, April 4, 1926' "Let Me Guide You'" Miami: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1978. McCormick, The Very Reverend George (Dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral)' Personal Interview with Elizabeth A. Field' Miami, April 17, 1979, May 8, 1979. =wcll' John. John s=wezz's Memoirs and History of Miami' Miami: Franklin Press, 193e' wann, Frederick Program. Miami: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1979. Taft, Adon. "The Old Church Starts New Career." Miami Herald, June 5, 197 92O== Submitted into the public record for iteOl/5) PZ.7 � � OD02/25/2016,City Clerk RESOLUTION HC-82-14 A RESOLUTION FINDING .THAT GESU CHURCH, RECTORY AND SCHOOL, 118-170 N.E. 2ND STREET, MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DE- SCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT; ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF THE PROPOSED HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 46: HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (HC) GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 6871, AS AMENDED, AND ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9500, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October , 1982 ONSERVA`I6lN OFFICER Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GESU CHURCH, RECTORY AND SCHOOL 118-170 N.E. 2 STREET Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF GESU CHURCH, RECTORY AND SCHOOL 118-170 N.E. 2nd STREET AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Accepted by Sarah E. Eaton 10/15/82 Historic Preservation Date Consultant Charles E. Chase 10/26/82 Chairman, Heritage Date Conservation Board Designated by Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date 9581 3/24/83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Historical Information IV. Architectural Information V. Planning Context VI. HC Zoning Elements VII. Bibliography Page 4 7 9 10 14 15 16 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Names: Gesu Church, Rectory and School Church of the Holy Name St. Catherine's Academy Current Name: Gesu Church, Rectory and School Location: 118-170 N.E. 2 Street Miami, Florida Present Owner: Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy The Archdiocese of Miami 6301 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33138 Present Occupant: Gesu Catholic Church 118 N.E. 2nd Street Miami, Florida 33132 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: C-3 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: Lots 2 through 10 inclusive, less the south 45 feet of lots 8 through 10, except the east 4.5 feet of the south 45 feet of lot 8, and less the north 5.85 feet of the south 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 50.85 feet of the west 17.58 feet of lot 10, Page 41, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site Dade County Historic Survey Rating: Church Recfory School Architectural Significance 1 2 2 Historical Significance 1 1 1 Contextural Significance 1 1 1 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GESU CHURCH, RECTORY AND SCHOOL 1 18-170 N.E. 2 STREET N, ST_ 6 location plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02 25 2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Statement of Significance: Gesu Church, Rectory, and School are significant for their important role in the religious history of Miami and as a reflection of the City's growth and development. In addition, the buildings are excellent examples of religious architecture and are noteworthy for the excellence of their design, craftsmanship, and detailing. Gesu is Miami's oldest Catholic parish and has served the religious and humanitarian needs of the community for over a century. The growth of the parish closely parallels the development of the City of Miami, with the construction of three new Church buildings during the boom years particularly reflecting the City's expansion at this time. The three buildings are a historically -related complex and were built on land donated by Henry Flagler for a Catholic church and school. Gesu Church is an excellent example of Mediterranean Revival Style architecture and is the focal point of an outstanding complex of church buildings. The three buildings embody the characteristics of several early twentieth century revival styles and form a cohesive architectural and design grouping. The excellence of the buildings' design, craftsmanship, and detailing is particularly evident in the colossal arches and tower of the church, the three story portico and classical details of the school, and the finely articulated facade of the rectory. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: Gesu Church, Rectory, and School are eligible for designation under the following criteria: Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Gesu is Miami's oldest Catholic parish, and its growth and expansion during the 1920s reflect the development of Miami during the boom years. 2. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. Gesu Church, an excellent example of Mediterranean Revival style architecture, is the focal point of an outstanding complex of religious architecture including the church, rectory, and school. Contains elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ7 on 02 2 2016, City Clerk Gesu Church, Rectory, and School are particularly noteworthy for the excellence of their craftsmanship and detailing, embodied in such features as the colossal arches and tower of the church, the three story portico of the school, and the finely detailed facade of the rectory. 8 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. HISTORICAL INFORMATION Date of Erection: Church - 1922-1925 Rectory - 1922-1925 School - 1926 Architect: The architect for Gesu Church and Rectory was Orin T. Williams. J.C. Gault designed Gesu School. Builder/Contractor: St. John Construction Company Historical Context: Miami's first Catholic service was conducted in 1872 when Father Dufau, who had been sent to South Florida by the Bishop of St. Augustine, celebrated Mass and confirmed the pioneer family of William J. Wagner. Wagner constructed a small wooden church on his homestead in 1875, and this became Miami's first house of worship. The Holy Name Parish (now Gesu) was organized in 1896, and a new church was constructed in 1897 on land donated by Henry Flagler. As Miami's population and the Holy Name congregation expanded, the need for a larger church became evident. A cornerstone was subsequently laid on December 10, 1920, on the site of the earlier church, and the new building was dedicated in 1925. Gesu School was added in 1926, replacing an earlier school building constructed in 1905. Gesu Church continues to serve as one of the only three downtown churches and was recently restored to its original appearance. 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Buildings: Gesu Church is a rectangular structure of structural steel, reinforced -concrete construction and features exterior walls covered with stucco. An arcaded portico projects from the west facade of the church and is divided by four massive piers into three bays. The piers and pilasters on the opposite wall rest on cubical pedestals approximately nine feet high. A chamfered molding serves as a capital for each pier and is repeated, at the same level as a belt course running completely around the building. The central bay of the portico projects slightly, and its arch springs from two semi -engaged Doric columns, thus framing the main entrance of the church. Articulation of the west wall echoes the tripartite divisions of the portico with semi- circular arched portals at each bay. Double doors of wood and glass are recessed within the portal and have dentilled transoms and cartouches above. The north facade of the church features an elevated basement from which piers rise to the architrave above. Indented panels between the piers contain tall, semi -circular arched stained glass windows. A tripartite tower complex embellishes the roof. The central tower which is square in plan, rises in a series of steps and contains a belfry with arched windows. Two hipped roof towers flank the central tower. Gesu Rectory is located directly east of the church and is connected to it. This four story rectangular structure is of structural steel, reinforced concrete construction, and its exterior walls are covered with stucco. Its pedimented gable roof is covered with Spanish tile. The main entrance is located in the center bay of the north facade and features a double door with large lights. The majority of windows are three over one double hung sash. Round arch windows grace the fourth floor. Gesu School is located east of the rectory. The building is a five story rectangular structure of reinforced concrete construction covered with stucco. A flat roof with parapet tops the building and features a pediment above the main entrance. The focal point of the building is a grand, three story portico on the north facade. Ionic columns support the portico and are repeated in pilasters separating each bay. The main entrance features a colossal semi -circular arch with double doors. 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Description of Site: Gesu Church, Rectory, and School are located in downtown Miami and front directly on the street. The church faces west, while the rectory and school face north. An elaborate metal gate joins the rectory and school and encloses the property. 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Gesu Church 118 N.E. 2 Street North and west facades 1982 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk • Gesu School (left) and Gesu Rectory (right) 130-170 N.E. 2 Street North facades (1982) 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Gesu is one of three churches which has honored a commitment to remain in the downtown area. This commitment was underscored by the major restoration of the church, completed in 1974. Although the church will remain downtown, Gesu School has closed, and plans have been announced for the demolition of the school for a surface parking lot. The loss of the school would be unfortunate for downtown. The facility has provided the only elementary education and day care services in the immediate downtown area, and Centro Hispano has filled an important role in providing social services. The school could be significant to the future vitality of the Park West Redevelopment Area and could function as a multi -ethnic facility for those parents who would choose to bring their children downtown. Conservation Objectives: Gesu Church should be encouraged to remain downtown through such breaks as the recent exemption for churches from the special fax assessment district for the Downtown People Mover project. The Archdiocese should also be encouraged to reconsider the demolition of Gesu School. Because the school is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it is eligible for a 25 percent investment fax credit for rehabilitation. The Archdiocese should explore the possibility of either selling the school or giving a long-term lease to a developer who would rehabilitate the building and receive the fax credit. If the Church remains firm in its decision to demolish the school, however, the Heritage Conservation Board would have the authority to review and approve any new construction on the site. These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will maintain the current zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk VI. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include the entire tract of land owned by the Archdiocese of Miami. Major Exterior Surfaces Subiect to Review: The major exterior surfaces subject to review shall include the north, west, and east facades of the church; the north, west, and east facades of the rectory; and the north, west, and east facades of the school. Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include all features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. 15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on giaV29.L.6, City Clerk VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY Arguelles, Maria T. "Gesu Church." Unpublished Research Report, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1979. Brief History of the Churches of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida, Part Ten. Abbey Press: St. Leo, Florida, 1940. Dade County, Florida. Community and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division. Dade County Historic Site Survey, Site Inventory Files for 118-170 N.E. 2 Street. Ferrer, Alina T. "Historical Documentation of Gesu Catholic Church." Unpublished Research Report, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1971. "Gesu Church, 1897-1972." Diamond Jubiless Souvenir Program, Miami, Florida, 1972. United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Nomination form for Gesu Church. 16 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Form 10.300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR IR,6.721 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STATE: Florida NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES c OUNTY• Dade INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY $NTRY OATS {Type all entries • complete applicable sections) [-(. ft�fiE""i"': r' v % .i' `RV>a Yti. w §{ f.....[ F:• }..... tt ..v COMMON[ Gesu Church AN tS%OR HISTORi C: STREET AND NUMaErai 118 N.F. Second Street CITY OR TOWN: I Miami COrea RES#TONAL DISTRIC Ti Twelfth SrATts caOE COUR TY: c00E Florida 2 Dade 025 .. CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY (Check Ono) OWNERSHIP STATUS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC ❑ Qislrlel ac Bul Idlnq ❑ SIN❑ Structure 0 Obit ct ❑ Public (: Private ❑ Both Public AcgeisiNent 0 In Pracea+ 0 Being Considered ( QccuPf ed 0 Unaccupl.d ©Preeervotlon work :n prowess Yea: tX Re+, toed 0 Unrestricted ❑ No PRESENT USE rChe<k One or Poet .e ARPraPrtute) ❑ Apeleulrirel ❑ Government ❑ Park ❑ Treneporlation ❑ Cornmtnt5 0 Commercial 0 Industrial Q Private Residence [j OIh•T (Sp.elry) 0 Educational 0 MIlliory DI Raliplous D Ent.rtclnnt.ni ❑ Mum ❑ 5 I. Wlt Q:OWNEROF PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME: .Archdiocese of Miami - Society of Jesus - o STREET AND NUMBER: 6301 Biscayne Boulevard 11 A; CITY OR TOWN: STATE: CODE P) Miami Florida 112 04ATION OF LEGAL.DE5CRWT1ON .., }."<+.:;,j•..,- .. .•. ,y. COVRTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DE E05. ETC+ Dade County Courthouse rSrREET w nC = ANO NUMEER; 73 West Flagler Street m CITY OR TOWN: STATE COOS Miami Florida 12 FOR HPS V ENTRY NV40E1 6; tERES-ENTA710N {l�rE SSTfl4G:SUElVE•Y5;''>x;S3°''r ? ;aa�u m3;: i r §b ;:;" TITLE OF SURVEY: State of Florida Historic Sites Surve DATE OF SURV£YI 1972 0 Fadera! Zt Stole W County ❑ Lbaa) DEPOSITORY IRO R SURVEY e1ECOROSr Division of Archives, History and Records NIan ement. STRECT AND NUMBER: Department of Stat , The Capitol CYTY OR TOWN: . STATE: rCOOE .—,— Tallahassee Florida 12 y Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02 25 2016, City Clerk . . ,• a „. . (Cneck One) E.11.ni in Good Fall 1),,to,ere.dLJRvins Unaxposod. CONDITION (Chetk Ono) (Chock 0.0 cz) Ali•nad on tineliered Mire.eel [E] Original Sire OESCRIIII THE PRESENT AND OFDO‘NAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEAPANZ.E Gesu Church is situated on a corner lot in the central business district of Miami. In general, the building is a large rectangle that rises to approximately a four-story height; this main mass is fronted on the west by an arcaded entrance portico, and a stepped tower complex ascends directly over the thex. Exterior details and articulation suggest a basillican pien, but it is only minimally carried through on the interior. Of stuccoed masonry construction, its ornamentation is eclectic, combining several classic orders, and elements of both the Spanish and Italian Aenaissance; however, the overall suggestion that of the Venetian style. An arcaded portico projects from the west facade of the church, fully covering the entrance steps and forming an outer narthex. It is divided by four massive piers into three bays, is one bay deep, and rises to a full four-story height. The piers, and the pilasters on the opposite wall rest on cubical pedestals approximately 9 feet high. A chamfered molding serves as a capital for each pier and is repeated, at. the same . level, as a course running completely around the building. Semi -circular arches spring from the capitals and are supported below the molding by corbels. The central bay of the portico projects slightly and its arch springs from two semi -engaged Doric columns, thus framing the main entrance of the church. There is a wide architrave above the arches with indented medallions bearing the symbols for "alpha" and "omega"; an indented rectangular panel directly above the central arch contains the letters "GESU". A deep cornice occurs above the architrave and keys into the cornice of the main roof. A parapet with dividing piers crowns the portico; it contains a band of cartouches and is capped by a heavy coping. Seven risers of masonry steps ascend to the porch; separate flights, six risers high, lead from the porch and up to each of the three entrances to the church. Articulation of the front wall echoes the tripartite divisions of the portico with semi -circular arched portals at each bay. Each portal has heavy, masonry surrounds and a hood molding which connects to all three; this molding also springs to cover two arched, concave niches on either side of the central entrance. Double doors of wood and glass are recessed within the portals and have dentilled transoms and cartouches above. A continuous molding runs at the sill level of the second story windows. The openings at either side are arched windows springing from slender columns and pilasters; a large stained-glass rose window is located,above the central entrance. The side elevations display an elevated basement story from which piers rise to the architrave above. Indented panels between the piers contain tall, semi -circular arched windows. (con't. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016. City riprie Form 10.3000 • (July 1969) .11 an UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Continuation Sheet) 'TATE Florida C OUN T Dade FOR NPS USE ONLY CorTRY riutASER 0A,Tt ”)7. Description -2- The windows are stained glass with short sash openings in the lower portion and a heavy transom and arched mullions in the upper. The capital molding which occurs on the front portico continues down each side and defines the level of the window transoms. The repetitive scheme of the side elevations is interrupted by two slightly raised pavilions: one occurs at and defines the area of the narthex, the other defines the sanctuary. Both are capped by small cross gables of moderate pitch. The main roof of the structure is moderately pitched and largely masked from the street level; it and all subsidiary roofs are covered in red barrel tile. The major point of interest at the roofline is the tripartite tower complex which rises,above the narthex. Its central tower is square in plan and rises in a series of steps. The base and belfry are clasped at each corner by large octagonal piers which protrude above the belfry roof. Each side of the belfry has three arched windows springing from spiral columns and pilasters, and it is crowned by a gable end roof. An almost cubical block surmounts the belfry and is decorated with cartouches and a statue of Jesus on the main facade. A smaller rectangular block finishes off - the tower and is crowned by a masonry cross. Two hipped -roofed towers flank the central tower and rise to the upper level of its base. They both have arched openings springing from spiral columns and a blind lattice infill above. The interior of the church is one large rectangle interrupt- d by only a small recessed area behind the central portion of the altar. The nave and narthex are covered by a vaulted ceilin, the ceiling is flat and dropped over the altar with a domical opening directly over the altar area. Nave and aisle divisions occur, but are defined merely by the placement of pews. A shallow balcony occurs over the narthex to house the organ and pipes, and is sheathed in panelled and carved wood. The major decorative features are the altar furnishings and the stained glass windows. The chancel and altar areas are decorated with. painted murals, statuary, and intricately carved Carrara marble. There are 16 German stained glass windows depicting Biblical scenes, each 6 by 18 feet. A separate rectory is located at the apse end of the church .and faces.N.E. Second -Street. The Gesu School is located east of the rectory, also on N.E. Second Street. Although the school is somewhat more classical and ornate than the other buildings, all harmonize as an architectural grouping. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk SIGNIFICANCE PEPIO0 (chock Ono or Aforo os praprloro) 0 Pty—Calumblen I 0 16th Century cp 15th Century 0 17th Centuty • 111thCentuty O 1911Century 20th Century SPECIFIC mATE4M It Appligabl• and Known) 922 •REAS oF FIceetCe (C/1.i.k On. or Ab 0 Education t] PliiI 0 Prehietorie Enginesting Religloo/Phl, ' Historic 0 - leaopity 1 0 AttrIculture 0 inyention 0 Science ,xj Architectum 0 Landacup• 0 Sculpture c; Art Architecture CX Social/Hurnor, O Commerce 0 Literouire irorlon ID Communications 0 Military 0Theorer O Contwrvolion 0 MusIc Trenapartation STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 0 Urban Nanning 0 Other (pit,) Gesu Church celebrated a triple anniversary in 1972: the 100th anniversary of the first Catholic service in Miami; the 75th year of the founding of Gesu Church and the 50th anniver- sary of the present Gesu Church building. In January, 1872, Father Dufau, sent by Bishop Verot of St. Augustine, Florida, landed at the pier in Miami. The first people he met were the pioneer family of William J. Wagner, for whom he conducted the first services. At the urging of the Bishop, the Wagner family erected a wooden church on their homestead. This was the first house of wcrship in Miami and served the community until it burned in 1892. Joseph A. McDonald, a well-known pioneer, and John B.. Reilly, first mayor of Miami, together with Father A.J. Fontan, who came to Miami in 1896, organized the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (now Gesu). Henry J. Flagler, wh6 brought the railroad to Miami, donated the land on which the new church was begun in 1897 and completed in January, 1898, at a cost of $3,534. As the congregation expanded, need for a larger church wa realized. A $25,000 donation from the famous Smith Brothers helped fill the need. The 1897 Holy Name structure was moved .aside and the corner stone for the new chUrch was laid on the original site on December 10, 1922. On February 1, 1925 the present Gesu'Church was dedicated at a grand-ceremony'by Archbishop Funasoni-Biondi, assisted by Rev. James McLaughlin. The church cost $50,000 and the land in the heart of downtown Miami had increased in value to $500,000. The 51-year old church is one of downtown Miami's finest landmarks and one of the few remaining in a changing area. ,* The institution has served the religious and humanitarian need of the community for a century. At the present time, the congregation is undertaking restoration of the church to bring it back to its,original beauty and to update the adjoining facilities to better serve a revitalized inner-sity_eree, 1 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016. City Clerk 1AJK EfitiL/CniRAPHICAL REFERENCES See Attached Sheet . , 1 ::.:., °GRAPHICAL DATA .. " LATITUDE AHD LONGITUDE COORDINATES PEpINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PRO.ERTY L•TITUDE AND LCINoi FIDE COORSDNAVES 0 DEFINING TSIN ....sr.TH Pot.. , OF • PHI:WE/ITT OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES CORNER LATITUDE l GITUDE R LATITUDE LONGITUDE N1Y NE SE 58 Oegre.. Minot. Seconds • is . . o . it P.grco, Mlsijlu, Socends 9 . ° • * e • P o • war.. Minoes SccDpdi, 0 . 25 46 32 PY9Ioss 14/RsIt•s S.co0d. a . W8O 11 31 APpROx114•TE ft.CAGE OF NOMINATED s'Ro';'ERTYI leS thAn_ten.. 0_1•T ILL sT ATE. ANO COUNTiE5 rot. PROPERTIES OyERLAP,ING 5Te'rE OR COUNTY BOUNOARIES ' 11/.1E1 _ COOE CouNTy CODE . . STATEI COOL COUNTY! COOK STATE, CODE COUNTY: COOE •TeTfil CODE CC.0.ryo ' ESSOE A iF o A Y . . -,''''.• ' -- .,,''' '; .:,.c,-.,ff'''' NAME •NO TITLEReviewed and Revised. by: C. Dorsey, Vice President J. Rodney Little SS ORGANICATION Div. of Archives, Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. History & Recordsi-1-74 uATE sTREEI AND NUNMER: Management. ., ... ... . 1835 S. Hayshore Drjve Department of StatcTa11ahassee CITY OR TOAN, STATE CODE Miami ' plorida 2 4.77!0:1:ATE.,.1..141 , FF,ICERic037,1FICA,TION: L.,..., 1'4# 0 A ,R GI T R YERIFCATOPe ; ..• As the designated State 7..laison Officer for the No - tianal Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion In She Retiring I Register and certify that it hos been '.4Yeleated according to Abe c•iteria, and procedure. set hereby certify that this properly is included in the at ional Register, forth by the National Pork Serasce. The recommended kliel of significance of this nOntinsition ia: Notional 0 State 0 LoC01 Ej ....---- . . Dirrciar, OULrS of Arct,•d,dor and Fii•torle Pea•arvallon pnte Nome Title ATTEST: ' 'Date ' — — " Keeper of The Notional Register Dote * U.S. GOVSRNMENT PRINTING OFFICS 19/3—/24.147/1442 S-t • z vy z Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/7m Forrn 10.90ao ly 1969) (N bwr elf ..arr..) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACE INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM Cotrfinuati©n Sheet) COUNTY Dade FOR NP U E ONLY ENTRIY NU HER DATE 9. Bibliography Brief History of the Churches of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida, Part Ten. Abbey Press, St. Leo, Florida, 1940, pp. 265-275. Catholic Directory of 1896, Gesu Church, Miami, Florida. Catholic Directory of 1699, Gesu Church, Miami, Florida. "Church to Mark Diamond Jubilee," Miami Herald, November 25, 1972. Dade County Court House, Miami, Florida. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Dade County Records. (Subgroup; deeds). "Dedication Ceremony of Gesu Church," Miami News, February 1, 1925. Diary of Father A. J. Fontan, Tampa, Florida, 1896; 1898. Gesu Church, Miami, Florida. Fabacher, Father Ignatius and Mr. Thomas Rosetti. Personal Interview (by Mrs. A. C. McIntyre and Mrs. Mary C. Dorsey), November 15, 1973. Miami, Florida. "Gesu, Miami's Oldest Catholic Church," Miami Herald, March 18, 1940. "Leaves From History," n.p., c. 1930. "Memoirs of Rose Wagner Richards," Miami News -Metropolis, c. 1903. "Miami Fishing Village When First Mass Offered," The Voi December 1, 1972. Moore, Right Reverend John D., Deed from Fort Dallas Land Company, July 27,-1897. Gesu Church, Miami, Florida. "The Jesuits in Florida --Fifty Golden. Years, 1889-1939," Dade Heritage Trust, Inc., Miami, Florida. Wagner,. William J., Homestead Claim, approved May. 22, 1877. Historical Association of Southern Florida, Miami, Florida. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Gesu Church ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE FLORIDA JUL 1 B 5/4 Date Entered :jtL441 Also.Notified Hon. Edward J. Gurney Hon. Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr. Hon. J. Herbert Burke Hon, Claude D. Pepper Location Miami Dade County, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GESU CHURCH, RECTORY AND SCHOOL 118-170 N.E. 2 STREET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk . Gesu Church 118 N,E. 2 Street North and west facades 1982 1 0 • Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RESOLUTION HC-82- 17 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 3429 DEVON ROAD, MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT; ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF THE PROPOSED HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 46: HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (HC) GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 6871, AS AMENDED, AND ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9500, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 30th day of November , 1982. 41 CONSERVAlI \OFFICER Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 3429 DEVON ROAD Designation Report Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on V Z, City Clerk City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 3429 DEVON ROAD AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Amendment Prepared by Approved by Sarah E. Eaton, 11/19/82 Historic Preservation Date Consultant Charles Edwin Chase 11/30/82 Chairman, Historic Date Environmental Preservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. 9620 Date 5/31/83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CONTENTS I. General Information II, Significance III. Historical Information V. Architectural Information V. Planning Context VI . VII. Bibliography 4 Page 4 7 9 1 1 HC Zoning Elements 12 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk . GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Plymouth Congregational Church Current Name: Plymouth Congregational Church Location: 3429 Devon Road Miami, Florida 33133 Present Owner: Plymouth Congregational Church C/o William C. Lewis 401 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Present Occubant: Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Road Miami, Florida 33133 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: R-1 Present Overlay District: Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk HC-1 Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: The lot shown as "Church" on the amended plat of PLYMOUTH COURT, as recorded in Plat Book 4 d page 78, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida; and the southwesterly 50 feet of the southeasterly 200 feet of that portion of Lot "A" of the plat of EWANTON HEIGHTS, as recorded in Plat Book B at Page 52 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, lying northwesterly of Main Highway, Miami, Florida. HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site Dade County Historic Survey Rating: Architectural Significance -1 Historical Significance Contextural Significance 6 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 3429 DEVON ROAD 7 location Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8 site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Statement of Significance: Plymouth Congregational Church is significant for its association with the early development of Coconut Grove. In addition, the church is an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style architecture and is particularly noteworthy for the excellence of its design, details, materials, and craftsmanship. Organized in 1897, Plymouth Congregational Church was founded by some of the most influential pioneer citizens of Coconut Grove, Solomon G. Merrick, father of George Merrick who developed Coral Gables, became pastor in 1901 and was the first Congregationalist minister to serve the Church. Plymouth Church expanded rapidly as Coconut Grove developed and outgrew two chapels before erecting the present structure in 1916. Plymouth Congregational Church is also significant as an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style architecture. The building's twin bell towers, curvilinear gable roof, and elaborate front entrance are important elements of the entire composition. Also noteworthy is the building's stonework, laid by a single stonemason, a Spaniard named Felix Reborn. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: Plymouth Congregational Church is eligible for designation under the following criteria. 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Plymouth Congregational Church is a reflection of the development of Coconut Grove from its pioneer days and has served as one of the most significant religious institutions in that community. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. Plymouth Congregational Church is an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style architecture, particularly evident in its twin bell towers, curvilinear gable roof, and side arcades. 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. Plymouth Congregational Church is especially noteworthy for its outstanding stonework, enriched classical door surround, elaborate front door, and twin bell towers. III. HISTORICAL INFORMATION Date of Erection: 1916-1917 Architect: The architect for Plymouth Congregational Church was Clinton McKenzie of New York, a nationally -known church architect. Builder/Contractor: The stonemason for Plymouth Congregational Church was Felix Rebom. Historical Context: Plymouth Congregational Church had its start in 1897 when the Union Congregational Church was founded by Rev. James Bolton. During the first three years, a small chapel was erected on what is now Grand Avenue and Virginia Street on land donated by Commodore Ralph Munroe. A larger structure was built on McFarlane Road, now the site of the American Legion hall, during Solomon Merrick's pastorate. In 1915, Rev. George Spaulding urged the membership to invest in real estate. The church purchased a tract of land in Coconut Grove, subdivided it, and sold enough lots to begin construction of the present church building on a portion of the land. The original part of the church was begun in June, 1916, and completed in August, 1917. The major period of growth for the church occurred between 1947 and 1971, when membership increased from under 100 to nearly 2,000. The church also expanded physically to meet its growing needs. A major addition to the church was completed in 1954, and additional buildings, including educational units, a church office building, and a fellowship hall, were added in 1959. Plymouth 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Congregational Church continues to function as a major institution in Coconut Grove. I I Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 020_1_5 2QL6, City Clerk IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: Plymouth Congregational Church was constructed as a one story rectangular structure. Topped with a gable roof covered with corrugated clay tiles, the building is constructed of native oolitic limestone. The southeast (front) facade is highlighted by a curvilinear gable surmounted by twin bell towers. The main entrance is located in the center bay and features an enriched classical door surround. The door itself is approximately 375 years old and came from a monastery in the Pyrenees Mountains. Made of hand carved walnut backed with oak, it still retains its original hand wrought iron fittings. Smaller doorways on either side of the main entrance lead to side loggias which enclose the interior. Round arches supported by piers comprise these side elevations. The church was enlarged in 1954 by the addition of two transepts and a new chancel. This addition, designed by Robert Law Weed, changed the plan of the church from rectangular to cross -shaped. Description of Site: Plymouth Congregational Church is located on the corner of Devon Road and Main Highway, and the lot is enclosed by a wall of oolitic limestone. A garden on the east side of the sanctuary is walled on three sides and enclosed on the fourth by the church. Loggias around the walls present the effect of a cloistered courtyard. An open garden is located to the west of the church. 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on OL):1_6, City Clerk 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Road Southwest (front) facade 1982 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Road Southwest (front) and southeast facade C 1920 15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk (Historical Association of Southern Florida) 16 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Plymouth Congregational Church is situated in the midst of a stable single family residential neighborhood. The church has a large congregation, which values the historic significance of the buildings. No significant change is anticipated within the boundaries of the proposed HC-1 zoning overlay. The church also owns several acres of land in addition to the area included within the proposed HC-1 zoning overlay boundaries. This additional area is not fully utilized by church related facilities, and may be subject to future development. Such development should be in accord with the existing R-1 zoning height and bulk regulations to avoid negative impacts on the historic site. 17 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk VI. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include only that tract of land immediately surrounding Plymouth Congregational Church. Although other portions of the property are historically related to the church building, it was the decision of the Heritage Conservation Board to maintain the boundaries of the Interim Heritage Conservation Zoning District. This should not be construed as a precedent -setting decision, but rather as the grandfathering of a previous decision. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades of Plymouth Congregational Church and all surfaces of all other existing improvements or structures (walls, loggias, etc.) on the site shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include all features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. 18 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY Ash, Agnes. "A Vine Place to Get Married " The Miami News, June 12, 1966. Dade County, Florida. Community and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division. Dade County Historic Survey, Site Inventory File for 3429 Devon Road. "The History of Plymouth Congregational Church." Brochure, Plymouth Congregational Church, Miami, Florida. United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, Nomination Form for Plymouth Congregational Church. 19 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ORIGINAL -NOT TO BE FIL E ROM F STATE - Florida L FOR NPS USE ONLY ; I ORIGINAL HO ( ) (S) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ` CONDITION (Ch..ku—) c~.v.t o c~� o p^r o p~..`.~.a o ^^*, o v..^p°.^ (Ch.,O-* "".*m—) ~"SCR'""`""PRESENT =""==~~ (it ~~~^ ^"`^'"^`^= EAR ^°"" The Plymouth Congregational Church is situated on u spacious tract 'of land in Coconut Grove, Florida. The buildipg, patterned after u Spanish Mission Church in Mexico, was ��sigord by Clinton mucnauuie of New York. A Spanish stonemason, ebillippe Felin aebom, was commissioned to set the otooes' Each. of the u=ou-bcwo native limestone blocks was placed by band during the 18-month period of conytznccipn, The one-story stone structure has three doors and two bell towers in the main facade. The main entry is u neasina, 300-yeac old, hand -carved door composed of walnut, backed with Spanish oak, and contains the original hand -wrought iron fittings. The central door is of immense proportions' is semi -circular, and ornamented with stone pilasters oopgnztiog an entablature. A niche above this door has o broken pediment above. The central door is flanked by smaller entrance doors leading to side loggias.'These side loggias enclose the interior and extend the length of the ouuzct, in a south to north direntio6. Evenly spaced posts support the eaves which extend from the gabled roof' The roof covering onuoioto of red Spanish and French tileo' The naio facade is perfectly balanced in appearance, and this symmetry is cnntiopee in the pair of bell towers which extend upward from the roof lioe. The bell towers are capped with stone finials, and are notable features of the exterior. A scalloped parapet between the hell tmvozs is also topped with decorative finials. The lower portion of the main facade containing the side doors are joined to the upper portion by large scrolls. The majority of the main facade is heavily covered by dense vine growth. Overall plan of the Church is cruciform, with aisled nave and includes wing extensions at the rear (north) portion of the building. Window treatment consists of diamond -shaped panes in french doors, with semi -circular arched transoms above. There are no windows in the main facade. The exterior and interior walls are formed from irregular hand -cut block of native coral. ~ � � M The entire complex includes several buildings in addition ' to the core building; among tban are; the sanctuary, the fellow- ship hall, an office building, a school, and the walled gardens. The sanctuary and qazd000 are the oldest portions in the cmnpzen' The garden no the east side of the sanctuary is walled on three sides, and enclosed on the fourth by the church. Loggias urounc tbe walls present the effect of a cloistered courtyard. In the '- onztu end of this courtyard there is an open pulpit built of the saine coral rock- The west side of the courtyard is not eoclooeu and is open to the.other buildings, The s000tuary\vus enlarged in 1953, with additional mapno- oioo in 1958' Architect Robert Law weed designed the additions in a style compatible to the original structure. Submitted into the public record for itpOO/S\PZ�r �.���� OO 016, [.ifvC|8rk RPM F IcANCE `5,',;',"'' ,:', :.,..': . V, .`::' -;,:., ' ..- - :' Z,-*',...'''.', . -•!:'.':,:::` -,-**''%•:''.< :C'''' ...'. '. ''' , 1 .'. ': ''' .';' ' pERICID (Check On• at Mar• as Appropri•II) 0 PM.CalunbIani 0 MtlICenfury 0 18thC.114ffy M NIIICaritury 0 15flICarlitOy 0 IMICwOury 0 19thCenuvy SPECIFIC °ATVS/ or APPIlcabl• and Known) 1917 AREAS OF SIGNIFIC•NCE (Check One or Mere ea APP.:Mew.) Aber iginal 0 Education ' D Political [I] Urban Planning 0 Ptehlstoric 0 Engineering a Religion/Phi- Z] Other (SeseVty) 0 Historic 0 Industry losophy Settlement Ei Agriculture 0 Invernti on 0 Scistnce : Architecture 0 Londecop• ' 0 Sculpture 0 Art Architecture 0 Social/Hurnon• 0 Cocnin•re• 0 Literature liorion 0 Communications D Military 0 rt,soler 0 Conservation 0 Husk 0 Transportation STATEMENT OF SiCNIFICANCE The Plymouth Congregational Church plays a major role in the settlement of Coconut Grove, Florida. The growth of this 19th century bay community traces from the earliest settlers in the area who organized the Union Chapel which was the fore- runner of Union Congregational Church, founded in 1897. James Bolton, the first pastor, offered incorporation of his congre- gation into whatever denomination would provide financial assistance, and when the Church of the Pilgrims accepted, the church was renamed Plymouth Congregational Church. The ' church facility was constructed over an 18-month period, from 1916-1917. However, the history of the congregation and the first chapel began with the establishment of a one -room Sunday School building, erected in 1887. Earliest known Church records of the Union Congregational Church are dated March 2, 1901. During the first three years of existence, a small chapel was erected on land donated by Commodore Ralph M. Munroe. The names of Coconut Grove's first settlers appear among the list of founders of the congregation, and it is from this standpoint that the Plymouth Congregational Church derives its primary significance. The first Congrega- tionalist minister was Solomon G. Merrick, who became pastor in May, 1901. Significance of this property relates not only to its direct association with the pioneers of Coconut Grove in the late 19th century, but also to its architectural design. As an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style, it has been - recognized by leading architects as one of the finest specimen of Spanish design in the South, as well as being one of the most historic churches in Dade County, Florida. The Church building represents the history and developmen of one of South Florida's earliest settlements. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 1 -1-P.q1 . . (See Attached Sheet) • ACz.s' - R*Pil AL DAT A'::::::V .'1';'-'.i''':ii'-':.q,LI:, V;,':•1,'.,,,.,i,.,K]:::',i:4';:-''''-g-`:..;.'jj::.,,.•;:',,.,:!•,i•s-..n.e.::;.,:q.--;,:7,.....:$',ii:::i:V:.it-,",,.'ki:id LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE cOORENAIATEs DEFINI,NG A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PRoPERry 0 4Np L,ONGiy'JOE c0O,RDINATES DEFINING Trt ELNT2T4 PoiNi OF A PNOPERTY OF LESS TH AN, TEILLACRES __ . CORNER LATITUDE LONGITUDE R LATITUDE LON Gi TVDE NW NE SE sw Dcgr.os Minutes Seconds e . a . a . o Degrees Minutes Seconds 0 • a . e i a .f. Oegroes Miriotos S.conds 0 . • N25 43 19 Degrees Minutes Seconds 0 P • W80 14 53 . APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMIN&TEO PROPERTY', t IST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES 0;iERLAPP/NG STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE: CODE COUNTY CODE ..! STATE: CODE CoLINTY: CODE STATE: COPE COUNTY: CODE STATE: CODE COUNTY; CODE NAME AND TITLE: Mary . Evans, Historic Sites Specialist ORGANITA VON Division of Archives_,Allator DATE 15 7 sTREET AND NUMBER: Department of State, The capitol CITY OR TOWN: STATE coDE Tallahassee Florida 2 1.10TATc.'LtAipN:orFic R'ckfro!,!pcmoN.:;•'fi,a-- •-•,•:••,--:::::NATIONAL,RE I it :NE ' 0.110 :',,:',,,';,',5';:, As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- Nana]. Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the c-iteris and procedures set hereby certify that this property is included in the Notional Resister forth by the National Park Service. The recommended level of significance of this nomination is; National CD State 0 Local X] Director, Wilco of Archeology and fflatorlo Pte.01,9.( ion. Dste Name Title Historic Preservation Officer ATTEND: , Date Keeper of The National Retteter Date GPO 931.894 z 0 z Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Form 10-3006 • • (July 1969) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Continuation Sheet) STATE Florida COUNTY Dade (""•"'""I'"9. Major Bibliographical References USE 0 OCR DATE American Institute of Architects, Inc. A Guide to the Architec- ture of Miami, South Florida Chapter, 1963. Ash, Agnes. "A Vine Place to get Married," The Miami News, June 12, 1966. Bischoff, William H. "Every Stone in the Church was 'Loved' Into Place," Miami Daily News, 1946. "Church Beautiful at Coconut Grove, " Miami Herald, April 14, 191 Coral Gables Times, March 20, 1958. Dade County Courthouse, Miami, Florida. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Dade County Records. (Subgroup: deeds). Ferguson, Gladys. Personal Interview (by Mary K. Evans) February 1972. Plymouth Congregational Church, Coconut Grove, Florid Florida Collection. Documents, photographs, articles, news clippings. Miami Public Library, Miami, Florida. Historical Museum of Southern Florida and the Caribbean. Special collection including photographs, documents, newspaper articles, and miscellaneous materials relating to Coconut Grove. Miami, Florida. Kent, Gertrude M. The Coconut Grove School in Pioneer Days, 1887-1894. Coral Gables, Florida: Parker Printing Co., 1972 Miami Herald, November 17, 1922; November 19, 1922. Muir, Helen. Miami, U.S.A. Coconut Grove, Florida: Hurricane House Publishers, Inc., 1953. munroe, Ralph M. and Vincent Gilpin. The Commodore's Story. New York: Ives Washburn, 1930. Reprinted Miami: Historical Association of Southern Florida, 1967. Overstreet, Mrs. J. D. "The Church in the Garden" (A History of Plymouth Congregational Church from 1897-1950), Coconut Grove, Florida, (n.d.). Parks, Arva Moore. The History of Coconut Grove, Florida, 1821- 1925. University of Miami Master's Thesis, 1971. (con't.) GPO Z74 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Fon" 10-3DO• Lk,ly 1969) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Continuation Sheet) STATS Florida COUNTY Dade FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER .OATE or,...b.ms.,0,1w 9. Major Bibliographical References (can't.) -2- Plymouth-Congregational Church. "This is Our Church," Coconut Grove,Florida, 1964. Rogero, Nancy. "Plymouth Church Has Mellow Beauty," Miami Herald, 1939. Trapp, Mrs. Harlan. My Pioneer Reminiscences. 1940. (n.p.). Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE FLORIDA JUL 2 3 IV Date Entered Naue outh Congregational Church Ruskin Women's Club Also Notified Hon. Edward J. Gurney Hon. Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr. Hon. Dante B. Fascell Hon. Sam M. Cibbons Location Coconut Grove Dade County Ruskin Hillsborough County OU it; Ai 1011 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk • MAW CORPORATE POUNDARY : / Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY MAP FORM (Type all entries - attach to or enclose with map) COMMON Plymouth Congregationa I. LOCATION STATE Florida STREET AN 0 NUMBER 3429 Devon Road SOUR C ANDJOR HISTORIC Church to.-ry Dade USGS Key Biscayne Quad. 1962; revised 1969 REoutREMENTS, PROPERTY BOUNDARIES, WHERE REQuIREo, AND NORTH ARROW, NUMERtC CODE (A•mitresd TOWN Coconut Grove 1:24000 G P 432-01D Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE 01410on Or Archives-, History and Records Management DS-HSP-3A 7-72 Other Name(s) for Site Site No. Site Name FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE FDAHRM 802== DcL. 3 5+0 1009== Plymouth Congregational Church 830== 930== Other Nos. for Site 906== Type of Site Building 832-= Location of Site: County Dade 808== Instructions for locating site (or address) 3429 Devon Road Coconut Grove, Florida 813== Ownership: Owner of Site: Name Plymouth Congregational Church, Inc. 902- 3429 Devon Road Address Coconut Grove, Florida. Occupant, Tenant or Manager: Name Mrs. Ferguson, Church Secretary 904= 3429 Devon Road Address iori.a Form Prepared By: • Reporter (or local contact): Name Mrs. Ferguson 3429 Devon Road Address Coconut Grove, Florida 905== 816== 817== Recorder: Name 81 Title Evans, Mary K. Historic. Sites Specialist8lB== Div. of Archives, History & Records • 819.- , Date of Site Survey6-26-72 Tallahassee, Florida Address 903== 820== Previous Survey(s), Excavation(s) or Collection(s) (Enter title of survey, date, whether Federal, State, County or Local, Location of Survey Report(s) and Material's Collected). Florida Historic Sites Survey Summer, 19 72 Division of Archives, History & Records _Mgt. Department of State, The Capitol Ta11aha33ce, Photographic Record Numbers 72-N-03-30-46; 72-N-07-184-188 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Location of Site (Specific): Map Reference (incl. scale & da Townplip (-1(.D2 CR- 19 U GS Key Biscayne Q4.1ad-4-1.:-34400; 812— Range Section 1/4 Sec. 1/4 1/4 Sec, 1/4.1/4 1/4 Sec 54S 41E , 5 E LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A POLYGON LOCATING THE PROPERTY ORNER . LATITUDE LONGITUDE Degr ees Minutes Seconds Degrees*Minutes Seconds 0 el Global Reference Code Description of Site: Site Size (approx. acreage of property) two 833== Present Condition of Site t-3 812== 0 LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES R DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A.PROPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES LATITUDE LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees Minutes Seconds 145° , 43' 19-0 6- 14' .,„. h k one Check one Excellent 863 E) Deteriorated 663.- Altered 883.= Check one if appropriate ed 863.. Good 863== 0 Ruins 863.= t Unaltered 863.- J mOrig,nal Site 863== Fait 863-= 0 Unexposed 863.. Present & Original Physical Appearance (use continuation sheet if necessary) The Plymouth Congregational Church is situated on a spacious tract of land in Coconut Grove, Florida. The building, patterned after a Spanish Mission Church in Mexico, was designe by Clinton MacKenzie of New York. A Spanish stonemason, Phillippe Feliz Rebom, was commissioned to set the stones. Eac of the hand-hewn native limestone blockswas placed by hand during the 18-month period of construction. The one-story stone structure has three doors and two bell towers in the main facade. The main entry is a massive, 300-year old, hand -carved door composed of walnut, backed with Spanish oak, and contains the original hand -wrought iron fittings. The central door is of immense proportions, is semi -circular, and ornamented with stone pilasters supporting an entablature. A niche above this door has a broken pediment above. The central door is flanked by smaller entrance doors leading to side loggias. These side loggias enclose the interior and extend the length of the churc in a south to north direction. Evenly spaced posts support the eaves which extend from the gabled roof. The roof covering consists of red Spanish and French tiles. The main facade is perfectly balanced in appearance, and this symmetry is continu in the pair of bell towers which extend upward from the roof line. The bell towers are capped with stone finials, and are notable featues of the exterior. A scalloped parapet between Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA EP AR TM EN T OF STATE Division of Archives, HiStOrY and Records Menegem•nc DS-HSP -3E 7-72 CONTINUATION SHEET Irt>a_ a.:)o sit.N.,..Plymouth Com:me a iona Church Present & Original Physical Appearance -2- the bell towers is also topped with decorative finials. The lower portion of the main facade containing the side doors are joined to the upper portion by large scrolls. The majority of the main facade is heavily covered by dense vine growth. Overall plan of the Church is cruciform, with aisled nave and includes wing extensions at the rear (north) portion of the building. Window treatment consists of diamond -shaped panes in french doors, with semi -circular arched transoms above. There are no windows in the main facade. The exterior and interior walls are formed from irregular hand -cut block of native coral. The entire complex includes several buildings in addition to the core building; among them,are: the sanctuary, the fellow- ship hall, an office building, a school, and the walled gardens. The sanctuary and gardens are the oldest portions in the complex. The garden on the east side of the sanctuary is walled on three sides, and enclosed on the fourth by the church. Loggias around the walls present the effect of a cloistered courtyard. In the north end of this courtyard there is an open pulpit built of the same coral rock: The west side of the courtyard is not enclosed and is open to the other buildings. The sanctuary was enlarged in 1953, with additional expan- sion in 1958. Architect Robert Law Weed designed the additions in a style compatible to the original structure. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division of Archives, Historic and Record. Management EIS-HSP-38 7-72 SiteNo. Site Name P iymout h Congrega— HISTOR IC SITE DATA SUPPLEMENT tional Church JPresent Use (check one or more as appropriate) n Agricultural 838.. 0 Government 838.c. 0 Park 838iii- 0 Transportation 838••• 0 Commercial 838,.. 0 Industrial 8313. 0 Private Fluldence838.. Other ISpecify): 0 Educational 1338... 0 Military 838-• 12 Religious 838., ID Entertainment 838-- 0 Museum 838-- ID Scientific f1138- 0 838-- Period (check one or more as appropriate) Pre -Columbian 842-- 0 16th Century 842— 0 18th Century 842-- a 20th Century 842.. 15th Century 842..ic 0 17th Century 842-.= El 19th Century 842,-- Specific Dates: Beginning 1917 4==. Ending 6== Areas of Significance (check one or more as appropriate) 0 Aboriginal 0 Education 910 0 Pollilcel 910” 0 Vrban Planning 910.- Prehistmlc 910== 0 Engineering 910-- alflailMonMM Other (Specify): 0 Aboriginal 0 Industry 910-- loapphy 910,..i M SettlemekV— HIstOric 910- 0 Invention 910-- 0 Science 910-- 0 910. 0 Agriculture 910-.. 0 Landscape LI sculpture 910s. 0 910-. EX Architecture 910-i. Architecture 910-.. 0 Sociel/Humani 0 910--.. 0 Art 910-, 0 Literature 910.rac itartan 910v.c 0 910... 0 Commerce 910== 0 Military 910i.. 0 Theater 910.-. 0 Communications 910-- 0 Music 910-- 0 TranraportatIon 910.- 0 Conservation 610-- iematic as ification: 0 Aboriginal 912 0 MII,tary 912=. Other (Specify,: 0 Architectural 912i-- El Political 912. 0 0 The Arts 912-- EJ Society 912.. 0 Exploration & Settlement 912-- 0 Science &Technology 917—, El 912.. 912" 912-- Statement of Significance (use continuation sheetif necessary} The Plymouth Congregational Church plays a major role in the settlement of Coconut Grove, Florida. The growth of this 19th century bay community traces from the earliest settlers in the area who organized the Union Chapel which was the fore- runner of Union Congregational Church, founded in 1897. James Bolton, the first pastor, offered incorporation of his congre- gation into whatever denomination would provide financial assistance, and when the Church of the Pilgrims accepted, the church was renamed Plymouth Congregational Church. The church facility was constructed over an 18-month period, from 1916-1917. However, the history of the congregation and the first chapel began with the establishment of a one -room Sunday School buildingerected in 1887. Earliest known Church records of the Union Congregational Church are dated March 2, 1901. During the first three years of existence, a small chapel was erected on land donated by Commodore Ralph M. Monroe. The names of Coconut Grove's first (con't.) 911== Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Remarks & Recommendations: 835=-= Major Bibliographic References: American Institute of Architects, Inc. A Guide to the Architec- ture of Miami, South Florida Chapter, 1963. Ash, Agnes. "A Vine Place to get Married," The Miami News, na June 12, 1966. Bischoff, William H. "Every Stone in the Church was 'Loved" Into Place," Miami. Daily News, 1946. "Church Beautiful at Coconut Grove," Miami Herald, April 14, 1919 Coral Gables Times, March ZO, 1958. Dade County Courthouse, Miami, Florida. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Dade County Records. (Subgroup: deeds). Ferguson, Gladys. Personal Interview (by mar* K. Evans) February 1972. Plymouth Congregational Church, Coconut Grove, Florid Florida Collection. Documents, photographs, articles, news clippings. Miami Public Library, Miami, Florida. (con't.) 920 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division of Archives, History end Records 1.4.1nepern•nt DS-HSP-3E 7-72 CONTINUATION SHEET niticance SIMNA. t>ck 0 ,.,,..Plymouth Congregational Church settlers appear among the list of founders of the congregation, and it is from this standpoint that the Plymouth Congregational Church derives its primary significance. The first Congrega- tionalist minister was Solomon G. Merrick, who became pastor in May, 1901. Significance of this property relates not only to its direct association with the pioneers of Coconut Grove in the late 19th century, but also to its architectural design. As an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style, it has been recognized by leading architects as one of the finest specimens of Spanish design in the South, as well as being one of the most historic churches in Dade County, Florida. The Church building represents the history and development of one of South Florida's earliest settlements. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division of Archives, History and Records Management Cl5.1-1SP.3E 7-72 CONTINUATION SHEET Major Bibliog aphio,Refe ences Site No, Ztasa 3O Slta Name Plymouth Congregationa Church Historical Museum of Southern Florida and the Caribbean. Special collection including photographs, documents, newspaper articles, and miscellaneous materials relating to Coconut Grove. Miami, Florida. Kent, Gertrude M. The Coconut Grove School in Pioneer Days, 1887-1894. Coral Gables, Florida: Parker Printing Co., 1972. Miami Herald, November 17, 1922; November 19, 1922. Muir, Helen. Miami, U.S.A. Coconut Grove, Florida: Hurricane House Publishers, Inc., 1953. Munroe, Ralph M. and Vincent Gilpin. The Commodore's Story. New York: Ives Washburn, 1930. Reprinted Miami: Historical Association of Southern Florida, 1967. Overstreet, Mrs. J.D. "The Church in the Garden" (A History of Plymouth Congregational Church from 1897-1950), Coconut Grove,,c'Florida, (n.d.). Parks, Arva Moore. The History of Coconut Grove, Florida, 1821- 1925. University of Miami master's Thesis, 1971. Plymouth Congregational Church. "This, is Our Church," Coconut Grove, Florida, 1964. Rogero, Nancy. "Plymouth Church Has Mellow Beauty," Miami Herald, 1939. Trapp, Mrs. Harlan. My Pioneer Reminiscences. 1940. (n.p.). Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on p2/25/2016, City Clerk 80'15' 25"45' nhigo;pmit • .,"V 10 2'30, n4 114 b 1 MUNI CORPORATE BOUNDARY ail. L. El Was- 115 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk PLYMOUTH CONGREGRATIONAL CHURCH Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ' , REPORT OF THE CITY OF MlAMl PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF PLYM0UTHCONGR[GATlUN8L CHUR K 3429 CEYU8 ROAD AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by � � M1storic Preservation Consultant Chairman, Neritog� ' Date Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission e� Ordinance No. 9 6 2 0 Date MAY 3 1983 Submitted into the public record for it2Dl/S\ PZ�y ����� CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Historical Information IV. Architectural Information V. Planning Context VI. HC Zoning Elements VII. Bibliography -1- Page 2 5 6 7 10 11 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk - ^ Historic Name: Plymouth Congregational Church Current -Name: Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Road Miami, Florida 33133 Present Owner: Plymouth Congregational Church c/o William C. Lewis 401 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Present Occupant: - Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Rood Miami, Florida 33133 Present Use, Religious Present Zoning District: R-1 HC Zoning Overlay District: Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: The lot shown as "Church" on the amended plat of P1YM0UTH COURT, as recorded in Plat Book 4 at page 78, of the Public Records of Dude County, Florida; and the southwesterly 50 feet of the southeasterly 200 feet of that portion of Lot "A" of the plat of EN4MTVm HEIGHTS, as recorded in Plat Book O at Page 52 of the Public Records of Dade County' Florida, lying northwesterly of Main Highway, Miami, Florida. -2- SU6rOiffed/DtOt6e pUb|/[ record for itpDl/S\ ���c�� ` ' OD ,� HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site Dade County Historic Survey Rating: Architectural Significance - l Historical Significance - l Contextural Gignfficance - l - if �e Submitted into the public record for itenq/5\ PZ�, . .__—_. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 3429 DEVON ROAD -4- location site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk D. 5l8Nl[lCAVC[ Statement of Significance' Plymouth Congregational Church is significant for its association with the early development of Coconut Gruve, In addition, the church is an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style architecture and is par- ticularly noteworthy for the excellence of its design, details, materials, and craftsmanship. Organized in 1897, Plymouth Congregational Church was founded by some of the most influential pioneer citizens of Coconut Grove. Solomon G. Merrick, father of George Merrick who developed Coral Gahles, became pastor in 1901 and was the first Congregationalist minister to serve the Church. Plymouth Church expanded rapidly as Coconut Grove developed and outgrew two chapels before erecting the present structure in 1916. Plymouth Congregational Church is also significant as on outstanding example of Spanish Mission style architecture. The building's twin bell towers, curvilinear gable roof, and elaborate front entrance are important elements of the entire composition. Also noteworthy is the building's stonework, laid by a single stonemason, a Spaniard named Felix Rebom. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: Plymouth Congregational Church is eligible for designation under the following criteria: J. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Plymouth Congregational Church is u reflection of the development of Coconut Grove from its pioneer days and has served as one of the most significant religious institutions in that community. 5. Embodies'those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style' or period, or method of construction. Plymouth Congregational Church is an outstanding example of Spanish Mission style architecture, particularly evident in its twin bell towers, curvilinear gable roof, and side arcades. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality, or which represent o significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. Plymouth Congregational Church is especially noteworthy for its out- standing stonework, enriched classical door surround, elaborate front door, and twin bell towers. SUb[Dit+eHinto the public record for `.� on [�v��r� III. HISTORICAL INFORMATION Date of Erection, l9l0-l9l7 Architect: Th� architect for Plymouth Congregational Church was Clinton McKenzie of New York, o nationally -known church architect. Builder/Contractor: The stonemason for Plymouth Congregational Church was Felix Rebom. Historical Context: Plymouth Congregational Church had its start in 1807 when the Union Congregational Church was founded by Rev. James Bolton. During the first three years, a small chapel was erected on what is now Grand Avenue and Virginia Street on land donated by Commodore Ralph Munroe, A larger structure was built on McFarlane Road, now the site of the American Legion hall. during Solomon Merrick's pastorate, - In 1915. Rev. George Spaulding urged the membership to invest in real estate. The church purchased u tract of land in Coconut Grove, sub- divided it, and sold enough lots to begin construction of the present church building on o portion of the land. The original part of the church was begun in June, 1916, and completed in August, 1917. The major period or growth for the church occurred between 1947 and 19/1, when membership increased from under 100 to nearly 2'000. The church also expanded physically to meet its growing needs. A major addition to the church was completed in 1954, and additional buildings. including educational units, a church office building, and a fellowship hall, were added in 1959. Plymouth Congregational Church continues to function as a major institution in Coconut Grove. -G- ZG SubDMh+edinto the public P2Cor� for ��nM/�\ PZ�y — - . '^---_ 0002/25/2016 City Clerk ' IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: Plymouth Congregational Church was constructed as u one story rectangular structure. Topped with a gable roof covered with corrugated clay tiles, the building is constructed of native oolitic limestone. The southwest (front) facade is highlighted by o curvilinear gable sur- mounted by twin bell towers. The main entrance is located in the center buy and features on enriched classical door surround. The door itself is approximately 375 years old and campfromu monastery in the Pyrenees Mountains. Made of hand carved walnut hacked with oak,, -It still retains its original hand wrought iron fittings. Smaller doorways on either side of the main entrance lead to side loggias which enclose the interior. Round arches supported by piers comprise these side elevations. The curch was enlarged in 1960 by the addition of two transepts and u new chancel. This addition, designed by Robert Law Weed, changed the plan of the church from rectangular to cross -shaped. Description of Site: Plymouth Congregational Church is located on the corner of Devon Rood and Main Highway, and the lot is enclosed u wall of oolitic limestone. A garden on the east side of the sanctuary is walled on three sides and enclosed on the fourth by the church. Loggias around the walls present the effect of a cloistered courtyard. An open garden is located to the west of the church. SUbD1ittediDtOth8pUb|iC neCOmd fnriteD1/3\ PZ.7 0002/25/2016, City Clerk Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Road Southwest (front; facade 1982 _8_ 8 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk • , Plymouth Congregational Church 3429 Devon Road Southwest (front) and southeast facade c. 1920 (Historical Association of Southern Florida) -9- Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. PLANNING CONTEXT Plymouth Congregational Church is situated in the midst of a stable single family residential neighborhood. The church has a large congre- gation, which values the historic significance of the buildings. No significant change is anticipated within the boundaries of the proposed HC-1 zoning overlay. The church also owns several acres of land -in addition to the area included within the proposed HC-1 zoning overlay boundaries. This additional area is not fully utilized by church related facilities, and may be subject to future development. Such development should be in accord with the existing K-1 zoning height and bulk regulations to avoid negative impacts on the historic site. -lU- SU6nlitted into the public record for ()____ VI. HC70NlNG ELEMENTS - Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include only that tract of land -immediately -surrounding Plymouth Congregational Church. Although other portions of the property are historically related to the church building. it was the decision of the Heritage Conservation Board to maintain the boundaries of the Interim Heritage Conservation Zoning District. This should not be construed as o precedent -setting decision, but rather as the grandfuthering of o previous decision. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades of Plymouth Congregational Church and all surfaces of all other existing improvements or structures (wulls, logg1us, etc.) on the site shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Major Landscape Features Subject toReview; The landscape features subject to review shall include all features which are subject to requirements for tree removal pprmits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. -ll- Submitted into the public record for iteDl/5\ PZ�y ''---- C]D02/25/2016,City Clerk YD. BIBLIOGRAPHY Ash' Agnes. "A Vine Place to Get Married," The Miami News, Juno 12, 1906. Dade County, Florida, Community and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division. Dad* County Historic Survey` Site Inventory File for 3429 Devon Road. "The History of Plymouth Congregational Church." Brochure, Plymouth Congregational Church, Miami, Florida. United States Department of the {nterior, National Park Service, National � , Register of Historic Places, Nomination Form for Plymouth Congregational Church. -l2- SUb[Oitted into the public F2COnd for iteOO(5\PZ�y � .���� 0002/16, City Clerk r • • - rier7s . . HiSTOnY RECORDS MANAGEMENT • CO,`IPORATICINS CULTUR 4L FFAUS • ELECTIONS • STATE LIEFIARY SERVICES News Release CONTACT; Jiro Purks or David Fountain 224-2171 August 16, 1974 TWX Number; 810-0311677 National Register (Tallahassee) ---Two buildings of historic significance in Dade County, a home and the site of a Revolutionary War fort in Pensacola have been added to the Natioal Register of Historic Places. Robert Williams, director of the Florida Department of State Division of Archives, History and Records Management, made the announcement which signals national recognition of the historic importance of these representativeglimpses of Florida's past. In Dade County, the latest listings include the Coral Gables Ty Hall, built in 1927; and the ED/mouth Congregational Church in Coconut Grove, a fine example of Spanish FITETTUff—ifEnitectural style, built in 1917. In Pensacola, the site of Ft. George, built by the British in 1778, has been singled out for recogniation. Preservation work is already underway on the little that remains of this fort where one of the few Revolutionary War battles in Florida took place. Also in Pensacola, the Clara Barkley Dorr House, built in.1871, has been listed on the National Register as one of the best -preserved examples of post -Civil War classical revivial architecture. Over $16,000 in state grant money was recently awarded as Florida's contribution to a $65,000 restoration project underway on the property. gDP 3 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RICHARD (DICK) STONE ORANDUM SECRETARY OF STATE TO: Bill Thompson FROM: Rodney Little SUBJECT: Certificates gen-19 1-5-71 Date: 8-13-74 t. Could you please prepare certificates for the sites listed below? Coral Gables City Hall Plymouth Congregational Church Clara Barkley Dorr House Site of Fort George (1778-1781) Centro Asturiano Chapin House Ruskin Women's Club Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MEMORANDUM 14A RICHARD (DICK) STONE SECRETARY OF STATE TO: Dean Kane FROM: Rodney Little SU5JECT: National Register Entries gen-19 1-5-71 Date: 8/12/74 Please prepare news releases for National Register additions listed below. I have enclosed a copy of the form for each for your information. Thank you. (Please return the National Register nomination forms when you are finished.) Site of Ft. George Escambia County Plymouth Congregational Church Dade County Ruskin Women's Club Hillsborough County Coral Gables City Hall Dade County Centro Asturiano Hillsborough County Chapin House Hillsborough County Clara Barkley Dorr House Escambia County Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk e ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE FLORIDA 1314 Date Entered JUL 2 3 Location Plymouth Congregational Church Coconut Grove Dade County Ruskin Women's Club Ruskin Hillsborough County I if iaii0141 • NI ROO Also Notified Hon. Edward J. Gurney Hon. Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr. Hon. Dante B. Fascell Hon. Sam M. Gibbons Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk United Stites Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RYAS[1[NG1'ON, D.C. 20240 IN REPLY REFER TO: Mr. Robert Williams, Director Division of Archives, History and Records Management Dept. of State 401 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304 Dear Mr. Williams: FEB 2 2 1974 We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of the following nominations to the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation on February 21, 1974. 1. 1415 North Franklin Street, Hillsborough Co. 2. Stovall House, Hillsborough Co. 3. Levick House, Hillsborough Co. 4. Bay City Walking Dredge, Collier Co. 5. Cape St. George Light (ACLL 134), Franklin Co. 6. First Coconut Grove School House, Dade Co. 7. Ted Smallwood's Store, Collier Co. 6. Plymouth Congregational Church, Dade Co. 9. The O'Reilly House, St. Johns Co. 10. El Jardin, Dade Co. 11. Coral Gables City Hall, Dade Co. 12. Clara Barkley Dorr House, Escambia Co. 13. Ruskin Women's Club, Hillsborough Co. 14. Johnson -Wolff House, Hillsborough Co. 15. Union Railroad Station, Hillsborough Co. 16. Centro Asturiano, Hillsborough Co. 17. Chapin House, Hillsborough Co. 18. El Centro Espanol of West Tampa, Hillsborough Co. When the properties have been placed on the National Register you will receive a copy of Congressional notification. Sincerely yours, Marguerite H. Mott Chief, Control Unit National Register Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 1.1"11T: 13, .174 rinoute ('.urc.U, inc. Dercun 1:_oconut (irov rlOrill It is Iv pleasure as Director of the Givision of Archives, istory, Pocor.ls .%4,aee.:Bent to ratify you tebet pl-it O,orrcgarional Churc% is beir.1! nreeiratel to t.' tat PliT5F177P1iocsF accorjance laitfi vrscodures-767;17----- L,,y it :'4fri5TiI—Tlaitairic Preservation Pcr iyou kow, the eO.atiofiaLfteljacr is officizi scedule of nation's cultUral tiroactrt-y th3t is worth saitir. far cnursc, tals actiofi ifi nn way af4'act5 your rrr7firtaa ..roninatioo is considero for inclusion. Uy .Kceoor oft stioual e.,ister of :ilAtOriC r12COS ifl ',brocoure of evlloution ra!br, in ,turatior fro Orig!: te 3iX anfir%s. au, will notify y1 1 L te1Oon receive vor (1f Cie nroporty 1'70bl1 lccrtee). 1 '4V0 ,encioseJ a sl,,111 vbarAlot datail but if you v.!::‘ Any allitionaIHuutions 'eeY11 me (;;Ie4/48P-14 or cvlv. or my stlff rlrhors, bafl-lv A,f.ickt, Lieltoric Preservutiouist (qr14/4S4-717, collect. fie nclesure t Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA Department of i§tate THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE 32304 RICHARDtDICK)STONE SECRETARY OF STATE February 12, 1974 Dr. William J. Murtagh Keeper of the National Register National Register of Historic Places 18th and C Streets, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20240 Dear Bill: ROBERT WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR DIVISION OF ARCHIVES, HISTORY, AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT (904) 408-1480 Enclosed please find several nominations to the National Register of Historic Places as listed on the attached list. These nominations are worthy of submission to the Register as approved by the Florida Review Committee for the National Register and the State Historic Preser- vation Officer. RW:Nsr Enclosures (18) nominations Sincere Rubert Wi1 • State Historic Preservation Officer Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk D A 0 ;') NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - 2-12-74 Name of Site County 1. Cape St. George Light Franklin 2. Levick House Hillsborough 3. Stovall House Hillsborough 4. 1415 N. Franklin St. Hillsborough 5. El Centro Espanol of West Tampa Hillsborough 6. Chapin House Hillsborough 7. Centro Asturiano Hillsborough 8. Union Railroad Station Hillsborough 9. Johnson -Wolff House Hillsborough 10. Ruskin Women's Club Hillsborough 11. Clara Barkley Dorr House Escambia 12. Coral Gables City Hall Dade 13. El Jardin Dade 14. The O'Reilly House St. Johns 15. Ted Smallwood's Store Collier 16. Bay City Walking Dredge Collier 17. Plymouth Congregational Church Dade 18. First Coconut Grove School House Dade Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OE FLORIDA t lh CAFITC)1 IALI4JiAt;SCE '32304 RICHAROICK)STONE SECPETART OF S1Ar November 7, 1973 Member, Florida Review Committee for the National Register of Historic Places University of Florida Gainesville, Florida 32601 .!,-.41141tV ROBERT WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR DIVISION OF ARCHIVE, HISTORY, AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT (904 ) 4880480 Enclosed you will find twenty nominations for consider- ation in your capacity as a member of Florida's Review Commdttee for the National Register of Historic Places. As usual, you will find a tally sheet on which to indicate your approval/disapproval and/or comments. Please feel free to rnark on the nominations indicating any errors, changes, etc. We decided to include, with the nominations a copy of the up-Zo-date list of National Register sites which have been regi,.tered. We would appreciate having your tally sheet returned by November 28. You need not return the nominations unless you have marked on them to indicate mistakes or requested changes. We are concerned at the relatively few nominations that we have requested your review of in the last six months. We have completed a great deal of site work but we experienced some problems over the summer months in getting the nominations in final draft form. So between now and the end of Deceuber we are going to make an effort to make up for lost time. Thank you for your prompt return on the previous batch. Respectfully, REN:ogl Enclosures (20) nominations (1) list of N.R. sitcs Randy F. Niianichb Historic Preservationist Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk A CLZMPSE AT OUR STORY The history of Plymouth Church has been written by many dedicated men and women who worked tirelessly with the little they had and who dreamed of what their church could be. The first of these dreams had its beginning with the organi- zation of Union Congregational Church on November 15, 1897. Its four members included the pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. James Bolton. Much of our church's history is synonymous with the community life of Coconut Grove and has drawn within its influence many of the pioneers whose names are well known in South Florida. Commodore Ralph M. Munroe presented the ground for the original chapel. The records show that the collections for the first three years were $33.22, $80.56, and $40.78. Out of these amounts the entire expense of operating the church was taken - including the cost of coal oil for the lamps - and what was left was paid to the minister. In spite of the small congregation, a church costing $1300 was built, and for $100 an organ was purchased. Rev. Solomon G. Merrick became the pastor on May 1, 1901. Mrs. Merrick organized the Woman's Society in September of that year, and a remarkable achievement was revealed in the payment of a $300 debt on the church. Four women, with only a wilderness around them, held church suppers for patrons who had to travel down the coast in schooners. It was a record breaking example of the faith that makes all things possible. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk h Church ny dedicated d tirelessly d and who church could dreams h the organi- sational 5, 1897. Its d the pastor nd Mrs. James history is community e and has whose names ph M. Munroe The records years were ants the entire ncluding the left was paid egation, a an organ was May 1, 1901. September of revealed in the omen, with uppers for schooners. h that makes 1 The persistent efforts of many members and a rather unique bit of financing helped build our present church with its garden and cloisters. The Church bought a piece of land, subdivided it, and sold enough lots to furnish the nucleus of a building fund. This, with contributions made by members and interested friends, made our church possible. The old church property was sold and is now the property of the American Legion, located on McFarlane Road. It is now a center of many activities. The rocks to build the church are a type of flat rock found principally in the section on Sunset Road just south of Cocopl.um Plaza. The stonework was done by one man only --- a Spaniard by the name of Feliz Reborn. His tools were a hatchet, trowel, T-square and a plumb -line. Plans were adapted from pictures and plans of a Mexico City mission church. The work was started in June of 1916 and completed in August of the following year. Many leading architects have declared it the finest specimen of Spanish architecture in the South. Today, sixty-seven years from the time of its founding, our congregation has grown large and its ministries are expanding every day. This constant growth and expansion brings with it Christian challenges -- challenges to be met today and in the future by dedicated men and women with a dream of what our church could be. 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It is not only in time that the church eietery is synonymous with the community life, but the organization has had a large ineluence in creating Coconut Grove itself; and has drawn within its influence nary of the pioneers whose names are known to the whole Miami. territory. P1 fee forrnerly knone ationa h h, and was erga. meillbeze. One of these ws the Rev. James lolton, In e -ere pistor. The cther.three were Mrs. Dolton, Mrs. Harlan A. Treepp and James L. Weller. Mrs. Trapp ia still a member - still loyal and devoted as in the days when she had to be janitor, Sunday School Superintendent, and also had to go out and gather in the members herself -each Sunday. Tha fact that the church belongs to the Congregational denomination is due to a fine spirit of Christian fellowship on tee pert of Ni. Dolton, who vms himself a Methodist. Commodore Ralph M. Munroe presented the ground for a union chapel, with the understanding that it should he used by whatever denomination should eccapt it. Mr. Bolton suggested that the Cone're.eationel Y3oard of Mission3 would be in a position to undertake the task of establiehine a church, and on his recommendation the matter was taken up with the boerd. The result was that a grant and plans were made for a building, and miesionery aid W9.2 granted for the support of the rrinister; and the church became affiliated with the.Ccneregationalists. Theeearliest written records of the church begin March 2, 1901,1en a meeting was called "to give •. an historical sketch of the church--; ;. from its start . . . and to reorganize. the church on a more solid basis." Mr. Bolton rcauined as pastor until 1901. The rocords show that the collections for the throe years were 33.2280.56 and $4o.78. Out of these amounts the entire expense of operating the church - includlni7, the cost 'of coal oil for the lamps - Wr.5 taken, and what was left wan paid to the pastor. The amount which he received was W76.45. In spite of the smallness of the congregation a church costing $1,300 was built, and an oreen bought at a cost of ..e100. Rev. Solomon G. Merrick becere the pastor on Mrw 1, 1901, in. which relationship ho continued until 1907. Mrs. 1,1errick or7,anized the Womanis Society in September, 1901, and nothing reveals bettor t!.e rch5.evrnonts of a determined people than the ane incident alone of the payment cf a $300 debt on the church by four women, in oee year, whose suppers waru given and whose sewing was done when they had only a wilderness around them end when their supper patrons had to travel down the coast in schooners. It was a record breaking example of the faith that makes all things possible. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Pner". 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Th1h, U. tos. friohodh, on,So .ssosiols- tn& erection on 1onti w41sh wos o:y.1,,,Jos1""iho, „hos:ifitssto 3 t1.o.o finsot soci.00ln of t-e 'South, rocks to bit bur• :sh. woro sso.od by Mr. 7.:%f ths irvins J. .711.,==:15 .,) is o ty:so of. ";.[Y.-7. is found prinsio11,7 in tOnot sectish of DhOs Csont, 1; ho.rf.so rosh or.17.o. This prs?sesL' u11t osd 4ust southc Cosop1n Tho htnn:oor1,sto, risho "7.7 sne n;o•-, only Y ths nss,.. of F:sidx br. rOsor Iroorric:,,:, do-volonor of L'orol onh whcho foth,:.7r on.h forohr osotsr, shooTood oorvicoh of cr It nly tools, woro hotchrtt, a trstIol, oni o stsrto rsf -1916 onl cn000ltoSL1t r tr1 nosOon'll:o ,00hlto s:onsio, ho tho Ths7 woro 7.167.,t„6t frsos loh,nturoo -nh islono of j* Tv,otort0000ceoh YT. "31.1ouldi."...s, on jorn:.ory 1, 1921. Do":-"hoo,. his rootcooto tho X.nr'.3,7J tho smoll fr000s hoohe ohr,hiro. TO f."orturs hovo os hontributcrs to. Siourols bcspic nr.11,hir Osrt1s7 Jssi-os r. hr. . .thotioL. j%oos wos bscoSII.h to comploth tno Yorss confor7,1ty 'oith ths shursh. rosbs 7/;q:L5i1.. Wi71.Tj.? Totto"h '47)y Er. rrsolop:c E, XcrrIck. Th.c, scrvicss of sso.o'h-r-shit,st,r. 1iO, w(„TJ snnrod. Submitted into the public _ record for ite m (s) P2.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Page The building of the Manse was undert:Iken in 1926 - before the crisis that came in the financial affairs of all Floridians - bank failures, the destructive hurricane, and the "burst" of the real estate boom. Through the generosity of Yrs. James, Plymouth Church was able to carry on, The Manse was beautifully furnished with her aid - most of the furniture being imported. The pipe organ was given by'Mrs, james. The cushions in the original pews were given by mr. W. J. Matheson, who had also contributed substantial sums for the work of the church. On his death a $2,000 bequest was received. The piano in the church was given by the Woman,s Society in 1917 in memory of Rev. Bolton, the first pastor. Many of the hymn books were the gift of Mrs. Y. L. Stimson; the jarninaires were given by Mrs. E. E. Bartlett; and the flags were presented by Dr. & Mrs. A. T. Hutchinson. The velvet hangings for the altar and the picture of "The Last Supper" in Plymouth Hall were contributed by the Emily B. Stimson Circle. The cross and candlesticks were gifts from Mr. Roy Yeats in memory of his father. Through the generosity of Mr. Frank J. Dick the beautiful new pews were presented to the church in February, 1949, in memory of his wife, Hattie A. Dick. The ancient front door of the church was presented by Mrs. James in,1928. It cane from an old monastery in'the Pyrenees Mountains and is about 350 years old. It is made of hand -carved walnut, backed with oak and with the original hand - wrought iron fittings. Upon the organization of the Coral Gables Congregational Church many members and workers in Plymouth Church transferred to the church in their own community - this was in 1924. Dr. Kuykendall continued as pastor for 22 years - leaving in May,..1942. To him shcuid go much more credit than shows on any of the records. He truly helped the church through a crisis that would have bc:en fatal to other churches of like size. He was faithful in the discharge of his many dlAties, and assumed many tasks which did not come within the range of ministerial duties. It was during his pastorate that Plymouth, even though small of memb6.rship, increased its prestige in the community and bc:came an important element in the religious and cultural life of Coconut Orove. Dr. Forrest C, Weir followed Dr. Kuykendall as.pastor - coming to Plymouth on Zrovambex.1,_1942, .and continuing through January, 1947. Under his able leadership and organizational ability the Church enjoyed one of the best periods of its history. There was probably ncver greater earnestness and devotion on the part of the members and friends than during the period Dr. Weir was pastor. Due to the war there was a great influx of service men, working people, and families,' and the church grow. Al), departments were reorganized; and Dr. Weir proved no. effort was too groat if it helped make his work more effective. The acquisition of the large house across the street (the present Manse) was his most notable achievement for the church. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Page 4 A Christian Endeavor Society was orgarni.zed at the home of Mtss Olga Kent on February 25, 1915, and this orgnnization was active for many many years. Plymouth Neighbors was another active group for many years. All adult:1 of the church attended its affairs - whether they were "rainbow teas", reading plays, or putting on pageants. The Yonarco Club was organized in 1930, with Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fitch Smith as its loadors. Tho Pilgrim Fellowship wAs organized in 1937 with Leona Peacock Cayton ns its first president. In 1948 the Plymouth Laymen's Fellowship was organized with Mr. Charles Nelson as the first president. - In 1949 the Triune Club was formed for young adults between ages 20-30 with Mr. R. Grady Barrs as president. The history of the WoninTs Socioty is a joy to road. Its work has been the most gratifying story of oil the great work that t omen of Plymouth have done in a eharit,7±1e, social and finaneal wny for th:: good of the church. It has been the one organization that allowed nc interruption of its splendid activities, regardless of ocaditions. The fact, for in:Ate-ice, that it lost its funds totaling $400 in a bank failure in 1930, did not hinder this orcanization when it was asked to do the needed things - whether it was prosenting a flag to the Boy Scouts, filling baskets for the needy, or raising money to repair a leaky roof. It has come.a long way since the days of 1%rs. Eva 3olton when she came to "Ladies Aid" in a buggy pulled by her horse, Johnny Docker, Rev. David Justin Davis followed Dr. Weir, coming to Plymouth or. March 15, 1947. No change of rdnisters had ever happene so naturally. Mr. Davis followed no former pattern, but ia his own quiet way went about his work in an efficient and alert manner, but with.warmth and friendliness. Under his e:cceilent guidance the interest and devotion of the entire membership continued to expand. The most outstanding event of his first year was the 50th Anniversary celebration of Plymouth Church. This event received wide publicity and was attended by hundreds of members and frionds.of the church, together with oarly pioneers and builders of Coconut Grove. Mrs. Trapp, the only living charter ember, was guest of honor. That occasion will long be remembered in the hearts and minds of everyone who attended. As Rev. Davis' fare as a friend and preacher spread the attendance at church increased. The total attendance for 1947 was 8,417;.in 1948 it was 10,227 and in 1949 it was 12,926. In 1947 he secured 44 new members; during 1948 there were 59, and in 1949 were added 67 members. It was necessary to inaugurate two identical services each Sunday during the winter months to accommodate the crowds. The need for a social hall and addition to the church, plus Sunday School facilities, bec%me very urgent. With an enrollment of'110 pupils, 11 teachers, a pianist, a secretary -treasurer, and a superintendent, it became apparcnt Plymouth Hall would have to be remodeled. Greatly needed alterations are now being made, and a complete plan for the future development of the church buildings and grounds will be presented to the entire church membership at an early date. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk D4j. Page 5 Plymouth Church is looking forwr. to a period of even greater achievement in the cordng yuRrs, The drevi of four people in 1897 has developed into "A spot of peace and beluty, where peoplP cm rest their spirits, and can find some refreshment of mind and soul in the physical surroundings and in the ministry of music and proachin3." Plymouth Church still has a groat work to do and will do it. Submitted into the public — record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Miami's most historic church, in lovely Coconut Grove. Founded in 1897; built of native coral rock. Famous as "The Church in the Garden", QR3 SD W CC kATURALCOLOR REPRO') CHCOLOR v Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Miami's most historic church, in lovely Coconut Grove. Founded in 18977 buil+ of native coral rock. Famous as "The Church in the Garden". 3429 Devon Rd. Miami, Fla. Cal Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk l'OPNA 10.301 A palx2) NAME mt-i61.4 UNITED STATES ULPARTMEN r CF THE INTt171OR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPH FORM (Type Bit entries - attach ro or en close with photograph) I4D.JJ P11510 Plymouth Congregational Church 2 I GCAT1ON STAT t Florida s-.(Er ANC rll4fH 3429 Devon Road 3. rHOTO REFERENCE CRE.:•it Dade Mary E. Evans March 1972 4, irENTIFICATIDN Lf SCsL West elevaLion. ,0.7Coconut Grove 4A1IVE Fl13 AT iv. of Archives, History and Records Management Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk A.41 10.SO i A W771 1. NAME ommoN NATIONAL PARK SIKVILE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPH FORM (Type all ("Fifties - attach to or in Hose with photograph) — Plymouth Congregational LOCATICN *TA 1 E. rlorida 5 I t11AN P LiEA ER 3429 Devcn Roaffi 3. Pm -:-:-TO Pt- EF 1-NCE LY.EL:17 Mary K. Evans 4. q)ENTIFICATICW DEISEMIKE %1E 01;.IECTION ETC Ar+u,oFi Hisrorilc Church E 141 c. CODE (A.asleried by Coconut Grove Div. of Archives, History March, 1972 ',,:t.CATivETAILE:::11 and Records Manacement —OA YE Main facade; southwest elevation EPC: Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RESOLUTION HC-88-24 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 301 N. W. 9TH STREET, MEETS CRITERIA NUMBERS 3, 5, AND 7, FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF SECTION 1610. HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE 9500, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND RECOMMENDING THE NOMINATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1988. e Conservation Officer Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MI8Ml PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF MT. ZTUN BAPTIST CHURCH 301 N. W. 9TM STREET AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Accepted by r � ' ' ''^uw"'`° stmric Preservation PI8Mner an Conservo Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date Submitted into the public record for item(S) PZ.7 OD02/25/2016,City Clerk CONTENTS I. General Information I{. Significance lll. Architectural Information IV. Planning Context V. HC Zoning Elements Submitted into the public [2COrJ foritem(s) PZ-7 on ` (�itV Clerk GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Mt. Zion Baptist Church Current Name; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Location: 301 N. W. 0th Street Miami, Florida 33136 Present Owner: Mt. Zion Baptist Church 301 N. W. 9th Street Miami, Florida 33136 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: RG-3/7 HC Zoning Overlay District: Tux Folio Number: 01-0102-070-1210 Submitted into the public record for it8O1/S\ R—Z-7 DO02/25/2016 City Clerk � Bounda Description of HC Zoning District; Lots lu and 20/ less street, and a portion of Lot 18 further described as follows; beginning 6 8 89+ feet north of the southeast corner of Lot � /— 18^ thence running N. 24 9 O8" W. along the easterly right-of-way line of l-95 for 86.84+ feet, thence continuing N. 29009125^ N. along the right-of-way line of 1-95 for 39.15+ feet to the westerly line of Lot 18, thence running N. along the w9Sterly line for 27.87+ feet to the northerly line of Lot 18, thence running E. along the northerly line for 50.01�+ feet, thence running S. along the easterly line for 143.15�+ feet tg th8 point of beginning, of Block 27 of the plat Of MI8Ml NORTH /PB B-4l\ HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site SUbO0ittedinto the public record for item6\P�7 ''----- on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 301 N.W. 9 STREET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dates: 1928 Architect: William Arthur Bennet Statement of Significanbe: The Mount Zion Baptist Church is architecturally significant because it is one of the few examples of the Mediterranean Revival style found in Overtown, a neighborhood within downtown Miami originally known as "Colored Town." The church building also houses one of the oldest and most prominent black congregations in South Florida, founded in 1896. The present church building also possesses important historical associations with the pastorate of Reverend J. R. Evans at the church. The exterior of Mount Zion Baptist Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The visual composition of the building is architectural noteworthy for its adaptability to the area's climate. The tall ceiling and the placement of the porch along the longer elevation assist in alleviating the impact of the hot climate on the interior. The appearance of the building is also significant because it is one of the most imposing buildings remaining in Overtown, an area with few buildings of any architectural significance. The scale and location of the church make it one of the "anchor" landmarks of the Overtown neighborhood. The present building houses a congregation that was organized on 17 September 1896. The first church building consisted of a palmetto shack located near the courthouse. A frame structure was eventually erected on the present site only to be damaged by the hurricane of 1926. As a result of the damage, the congregation worshipped for two years in a tabernacle built from the wreckage. Construction of the present church building began in 1928, with the congregation worshipping in the basement until 1941, when the sanctuary was finally completed. The present church building was constructed under the direction of Reverend J. R. Evans, one of the most prominent religious leaders of Overtown. Reverend Evans was born in Brownville, Tennessee, in 1870 and went on to study at Roger Williams College. He became Dean, and eventually president of the college, but preferred the "active ministry" and pastored in several churches in Tennessee and Kentucky. -4- Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02 25 2016, City Clerk Under his pastorate, which he assumed in 1918, the enrollment of Mt. Zion Baptist Church exceeded 1,400 parishioners. Reverend Evans was also active in the city/s interracial and interdenominational activities. He died in 1947. Although the architect of the church has been identified through the application for a building permit, research has not provided any biographical information on him, Relationship to Criteria for Designation: 3, Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Mount Zion Baptist Church houses one Of the oldest and most prominent black congregations in South Florida, The building also possesses important historical associations with the pastorate of Reverend J. A. Evans. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of on architectural style, Or period, or method of construction. Mount Zion Baptist Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival style Of architecture and is one of the few examples of the style in OYertown. 7. Contains elements Of design, detail, materials Or craftsmanship of outstanding quality r which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The visual composition of the church building is noteworthy for its adaptability to the area's climate through the use Of tall ceilings and the placement of u porch along the longer elevation. SUbnlittediOtOthepUb|iC P2COrd for item���y ')---- oD02/25/201SiCity Clerk III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building; The Mount Zion Baptist Church building is a large two-story masonry structure executed in 8 Mediterranean Revival architectural mode. Construction of the church began in 1928 according to plans provided by the architect William Arthur Bennet. The main sanctuary of the church was not completed Until 1941, Situated on the northwest corner of N. N. 9th Street and N. W. 3rd Avenue, the church is a rectangular plan structure built of reinforced concrete atop a concrete foundation. The lower story of the church is dedicated to a large auditorium and classroom space, while the taller upper story is dedicated to Sanctuary use, As originally planned, the principal entrance to the church fronted to the south beneath a projecting gable portico. At present, the principal entrance is located at the east, placed within a recessed porch that spans five bays of the elevation parallel to N. W. 3rd Avenue. The exterior of the church building`is clad in stucco, and its gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles. A square corner t0*er, rising to aheight of four stories, is capped by a pyramidal hipped roof. The corners of the tower are highlighted by masonry quoins rising from the second story to the ro0flin8. The principal elevation Of the church features three bays set within a gable end facing N. W. 3rd Avenue, The center bay contains the projecting gable portico with double stairs ascending to it from the sidewalk level. Below the portico is an entrance to the lower story. Within the gable end is n stylized quatrefoil window set within a masonry surround. The east elevation is characterized by an open porch that is comprised of a recessed arcade five bays long' Each bay is defined by a simple Tuscan column supporting o classically-insp1red entablature. The porch is situated at the level of the second story and reached through double stairs rising parallel to the sidewalk. This elevation is five bays long and has had its original window openings blocked up. There is an entrance from each and of the porch into u vestibule that leads to the sanctuary. The original fenestration of the church has been slightly altered through the blocking Up of some w1ndows. An old photograph of the church reveals that the church had nine -over -nine, double -hung sash windows set within wooden frames. Many of these windows have been replaced with more contemporary double -hung windows set within metal frumes, The interior of the sanctuary is rectangular in plan and contains on altar at its northern end' Behind the altar is a choir gallery, and behind it is a baptismal fVnt. Four aisles divide the sanctuary into SUbrD/ttedinto the pUb//C record for /teO1�\ P�7 ''---� on City Clerk ^ three main seating areas which contain the original wooden pews. A shallow balcony is found parallel to the south *all. A cross section of the sanctuary reveals a basilica -type space with a peaked ceiling following the ridge of the gable roof, and lower Ceiling heights on either side. The interior is rather plain and devoid of decorative ornamentation. The only windows that bring natural light into the space are found high above the floor level, located underneath the roof eaves. Although there have been minor modifications to the building's architectural fabric, the original design intent is readily perceived. Desuriptiun of Site: Mount Zion Baptist Church is located on the northwest corner of M. W. 3rd Avenue and N. W. 9th Street. A portion of the original Church property was acquired for the construction of an entrance ramp to I95, which abuts the property on the west. - SU6rOitted into the public � [2[O.nd for ' '----~ 0002/25/2016 City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk r U. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Mount Zion Baptist Church continues to be occupied by its original congregation, one of the most prominent in Overtown today. The church was negatively impacted by the construction of 1-95, when o portion of the church property was acquired for an entrance ramp to the interstate. Mount Zion Baptist Church was identified in the Southeast DYGrtown/Purk West Development of Regional Impact (DBI) as D historic site. The property has also been nominated to the National Register Of Historic Places. The church is in close proximity to the proposed Historic Overtown Folklife Village, which would revitalize and showcase the history of the Overtown community. Conservation Objectives: Mount Zion Baptist Church is one of OYertoNn's landmarks, and the continued preservation of the building should be encouraged. Any future alterations to the building uhUW7d respect its historic and architectural character. These conservation objectives Can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. SUbOOitt2diOtOthe public ��� r2COnffnriteO1/S\ ���y � .�� . HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the A[ zoning district have been drawn to include that tract of land on which the Church building is located, Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to reviev. Interior Surfaces Subject to Review: The Church sanctuary shall be subject to review. Review of alterations to this space shall be guided by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include any features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code, -lO- SUbmittpdinto the public record for it2D0/�\ PZ�y ' ' ----- DO0216'CitV[,|2[k hbS F4344 R 1.21 FEa i Z-D-g-ar United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory —Nomination Form See Instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries —complete applicable sections 1 e Name historic Mount Zion Baptist Church and or common Mount Zion Baptist Church 2. Location street 8 number City, town stale 301 N. W. 9th Street Miami Florida 33136 code FL 3. Classification Category district X bullding(s) structure site object Ownership X public private both Public Acquisition In process _ being considered vicinity of D A.359 OM! eo. 1074-001d Erplr.r 10-JI-87 For NPS use only received date entered SEE SITE FILE STA ORIG1NA PHOTOAs) FOR S ) county Dade Status X occupied unoccupied work In progress Accessible X yes: restricted yes: unrestricted no 4. Owner of Property name Mt. Zion Baptist Church street a number 301 N. W. 9th Street city, town Miami _ — vicinity o1 5. Location of Legal Descripti courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. street & number city, town Dade County Courthouse 75 W. Flagler Street Miami Present Use agriculture — commercial educational — entertainment — government — Industrial military n 6. Representation in Existing Surveys FMSF-Miami Multiple Resource trite Historic Preservation Survey date June, 1965 not for publication code FL 025 museum -- park - private residence X religious - scientific. transportation - other: state Florida 33136 /we Florida 33130 has this property been determined eligible? yes no federal X state county X local dsposhoryfor survey records Bureau of Historic Preservation City, town Tallahassee stale Florida 3239 0250 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 7. Description Condition Check one Check one excellent — deteriorated X unaltered _X. original site good _ ruins altered moved dale A fair unexposed Describe the present and original (If known! physical appearance SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page DESCRIPTION: Condition: raic The mount Zion Baptist Church The mount uioo Baptist Cbucrb building is a large two-story masonry structure executed in a Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Construction of the church began in 1928 according to plans provided by the architect William Arthur mennet,l with the main sanctuary of the church completed in 1941.2 Situated on the northwest corner of N. W. 9th Street and N. w, ]cd Avenue, the church is a rectangular plan structure built of reinforced concrete atop a concrete foundation. The lower story of the church is dedicated to a large auditorium and classroom apace, while the taller upper story is dedicated to sanctuary use. As originally planned, the principal entrance to the church fronted to the south beneath a projecting gable portico. At present, �be principal entrance is located at the east, placed within n recessed porch that spans five bays of the elevation parallel to N. W. ]cd Avenue' The exterior of the church building is clad in stucco, and its gable roof in clad in asphalt shingles, a square corner tower, rising to a height of [our stories, is capped by a pyramidal hipped cont' The corners of the tower are highlighted by masonry quoins rising from the cenond story to the zoufline' The principal elevation of the church features three uaso set within a gable end facing N. W. 3rd Avenue. The center.bay contains the projecting gable portico with double stairs ascending to it from the sidewalk level. Below the portico in an entrance to the lower otury' within the gable end is a stylized quatrefoil window set within a masonry surround. The east elevation is characterized by an open porch that is comprised of a recessed arcade five bays long, Each bay is defined by a simple Tuscan column supporting m classically -inspired entablatuce' The porch is situated at the level of the second story and reached through double atmizu rising parallel to the sidewalk. This elevation is five bays long and has had its original window openings blocked up. rhece is an entrance from each- and of the porch 'into a vestibule that leads to the sanctuary. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ,7 2 The mount Zion 0apti5t Church United States Department of the Interim Nagonal Park Service National Register of Historic Places ����U w��^ ��&m�wu� .����~U���� �~.���~ Section number 7 Page The original fenestration of the church has been slightly altered through the blocking op of some windows. An old photograph of the church reveals that the church had nine -over -nine, double - hung sash windows set within wooden fcames,3 Many of these windows have been replaced with more contemporary double -hung windows set within metal frameo, The interior of the sanctuary is rectangular in plan and contains an altar at its northern end. Behind the altar is a choir gallery, and behind it is a baptismal font., Four aisles divide the sanctuary into three main seating areas which contain the original wooden pews. A shallow balcony is found parallel to the south wall' A cross section of the sanctuary reveals a basilica' typo space with a peaked ceiling following the ridge of the gable roof, and lower ceiling heights on either oide' The interior is rather plain and devoid of decorative ornamentation. The only windows that bring natural light into the apace are found high above the floor level, located underneath the roof eaves. Although there have been minor modifications to the building's architectural fabric, the original design intent is readily perceived. Submitted into the public record for iteOO/3\ PZ,7 0002/25/2016 City Clerk 8. Significance Period _ prehistoric 1400-1499 1500-1599 1600-1699 _ 1700-1799 _ 1800-1899 X_ 190o-1938 Areas of Significance —Check and justify below archeology -prehistoric ___ archeology -historic _ agriculture X_. architecture ._.._ art ..— commerce communications Specific dates 1928 _ community planning _ conservation _ _ _ economics education _. engineering —__ exploration/settlement industry ___ invention _ .. landscape architecture. X -. ... __ law _ _... literature ___ military ___ music _ philosophy __ politics/government Suilder/Architect Bennett; Brag Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET religion science sculpture social/ humanitarian theater transportation other (specify) . dovo1opment 3 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk United States Departmentxfthe Interior National Park Service . National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number D Page I The Mount Zion Baptist Church STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Specific outem; 1928 Architect: William acthoc Bennet Builder: H. G. Bragg The mount Zion Baptist Church is architecturally significant as it is one of the few examples of the Mediterranean Revival style found in overtown, a neighborhood within downtown Miami originally known as "Colored Town." The obucoh building also houses one of the oldest and most prominent black congregations in South Florida, founded in 1896' The present church building also possesses important historical associations with the pastorate of Reverend J. B. Evans at the cboroh' The exterior of Mount Zion Baptist Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival style of arcbiteotoce. The visual composition of the building is architecturally noteworthy for its adaptability to the area's olimato'4 The tall ceiling and the placement of the porch along the longer elevation assist in alleviating the impact of the hoL climate on the interioc, The appearance of the building is also significant because it is one of the most imposing buildings ' remaining in overtowc, an area with few buildings of any arobitectocol significance, The ocolc and location of the church make it one of Lue ^nnuhoc^ laodmocks of the ovectnwu neighborhood. Thepresent building b000eo a congregation that was organized on 17 September 1896.5 The first church building consisted of a palmetto shack located near the ooucthoose.6 A frame structure was eventually erected on the present site only to be damaged by the hurricane of 1026. As a result of the damage, the congregation worshipped for two years in a tabernacle built from the wceckage.7 Construction of the present church building began in 1928, with the congregation worshipping in the basement until 1941, when the sanctuary was finally completed'8 Submitted into the public record for itenO/s\ PZ.7 ----- 0D02/25/2016,City Clerk pan Fornigisoo N) (.2i5i—V I 7_ -D-°? —Mr D421 oxa N. 1071-0018 erpJrso 10-JA-B7 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form See Instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries —complete applicable sections 1 Name i)f) r9._ 3 59 s For PIPS use only received date entered SEE SITE FILE STAFF FOR ORIGIN/U. PHOTO(frs) OR mAp(s) histOrIC MO tint Zion Baptist Church and or common Mount Zion Baptist Church 2. Location street & number city, town state 301 N. W. 9th Street Miami Florida 33136 code FL ____ vicinity of county Dade not for publication code FL 025 3. Classification Category district A building(s) structure - site - object Ownership public X private both Public Acquisition - In process - being considered Status X occupied unoccupied work In progress Accessible yes; restricted yes: unrestricted no Present Use agriculture commercial _ educational — entertainment government — industrial military ___mutwum -- park _ privets residence L_ religious scientific. transportation _ other: 4. Owner of Property name Mt. Zion Baptist Church street & number 301 N. W. 9th Street city, town Miami vicinity of Florida 33136 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc, Dade County Courthouse street & number 75 W. Flagler Street city, town Miami 'gm. Florida 33130 6. Representation in Existing Surveys FMSF-Miami Multiple Resource title Historic Preservation Survey date June, 1985 mined eligible? yes federal X state _ county local depository for survey reCords city, town Bureau of Historic Preservation Tallahassee state Florida 32399-0250 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/201.6, City Clerk 7. Description Condition Check one Check one excellent deteriorated X unaltered _L original site good ruins altered moved dale A fair unexposed Describe the present and original (if known( physical appearance SEE CCNTINUATICN SHEET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk United States Department mfthe Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page DESCRIPTION: Condition: Fair Oft AM-0 Oft =�Wll The Mount Zion Baptist Church The mount zino Baptist church building is a large two-story masonry structure executed in u Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Construction of the church began in 1928 according to plans provided by the architect William Arthur aennet.l with the main sanctuary of the church completed in l94l'2 Situated on the northwest corner of N. W. Sth Street and N. W. 3cd Avenue, the church is a rectangular plan structure built of reinforced concrete atop o concrete foundatimn' The lower story of the ohucob in dedicated to a large auditorium and classroom space, while the taller upper story is dedicated to sanctuary use. As originally planned, the principal entrance to the church fronted to the mouth beneath a projecting gable portico' At present, �he principal entrance is located at the east, placed within a recessed porch that spans five bays of the elevation parallel to N. W. 3cd Avenue. The exterior of the church building is clad in stucco, and its gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles. A square corner tower, rising to a height of four stories, is capped by a pyramidal hipped roof. The corners of the tower are highlighted by masonry quoins rising from the second story to the coofIine, The principal elevation of the church features three bays set within m gable end facing N. W. 3rg aveoue' The centec.bay contains the projecting gable portico with double stairs ascending to it from the sidewalk level. Below the portico is an entrance to the lower story' within the gable end is a stylized quatrefoil window set within a masonry sucruund' The east elevation in characterized by an open porch that is comprised of a receaoed arcade five bays long' Each bay is defined by u oimple Tuscan column supporting a ozawsinally-inopired entablature' The porch is situated at the level of the second story and reached through double stairs rising parallel to the sidewalk. This elevation is five bays long and has had its original window openings blocked up. There is an entrance from each end of the porch 'into a veaLibule that leads to the sanctuary. Submitted into the public record for ite0O6\PZ.7 ----- 0002/25/2016,City Clerk United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number / Page The mount Zion Baptist Church The original fenestration of the oborcb has been slightly altered through the blocking op of some windows. An old photograph of the church reveals that the church had nine -over -nine, double - hung maub windows set within wooden framea,3 many of these windows have been replaced with more contemporary double -hung windows set within metal frames. The interior of the sanctuary is rectangular in plan and contains an altar at its northern end' Behind the altar is a choir gallery, and behind it is a baptismal font., Four aisles divide the omontu*cy into three main seating areas which contain the original wooden pews. 8 shallow balcony is found parallel to the south wal1. A cross section of the sanctuary reveals a baoilicm­� type space with u peaked ceiling following the ridge of the gable roof, and lower ceiling heights on either nide' The interior is rather plain and devoid of decorative ornameotatinn. The only windows that bring natural light into the space are found high above the floor level, located underneath the roof eaves. Although there have been minor modifications to the building's architectural fabric, the original design intent is readily perceived. Submitted into the public record for it2rD/S\ PZ.7 0O02/25/2016 City Clerk 8. Significance Period _— prehistoric 1400-1499 1500-1599 1600-1699 1700-1799 _ 1800-1899 _-1900-19 38 Areas of Significance —Check and justify below ___ archeology -prehistoric . _ community planning ___ archeology -historic _ ._. conservation __ agriculture _ _ _ economics X_architecture education ._.._ art _. engineering commerce ____ communications exploration/settlement industry Invention .. _ .. landscape architecture __ law __ _ literature _ military ___ music . philosophy —_ politics/government .LC_. religion __— science __— sculpture _— social/ humanitarian — theater - transportation ___x_ other (specify) Specific dates 1928 Builder/Architect Bennett; Bragg Statement of Significance (In one paragraph) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET nt 3 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk National Register of Historic Places Continuation Section number R Page Ibc Mount Zion Baptist Church STazoMcmr OF SzmmzrICamco; Specific Dates: 1928 Architect: William Arthur Bennet Builder: H. S. Bragg The Mount zion auptiot Church is architecturally significant as it is one of the few examples of the Mediterranean Revival style found in 0vertown, a neighborhood within downtown Miami originally known as "Colored Town." The church building also houses one of the oldest and most prominent black congregations in South Florida, founded in 1896. The present church building also possesses important historical associations with the pastorate of Reverend J. R. ovmna at the ohuccb' The exterior of Mount Zion Baptist Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The visual composition of the building is architecturally noteworthy for its adaptability to the area's olimate.4 The tall ceiling and the placement of the porch along the longer elevation assist in alleviating the impact of the hoE climate on the interior. The appearance of the building is also significant because it is one of the most imposing buildings ' remaining in Ovnrtowu, an area with few buildings of any architectural significance. The scale and location of the church make it one of Lue "anchor" landmarks of the ovecto*o reigbbochmou' The present building b000eu a congregation that was organized on 17 September 1896.5 The first church building consisted of a palmetto shack located near the couctbouae.6 A frame structure was eventually erected on the present site only to be damaged by the hurricane of 1926' As a result of the damage, the congregation worshipped for two years in a tabernacle built from the wreckagp'7 Construction of the present church building begun in 1928, with the congregation worshipping in the basement until 1941, when the sanctuary was finally completed'8 SUbODittedinto the public record for iteCO/5�PZ.y ` '---- 0002/25/2016,City Clerk PAN United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number is Page The Mount Zion Baptist Church The present church building was constructed under the direction of Reverend J. R. Evans, one of the most prominent religious leaders of anoctowu. Reverend Evans was born in Brownville, Tennessee, ib'1870 and went on to study at Boger Williams Cullege.9 He became nean, and eventually president of the college, but preferred the "active ministry" and gaatozed in several churches in Tennessee and Deotunky.lO Under his pastorate, which be assumed in 1918, the enrollment of Mt' Zion Baptist Church exceeded 1,000 Baciobiooeco, Reverend Evans was also active in the oity'a interracial and interdenominational antivities' He died in 2947. Although the architect of the church has been identified through the application for a building permit, research has not provided any biographical information on him. NOTES l' city of Miami, Building and Zoning Department, Building Permit Applied for Il April 1928' 2. "From the 1950 Souvenir Program; Mt, Zion Baptist Church," Miami Times, 3 February I983, p. 17. 3' See note J above. 4. Dade County Historic Survey, "Site Inventory Form" for 310 N. W. 9th Street, "Statement of Significance." 5' Dorothy J. Fields, "What Can we Tell The Children," Miami Times, 3 February 1983, p. 17. 6. see note s above. 7' See note 5 above. 8. See note 2 above. 9' Miami Times, 8 January 1949' lO' See note 9 above/ and "uev' J. R. Evans' Work in Miami," Miami Times, 16 August 1947. ll. See note 9 above' Submitted into the public record for iteFD/s\PZ.7 9. 'Major Bibliographical References Please see Bibliography for Cover Nomination 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated pc Quadrangle name U7 M References less than 1 acre A 117 I 1518 101 3 10 01 12 15 to] 51 71 GI Zone Easting Northing ILL.jj GI t I Ll_t_LiJJ I 1LL.L.J 1:24000 Quadrangle scale 1111n1...L.1 I Essting Northing IIIIIIjIII1III lttllJ]III1IIII Il_LJ 1111[1 Lit I Verbal boundary description and justification Miami, Lots 19 and 20, less street, and a portion of Lot 19 further described as follows: Please see continuation sheet boundary follows historic/legal boundary List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries state N/A code county stale 11 Form Prepared By county code name/tftle Sarah,Eaton /Vicki L. Welcher,Historic Sites Specialist organization Bureau of Historic Preservation date October, 1988 street & number 500 South Bronou h cihyortown Tallahassee 904) 487-2333 telephone ( state Florida 32399-0250 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The eve:united significance of this property within the state Is: WWI - state _X local As the designated Slate Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Prase 665), I hereby nominate this property for Inclusion inNational Register end ce according to the criteria and procedures set forth bfh� P4atlonal Perk State Historic Preservation Officer signature tide State Historic Preservation Officer For NP$ meant, I hereby certify that this property Is included In the National Register date Act of 1966 (Public Law 69- has been evaluated October 17, 1988 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk • WIFerraXWMI 1.44 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 10 Page Mount Zion Baptist Church 01104wwWWIMWWN VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION: Lots 19 and 20, less street, and a portion of Lot 18 further described as follows: begining 6.89+ feet north of the southeast corner of Lot'18, thence running N. 24°9'08"W. along the. easterly right-of-way line of 1-95 for 86,64+ feet, thence continuifigN. 29°09'26"W. along the right-of-way line of 1-95 for 39.15+ feet to the westerly line of Lot 18, thence running N. alang.the westerly line for 27.87+ feet to the northerly line of Lot-18, thence running E. along the northetly line for 50.01+ feet, thence running S. along the easterly line for 143.15+ feet to -the point of beginning, of Block 27 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B41) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk United States Department of the Interior National Park ServIce National Register of Historic Places �� ������ ����U��=~.��� =�""��~ Section number The Mount Zion Baptist Church vuRaxu 000moAny oEScazPTzom: Lots 19 and 20, less street, and a portion of Lot 18 further described as follows; beginning 6'89+ feet north of the southeast corner of Lot 18, thence running N. 24o9'08" W. along the easterly right-of-way line of 1-95 for 86'64+ feet, thence continuing N. 29o09126" W. along the right- of-way line of 1-95 for 39'15+ feet to the westerly line of Lot 18, thence running N. along the westerly line for 27'87+ feet to the northerly line of Lot 18, thence running E. along the northerly line for 50,01+ feet, thence cunning S. along the easterly line for 143.15+ feet to the point of beginning, of Block 27 of the plat of MzxwI mouza (po a-4I) 10 Submitted into the public record for item6\ P�7 � ����� on 02/25/2016, City Clerk The following properties were also entered in the National Register but wei` excluded from a previous notice: KEY; Property Name, Multiple Name, Address/Boundary, City, Vicinity, Reference Number, NHL status FLORIDA Dade County Atlantic Gas Station Downtown Miami MRA 668 N.W. 5th St. Miami 12/29/88 88003060 oun Zion Baptist Church Downtown Miami MRA 301 N.W. 9th St. Miami 12/29/88 88003059 KENTUCKY Shelby County Allen, J. B., House Shelby County MRA KY 53, .5 mi. N of Chestnut Grove Chestnut Grove vicinity 12/27/88 88002867 Ballard, William H., House Shelby County MRA KY 53, .5 mi. E of McMakin Rd. Shelbyville vicinity 12/27/88 88002936 Bank of Simpsonville Shelby County MRA Third and Railroad Ste. Simpsonville 12/27/88 88002878 Basket Farm Shelby County MRA KY 395, 1 mi. S of KY 1779 Clay Village vicinity 12/27/88 88002848 Bethel Church Shelby County MRA US 60, 1 mi. W of Clay Village Clay Village vicinity 12/27/88 88002907 Bird Octagonal Mule Barn Shelby County MRA KY 43, 3 mi. S of Cropper. Cropper vicinity 12/27/88 88002858 Bird's Nest Shelby County MRA KY 43, 3 mi. S of Cropper Cropper vicinity 12/27/88 88002859 Bird, Philomen, House Shelby County MRA KY1005/Vigo Rd., E of Beards Rd. Bagdad vicinity 12/27/88 88002917 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 301 N.W. 9 STREET 0 ST. 0 location site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 38 8DA2359 Mount Zion ZONE: 17 EASTING: NORTHING: Baptist Church 580180 2851680 Art In ,?ace IPark rmaC4ivil Am, CW Ligh I i / Qin yiew Miami, Florida USGS 7.5 Minute Series (Topographic) 1988 (Photorevised 1990) Scale = 1:24,000 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 2/79 DADE COUNTY HISTORIC SURVEY SITE INVENTORY FORM Site Name (Address Other Names. For Site Other Nos. for Site City & Zip Code - Jr.,_-.m.4mudimigmammem Adtikt_71-:si 5-19.1 FDAHRM 802=. Site No. Ce 12N 2.-'391009.= 905== 906 == Miami, Florida 3 6 813== Location Miami North 3-41 subdivision name 27 N 19 20 RW 868== no. County Dade Owner of Site: Name: Address: lot no. 808-- Survey Date 7908 Dade County 820= Urban Renewal 902.= 902== Occupant, Tenant, or Manager: Name: 904== Type of Ownership: Private 848== Remarks: c; Corporate 848== uMunicipal 8148== o 848— Condition of .5 te: E) Excel lent 863== 0 Good 863== 0 Fa i r 863== 0 Deteriorated 563 Remarks: Threats to Site: 0 Zoning ( ) 0 Development ( ) El Deterioration ( ) Transportation ( ) 0 Other (See Remarks): Integrity of Site: 0 Altered 858== 0 Unaltered O Original Site 858=1= 0 Restored I Date: 858.= 0 Moved ( Date:T5T=—=- Destroyed ) Date: 898== Reporter (or local contact): Name: Rodriguez, Ivan A. (Dade County Historic Survey) . 878== 878== 878== 878== 878== Address: Dade County Park and Recreation Department 50 S.W. 32 Road; Miami, Florida 33129 Name of Project: Recorder: Name & Title: Dade County Historic Survey 816== 980 -= Monroe, Elizabeth B. (HSS) Address: FOAHRM 818== Previous Survey(s): enter activity/title of survey/name/date/repository) 839-- UTM Coordinates Zone Easting Photographic Record Numbers Northing 790AO6 Frame 29 78DA046 Frame 30 860-1 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk - Location of Site (Specific): Map Reference (incl. scale & date) 009=• Township Range Section '4 Sec. '4 % Sec. 'A A 'A Sec. . . LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A POLYGON LOCATING THE PROPERTY LATITUDE LONGITUDE Point Decrees Minu Son' OR Degrees Minutes Seconds LATiTUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES UTM Coordinates: ton• Pasiing Description of Site: Site Size (approx. acreage of property) Condition of Site: Chart an, E.caii•nt _ GOOd 883-, . _ 863.- Derorioratorl d(i3 R sans Unarriacrs0d__. 43•63-: OPOSoied B63-, Condition of Site (Remarks): ( Threats to Site: Check one or more o Zoning Development ( I 0 Deterioration ( I a Borrowing 0 Other ISee 'Remarks bet Nor t hing Irltegrity of Site: Chock arm or more 8513=•:: Lon4ite,doose °`/SB .. 812..a - 800==., 89°= 833== EJ noptor•O 1) 1/ 850— o Moved 11 Dare 11050— n Original Sit• ( I 863== ) I I 87)21= ( 878- 678== C..3 Transportation I 1 878.• ( I i I 878•• 1:7 O'eg 1 878.. Threats to Site (Remarks): Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division ulLblvas, History end Records 14 floaftemant 0S-RSP-30B Raw. 1176 HISTORIC SITE DATA SUPPLEMENT Site No, 301 DI • W. 9 Stree Present Use (check one or more as ap priate) El Agricultural 850-- D Government 850. 0 Park 850-- Li Tr4noariati5n 850^.• El Commercial 850" E1 Industrial 850.-, 0 Private Fleyidenca950.• O Educational B50- D Milit•ry 8507,,,, 0 Fiengini,e o Entertainment 850== 0 FoluseLni B50- 0 Scltic aso— Other ISbeel+Y)' 850-- Original Use (check one or more as appropriate) Agricultural o Park -- 0 Commercial 1338,••• 0 Induarrial 030.. 0 Private Funirienc•038-- 0 Educational SM.= 0 Military O Entertainment 830.. 0Mus,,m 0 Religious 038.." 938- 0 ScientifIC EQ19...• • Trantroriation Othnr Cultural Classification: Culture/Phase Specific Dates: Beginning 844- 840.= Developmental Stage 842== Period (check one or more as appropriate L./ Pre Columtuan 845 =, leal C.,ir 945.• 15th Century 845.. 0 17th Cr..ilury 0 1E119Century CJ 19th Century 846.tt • 20th Ce,mir.• Areas of of Significance (check one or more as appropriate) 0 Aboriginal 910,. 0 Common ivy [1]910-- Landscape Planning 0 COnI1,on ryirr•• 0 Archaeology Prehistoric 9t0,. 0 Archaeology 0 Economics 910.- 0 Education 910.- b4itOriC 910 - r-1 0miii,,,,, i_l Enginear.ng 910" 910.' Other (Specify!: D Agriculture 910t-, D " mgle''' 0 (9110.- • O Architecture 910kt- Sattlomorn 910-- O:billiociObb4 910" © 910.. I -I +Ow/Won 8 0 Ati 910, = 0 Indosby 910-,- C) Politica/00%n. 910.. CI 910=• 0 Commerce 910,,,, Cl Inv,,lion 9t 0— 0 Religion 910sr 910-- 0 0 Communications 910'- 0 0 0 Science 910 910,, • SOCMC/idt,nn A r i ctur• 910' • .iarian• 0 Low 9 • gio••, 01 maw, 7117, Lttoratura 910-• D TrafIVIUIN111011 910, Remarks & Recommendations: 835== 1 i) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on P2/25/2016, City Clerk Address: 301 N.W. 9 Street Mount Lion tiapti.st Church. Significance: This masonry construction church represents a �t ical example of Mediterranean architecture in Dade County in 1926. It is architecturally noteworthy for its size, adaptibility to the area's climate cohesiveness within the neighborhood and straightforward functional character. It was built in 1928. The original owner was Mount Zion Baptist Church The architect was William Arthur Bennett. This building replaced an earlier structure on the site which also housed the church. The Mount Zion Church was one of theearliest Black congregations in Miami, founded before 1904. The minister from 1918 to his death in 1949 was Rev. J. R. Evans. He oversaw the building of the present structure when the earlier frame building was destroyed in the hurricane of 1926. 911== Bibliography: Published Parrish, Allan. Official Directory of City of Miami. Miami, Florida: Parish 1904 "Rev J.R. Evans Early Work. in Miami, " Miami Times, August 16, 1947. Sanborn Map Company, Insurance Maps of Miami, Dade County, Florida. New York: Sanborn Map Company. Unpublished Miami. Building and Zoning Department,. Building Permits, 1923 to Present. 920== Original Use: Areas of Significance: — Private Residence 838.— O Architecture910== tiApartment Building 838== ❑Commerce 910== ❑,Hotel 838=. .O Exploration C Settlement 910== ❑ Commercial 838== O Social/Humanitarian 910== ❑ Other: CJ Other: 836=- 910== 910== Present Use: ❑ Private Residence 850== Period: '❑ Apartment 8uildin9 850== ;p 20th Century 845== 0 Hotel 850== •❑ 19th Century 845== Commercial 850== Other: C50== Culture %Phase American 840== N.R. Classification Category: Building 916== Specific Dates: Beginning +1928 844== l3 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIvisiOn of Archives. Nieuwe end %COW, Management DIS•NSP-30 vie ARCHITECT BUILDER STYLE AND/OR MODE Slte No Site Narne301 LW 9 ct. ARCHITECTURAL SITE DATA SUPPLEMENT Mediterranean Revival PLAN TYPE rectangular EXTERIOR FABRIC(S) STRUCTURAL SYSTEM (S) FEATURE OF STRUCTURE (9421: FOUNDATION: ROOF TYPE: gable, one, end to front SECONDARY ROOF STRUCTURE(6): CHIMNEY LOCATION; WINDOW TYPE: MATERIALS (882): CHIMNEY: ROOF SURFACING:mission ti Le INTERIOR WALLS: C1NAMENT INTERIOR: ORNAMENT EXTERIOR: QUANTITATIVE DATA (950-980): NO. OF STOREYS NO. OF CHIMNEYS OTHER (SPECIFY) with tbreP _ctory bAli 872== 814== 964.= 986—, 1354=-, 856== 942== 942= 942=r- 942== 942== 882=- 882-- 882== 892— 882== 950== 952== 954== 956== Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 2ff5J2016 Ci, ri—i. OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES OF BUILDING (FREE TEXT) (865==): ROOF STRUCTURAL SYSTEM: surroun s; up steps In two sep NDOW PLACEMENT: story tower 1 bay. ood panel parallel five bays, 2nd floor five bays, 3rd WINDOW SURROUNDS AND DECORATION: windows with masonry sills; Znd story bay tacade left and right with keystone; bul I s-eye at 21 story, facade center with quadrant quoining. PORCHES, VERANDAS, GALLERIES AND BALCONIES; 865== EXTERIOR ORNAMENT AND COLOR: Pink, beige with white trim; bell tower 865.. at S.E. corner with quoining above 1st story string course (tower only) string 865==t course below bulls -eye at gable end with guoining at extreme west end above £65== decorative boxed gable.over slight protection; high watertable flanking 2nd story 865vm entrance stairs. 865=13 665 OTHER (SPECIFY): Entrance at 1st stor; rectangular recessed fluted banding of perimeter; no eleijaYion; cornerstone with inscription on tower; lst story facade end, east side; main entrance at 2nd story wraps east side with porch and 2 entrances, up 13 steps,with similar architectural featugl.,.. MAJOR ALTERATIONS (FREE TEXT) (857=-=): removal entrance portico at 2nd story. 857.= 857=5 OUTBUILDINGS (FEATURES OF SITE) (1376=-.): Expressway 95 directly west of site. SURROUNDINGS (CLASSIFICATION) commercial 876. 876 E76. El7Cr==, 876=1- RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDINGS (FREE TEXT) (859.--=): at N.W. corner N.W. 3 Ave. and 88559'9. N.W. 9 St. 859= 859 855.-m Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Page 1 HISTORICAL STRUCTURE FORM original FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE JL update SITE NAME Mourit. Zion Baptist Church HISTORIC CONTEXTS Boom Times NAT. REGISTER CATEGORY Building OTHER NAMES OR MSF NOS None Site 8DA2359 Recorder# 38 COUNTY Dade PROJECT NAME CRAS ot 1=395 LOCATION (Attach copy of USGS ADDRESS 301 NW 9th Street VICINITY OF / ROUTE TO Northwest 3rd Avenue SUBDIVISION N/A BLOCK NO 27 LOT NO 20 PLAT OR OTHER MAP FDOT Aerial Photographs TOWNSHIP 53S RANGE 41E SECTION 37 1/4 SW 1/4-1/4 SE IRREGULARSEC?, X.'y X_ n LAND GRANT Unknown USGS 7.5' MAPMiami, Florida. 1988/1990 UTM: ZONE 17 EASTING 580180 NORTHING 2851680 COORDINATES:LATLTUDE S LONGITUDE D M HISTORY ARCHITECT: William A. Bennett BUILDER: H.S. Bragg CONST DATE 1928 CIRCA RESTORATION DATE(S) : N/A MODIFICATION DATE(S): N/A MOVE: DATE N/A ORIG LOCATION N/A ORIGINAL USE(S) House of Worship PRESENT USE(S) House of Worship OWNERSHIP TYPE map, Religious DHR NO (4501 sketch -map of immediate area) CITY Miami corner of NW 9th Street and NW DESCRIPTION STYLE Mediterranean Revival PLAN: EXTERIOR Rectangular INTERIOR Unknown NO.: STORIES 2.0 OUTBLDGS 0 PORCHES 1 DORMERS 0 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM(S) Masonry EXTERIOR FABRIC(S) Stucco FOUNDATION: TYPE Continuous MATLS Masonry INFILL N/A PORCHES E/entrance porch/shed/masonry supports/N&S ROOF: TYPE Gable,pyramidal SURFACING Composition shingles SECONDARY STRUCS. Corner tower CHIMNEY:NO 0 MTLS N/A LOCNS N/A WINDOWS DHS, metal, 8/8; fan, metal rnu1ti.• fixed. metal 4 EXTERIOR ORNAMENT Stucco CONDITION Good SURROUNDINGS Urban NARRATIVE (general, interior, landscape, context; 3 lines only) ee cgntinuarion sheet. ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS AT THE SITE FMSF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FORM COMPLETED? y X n (IF Y, ATTACH) ARTIFACTS OR OTHER REMAINS None observed. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 112/2_vicu§, City Clerk Page 2 FMSF HISTORICAL STRUCTURE FORM Site 8DA2359 RECORDER'S EVALUATION OF SITE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE Community Planning and Developmen(, Archite ELIGIBLE FOR NAT, REGISTER? Ky SIGNIF. AS PART OF DISTRICT? _y SIGNIFICANT AT LOCAL LEVEL? xy SUMMARY ON SIGNIFICANCE (Limit to See continuation sheet. _n _likely, need info .1-1 _likely, need info _n _likely, need info insf inf insf inf _insf inf three lines provided; see page 3) • * *DHR USE ONLY* * * * * * * * * * * * * DATE LISTED ON NR • KEEPER DETERMINATION OF ELIG.(DATE): • SHPO EVALUATION OF ELIGIBILITY(DATE): * LOCAL DETERMINATION OF ELIG.(DATE): • OFFICE • * *DHR USE ONLY* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *DHR USE ONLY R L4ST1;) -YES -NO -YES -NO -YES -NO * * *DHR USE ONLY * RECORDER INFORMATION: NAME Sherry Anderson. Mark Leon DATE: 19950426 AFFILIATION PIPER ARCHAEOLOGY/JANU RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHS (Attach a labeled print bigger than contact size) LOCATION OF NEGATIVES PIPER ARCHAEOLOGY / JANUS RESEARCH NEGATIVE NUMBERS Roll 9509-2, Exp. #14. Facing NW M A P Street/plat map, not USGS REQUIRED: USGS MAP OR COPY WITH SITE LOCATION MARXED Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Page 3 SUPPLEMENT FOR SITE FORMS Site 8jV2359 SITE NAME Mount Zion Baptist Church A. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF SITE (Use back page and continuations), This Mediterranean Revival house of worship is located on the northwest corner of NW 9th Street and NW 3rd Avenue in Township 53 South, Range 41 East, Section 37 (Miami Quadrangle 1988, Photoinspacted 1990) in Miami, Florida. Although construction of the building was begun in 1928, the church was not completed until 1941. Of a rectangular plan, this masonry structure is clad in stucco and sits on a continuous concrete foundation. The main mass of the building has a gabled roof sheathed in asphalt shingles. A four-story tower with quoin detailing and a pyramidal roof is situated at the southwest corner of the building. The principal entrance is located under a gabled portico on the second floor of the west elevation. The current entrance is marked by a five -bay recessed porch on the east side. Both entrances are ascended by double stairs. Arched windows and a stylized quatrefoil window in the gable end distinguish the building's fenestration. Many of the windows have been blocked up or are replacement types. B. DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANCE (Use back of page and continuations) This church was designed by William Arthur Bennet and constructed by H.S. Bragg, a prominent Overtown builder. It is one of the few examples of the Mediterranean Revival style in the Overtown area and is one of the few landmarks remaining in the historic center of Overtown. The building houses one of the oldest congregations in the area, organized in 1896, and it is associated with Reverend J.R. Evans, a prominent advocate in community activities. Although the building has been minimally altered by new roofing and the replacement and reconfiguration of some of its original windows, it still maintains a high degree of historic physical integrity. For these reasons, this building was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Miami Multiple Resource Area. It was listed on the National Register in 1988. C. .HISTORY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PAST WORE AT SITE (Use back of page and continuation sheet if necessary) Florida Department of State 1985 National Register of Historic Places Nomination for the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Department of Historic Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation, Tallahassee, Florida. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ZONE: 17 EASTING: 580180 NORTHING: 2851680 wrnacianai 'ne An.a Cal Miami, Florida USGS 7.5 Minute Series (Topographic) 1988 (Photorevised 1990) Scale = 1:24,000 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8DA2359 Mount Zion Baptist Church Miami Mark D. Leon 01/05/94 Janus Research/Piper Archaeology Roll 9509-2, Exp. #14, Facing NW Facing NW Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA ,DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division of Archives, History end Fl.cord, Ms nagomont DS.HSP-3AA Rev. 13-TS Other Name(s) for Site Other Nos. for Site FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE HISTORIC SITE DATA SHEET FDAHRM 802== Site No. 1009== Site Name 301 N.1.1. 9 Street 830.= 930== 906== NR Classification Category: County Instruction for locating or address) Building ' Da de 301 N r 9 Street Miami, Florida 33136 916- 808== Location: J•11arni No, B-41 J 27 / 19and 20 868== ,..)di,......m. • biOcit no, lot no. Owner of Site: Name: Dade CO. Urban Renewal Address: 902== 902== Occupant, Tenant, or Manager: Name: Address: 904== Reporter (or local contact': Name: Rodriguez, Ivan A. DactejCounty Historic Survey) Address: Dade County Park & Recreation Department Recorder: Name & Title: Address: 50 S. W. 32 Road- Miami, Fi liipg Monroe, Elizabeth B. (HSS) FDAHRM 816== 818— Survey Date 780L1 Inventory Status 820.= Type of Ownership Cornorate 848== 914== Previous Survey(s) : (enter activity/title of survey/name/date/reposItory) survey/Dade County Historic SurveyiliRtY[.: 7808 Made Cuurily Purl+ ti fic.c7e;2t;cn 839== Recording Station 804== Specimens (Inventory Numbers) 370— Date of Visit to Site 828== Recording Date 832== Photographic Record Numbers 860== Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 19 RESOLUTION HC-88-23 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH, 1042 N. W. 3 AVENUE, MEETS CRITERIA NUMBERS 3, 5, AND 7, FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE SANCTUARY AS AN INTERIOR SUBJECT TO REVIEW, AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF SECTION 1610. HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE 9500, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND RECOMMENDING THE NOMINATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1988. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH 21042 N.W. 3 AVENUE Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH 1042 N.W. 3rd AVENUE AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Sarah E. Eaton Historic Preservation Date Planner Accepted by Arthur King, Jr. 4/25/88 Chairman, Heritage Date Conservation Board Designated by Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date 10493 10/27/88 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CONTENTS Page I. General Information 4 II. Significance 6 III. Architectural Information 8 IV. Planning Context 10 V. HC Zoning Elements 11 3 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Ebenezer Methodist Church Current Name: The House of God of Nazarene Church Location: 1042 N.W. 3rd Avenue Present Owner: House of God of Nazarene 2000 N.W. 93rd Street Miami, Florida 33147 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: CR-2/7 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number: 01-0101-040-1010 Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: The north 50 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 14 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41) HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH 1042 N. W. 3 AVENUE 5 location site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on ggalam, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Statement of Significance: The Ebenezer Methodist Church is architecturally significant because it represents a fine example of twentieth century Gothic Revival architectural styling. The Ebenezer Methodist Church building is also significant for its historical associations with one of Overtown's oldest congregations. Although less than 50 years old, the building is exceptionally significant because of the quality of its architectural design, the visual prominence of the church in Overtown, and its associations with an important early congregation. The exterior of Ebenezer Baptist Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of the "modern" Gothic Revival style of architecture, a popular design expression for mid-century religious buildings. The appearance of the building, however, is exceptionally significant in that there are few buildings like it in Overtown, the neighborhood it serves. The majority of buildings in Overtown have little, if any architectural styling, thus imparting major significance to buildings like Ebenezer that do possess a sense of design. The excellence of the building's design and detailed articulation is particularly evident in the composition of the principal elevation. The recessed entrance and the lancet windows on the side elevations represent a noteworthy adaptation to the area's local climate by allowing maximum natural ventilation while services are being held. Ebenezer Methodist Church was originally built to house one of the oldest congregations of Overtown, known as "Colored Town" throughout the early years of the twentieth century. The present church building was built to replace an older frame church building constructed during the early years of the twentieth century. Construction of the present building began in 1947, with the original construction contract being awarded to the Firm of Scott -Whitaker in the amount of $50,000. The Ebenezer Methodist Church was founded as the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church in August 1898. The congregation built a house at N. W. 9th Street and N.W. 3rd Avenue and later moved to N.W. 10th Street and N.W. 3rd Avenue. In 1907, the congregation was one of six active religious organizations serving the Overtown community and boasted a church building with "preaching every Sunday." The site of the present church building is the congregation's third home. The present building was constructed under the pastorate of Reverend W.O. Bartley. The present church building possesses historical associations with an important congregation which served more than the religious and humanitarian needs for Overtown residents; the church building was used as a social hall for a variety of functions which benefited all the Overtown community. The architect of Ebenezer Methodist Church has not been identified. 6 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Relationship to Criteria for Designation: . Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Ebenezer Methodist Church is historically significant for its associations with one of Overtown's oldest congregations. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. Ebenezer Methodist Church represents a fine example of twentieth century Gothic Revival architectural styling. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The church building is particularly noteworthy for the composition of the principal elevation, while the recessed entrance and lancet windows on the side elevations represent a noteworthy adaptation to the area's climate. 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: The Ebenezer Methodist Church building is a large two-story masonry structure executed in a twentieth century adaptation of the Gothic Revival style of architecture. Construction of the church building was begun in 1947, but according to the cornerstone, the formal dedication of the church did not take place until 25 April 1965. Fronting to the east, the principal elevation of the church is characterized by a tripartite arrangement of lancet arches leading to the sanctuary. A set of masonry steps leads up from the sidewalk and through the arches to the sanctuary entrance, located at the second story of the church. The lower story of the church is subdivided into a small auditorium and meeting rooms. The principal elevation of the church is embellished with two square towers flanking a central gable which echoes the form of the roof. The exterior of the church is clad in stucco, and its broad surface plane is broken by decorative ornamentation which is comprised of cast stone. The side elevations of the church are six bays long, and within each bay is found a lancet window with a metal frame and casement -type sash. The bays of the side elevations are divided by stylized masonry buttresses which serve to emphasize the adaptation of the Gothic Revival architectural style. A photograph of the church under construction shows that the structure of the church is comprised of reinforced concrete columns and concrete block walls. The interior of the church contains a simple altar located at the western end of the sanctuary and simple wooden pews facing the altar. There is a small area to the rear of the altar for ceremonial and/or choir use. Although the Ebenezer Methodist congregation no longer occupies the building, the House of God of the Nazarene Church still uses the building for religious purposes. The exterior appearance of the church has not changed much since the day it was constructed. Description of Site: Ebenezer Methodist Church is located on the southwest corner of N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. 1 11h Street. The building occupies the entire site. 8 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Ebenezer Methodist Church 1042 N.W. 3 Avenue 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Ebenezer Methodist Church continues to be used for religious purposes, although the Ebenezer Methodist congregation moved to a new location. The House of God of Nazarene congregation is presently using the church building. Ebenezer Methodist Church was identified in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic site. The church building has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Conservation Olqectives: Ebenezer Methodist Church is a landmark structure in Overtown, and the continued preservation of the building should be encouraged. Any future alterations should respect the architectural character of the building. These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include only those lots on which the church building is located. Major Exterior Surfaces Sub.ect to Review: All four facades of the building shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Interior Surfaces Subject to Review: The sanctuary of the church shall be subject to review. Review of alterations to this space shall be guided by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include any features which ore subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MPS Foes 10-$00 0123 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places InventoryNominationForm See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries —complete applicable sections 0N■ No. 1024-0011 irpJrdes 10-Jl-17 For NPS use only received date entered 1. Name historic Ebenezer Methodist Church D1 .Lag and or common The House of God of Nazarene Church 2. Location (k1 8- 21 _9 street & number 1042 N. W. 3rd Avenue not for publication city, town Miami vicinity of state Florida 33136 code FL county Dade code FL 025 3, Classification Category - district X building(s) structure - site object Ownership - public J__L private — both Public Acquisition - In process being considered Status Present Use occupied agriculture unoccupied commercial work in progress — educational Accessible _ entertainment X yes: restricted — government —_ yes: unrestricted Industrial _no ^ military museum - park private residence religious - scientific transportation _ other: 4. Owner of Property name House of God of Nazarene street & number courthouse 2000 N. W. 93rd Street gistry of deeds, etc. Dade County Courthouse street & number 75 W. Flagler Street city, town Miami state Florida 3 0 6. Representation in Existing Surveys FMSF-Miami Multiple Resource title Historic Preservation Survey has this property been determined eligible? _ yes to June, 1985 federal _L state try for survey r Bureau of Historic Preservation county X local O U 0 tV City, town Tallahassee state Florida 32399-0250 7. Description Condition Chock ono C3eck ono excellent _ deteriorated _ unaltered ___ original site _ good — ruins L altered moved date X fair _____ unexposed Describe the present and original (If known) physical appearance See Continuation Sheet Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 104ftmle.WO. Coal ',rpm.," Ma. 1604-031. P411 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page The Ebenezer Methodist Church DESCRIPTION: Condition: Fair The Ebenezer -Methodist Church building is a large two-story masonry structure executed in a twentieth century adaptation of the Gothic Revival style of architecture. Construction of the church building was begun in 1947, but according to the cornerstone, the formal dedication of the church did not take place until 25 April 1965.1 Fronting to the east, the principal elevation of the church is characterized by a tripartite arrangement of lancet arches leading to the sanctuary. A set of masonry steps leads up from the sidewalk and through the arches to the sanctuary entrance, located at the second story of the church. The lower story of the church is subdivided into a small auditorium and meeting rooms. The principal elevation of the church is embellished with two square towers flanking a central gable which echoes the form of the roof. The exterior of the church is clad in stucco, and its broad surface plane is broken by decorative ornamentation which is comprised of cast stone. The side elevations of the church are six bays. Within each bay is found a lancet window with a metal frame and casement -type sash. The bays of the side elevations are divided by stylized - masonry buttresses which serve to emphasize the adaptation of the Gothic Revival architectural style. A photograph of the church under construction shows reveals the structure of the church is comprised of reinforced concrete columns and concrete block walls.2 The interior of the church contains a simple altar located at the western end of the sanctuary and simple wooden pews facing the altar. There is a small area to the rear of the altar for ceremonial and/or choir use. Although the Ebenezer Methodist congregation no longer occupies the building, the House of God of Nazarene Church still uses the building for religious purposes. The exterior appearance of the church has not changed since the day it was constructed. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk WS Foram 1041CO• P.M OW Apparel rat Fe04408111 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 2 The Ebenezer Methodist Church The Ebenezer Methodist Church was founded as the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church in August 1898. The congregation built a house structure to be used as a church at N. W. 9th Street and N. W. 3rd Avenue and later moved it to N. W. 10th Street and N. W. 3rd Avenue.5 In 1907, the congregation was one of six active religious organizations serving the Overtown community and 'boasted a church building with "preaching every Sunday."6 The site of the present church building is the congregation's third home. The present building was constructed under the pastorate of Reverend W. 0. Bartley.7 During the early part of the twentieth century, there was little division between the social, economic and religious activities within the black community. The Ebenezer Methodist Church is a continuous link to the past and the social history of the entire community. During the race riots of the 1980s, the significance of the church was realized when, though buildings on all sides were burned and looted, the Church did not have one bit of damage, not even from a stray stone, or bullet. The present church building possesses historical associations with an important congregation which served more than the religious and humanitarian needs for Overtown residents; the church building was used as a social hall for a variety of functions which benefited all the Overtown community. The architect of Ebenezer Methodist Church has not been identified. NOTES 1. "Ebenezer's $50,000 Structure," Miami Times, p. 5-E. 2. Photograph found at the Black Archives, Histo Foundation of South Florida, Inc., no date. 3. Sanborn Map Company, Insurance Maps of Miami, Florida (New York: Sanborn Map Company, 1914). 4. See note 1 above. 5. "Souvenir of the Opening Services, New Ebenezer Methodist Church," June 27, 1948. 6. R. L. Polk, R. L. Polk and Company's Miami City Directory (Jacksonville, Florida: R. L. Polk and Company, 1907). 7. See note 5 above. 18 January 1947, ry and Research Dade County, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk PPS NMI 1041:041 fiat. United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page 1 The Ebenezer Methodist Church AffelleVi 102403/1 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Specific Date: 1948 Architect: Unknown Builder: Scott -Whitaker The Ebenezer Methodist Church is architecturally significant as it represents a fine example of twentieth century Gothic Revival architectural -styling. The Ebenezer Methodist Church building. is also significant for its historical associations with one of Overtown's oldest congregations. Although less than 50 years old, the building is exceptionally significant because of the quality of its architectural design, the visual prominence of the church in Overtown in part due to the poverty of the area and the racial riots of the 1980s, and its associations with an important early congregation. The exterior of Ebenezer Methodist Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of the "modern" Gothic Revival style of architecture, a popular design expression for mid-century religious buildings. The appearance of the building, however, is exceptionally significant in that there are few buildings like it in Overtown, the neighborhood it serves. The majority of buildings in Overtown have little, if any, architectural styling, thus imparting major significance to buildings like Ebenezer that do possess a sense of design. The excellence of the building's design and detailed articulation is particularly evident in the composition of the principal elevation. The recessed entrance and the lancet windows on the side elevations represent a noteworthy adaptation to the area's local climate by allowing maximum natural ventilation while services are being held. Ebenezer Methodist Church was originally built to house one of the oldest congregations of Overtown, known as "Colored.Town" throughout the early years of the twentieth century. The present church building was built to replace an older frame church building constructed during the early years of the twentieth century.3 Construction of the present building began in 1947, with the original construction contract being awarded to the firm of Scott -Whitaker in the amount of $50,000. As in the case of all the church's in the Overtown area, the cost of building a new church far exceeded the fund raising abilities of the congregation. Although the need for a new church had been realized since the mid-1930s, it was not until after World War II that they were finally able to compile enough funds to begin construction. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH 1042 N.W. 3 AVENUE location site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RESOLUTION HC-88-21 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1328 N. W. 3 AVENUE, MEETS CRITERIA NUMBERS 3, 5, AND 7, FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF SECTION 1610. HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE 9500, .ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND RECOMMENDING THE NOMINATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1988. /Her,Itage Conservation Officer an Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MlAMl PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF 3T. JOHN/S BAPTIST CHURCH 1328 N. W. ]RD AVENUE 43 A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Accepted by Hilstoric Preservation CKir0an, H6-ri+Fg6 Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date . Date Date Submitted into the public P8OJmd fn[iterM(S) PZ.7 CONTENTS Page l. General Information l II. Significance 4 lII. Architectural Information 6 IV. Planning Context 9 V. HC Zoning Elements lO Submitted into the public record for it8Ol/S\ PZ�y ' '----- GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: St, John's Baptist Church Current Name; New St. John Institutional Baptist Church Location: 1320 N. W. 3rd Avenue Present Owner: St. John's Baptist Church, Inc. 1328 N. W. ]rd Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Present Use: Religious Present Zmnin District: CK-2/7 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number; 01-3136-037-0091 - Submitted into the public ,�fn [�CO.~.~[ite0�\��7 ' '----' on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Bound-ary Description of HC Zonin2 District: Lots 19 and 20, less the southerly 90.0 feet, of Block 2 of the plat of SOSTS SUBDIVISION (P8 B-27) HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site -2- SUbD1ittedinto the public record for iteOn6\P�7 ..___- 0002/25/2016,City Clerk ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH 1328 N.W. 3 AVENUE location Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk site plan 1I~ SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dote: 1940 Architects: McKisSdck and McKis5ack Statement of Significance; The 3t' John's Baptist Church is architecturally significant because it constitutes a rare example of the Art Deco architectural style in 0vertown, o neighborhood within downtown Miami originally culled "Colored Town.'/ The church building also serves as the home of one of the older block congregations in Miami, having being organized in 1906, Although less than SO years old, the building is exceptionally significant because of the quality of its architectural design, the rarity of the application of the Art Deco Style to religious buildings in Dade County, and the visual prominence Of the Church in Overtown. The cxterior VF 3t. JOhn/s 8apti5t Church embodies the diotinCtive characteristics Of the Art Deco style of architecture. The visual composition represents d fine example of modernism in ecclesiastical architecture in Dude County, as evidenced in the use of the buff - colored brick as o surface material inside and Out, and For the use of stylistic feutures. The appearance of the church is also important for it is perceived as one of the most imposing structures of the Ovcrtown neighborhood. The scale of the building. its Construction materials, and corner location make this Church one of the most attractive visual landmarks of Overtown. The church building houses u congregation that was organized on 17 June 1906. The first services were held in u small frame structure two blocks away from the present site. Within u few years after its creation, the congregation procured a frame building for services, By 1939, with membership exceeding 1`000 parishioners, a new church was planned and subsequently built for approximately $75,000. The present church building was constructed at the urging of Reverend J. W. Drake, One of Ov8rt0wn/s most prominent leaders. Drake was born in 1872 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and studied at the Baptist Seminary in Atlanta. He came to Miami in 1912 and transformed the little Baptist Church in OvertOwO into One of the 8r2d/s leading churcheS. Drake died in 1951. -4- SUbOOitted into the public record for it8[O/5\ PZ�y � � OO 02/25/2016 City Clerk Al though the arch 1tectural firm for the church is ident 1fied on the building's cornerstone, research has not provided any biographical information on the urchitects. Relationship to Criteria for Designation; 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends Of the community. St, John's Baptist Church is historically significant for its role as the home of one of the older black congregations in Miami. . Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of on architectural style/ or period, or method of construction. The church building constitutes o rare example Of the Art Deco architectural style in OvertowO. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship Of outstanding quality or which represent u significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The building is particularly noteworthy for its use of buff - colored brick and for its stylistic features, scale, and corner location. -5- SubOOitt8dinto the public record for it2m/S\ �Z�y ' '---- On0216, City Clerk Ill. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: The St, John/3 Baptist Church is a large two-story building executed in the Art UeC0 architectural style. Construction of the church structure was completed in 1940 with the design being provided by the architectural firm of MCKissdck and MCKisS8Ck. The present Church constitutes the second Church building On the same Site. Situated on the southwest corner of N.W. ]rd Avenue and l]th Street/ the church is a rectangular plan structure built Of masonry construction. The lower story of the church is taken up by an auditorium and Classroom spaces which are accessible from a side entrance found on the south eleVution. The principal entrance of the church is found at the east elevation, facing N. W. 3rd Avenue, The exterior of the church is sheathed in buff -colored brick and is characterized by a central tower comprised of o series of setbacks. The tower, with its gradual setbacks, serves to accentuate the placement of the entrance and the symmetrical composition of the church. A gable roof, covered with Mission tiles/ runs the length of the church in an east -west directiOn. Flanking the central tower are low parapet walls which serve to conceal the gable roof end. The parapet walls are cupped by a simple masonry coping. The entrance to the church is approached by a series of broad steps which lead up from the sidewalk level. The elevation of these steps serves to conceal a raised basement behind. The principal elevation of the church is three bays wide with the entrance located within the center hay and toll window openings recessed within the end bays. The entrance is characterized by double doors containing u glass inlet and is cupped by a rectangular transom. Flanking the central double doors are two single doors that match the central doors in size and materials. A masonry surround framing the entrance contains stylized ornamentation with religious icVnographv. The side elevations are five bays long and contain an elongated, multi - pane window at each bay. The windows are set into simple wood frumeS and rest atop a flat masonry sill. The exterior of the church is relatively plain except for u water table that wraps around the church, and brick corbeling found at the cornice height of the elevations. The tower is embellished by u simple circular window with triple windows above it. The interior of the church sanctuary is rather plain and is characterized by a balcony located to the rear of the church` and a Choir gallery that is split into two and flanks the altar On either side as cantilevered projections above the sanctuary floor level. The altar is located to the west of the sanctuary and behind it is a raised -b- SUbDlittedinto the pUb|'C record for it2DO/s\ PZ�y � OO /2016, City Clerk baptismal fOnt. The interior walls are Clad in brick, and the Only decoration of the wall surfaces is found within the flat brick pilasters which divide the wall into hays. The architectural Fabric of St. John's Baptist Church remains unaltered from the day it was constructed. The modernistic image of the church is enhanced by d monolith found in front Of the church which serves as 5ignagC. This monolith is composed of glass block and buff -colored brick, and contains an inscription that the church is "fully air- conditioned. Description of Site: St. John's Baptist Church is located on the west side of N.W. 3rd Avenue between N. W. 13th and 14th Streets. The building fronts directly of the sidewalk. Newer church buildings are located to the west of the historic structure. -7_ SUbD1itt8d into the pUb(/C record for itpDl/S\ pZ�y ' '----' Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: St. John's Baptist Church remains in active use today as One of Dvertown/s major churches. The building itself has been carefU7]y preserved by the congregation since the time of COOstrUcti0n. Any future changes to the building should continue to preserve its architectural character. St. John's Baptist Church was identified in the Southeast Overtown/Pmrk West Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic site. The building has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Conservation Objectives: The continued use of this church building by 5t. John's congregation should be encouraged. The building itself is one of 0YertVwn/s major landmarks and should be preserved. These C0US8rvatiOO ob'8Ct\VeS can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC—1 zoning overlay district will maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. SUbDlittGdinto the public record for iteOl/s\ PZ.7 [�tx��|G[k OO ` Clerk V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include only that portion of the site on which the historic church building is loCDt2d. The newer church buildings are not included in the proposed designation. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Interior SirfaC8s Subject to Review: The church sanctuary shall be considered subject to review. Review of alterations to this space Shall be guided by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include any features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. SUb[Ditt2d into the public record for iteO7(S)LZ—.7 RESOLUTION NO. HEPB-97-38 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BRYAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH, LOCATED AT 3713 MAIN HIGHWAY (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT "C" OF THE PLAT OF EWANTON HEIGHTS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "B" AT PAGE 52, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) AS A HISTORIC SITE, AFTER FINDING THAT IT HAS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; POSSESSES INTEGRITY OF DESIGN, SEI I ING, MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP, FEELING AND ASSOCIATION; AND MEETS CRITERIA 1, 3, 5, 6, AND 7 OF SECTION 23-4(A) OF THE MIAMI CITY CODE; FURTHER ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING HEREIN THE DESIGNATION REPORT FOR SAID HISTORIC SITE; AND FURTHER AMENDING PAGE NO. 46 OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ATLAS TO REFLECT SAID HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1997. BRESERVATION OFFICER CHAIRMAN Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk BRYAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH 3713 MAIN HIGHWAY Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on gaL5 2(21..,6, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF BRYAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH AS A HISTORIC SITE Prepared by Marcaot Ammidown Prepared by Sarah E. Eaton, Preservation Officer Passed and Adopted on October 21, 1997 Resolution No. HEPB-97-38 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on02./2512sL6, City Clerk CONTENTS 1. General Information I. Significance III. Description IV. Planning Context V. Bibliography 4 7 10 13 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk . GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Bryan Memorial Methodist Church Current Name: Coconut Grove United Methodist Church Location: 3713 Main Highway Miami, Florida Present Owner: Coconut Grove United Methodist Church, Inc. 3713 Main Highway Miami, FL 33133 Present Use: Religious Zoning District: R-1, with an SD-18 Overlay Tax Folio Number: 01-4128-004-0040 Boundary Description: A portion of Lot C of the plat of EWANTON HEIGHTS, as recorded in Plat Book B at Page 52, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk A tract of land in the form of a parallelogram 125.41 feet by 330 feet, less the Northerly portion thereof used and occupied as Ingraham Highway (Main Highway), being the Northeast corner of that certain tract of land particularly described as follows (the 125.41 foot Northwest boundary line being coincident with the center line of the County Road knows as Ingraham Highway), to wit: A strip of land 150 feet wide being the Southwest part of that part of Lot "C" of EWANTON HEIGHTS, Dade County, Florida, which lies between the center line of said County Road and Biscayne Bay, more particularly described as beginning at the point in the center line of said County Road intersected by the Southwest boundary line of Lot "C" which point is 410 feet from the Southwest corner of Lot "C" which corner is 602.8 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter, of the Southwest Quarter, of Section 21, Township 54 South, Range 41 East, from said point of beginning South 42 degrees and 52 minutes East along the Southwest boundary of Lot "C" 1500 feet to the low water mark of Biscayne Bay; thence Northerly along Biscayne Bay a distance equivalent to 150 feet measured perpendicularly to the last line; thence North 42 degrees and 52 minutes West 1500 feet to the center line of County Road; thence along the said center line 150.1 feet to the point of beginning. Classification: Historic Site 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk BRYAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH 3713 MAIN HIGHWAY 7 6 loco ion Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on plaggs.L.6, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dates: 1925-1928 Architect: Kiehnel and Elliott Statement of Significance: Bryan Memorial Methodist Church is historically significant for its role in the religious history of Coconut Grove and as a reflection of the City's growth during the Boom era of the 1920s. The church is also significant for its association with William Jennings Bryan, the famous American orator, theologian and three -time Presidential candidate. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Kiehnel and Elliott, the church is an excellent example of religious architecture with Byzantine detailing. The Coconut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, the forerunner of Bryan Memorial Methodist Church, was organized on February 14, 1915, in the Housekeepers Club of Coconut Grove. There was 25 charter members. The congregation, which changed its name to Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, constructed it first church building on Mary Street and Grand Avenue in 1918. As membership increased during the Boom years of the early 1920s, the building proved to be too small, and plans were made to construct a larger sanctuary elsewhere in Coconut Grove. In 1924, William Jennings Bryan and his wife Mary Baird offered to sell the Main Highway frontage of their Marymont estate to the congregation for $18,000. Although Bryan was never a member of the Methodist Church, his wife was, and he was elected to the Board of Trustees. Bryan served on the Building Committee and was actively involved with the architects in the design of the new church building. Bryan's influence can be seen in the incorporation of ground level entrances into the design so that his wife, who was confined to a wheelchair, could have easy access to worship services. The church is therefore a rare period example of a religious building originally designed to include accessibility in the building program. 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk In addition to handicap accessibility, Bryan influenced the siting of the church building on property, with space for people to assemble for outdoor Bible classes. The design also provided for a unique outdoor pulpit from which to conduct his classes. A second story loggia above the pulpit was intended for use as a choir loft, and the organ console and pipes were located where they could be used either for indoor or outdoor services. Bryan was a prominent figure on the American political scene. In 1896 he ran as the Democratic presidential candidate against William McKinley. He was a populist and gained a reputation as a great orator. His political career was essentially ended after his third failed attempt at the presidency, and he moved permanently to Miami. His public life was not over, however. His involvement in the planning and construction of what was to become the Bryan Memorial Methodist Church began just prior to the time he became legal council for the State of Tennessee against J. T. Scopes, a Dayton school teacher who was arrested and charged with violating a state law that prohibited teaching non -creationist theory in public schools. Known as the "Scopes Monkey Trial," it is one of the most famous cases in American jurisprudence. The opposing attorney was Clarence Darrow, and the case represented a pivotal point in American consciousness in the increasingly heated debate between creationism and evolutionary theory. It is often viewed as the debate between modernism and the conservative religious traditionalism which had been predominant in the culture. Selected for the Scopes trial in part because he was an ardent believer in a literal interpretation of the Bible as well as for his oratorical abilities, Bryan won the trial, but it took a devastating physical toll on him. The trial was grueling and highly controversial, and Bryan died of a heart attack in July 1925, shortly after the its conclusion. Construction of the church which he had helped to plan, had recently begun, but Bryan would never get to use his outdoor pulpit. The untimely death of Bryan, the collapse of the Boom and damage to the partially completed structure by the 1926 hurricane delayed completion of the church. The church, which was then known as the Grove Temple Union Methodist Church, was renamed the Bryan Memorial Methodist Church in honor of William Jennings Bryan and was finally dedicated on Easter Sunday 1928. Department store magnate J. C. Penney, who had made a donation to clear the church of its construction debt, was the principal speaker from the outdoor pulpit. In addition to its historic significance, Bryan Memorial Methodist Church possesses a high degree of architectural significance. The church represents an excellent example of ecclesiastical architecture in Dade County and is noteworthy for the Byzantine features in its massing and detail. The design of the church reflects the national tendency of early twentieth century church architecture to look to the past for inspiration and symbolism and to adapt details from a single historical style in a modern way. 8 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk The excellence of the design of the church is evident in the octagonal shape of the sanctuary, the treatment of the loggias and arched windows and the decorative detail found within the sanctuary. The configuration of the principal elevation is also noteworthy for its adaptation to the area's climate through its use of a loggia, which could serve as outdoor pulpit. The church was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Kiehnel and Elliott, which also designed such notable buildings as the Coral Gables Congregational Church, El Jardin and the Scottish Rite Temple. A Pittsburgh firm which was founded in 1906, Kiehnel and Elliott received its first Miami commission in 1917 and opened a permanent Miami office in 1922, with Richard Kiehnel in charge. Although his buildings reflect a diversity of architectural styles, he is perhaps best known as the major force in the introduction and development of Mediterranean Revival style architecture in Miami. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: As stated above, Bryan Memorial Methodist Church has significance in the historical and architectural heritage of the City of Miami; possesses integrity of design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association; and is eligible for designation under the following criteria: Is associated in a significant way with the life of a person important in the past. Bryan Memorial Methodist Church is associated with the final years of the life of William Jennings Bryan, the famous American orator, theologian and three - time Presidential candidate. Bryan worked closely with the architects on the planning and design of the church. 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic or social trends of the community. Begun in 1925 at the height of Miami's Boom era and dedicated in 1928 during the Bust, Bryan Memorial Methodist Church reflects the City's development and is also noted for its associations with one of Coconut Grove's earliest organized churches. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. Bryan Memorial Methodist Church is an excellent example of early twentieth century ecclesiastical architecture with Byzantine detailing. 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 6. Is an outstanding work of a prominent designer or builder. Bryan Memorial Methodist Church was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Kiehnel and Elliott, which also designed such notable buildings as the Coral Gables Congregational Church, El Jardin and the Scottish Rite Temple. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. Bryan Memorial Methodist Church is noteworthy for the excellence of its design, as well as the rare adaptation of Byzantine detailing to the South Florida environment, as demonstrated by such features as the outdoor loggia/pulpit. 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. DESCRIPTION Present and Original Appearance: Bryan Memorial Methodist is prominently located on the bay side of Main Highway at the intersection with Anchorage Way. The main church building is set back a considerable distance from the street and is approached by a concrete driveway on the southwest side of the property. Bryan Memorial Methodist Church is a large three-story masonry structure executed with elements of Byzantine style architecture. The main church building is an octagonal block topped with a smaller octagonal rotunda. Both octagons feature pyramidal hipped roofs. The building, which is finished with smooth stucco, is embellished with a corbel table on the lower octagon and a cornice with dentils on the upper octagon. A bronze cupola with a cross tops the rotunda. The exterior of the church is characterized by two two-story projecting gable roofed wings. The one on the northwest facade contains an exterior, second -story loggia with five slender arched bays demarcated by Byzantine columns. Below the loggia is an outdoor pulpit. It is this loggia, rather than the main entrance, that is the principal facade facing Main Highway, making the orientation of the structure somewhat unusual. The main entrance is located on the southwest facade in the second major gable -roofed wing and has been modified by the addition of a newer gable -roofed doorway. A small one story polygonal office, added later, extends from the west wall of the entrance to the sanctuary. The fenestration of the main octagonal block is characterized by tall, tripartite arched openings, separated by engaged Byzantine columns. The central arch is flanked by shorter, more slender arched openings, and all contain multiple windows glazed with an opaque marble -like material. A circular stained glass window is found within the central arch on the northeast facade. The original church was designed with a one-story classroom building, which extends northwestward from the sanctuary. This gable -roofed wing with exposed rafter ends features large arched openings, which have been partially blocked in. The original arches, however, remain clearly visible. The aluminum awning windows contain the same glazing as the sanctuary. The chapel at the westernmost end of the classroom building was added in 1953, although the style and detailing is compatible with the original structure. The major alteration to the church has been the replacement of the original barrel tile, which covered all roofed surfaces, with asphalt shingles. The interior of the main sanctuary comprises a very imposing space. The plan is unusual for a Christian church in that it is neither rectangular nor the cruciform of the traditional Roman plans typically adapted by most Christian sects in the West. 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Instead, it features a rotunda more typical of the Eastern churches of Byzantium. The side aisles extend around the perimeter of the rotunda. The main altar, which replaces the original altar, is set below a series of tall round arches, the center of which contains the round stained glass window. Groups of Byzantine columns support the space. Balconies decorated with Byzantine ornamentation and supported with arcades surround the sanctuary. Few alterations have been made to the space. A one -car garage, constructed in 1947, is located on the rear of the property. This masonry structure is finished with smooth stucco and features a gable roof topped with asphalt shingles. A one-story cottage known as Epworth House is located behind the church on a parcel of land acquired in 1957. This parcel is not included within the boundaries of the historic site. Contributing Structures and/or Landscape Features: The church building is a contributing structure. Based on its date of construction, the garage is also a contributing structure, although its significance is minimal. Also considered as contributing is the interior of the main entrance lobby and the main sanctuary itself. Any alterations to this space shall be guided by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standard for Rehabilitation." Nothing in this designation shall prohibit the removal of religious symbols, such as crosses and the stained glass window, by a future owner of the building. Contributing landscape features include all specimen trees on the property. 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Bryan Memorial Methodist Church 3713 Main Highway 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Bryan Memorial Methodist Church is located in the heart of southern Coconut Grove in a single family residential area. Other institutional uses, including schools and churches, are also within the immediate vicinity. The church occupies a prominent site along Main Highway, a state historic highway and a local scenic transportation corridor. This highly visible location is significant in terms of the context of the church within its physical surroundings. On January 1, 1996, Bryan Memorial United Methodist Church merged with Christ Allapattah United Methodist Church and was renamed the Coconut Grove United Methodist Church. In 1997, following a decision to relocate to the church at S.W. 271h Avenue and U. S. 1, the former Bryan Memorial Methodist Church property was offered for sale. The church property will be purchased by the property owners of the adjacent Anchorage subdivision. It is the intent to then sell the property to a religious congregation or community organization which will preserve the church. Preservation Incentives: The preservation of Miami's historic church buildings should be a preservation priority, and every effort should be made to find a new owner who is willing to maintain the building either for its current use, or for a compatible adaptive use. Preserving the building is important, not only because of its own historic and architectural significance, but also because of its place in the context of the Main Highway historic highway. The development of preservation incentives for religious properties, however, is one that is very difficult to address. If the church is purchased by a nonprofit institution, the existing fax incentives for rehabilitation would not be applicable. The City will provide technical assistance to the new owner as plans for a new use of the property are being developed. 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) P17 on gaviciL.6, City Clerk V. BIBLIOGRAPHY "Church Is Dedicated to Memory of Bryan," The Herald, April 9, 1928. "Church Memorial to William J. Bryan," The Herald, April 7, 1928. Dade County, Florida. Historic Preservation Division, Dade County Historic Survey, Site Inventory Form for 3713 Main Highway. Dade County, Florida. Recorder's Office, Deed Books. "50th Anniversary: Bryan Memorial Methodist Church," commemorative brochure, c. 1964. Graham, Betty. "Bryan Celebrates 75th Anniversary, United Methodist Reporter: Miami District Communicator, Spring 1990. Graham, Betty, "Methodist Church at 3713 Main Highway, Coconut Grove," 1996. "Memory of Bryan Honored at Services," The Herald, March 20, 1938. "Methodist Church Will Be Dedicated," The Herald, April 8, 1928. Metropolitan Dade County Office of Community and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division. From Wilderness to Metropolis: The History and Architecture of Dade County, Florida, 1825-1940. Miami: Franklin Press, 1982. Miami, Florida. Building and Zoning Department. Real Property Records for 3713 and 3715 Main Highway. A Monograph of the Florida Work of Kiehnel and Elliott. Miami, 1938. 15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RESOLUTION HC-88-31 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 500 N. E. 1ST AVENUE, MEETS CRITERIA NUMBERS 3, 5, AND 7, FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF SECTION 1610. HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE 9500, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND RECOMMENDING THE NOMINATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1988. Heritage Conservation Officer Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 500 N.E. 1 AVENUE Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on (1Z/2.512i_m, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 500 N.E. 1 ST AVENUE AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Sarah E. Eaton Historic Preservation Planner Accepted by Arthur Kino Chairman, Heritage Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. 10496 Date 10/27/1998 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CONTENTS I. General Information 4 II. Significance 7 III. Architectural Information 9 IV. Planning Context 14 V. HC Zoning Elements 15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk . GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: First Baptist Church Central Baptist Church (preferred) Current Name: Central Baptist Church Location: 500 N.E. Pi Avenue Miami, Florida 33132 Present Owner: Central Baptist Church of Miami, Florida, Inc. 500 N.E. 1st Avenue Miami, Florida 33132 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: CBD-1/9 HC Zoning Overly District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number: 01-0106-030-1010 Boundary Description: Lots 1, 2, 3, 17, 18, 19, and 20, less the easterly 10 feet of Lot 1, and less the southerly 10 feet of Lots 17 through 20, of Block 63 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41) 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Classification: Historic Site 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 500 N.E. 1 AVENUE to,V^ 41.7. 6 location site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dates: 1926 Architect: Dougherty and Gardner Statement of Significance: Central Baptist Church is architecturally significant because it represents an excellent expression of the Neo-Classical style of architecture in downtown Miami. The Central Baptist Church building is also significant for its important historical associations with the city's religious history. The exterior of Central Baptist Church embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Neo-Classical architectural style, a popular design expression for the 1920s institutional buildings in Miami. The excellence of the building's design, craftsmanship, and detailed articulation is particularly evident in the treatment of the projecting porticos, the distinctive roofline, and the decorative ornament found throughout the interior of the sanctuary. The configuration of the church elevations is noteworthy for its adaptation to the area's climate through the placement of the deep porticos and the tall ceiling in the sanctuary. Furthermore, the circular configuration of the sanctuary allows for natural ventilation to the keep the interior cool throughout the hot summer months. Central Baptist Church houses Miami's oldest Baptist congregation and is the third church structure to occupy the same site. Organized two days before the City of Miami came into existence in 1896, the congregation was known as the First Baptist Church until renamed the Central Baptist Church in 1936. The Baptist Church has served the religious and humanitarian needs of downtown Miami for 90 years, and coincidentally the growth of the Baptist Church closely parallels the development of downtown Miami. The first church building stood on lots donated by Henry M. Flagler, the man responsible for establishing a railroad link to South Florida. The first wooden church building was then replaced with a masonry structure on a larger site just a block away, the present site of Central Baptist Church. That masonry structure was demolished in January 1926, at the height of Miami's Boom, to make way for a larger construction project which was to house a mix of uses. As far back as 1925, the church leaders pondered the idea of keeping the church within downtown Miami, even though the residential expansion was beyond the limits of the central business district. Late in 1925, the church announced that it 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk was going to stay downtown and construct a combination church and office building, 23 stories in height, and costing $1.6 million. Upon its completion, the building would have been the tallest in Florida, rising to a height of 336 feet. The Bust came late in 1926 and the plans for such a building were scrapped. In its place, the present church building was erected at a cost of $500,000. Today, Central Baptist Church remains one of the last three active churches to hold regular services within the downtown central business district. Its vast seating capacity, at upwards of 2,500 people, makes it one of the largest assembly halls in the downtown area as well. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Central Baptist Church is significant for its important historical associations with the city's religious history. The building houses Miami's oldest Baptist congregation. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. Central Baptist Church represents an excellent expression of the Neo- Classical style of architecture. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The building is particularly noteworthy for the treatment of the projecting porticos, the distinctive roofline, and the decorative ornament found throughout the interior of the sanctuary. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: The Central Baptist Church is a four-story masonry building executed in the Neo- Classical style of architecture with elements of the Renaissance Revival. The church building was erected in 1926 according to plans provided by the architectural firm of Dougherty and Gardner from Nashville, Tennessee. The church building is a symmetrical block of steel and reinforced concrete construction capped by a polygonal rotunda extending above the sour -story height. The exterior of the church is characterized by two projecting porticos on the south and east elevations. The main block of the church consists of a rusticated first floor, flat walls on the second and third floors, a cornice band between the third and fourth floors, and a row of pilasters delineating the bays on the fourth floor. The projecting porticos consist of a rusticated ground floor, a monumental Ionic arcade extending to the top of the third floor, and a pedimented gable end at the fourth floor level. The Ionic arcade is three bays wide with engaged Ionic columns flanking the arched openings. The roof surfaces of the main block, the rotunda, and the projecting gable ends are all covered in Spanish tile. The gable ends are embellished with masonry urns and crosses which surmount the roof surface. A cupola has recently been resurfaced with gold leaf. The fenestration pattern of the main block is comprised of a strong horizontal and vertical alignment of windows. The windows are all casement type, and their surrounds are articulated in a different manner on each floor. The windows on the first floor are recessed within deep openings. The windows on the second and third floors are framed with classically styled molding, and the windows on the fourth floor are set into plain openings which are then surmounted by a decorative masonry panel. The interior of the church is divided into an internal circular core, a circulation corridor running the perimeter of the central core, and a series of rooms extending from the corridor to the exterior walls in a variety of plan configurations. On the first floor are found the church dining room and general maintenance rooms. The sanctuary takes up the central core of the second, third, and fourth floors. Classrooms, choir rehearsal rooms, study rooms, and a library are found on the spaces adjacent to the exterior walls on the upper floors. The main entrances to the church were found beneath each projecting portico, and access to the sanctuary was via a set of double stairs found within each portico. The interior of the circular sanctuary comprises a very imposing space. The platform altar is located at the northwest corner of the circle and is set within an intricately carved Palladian -style screen. Behind the altar is located the baptistery. Five aisles radiating from the altar serve to divide the sanctuary seating into four 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk main sections. A projecting balcony adds additional seating to the sanctuary as it rings around the circle in approximately a 270° turn. The interior walls of the sanctuary are embellished with Palladian -inspired motifs ranging from recessed coffered vaults, decorative plaster panels featuring animal skulls, and ornamental plaster garlands. A row of circular columns, capped with Corinthian capitals, serves to delineate the perimeter of the balcony level. From the interior of the cupola hangs a magnificent glass chandelier which is lowered through a series of pulleys for maintenance and repair. Within each exterior bay of the balcony are found elaborate stained glass windows that depict religious figures and scenes. The ceiling of the sanctuary is characterized by flat tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern about the central cupola. Abutting the church building immediately to the north is an addition erected in 1946. The exterior of the addition was executed in a modified Neo-Classical architectural style which harmonized with that of the church buildings. On the first, second, and third floors, the addition is reached by way of the circulation corridor of the church buildings. The addition comprises a full three-story height and serves to house the church educational functions. Description of Site: Central Baptist Church is located on the northwest corner of N.E. 1st Avenue and N.E. 5th Street. The building is flanked by parking lots and vacant land on both the west and north sides. 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Central Baptist Church 500 N.E. 1 Avenue 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Sanctuary Central Baptist Church 500 N.E. 1 Avenue 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/2512a§, City Clerk Central Baptist Church 500 N.E. 1 Avenue erxr-- It qi *stir ire 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV, PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Central Baptist is one of three churches which have honored a commitment to remain in the downtown core area. The church has played an active role in the community and has supported other downtown groups. The congregation has carefully maintained and preserved the church building over the years and recently restored the cupola with gold leaf. Central Baptist Church was identified in the Downtown Miami Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic site. The church building has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Conservation Objectives: Because Central Baptist Church is one of downtown Miami's major landmarks, its continued preservation should be encouraged. Any future alterations or additions to the building should respect its historic character. These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include only those lots on which the historic church building and its addition are located. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Interior Surfaces Subject to Review: The church sanctuary shall be subject to review. Alterations to this space shall be guided by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include any features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. 15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk NIPS Fam 10•i00 ! V" Cif United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory —Nomination Form See Instructions In How to Complete National Register Forms Type ell entries —complete applicable sections DMB No..I024-00.18 irpjr.a I0.3I-87 c, i s _- A-t/a 3 For NPS use only received date entered I. Name historic Central Baptist Church: ,: <. ; and or common Central Baptist Church 2. Location eet&num 500 N.:E.:1st Avenue _'not for publication city, town Miami vicinity of elate Florida 33132code 2. Classification Category district X bullding(s) — structure __site - object Ownership public X private both Public Acquisition in process being considered FL county Dade occupied — unoccupied work in progress Accessible X yes: restricted yes: unrestricted —.no Present Ilse _ agriculture commercial —educational entertainment _government Industrial _'military code FL 025 — museum -_ perk private residence x religious — scientific transportation other: 4. Owner of Property name Central Baptist Church of Miami, Florida, Inc. street & number 500 N. E. 1st Avenue city, town Miami _ vicinity of ocation of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Dade Coun street & number • city, town 75 W. Flagler Street Miami 6. Representation in Existing :Surveys FMSF-Miami itiple Resource title Historic 'Preservation Survey has this property date June, 1985 Florida 33132 state Florida 33130 federal X state O v E FOR P(S) county X Focal depository for survey records Bureau of Hi stori c Preservati on city, town Tallahassee state Florida 32399-0250 7. Descriion Condition excellent good talr Check one Check one deteriorated X unaltered X origInatsite ruins _____ altered moved date unexposed Describe? the -present and original (if known) physical appearance SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MPS r 104004 P410 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page Central Baptist Church .11001V.1101 1.4 A The Central Baptist Church is a four-story masonry building executed In the Neo-Classical style of architecturewith elements of the Renaissance Revival. The church building was erected in- 1926 according to plans provided by the architectural fir t of Dougherty and Gardner from Nashville, lennessee.1 The.church building is a symmetrical block of steel and reinforced concrete construction capped by a polygonal rotunda extending above the four-story height. The exterior of the church is characterized by two projecting porticos on the south and east elevations. :The main block of the church consists of a rusticated first floor, flat walls on the second and third floors, a cornice band between the'third and fourth floors, and a Tow of pilasters delineating the bays on the fourth floor. The projecting porticos consist of a rusticated ground floor, a monumental Ionic arcade extending to the top of the third floor, and a pedimented gable end at the fourth floor level. The Ionic arcade is three bays wide with engaged Ionic columns flanking the arched openings. The roof .surfaces of the main block, the rotunda, and the projecting gable ends are all covered in Spanish tile. /be gable ends are embellishedwith masonry urns and crosses which surmount the roof surface. A cupola has recently been resurfaced'with gold leaf. The fenestration pattern of the main block ts comprised of a strong horizontal and vertical alignment of windows. The windows are all casement type, and their surrounds are articulated in a different manner on each floor. The windows on the first floor are recessed within deep openings. The windows on the second and third floors are framed with classically styled molding, and the windows on the fourth floor are set into plain openings which are then surmounted by a decorative, masonry panel. The interior of the church is divided into an internal circular core, a circulation corridor running the perimeter of the central. core, and a series of rooms extending from the corridor to the . exterior walls in a variety of plan configurations. On the :first floor are found the church dining room and general maintenance Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Pireftenuma4 • United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 Central Baptist Church VI140 Pvi+worrm no. Per/10,•01, • rooms, The sanctuary takes up the central core of the second, third, and fourth floors. Classrooms, choir rehearsal rooms, study TOOMS, and a library are found on the spaces adjacent to the exterior walls on the upper floors. The main entrances to the church were found beneath each projecting portico, and accesa. to the sanctuary was via a set of double stairs found within each portico. The interior of the circular sanctuary comprises a very imposing space. The platform sitar is located at the northwest corner of the circle and is set within an intricately carved Palladian - style screen.. Behind the altar is located the baptistry. Five nisles radiating from the altar serve to divide the sanctuary seating into four main sections. A projecting balcony adds additional seating to the sanctuary as it rings around the circle In approximately a 270o turn. The interior walls of the sanctuarY'are embellished with Palladian -inspired motifs ranging .from recessed coffered vaults,. decorative plaster panels featuring animal skulls, and ornamental plaster garlands. A row of circular columns, capped with Corinthian capitais, serves 'to delineate the perimeter of the balcony level. From the interior of the cupola hangs a magnificent glass chandelier which is lowered through a series of pulleys for maintenance and repair. Within each exterior bay of the balcony are -found elaborate stained glass windows that depict religious figures and scenes. The ceiling of the sanctuary is characterized by flat tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern about the central cupola. Abutting the church building Immediately to the north Is an addition erectedin 1946. The exterior of the addition was executed in a modified Neo-Classical architectural style which harmonizes with that of the church building. On the first, second, and third floors, the addition is reached by way of the circulation corridor of the church building. The addition comprises a full three-storyheight and serves to house the church educational functions. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8. Significance Period prehistoric 1400-1499 - 1500-1599 1600-1699 - 1700-1799 1800- - 1900- Areas of Significance —Check and justify below archeology -prehistoric . _ community planning _ .__. archeology -historic _ agriculture X. architecture art commerce communications _ conservation economics - education ._,_engineering exploration/settlement industry invention _ landscape architecture law __._ literature _ military - musk __ philosophy - politics/government religion science sculpture _ social/ humanitarian . theater transportation other (specify) Specific dates 1926 suildertarchitectDougherty & Gardner;Ley & Company, Inc. Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 14.11110o ry4fetVrevr Ivy. og INPS Fang 104C0-0 PIM United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page —1— Central Baptist Ourch STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Specific Date: 1926 Architects: Dougherty and Gardner Builder: Fred T. Ley and Company, Inc. Central Baptist Church is architecturally significant because it represents an excellent expression of the Neo—Classical style of architecture in downtown Miami. The Central Baptist Church building is also significant for its important historical associations with the city's religious history. The exterior of Central Baptist Church embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Neo—Classical architectural style, a popular design expression for 1920s institutional buildings in Miami. The excellence of the building's design, craftsmanship, and detailed articulation is particularly evident In the treatment of the projecting porticos, the distinctive roofline, and the decorative ornament found throughout the interior of the sanctuary. The configuration of the church elevations is noteworthy for its adaptation to the area's climate through the placement:of the deep porticos and the tall ceiling in the sanctuary. 'Furthermore, the circular configuration of the sanctuary allows for natural ventilation to keep the interior cool throughout the hot summer mouths. Central Baptist Church houses Miami's oldest Baptist congregation and is the third church structure to occupy the same site..2 Organized two days .before the City of Miami came into existence in 1896, the congregation was known as the FirstBaptist Church until renamed the Central Baptist Church in 1936.3 The Baptist Church has served the religious and humanitarian needs of downtown Miami :for 90 years, and coincidentally the growth of the Baptist Church closely parallels the development of downtoVn The first church building stood on lots donated by Henry M. Flagler, the man responsible for establishing a railroad link to South Florida..4 The first wooden church building was then Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk wmftm,04.0. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page Central Baptist Church ‘004.1.1141.V.P.....navvviv replaced with a masonry structure on a larger site just a block away, the present site of Central Baptist Church.5 That masonry structure was demolished in January 1926, at the height of Miami!s Doom to make way for a large construction projectwhich was to house a mix of uses.6 As far back as 1925, the church leaders pondered the idea of keeping the church within downtown Miami, even though the residential expansion was beyondthe limits of the central business district.7 Late in 1925, the church announced that it was going to stay downtown and construct a combination church and office building, 23 stories in height, and costing $1.6 million,8 Upon its completion, the building would have beer the tallest in Florida, rising to a height of 336 feet.9 The Bust came late in 1926 and the plans for such,a building were ecrapped. In its place, the present church building was erected at a coat of $500,000.10 Today, Central Baptist Church remains one of the last three. active churches to hold regular services within the downtown central business district.11 Its vast seating capacity, at upwards of 2,500 people, makes .it one of the largest assembly halls in the downtown area as well, - Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CAW offary.r.• HPSIgoorm 10400* Pa. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 0 Page Central Baptist Church NOTES - I. City of Miami, Building and Zoning Department, Building Plans on Microfilm, Ro.11 14, Plan M-18. 2. "Central Baptist Church: From Dirt-FlooredTent to Majestic Sanctuary," Miami Herald, 24 July 1971, p. 4-B. 3. See note :2 above. 4. "Sewell Helped .Form Baptist Church," Miami News, 10 November 1984, p. 4-C. 5. See note 4 above. 6. "Miami's First Baptist Church,- Tropic Magazine, January 1926, p. 14; "Church to Rise," Miami Herald, 11 April 1925; and "First in South," Miami Herald, 7 May 1925. 7. "Keeping the Church in the Downtown Section Long a ,Problem,' Miami Herald, 19 April 1925. 8.. "Twelve Skyscrapers Being Built Here," The Miamian, November • 1925, p, 14. 9. See note 8 above. 10. 'Work Begins on $500,000 Baptist Church far.Flock that .First Worshipped in Tent," The Miatian,.April 1927, p. 6. 11. "Tram Tax May.Move Churches Out of Downtown," Miami Herald, 4 September 1982, p. 20-A. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Please see Bibliography for Cover Nomination 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property less than 1 acre Quadrangle name Niam UT hi References A I 71 1 51 8 1Wd [20150 Zone Eluding Northing El I 11.11 L.j..1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 Quadrangle scale 1 :24000 1 1 1) 1 1 1 1 1 Zone Easting Northing Obi' I 1 I 1 hill f Fl HI II ti Li Verbal boundary -description end Justification Miami, Lots 1, 2, 17, 18, 19, and 20, less the easterly 10 feet of Lot J., and Tess the southerly 10 feet of Lots 17 -through 20, of Block 63 of the plat of'MIAMI NORTH -tollpws lustoric/legalboundary Ustall stades .and counties for properties overlapping she e or coimty boundaries state N/A state code county code county code code 11 Form Prepared By name/title Sarah Eaton /Vicki L. Welcher, Historic Sites Specialist . organization Bureau of Historic Preservation date October, 1988 street & number 500 South Bronough Street telephone (904) 487-2333 city or town Tallahassee awe Florida 32399-0250 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the slate Is: national state X local As the designated Stale Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic`Pre 465)0 hereby nominate this property for inclusion In the National Register and ce accordingto the criteria and procedures set forth by Clonal Pv srvIc. State Historic Preservation OttIcersignature 4Ris State Historic Preservation Officer t on Act 01 I Public Law 89- t it has beeneaIuated 0 For flOPS use only I hereby certify that this property Is included in the National Register keeper of the National Register Attest r Chiefol Registration date Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016 ritv ruri, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 'e tr Baptist C Florida Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 500 N.E. 1 AVENUE ()cation site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RE8OLUT|ONHEPB'2003-3G AREGOLUTON OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION (4HEP") BOARD OF THE CITY OF K4|AM|. FLORIDA, DESIGNATING FIRST PRESBYTER|AN CMURCH. LOCATED AT6O8BR|CKELL.AVENUE, AGAHISTORIC S|TE. AFTER 'FINDING THAT IT HAS SIGNIFICANCE IN, THE HISTORICAL AND: ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OFTHE CITY OFM|AM|'POSGEGGE8.|NTEGF�|TYOF DESIGN, OETT|M{�. `:MATERIALS, ` WORKMANSHIP, FEELING AND ASSOCIATION; -' �ANDK4EETGCRITERIA 3AND 5(]FSECTION 23-4(A)[}F-TME. yW|AK8| CITY CODE. �FURTHER ADOPTING ANQ� -INCORPORATING HERBNTHEDESIGNATION REPORT FOR SAID HISTORIC 0TE�AND-FURTHER AMENDING PAGEN{}. OF THE HISTORIC -AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ATLASTO REFLECT SAID HISTORIC SITE DESIGNA"riON, GARAHEATON PRESERVATION OFFICER RAIFERNANDEZ CHAIRMAN Submitted into the public [2COnd fn[iteDl/3\ PZ.7 CITY OF MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES JUNE 17, 2003 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE DINNER KEY, MIAMI, FLORIDA ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF MAY 20, 2003 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. First Presbyterian Church 609 Brickell Avenue Consideration of approval of historic site designation and an amendment to the Official Historic and Environmental Preservation Atlas of the City of Miami, Florida, pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code. 2. Magic City Park 6001-6005 NE 2nd Avenue Consideration of approval of historic district designation and an amendment to the Official Historic and Environmental Preservation Atlas of the City of Miami, Florida, pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code. 3:06 P.M. Present: Appel, Caporelli, Fernandez, Haralson, Parrish, Seco, Solera, Zamanillo Absent: Lamazares, Marston Note: Mr. Zamanillo left at 5:10 P.M. Motion to approve Minutes of May 20, 2003 Approved 8 to 0 Moved: Appel Second: Caporelli Absent: Lamazares, Marston Resolution No. 2003-36 Approved 8 to 0 Moved: Solera Second: Seco Absent: Lamazares, Marston Motion to continue item to the meeting of July 15, 2003 Approved 8 to 0 Moved: Solera Second: Caporelli Absent: Lamazares, Marston CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3nD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONF Al P.A Ann Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk JUNE17.2O03 31JOP.yW. CITY HALL, 35U0PAN AMER|CANDRIVE DINNER KEY, M|AM|.FLORIDA 2A.Magic City Park UO01'G0U5NE2nuAvenue Consideration of a recommendation to the City Commission that, as Magic City Pork hoUy within the boundaries of the proposed Little Haiti Pork the preservation ofthese buildings bepart ofthe park plan. 3. S&SRestaurant 1757-1773 NE 2nd Avenue Consideration of approval of historic district designation and an amendment to the Official Hiabzho and Environmental Preservation Atlas of the City of K4iami. Florida, pursuant toChapter 23ofthe Miami City Code. 4. East Coast Fisheries 40 SW North River Drive Consideration cfapproval ofhistoric district designation and an amendment to the Official Historic and Environmental Preservation Atlas of the City of Miami, Florida, pursuant hnChapter 23ofthe Miami City Code. 7. BeynideHistoric District 600NE71*Street Application for gCertificate ofAppropriateness for the installation of new w/indows. the use of new pavers for the walkway and the extension of the walkway. 5. Buena Vista East Historic District 29 NE 44th Street Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, after - the -fact, for the replacement of jalousie windows on the front elevation ufthe house. Resolution No. 20N3-37 Approved 8toU Moved: Seco Second: So|era Absent Lamaoanes.K4arstnn Resolution No. 2O03-38 Approved 8boU Moved: So|ena Second: Capore|i Absent: Lamazares, Marston Motion tocontinue item tothe meeting ofSeptember 10.2UO3 Approved 8ho0 Moved: So|eno Second: Appel Absent: Lomazmras.Mam1on Resolution No. 2003'39 Approved 7bn0 Moved: Su|ora Second: CaporeU| Absent: Lamazares.K8anston. ZamaniUo Resolution No. 2OU3'4O Approved 7toO Moved: So|era Second: CoporeUi Absent: Lomazareo.[Wanobun. Zamenillo CITY OF MI/\M{ ° PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 2 Submitted into the public record for iteDO/�\ PZ]' ' � ----- OD 02/25/2016, City Clerk If JUNE17'2O03 3i0P.yW. CITY HALL, 35O0PAN ANE0CANDRIVE DINNER KEY, M|AMiFLORIDA 6. Santa Maria Application for a Certificate of Approval for the installation of metal picket fence and gate along the line of the bluff. 8. BaysideHistoric District S5ONEG8wStreet Application for e Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of several tn*ea, the construction of pool in the rear/side yard and the paving ofatwo-car driveway. Gi MomhlgaideHistoric District 601 NE 57t" Street Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the subject property including: the installation of a lap pool in the side/rear yard, the installation of a metal picket fence with gobao, the construction of patioo, and the installation of french doors opening onto small balconies. 10. K4mningsideHistoric District 690 NE 561h Street Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to re -roof using anS-shaped tile. 11. PWorninoaidoHistoric District Application for o Certificate of Appropriateness to re -roof using anS-shaped tile. Motion hocontinue item \othe meeting ofJuly 15.2003 Approved 7brO Moved: Appel Second: So|ena Absent: Lnmazoreo.yNarahon. Zamanillo Resolution No. 2003-41 Approved 4ho3 Moved: Sn|ona Second: Capo,eUi Noes: Appel, Homa|oon.Secn Absent: Lomaznros.Morabon. Zamanillo Resolution No. 2003-42 Approved 7hoO Moved: So|ena Second: Marston Absent: Lamazoreo.K4amton. Zamanillo Resolution No. 2O03'43 Approved 7toO Moved: Go|ero Second: CmponeUi Absent: Lamozarou.PNarohmn. Zamanillo Resolution No. 200344 Approved 7hoO Moved: So|ona Second: CaporeUi Absent: Lamazareo.Marston. Zamanillo CITY OF MIAMI ° PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 3 Submitted into the public record for iteDl/S\ PZ�' � on /2016 CihxC|erk JUNE 17, 2003 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE DINNER KEY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 12. Spring Garden Historic District 654 NW North River Drive Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the complete demolition of the subject property. ADJOURNMENT Resolution No. 2003-45 Approved 7 to 0 Moved: Solera Second: Caporelli Absent: Lamazares, Marston, Zamanillo 7:20 P.M. ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133. SHOULD ANY PERSON DESIRE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, THAT PERSON SHALL ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE INCLUDING ALL TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY APPEAL MAY BE BASED. (F/S 286.0105). ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTS FOR THIS PUBLIC HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS. PHONE: (305) 416-1409. CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1409 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016. City Clerk FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 609 BRICKELL AVENUE Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PRESERVATION OFFICER TO THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AS A HISTORIC SITE Prepared by Ellen Uguccioni for Janus Research, Consultant Prepared by Sarah E. Eaton, Preservation Officer Passed and Adopted on Resolution No. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Description IV. Planning Context V. Bibliography 4 6 1 1 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: First Presbyterian Church Current Name: First Presbyterian Church Location: 609 Brickell Avenue Miami, Florida 33131 Present Owner: The First Presbyterian Church 609 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL 33131 Present Use: Religious Zoning District: Sd-5 Tax Folio Number: 01-0210-030-1010 Boundary Description: Lot 2 of Block 103 of the plat of MARY BRICKELL'S ADDITION, as recorded in Plat Book B at Page 113, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. Classification: Historic Site 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 609 BRICKELL AVENUE .44 ;74444, location 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dates: 1949 Architect: Lester Geisler Builder/Contractor: Unknown Statement of Significance: The First Presbyterian Church is architecturally significant because it represents an exceptionally fine example of late Mediterranean Revival styling in Miami. The church building is also significant for its important historical associations with the city's oldest and most influential religious group. The exterior of the First Presbyterian Church embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival architectural style, a popular design expression throughout the 1920s and 1930s in South Florida. I ts appearance as late as 1949 constitutes a rarity in the use of such a style at mid-century. The visual composition of the church is architecturally noteworthy for its stylistic features and use of local materials. The First Presbyterian Church houses Miami's oldest congregation, having been organized in April 1896. The new congregation first worshipped in a tent at what is now the corner of North Miami Avenue and SE 2nd Street. Henry M. Flagler, the man responsible for providing a railroad link to Miami, donated the lots for the construction of a permanent church building in 1900. Flagler, himself a Presbyterian, also provided all the money for the actual building costs of both the church and manse. That church, located at the corner of East Flagler Street and SE 3rd Avenue, served the congregation until the 1940s. The First Presbyterian Church was made nationally known by William Jennings Bryan, who was a member of the church and taught a Sunday School class there. Bryan, a U.S. Congressman and Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson, became a political evangelist and fundamentalist Christian. He worked for passage of state laws preventing the teaching of 6 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Darwinism and, in 1925, acted as prosecutor in the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, in which a Tennessee schoolteacher challenged just such a law. The new and present church building was completed in 1949 and is the only remaining structure associated with this important early congregation. The present church building houses what is know as the Flagler Memorial Chapel, whose interior contains salvaged portions of the original First Presbyterian Church building constructed in 1900. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: As stated above, the First Presbyterian Church has significance in the historical and architectural heritage of the City of Miami; possesses integrity of design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association; and is eligible for designation under the following criteria: 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. The First Presbyterian Church houses Miami's oldest congregation, having been organized in April 1896. While this is the third location for the congregation, it has met continuously since its founding. Henry M. Flagler, the man responsible for providing a railroad link to Miami, provided the lots and funding for the erection of a permanent church building in 1900. The First Presbyterian Church was made nationally known by William Jennings Bryan, who was a member of the church and taught a Sunday School class there. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. The First Presbyterian Church represents an exceptionally fine example of late Mediterranean Revival styling in Miami with elements of the Romanesque mode. While the Mediterranean Revival style was popular throughout the 1920s and 1930s in South Honda, its appearance as late as 1949, the year the First Presbyterian Church was constructed, is rare at mid-century. The visual composition of the church is architecturally noteworthy for its stylistic features and use of local materials. 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. DESCRIPTION Present and Original Appearance: Setting: The First Presbyterian Church is situated on a three -acre parcel of land that is located between Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Bay, between SE 6th Street and SE 7th Street. The church faces west onto Brickell Avenue. High-rise office and condominium buildings surround it. A paved driveway runs along the south edge of the lot to a large parking lot on the east side of the church, abutting Biscayne Bay. Exterior Description: The First Presbyterian Church is a four-story masonry edifice executed in the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture with elements of the Romanesque mode. The church building was designed to house 1,200 worshippers and was completed in 1949. The First Presbyterian Church is a cruciform -plan building supported by a masonry structural system. The exterior walls are clad with a combination of stucco and native keystone, and its roof is covered with standing seam copper. A two-story school building addition is located directly behind the church and is physically connected to the main structure. The exterior of First Presbyterian Church is characterized by a projecting central section that features three arched entrance portals and terminates in a gable roof. The central gable is perpendicular to the wings of the two- story sections that flank it on the north and south. Decorative brackets emphasize the shallow eaves of the roof overhang. The wing to the north of the entrance is the Flagler Memorial Chapel, whose interior contains salvaged portions of the original First Presbyterian Church building constructed in 1900. The chapel is the most decorated portion of the church, and features compound arches in relief carried on rectangular pilasters that frame the stained glass windows. The exterior actually recreates the exterior of the 1900 church structure. The wing that extends to the south of the central entrance reflects a simpler architectural vocabulary lied more to then -current preferences in style. The two-story section contains three evenly spaced windows on the first and second floor. Their only embellishment is a cutout in the lintel of the second floor windows, and a simple band course that divides the stories. The sanctuary of the church rises to a height of four stories and terminates in a gable roof running in an east -west direction, The side elevations feature 8 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk broad planes of stuccoed surface embellished by bands and moldings of cast stone. Narrow windows that are framed by an arch springing from pilasters in relief are regularly spaced along the side elevations. The altar is situated within a semicircular apse end, and behind it is a two-story portion that contains meeting rooms. Interior Description: The interior decoration of the church is rather simple except for that found within the Flagler Memorial Chapel. The woodwork and decorative ornament comprising the chapel's interior were brought to their new site from the original 1900 church building, which stood at the corner of East Flagler Street and SE 3rd Avenue. The chapel's interior contains old oak pews, ornately carved window surrounds that delineate the arched stained glass windows, and a carved balcony to the rear of the chapel. The interior of the main sanctuary is rather austere in that its walls are all smooth plaster and its ceiling is covered with original acoustical tiles. The most outstanding features of the main sanctuary are the stained glass windows, which stand out against the plain surrounding surfaces. The interior and exterior of the church have not been altered since the building was completed. Contributing Structures and/or Landscape Features: The contributing structure within the site is the First Presbyterian Church. Also considered as contributing is the interior of the main sanctuary and the Flagler Memorial Chapel. Contributing landscape features include all specimen trees on the site. 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk First Presbyterian Church 609 Brickell Avenue Northwest (front) facade 2002 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: The First Presbyterian Church is situated on a three -acre parcel of land that is located between Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Bay. The property has been appraised at more than $25 million. The congregation has dwindled in size to about 130 parishioners, an alarming drop from the 1,400 parishioners who belonged to the church just 15 years ago. Consequently, the long-term future of the church building is uncertain. Preservation Incentives: The ongoing maintenance of the property encompassed by the First Presbyterian Church is a daunting financial burden for the members who comprise the congregation. The building and grounds are a rare exception to the streetscape of Brickell Avenue's high-rise office and condominium buildings. The rarity of the resource combined with the quality of its architecture and history creates a rare opportunity to save a most unique resource. While it may no longer serve the immediate needs of the Presbyterian congregation, there may be other opportunities for its use by another religious affiliation. Should that not be a feasible alternative, there may be adaptive use possibilities for the space to be utilized in some other manner. One available financial incentive for substantial rehabilitation projects conducted according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards that could include the adaptation of the building for other uses, is the property fax abatement program currently available in Miami -Dade County. 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 22125j2s216, City Clerk V. Bibliography Kleinberg, Howard. "Early Church Met in a Tent," Miami News, 29 January 1983, p. 4-C. "160 Churches Include All Denominations," Miami Herald, 28 July 1929, p. 22. State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Archives, History and Records Management. "Florida Master Site File: Historic Site Data Sheet" for 609 Brickell Avenue, "Statement of Significance." Taft, Adon. "One of City's Oldest Churches May Sell Brickell Site," Miami Herald, 30 May 1983. 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk I,ZpsfI113,100 0421 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory —Nomination Form See instructions In Now to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries—complele applicable Sections OKI 10. )024-00141 10-)1.S2 Fee PIIPS use only received date entered 1. Name historic First Presbyterian Church jiD_LI and or common First Presbyterian Church 2. Location street & number 609 Bric kel 1 Avenue — not for publication city, town i — vicinity of stale Florida 33131 3. Classification code EL county Dade code FL 025 Category district _X_ building(s) structure _ site object Ownership public L private —_ both Public Acquisition in process ._ being considered Status occupied _ unoccupied — work In progress Accessible X yes: restricted yes: unrestricted — no Present Use agriculture — commercial _ educational _ entertainment government InduetrIal — military __museum — park _ private residence X religious — scientific _ transportation other 4. Owner of Property name The First Presbyterian Church street & number 609 Brickell Avenue city, town Miami vicinity Of slate Florida 33131 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Dade County Courthouse street number city, town 75 W. Fl aq 1 er Street Miami state F orida 3130 6. Representation in Existing Surveys tine •ISF-Miami Multiple Resource Historic Preservation Survey dine June, 1985 has this property been determined eligible? _yes federal _X__ state _ county .1._Iocol deposhOry for survey records Bureau of Historic Preservation clty, town Tal la ha ssee itite Florida 32399-0250 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 7. Description CQndltIon Check one Check one x excellent — deteriorated _JL unaltered X original site good ruins _— . altered moved date fair unexposed Describe the present and original (it known) physical appea►ance SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8. Significance Period Areas of Significance —Check and justify below _„ prehistoric _..,. archeology -prehistoric . _ community planning _.,„ 1400-1499 .__ archeology -historic . Conservation 1500-1599 _ agriculture _ _ economics 1600-1699 X- architecture __-. education 1700-1799 __._ art _ . engineering __ 1800-1899 _ Commerce .__. exploration/settlement — j . 1900-1449 --- communications industry _._ Invention . landscape architecture._. religion _ law ,_- science ...literature sculpture military __ social/ __ music humanitarian _ philosophy ,_ theater _ politics/government , transportation _ other (specify) Specific dales 1949 UullderiArchitect Lester Geisler Slalemant of Significance fin one paragraph, SEE CCINTINUATION SHEET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 9.. Major Bibliographical References .01001. Please see Bibliography for Cover Nomination 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name .Jliami UT M References le s than 1 acre A 11171 I51e1117LD101 121815101010101 Zone Uniting Northing CLIJ 1 l 1 l 1 1 1 1 El 1 I L__1__1__1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 GI t 1111111111111111 Quadrangle scale 1; 24000 Zone Eesting Northing of 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 i I I 1 I i l i I FL 1 1 I I i 1 i 1 l[ 1 1 1 1._L_LJ HI 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Verbal boundary description and Justification Miami, Lot 2 and riparian rights of Block 103 of plat of MARY BRICKELL'S ADDITION (PB B-113) follows historic/legal boundary List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries state ry/A code county state code county cod code 11. Forrn Prepared By name/title Sarah Eaton /Vicki L. Welcher. Historic Sites Specialist organization Bureau of Historic Preservation date October, 1988 slre:t a number 500 South Bronough Street city or town Tallahassee telephone (904) 487-2333 state Florida 32399-0250 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the stale is; — _ national __ state X local As the designated Stale Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Prese 665), 1 hereby nominate thls property for Inclusion In the Atonal Register and ce according to the criteria and procedures set forth by a National Pant 5lerrtce. State Histork Preservatlon Officer signature Hue State Historic Preservation Officer For Nrti use only I hereby certify Mel "hie property Is Included In the National Register Act of 1966 (Public Law 69— n evaluated ante October 17, 1988 date Kasper of the National Ftegil Attest: date Chief of Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Nell 'am Wilt** 044 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page The First Presbyterian Church Aweeml 11:4.44,0 DESCRIPTION: Condition: Excellent The First Presbyterian Church is a large four-story masonry edifice executed in the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture with elements of the Romanesque mode. The church building was designed to house 1,200 worshippers and was completed in 1949.1 The First Presbyterian Church is a cruciform -plan building supported by a masonry structural system. The exterior walls are clad with a combination of stucco and native keystone, and its roof is covered with flat tiles. The exterior of First Presbyterian Church is characterized by a triple arched entrance sitting within a gable end. To the left of the entrance is the Flagler Memorial Chapel whose interior consists of portions of the original First Presbyterian Church building constructed in 1900. The exterior of this chapel lies to the north of the central entrance, and its walls are embellished with multiple bays inset with recessed arched windows divided by flat pilasters. The exterior of this portion of the principal elevation is a replication of a portion of the older church building. To the south of the central entrance is a two- story wing containing uniformly spaced windows on the first and second floors. The central entrance is comprised of three sets of double wooden doors leading to a vestibule. Over the triple arches are three casement -type windows and over them is a circular window flanked by two "slot" windows. The exterior of the principal elevation is embellished by masonry bands at the division of each story. k masonry bracketed cornice runs the length of the gable end and serves to supporL a shallow eave. The sanctuary of the church rises to a height of four stories and is capped by a gable roof running in an east -west direction. The side elevations follow the same architectural styling as the facade with broad planes of stuccoed surface embellished by bands and moldings of cast stone. Tall arched windows are found oa the side elevations. The altar is situated within a semicircular apse end, and behind it is a two-story portion that contains numerous meeting rooms. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Arm 10400.• CNN Igpswal 1074031. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 The First Presbyterian Church The interior decoration of the church is rather simple except for that found within the Flagler Memorial Chapel. The woodwork and decorative ornament comprising the chapel's interior were brought to their new site from the old church building which stood at the corner of East Flagler Street and S. E. 3rd Avenue. The chapel's interior is characterized by old oak pews, ornately carved wooden window surround that delineate the arched stained glass windows, and a carved balcony to the rear of the chapel. The interior of the main sanctuary is rather austere in that its walls are all smooth plaster and its ceiling is covered with original acoustical tiles. The most outstanding features of the main sanctuary are the stained glass windows which stand out against the rather plain surrounding surfaces. The interior and exterior of the church have not been altered since the building was completed. A two story school building addition is located directly behind the church and is connected to the main structure. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk po, United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page The First Presbyterian Church OW A.:MOW - 10.1.00141 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Specific Date: 1949 Architect: Lester Geisler The First Presbyterian Church is architecturally significant because it represents an exceptionally fine example of late Mediterranean Revival styling in Miami and for its association with Henry Flagler and the oldest and most influential religious group in Miami. Although less than 50 years old, the church building is exceptionally significant for this important historical associations with the religious group. The exterior of the First Presbyterian Church embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival architectural style, a popular design expression throughout the 1920s and 1930s in South Florida. Its appearance as late as 1949 constitutes a rarity in the use of such a style at mid-century. The visual composition of the church is architecturally noteworthy for its stylistic features and use of local materials.2 The First Presbyterian Church houses Miami's oldest white congregation, having been organized in April 1896.3 The new congregation first worshipped in a tent at what is now the corner of North Miami Avenue and S. E. 2nd Street. Henry M. Flagler, the man responsible for providing a railroad link to Miami, donated the lots for the erection of a permanent church building in 1900.4 Flagler, himself a Presbyterian, also provided all the money for the construction of the church and manse. That church located at the corner of East Flagler Street and S. E. 3.7.1 Avenue, served the congregation until the 1940s.5 The First Presbyterian Church was made nationally known by William Jennings Bryan, who was a member of the church and taught a Sunday School class there. The new and present church building was completed in 1949. No other structure is associated with this important early congregation. The current church building was constructed in the 1940s when the congregation could no longer afford the upkeep at the original location. The earlier church contained a small chapel that was constructed by funds donated by Henry Flagler for that specific purpose. When the church was to be relocated, the congregation voted to take the chapel with them. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk WMI*11.19.41W4 , 0.4 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 2 The First Presbyterian Church 0,411,40....,M"W.44M11 In the construction of the new church was included the actual interior materials from the Flagler Chapel. Because it was impossible to retain the exterior materials, the builders did the next best thing. They used the actual plans for the orginal chapel to reconstruct the second chapel. This can be noted by the different architectural detailing in the two sides of the main facade. The left (north) side is the reconstruction. (See Photo) The First Presbyterian Church is situated on a large parcel of land that is located between Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Bay. As such, the land where the church stands is suggested to be worth upwards of $25 million.6 The congregation has dwindled in size to about,130 parishioners, a drop from the 1,400 parishioners who belonged to the church just 15 years ago.7 NOTES 1. Howard Kleinberg, "Early Church Met in a Tent," Miami News, 29 January 1983, p. 4-C. 2. State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Archives, History and Records Management, "Florida Master Site File: Historic Site Data Sheet" for 609 Brickell Avenue, "Statement of Significance." 3. "160 Churches Include All Denominations," Miami Herald, 28 July 1929, p. 22. 4. See note 3 above. 5. See note 1 above. 6. Adcn Taft, "One of City's Oldest Churches May Sell Brickell Site," Miami Herald, 30 May 1983. 7. See note 6 above. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 609 BR1CKELL AVENUE location site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RESOLUTION HEPB-2003-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ("HEP") BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING ST, AGNES EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LOCATED AT 1750 NW 3RD AVENUE AS A HISTORIC SITE, AFTER FINDING THAT IT HAS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE HISTORICAL AND. ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; POSSESSES INTEGRITY OF DESIGN, SETTING, MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP, FEELING AND ASSOCIATION; AND MEETS CRITERIA 3, 5, 6 AND 7 OF SECTION 23-4(A) OF THE MIAMI CITY CODE, FURTHER ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING HEREIN THE DESIGNATION REPORT FOR SAID HISTORIC SITE; AND FURTHER AMENDING PAGE NO, 23 OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ATLAS TO REFLECT SAID HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 2003. SARAH EATON PRESERVATION OFFICER RAI FERNANDEZ CHAIRMAN Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on Cl2J21/2i_n6, City Clerk CITY��U~��� ���� ��K����8 ��m u�uu��n�nn HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES MAY 27.1BB8 CITY HALL, 360OPAN ANER|CANDRIVE DINNER KEY, K4iAM[FLORIDA INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OFMINUTES FROM THE MEETING OFAPRIL %1,1SSO PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. MehehBrown House 3298 Charles Avenue ation r a Certificate of Appropriateness for the reconstructionno co�ucMpn of the subject property in its existing location, the installation of a new fence around said pnqperty, ocnnditiono| use toallow museum uses, and a deviation toreduce the front setback from 2U'to1U' 2 Buena Vista East Historic District 122NE47Street Applk�d�n for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an od0ion on the aide (west) elevation of the subject proper(y. 3. Buena Vista East Historic DistJct 3:45F.M. Present: Heisenb6ttle.Martin, Martinez, Richards, King Absent: Rodriguez, Rolle, Seco.3cdena Approved 5hoO Moved: Hoisenbott|e Second: Martinez Absent: Rodhguez.RoUe Motion to continue to the meeting ofJune 16. 1998 Approved 5hoO Moved: He|oenbc ttfe Second: Martin Absent Rodhguoz.RoUe. Resolution No. HEPB- 8-21 Approved 5to O Moved: Heisonbottlm Second: Richards. Absent: Rodriguez, Rolle, 8eco, So|ens Resolution No, HEPB-98-22 CITY OFyNLAM|"DEPARTMENT OFPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Submitted into the public record fnriteOl/s\ PZ,7 0002/25/2016,City Clerk MAY 27, 1998 3:30 P.M. CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE DINNER KEY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 4222 NE 1 Avenue Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, after -the - fact, for the enclosure of an existing screened porch. NEW BUSINESS 1. St. Agnes' Episcopal Church 1750 NW 3 Avenue Preliminary evaluation of the conformance of the subject property with the criteria for designation. Environmental Preservation Ordinance Discussion concerning tree removal within historic districts. ADJOURNMENT (Denial of Application) Approved 5 to 0 Moved: Maratinez Second: Richards Absent: Rodriguez, Rolle, Seco, Solera Resolution No, HEPB-98-23 Approved 5 to 0 Moved: Heisenbottle Second: Martin Absent: Rodriguez, Rolle, Seco, Solera Resolution No. HEPB-98-24 Approved 5 to 0 Moved: Martin Second: Martinez Absent: Rodriguez, Rolle, Seco, Solera 4:45 P, M. ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING • LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES OR THE CITY CITY OF MIAMI • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1409 2 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MAY 27, 1998 CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE 3:30 RM. DINNER KEY, MIAMI, FLORIDA COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133. SHOULD ANY PERSON DESIRE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, THAT PERSON SHALL ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE INCLUDING ALL TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY APPEAL MAY BE BASED. (F/S 286.0105), ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTS FOR THIS PUBLIC HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3R0 FLOOR, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS, PHONE: 416-1409. CITY OF MIAMI • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 444 SIN 2ND AVENUE, 3" FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1409 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ST. AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1750 NW 3RD AVENUE Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02 25 2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF THE ST. AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH AS A HISTORIC SITE Prepared by Amy Streelman & Aileen de la Torre for Janus Research, Consultant Prepared by Sarah E. Eaton, Preservation Officer Passed and Adopted on March 18, 2003 Resolution No. 2003-15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Description V. Planning Context V. Bibliography 4 6 9 15 16 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: St. Agnes' Episcopal Church Current Name: St. AgnesEpiscopal Church Location: 1750 NW 3rd Avenue Miami, Florida Present Owner: St. Agnes' Episcopal Church P.O. Box 2943 Miami, FL 33101 Present Use: Religious Zoning District: R-3 fax Folio Number; 01-3136-065-0050 Boundary Descriotion: Tract 15 of the plat of TOWNPARK SUBDIVISION 5, as recorded in Plat Book 91 at Page 10, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. Classification: Historic Site 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ST. AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1750 NW 3RD AVENUE NW 17th St. location site plan 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dates: 1930 Architect: Harold Hastings Mundy Builder/Contractor: Godfrey Scavella, lst and 3rd phases Cumberbatch, 2nd phase Statement of Significance: St. Agnes' Episcopal Church is architecturally significant for its exterior design and interior ornamentation, as well as its association with prominent local architect Harold Hastings Mundy, whose buildings exhibit a Spanish Colonial influence. The building also houses one of Miami's oldest African -American congregations and is significant for its important historical associations with the City's religious and social history. The exterior of St. AgnesEpiscopal Church is an eclectic blend of styles, including elements of Gothic Revival and Mission. The excellence of the building's design, craftsmanship and detailed articulation is particularly evident in the belfry, central tower, Palladian -influenced windows, shaped parapet and the decorative ornamentation found throughout the interior of the sanctuary. The church roofline is particularly noteworthy for its adaptation to the area's weather by being rounded rather than gabled, thus enabling strong winds to glide over the top of the Church. The ceiling in the sanctuary is one of the most striking architectural elements of the church. It is barrel-vaulted in shape with applied wood trim delineating diamond coffered surfaces, which is unusual for this type of structure. Si. Agnes' Episcopal Church was organized in 1898 after Reverend James O. S. Huntington, a visiting Episcopalian Father Superior, discovered that Anglican Bahamians had no place in which to worship. The first service was held in a private home on NW 2nd Avenue near Flagler Street. In 1901, Bahamian worshippers built the first St. Agnes' church building on a large corner lot donated by Henry Flagler at NW 3rd Avenue and NW 8th Street. St. Agnes' was chosen as a name because "so many parishioners identified themselves with St. Agnes' Church in Nassau." The congregation grew continually until the original building could no longer hold the large number of worshippers. Thus in 1923, a foundation was laid at a larger lot at NW 3rd Avenue and NW 18th Street. 6 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/2512016, City Clerk Although the new church was begun in 1923, the main building did not see its first service until 1930. Harold Hastings Mundy designed St. Agnes' Episcopal Church, and the men of the congregation supplied the paid labor. During the course of its construction, the Church suffered setbacks due to money shortages and weather, including the hurricane of 1926 that completely leveled the building. The setbacks also necessitated changes to Mundy's original design, including a rounded roof rather than a gabled roof and a belfry instead of a spire. The parish hall housed the congregation until the main building was complete. Harold Hastings Mundy was one of Miami's most prominent architects in the early part of the twentieth century. Other buildings in the City designed by Mundy include Miami -Edison Senior High School, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the Coconut Grove Public School. The Mission elements of St. Agnes' exhibit the Spanish Colonial influence typical of a Mundy design. Since the establishment of the Church, its leaders have led social programs to benefit the community. The Venerable John E. Culmer helped bring about the construction of the Liberty Square Housing Project, one of the first housing projects in the south. St. Agnes' Episcopal Church has served the religious and humanitarian needs of Miami's African -American community for more than 100 years. Membership has waned from its high point in the 1940s when St. Agnes' was the third largest African -American Episcopal congregation in the nation. However, the Church remains an active center in the once vibrant Overtown community, which has lost much of its historic fabric. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: As stated above, St. Agnes' Episcopal Church has significance in the historical and architectural heritage of the City of Miami; possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association; and is eligible for designation under the following criteria: 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. St. Agnes' Episcopal Church has served the religious and humanitarian needs of Miami's African -American community for more than 100 years and remains an active and vibrant center of the Overtown community. Church leaders have led social programs to benefit the community, including The Venerable John E. Culmer, who helped bring about the construction of the Liberty Square Housing Project. The Church 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. St. Agnes' Episcopal Church is an eclectic blend of architectural styles, including elements of Gothic Revival and Mission. The interior of St. Agnes' 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Episcopal Church is particularly noteworthy and contains one of its most striking architectural elements, an unusual ceiling that is barrel-vaulted in shape with applied wood trim delineating diamond coffered surfaces. 6. Is an outstanding work of a prominent designer or builder. Harold Hastings Mundy, a prominent Miami architect in the early part of the twentieth century, designed St. AgnesEpiscopal Church. The Mission elements of St. Agnes' exhibit the Spanish Colonial influence typical of a Mundy design. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The exterior craftsmanship and detailed articulation of St. Agnes' Episcopal Church is particularly evident in the belfry, central tower, Palladian -influenced windows and shaped parapet. The church roofline is particularly noteworthy for its adaptation to the area's weather by being rounded rather than gabled, thus enabling strong winds to glide over the top of the Church. III. DESCRIPTION Present and Original Appearance: Setting: St. AgnesEpiscopal Church is located on the block bound by NW l9th Street to the north, NW 17'h Street to the south, NW 3rd Avenue to the east and NW 5th Avenue to the west. The lot occupies the center section of the right side of the block, which is approximately 44,445 square feet. The main entrance is on the west side at NW 3rd Avenue behind a metal picket fence. Residential structures and vacant lots surround the church. The parking area for the church is on the south side of the lot. Exterior: St. Agnes' Episcopal Church is a one -story -with -loft masonry building that contains elements of both the Gothic Revival and Mission styles of architecture. The church foundation was laid in 1923. The main building was finished in 1930 according to plans provided by Harold Hastings Mundy. The church building has a cruciform shape of reinforced concrete and steel construction capped by a belfry at the east elevation. The exterior of St. Agnes' Episcopal Church is symmetrical. The exterior fabric is textured stucco. The front facade of the building is the east elevation, which has three bays, the center of which is the belfry. A non -historic round stucco canopy supported by square posts on square stucco piers leads to the main entrance, a set of double doors. The two side bays feature parapets that angle down from the belfry. The recessed windows are stained glass and grouped in a pattern resembling a Palladian window, with a raised masonry surround. There is a belt course along this elevation with rusticated stucco underneath, giving the appearance large square blocks. The corners of this facade have rusticated masonry piers that continue to the roofline and are topped with masonry crosses. Each side of the square belfry has a wide center arch opening with smaller arch openings on either side. The belfry also has a concrete knee wall with a checkerboard pattern and a shaped parapet with coping. The north elevation is split into three bays, the long leg of the cross, the arm of the cross and the short head of the cross. There is a small, chamfered, one-story antechamber with a door at the intersection of the head and arm. The exterior fabric is textured stucco. As on the front facade, the recessed windows are stained glass and grouped in a pattern resembling a Palladian window. The lower lights have burglar bars. The belt course continues along this elevation with smooth stucco and square pilasters underneath. The extending arm has a shaped parapet with coping. A non -historic projecting entry is located at this elevation, 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/2512fiL6, City Clerk featuring a round stucco canopy supported by square posts on square stucco piers. The south elevation is a mirror image of the north elevation with the exception of the antechamber, which does not have a door. The rear of the building is the west elevation and is very simple. The exterior fabric is textured stucco. The recessed, stained-glass windows are two separate square lights placed vertically underneath a half-moon light. There is no surround; however, the lower lights have burglar bars. The belt course continues along this elevation with smooth stucco and square pilasters underneath. There is a recessed square panel in the center of this facade. Interior: The interior of the Church is one story in height with a second -story gallery. The main entrance is from the east. The interior is divided into the vestibule, the nave and the sanctuary. The vestibule is split into three sections by arches. There are two symmetrical wooden staircases with wood and concrete handrails along the east wall in the outer sections. These lead up to the gallery and each has a landing where the stained glass windows are placed. Underneath the stairs are open storage areas. Three sets of wooden double doors lead into the sanctuary, one in each section. There are also double doors leading outside located at the north and south ends of the vestibule as well as the center section. The walls are stucco. The original cement floors have been covered with large tiles. The main body of the Church is the nave, which follows the cruciform plan. It is rectangular with two small arms toward the west end. Within each arm are smaller altars and the organ pipes. The pipes in the right arm are original; however, the ones in the left arm were added in the 1980s. Three aisles split by four columns of wood pews lead up to the altar. The walls are stucco. Originally, the floor was concrete with wood underneath the pews; however, it has been covered with large tiles. The windows, installed in 1946, are stained glass depicting Biblical scenes. Between each window is a pilaster with cartouches on either side depicting the Stations of the Cross. There are concrete and steel ties running the width of the interior from which the hexagon -shaped lights hang. The ceiling is one of the most striking architectural elements. It is barrel-vaulted in shape with applied wood trim delineating diamond coffered surfaces, which is unusual for this type of structure. At the east end of the nave above the doors is the loft area. There are three arched openings separating the loft from the main space. It is used for extra seating and storage. At the west end of the nave is the sanctuary, which follows a traditional church plan. It is split from the main area by a small flight of stairs with a wood and iron welcoming -arms handrail in the center and a large chamfered arch. There is also a carved wood kneeling rail with square posts at the opening. On either side of Submitted into the public to record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk the opening are seats facing north/south where the choir sits. There are two speaker's stands on either side of the sanctuary; the pulpit on the left and the lectern on the right. The ornately carved, marble altar was built by the Benzique Brothers for the first St. Agnes' church building at NW 3rd Avenue and 81h Street. The altar was moved into this building in the 1920s. The back wall of the sanctuary has a mural depicting leaders of the Church. While the background was painted in the 1940s, the faces are more recent. The original 1930 Moeller pipe organ, the first built specifically for an African -American Episcopal congregation, sits on the right side of the sanctuary. Much of the ornamentation found throughout the Church was given as gifts by parishioners. Parish Hall: Built in 1923, the parish hall held services for St. Agnescongregation until the main church building was completed in 1930. The parish hall is located directly behind the main church building and faces east. It is a one-story, rectangular, Masonry Vernacular building that sits on a continuous concrete block foundation. It has a front -gabled roof covered in composition shingles. The exterior fabric is textured stucco. The fenestration is regularly spaced and the windows have been updated with metal, five -light awning windows covered with burglar bars. Exterior ornamentation includes vents and a large metal cross on the front facade. There was once a partial -width, three -bay front porch on the parish hall with square, concrete supports and a crenellated parapet as well as a small rectangular cupola. However, the building was remodeled in 1949 and both the porch and cupola were removed. There is a one-story, gable -roofed, perpendicular addition on the rear of the parish hall that was built in 1958. A concrete knee wall surrounds the front of the building. Rectory: The rectory, also built in 1923, housed the priests. It currently serves as an office for the current head clergyman for St. Agnes' Episcopal Church. The rectory is located to the south of the parish hall and faces east. It is a two-story, rectangular, Masonry Vernacular building that sits on a continuous concrete block foundation. It has a front -gabled roof covered in composition shingles. The exterior fabric is textured stucco. The fenestration is regularly spaced and the windows have been updated with metal, four -light awning windows covered with burglar bars. Exterior ornamentation includes vents and a large metal cross on the front facade. There is a front stoop with a concrete knee wall; however, the main entrance is now located on the north elevation. Contributing Structures and/or Landscape Features: The main church building, the parish hall and the rectory all are contributing structures. Also considered as contributing is the interior of the main sanctuary. There are no contributing landscape features on the site. 1 1 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk ;47.i • ATM k "11111 ,..„„ AnJ. num St. AgnesEpiscopal Church 1750 NW 3rd Avenue East and north facades 2002 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 12 St. Agnes' Church 1750 NW 3rd Avenue East and south facades Circa 1940s 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk St. Agnes' Episcopal Church 1750 NW 3rd Avenue Interior 2002 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: St. Agnes' Episcopal Church houses one of the oldest congregations in the City of Miami. The Church has played an active role in the African -American community and continues to be an important presence in Overtown. Despite its dwindling congregation, the congregation has maintained and preserved the church building over the years. Conservation Objectives: Because St. Agnes' Episcopal Church is one of the City of Miami's major landmarks, its continued preservation should be encouraged. Any future alterations or additions to the building should respect its historic character. 15 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. Bibliography Ash, Agnes. "The Three Pillars of Miami's Negro Churches." From The Miami News Herald, 29 November 1964. Barry, Father Richard L. M. Interview, October 2002. Culmer, The Venerable John E. Semi -Centennial Celebration of St. Agnes' Episcopal Church. Miami: Excelsior Press, 1948. Culmer, Leome S. A Brief History of St. AgnesEpiscopal Church, 2001. Unpublished compiled historical account. —. Historical Sketch of St. Agnes' Episcopal Church, 1981. Unpublished compiled historical account. —. Interview, October 2002. Dunn, Marvin. Black Miami in the Twentieth Century. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 1997. Metropolitan Dade County Office of Community Development (MDCOCD). From Wilderness to Metropolis: The History and Architecture of Dade County (1825- 1940), 2nd Ed. Miami: Historic Preservation Division, 1992. Pennington, Edgar Legare. The Church in Story and Pageant: The Beginning of the Episcopal Church in the Miami Area. Hartford, Connecticut: Church Missions Publishing Company, 1941. 16 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk RESOLUTION HC-88-27 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 245 N. W. 8TH STREET, MEETS CRITERIA NUMBERS 3, 5, AND 7, FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE DESIGNATION REPORT AS ATTACHED HERETO; AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION OF SECTION 1610. HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF ORDINANCE 9500, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND RECOMMENDING THE NOMINATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1988. e Conservation Officer Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 245 N.W. 8TH STREET Designation Report City of Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF THE GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 245 N.W. 8TH STREET AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Sarah E. Eaton, Historic Preservation Date Consultant Accepted by Charles Edwin Chase Chairman, Heritage Date Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission 2 Ordinance No. 10428 Date 9/27/04 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/15a.016_, City Clerk CONTENTS 1. General Information 4 II. Significance 7 III. Architectural Information 9 IV. Planning Context 12 V. HC Zoning Elements 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church Current Name: Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church Location: 245 N.W. 8thStreet Miami, Florida 33136 Present Owner: Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church 245 N.W. 8th Street Miami, Florida 33136 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: CR-3/7 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number: 01-0103-050-1140 Boundary Description of HC Zoning Overlay District: Lots 14 and 15 of the Block 35 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41). HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 245 N.W. 8th STREET N. T. N.W, 8 location 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 6 site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Date: 1927 Architect: John Sculthorpe Statement of Sionificance: The Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church is architecturally significant because it represents one of the few examples of the Mediterranean Revival style in Overtown. The church building serves to house the oldest black congregation in Miami. The congregation was organized in March 1896, several months before the City of Miami was incorporated. The exterior of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of a "tapered -down" Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The appearance of the building is highly significant because it is one of the few buildings with any degree of architectural styling remaining in Overtown (originally known as "Colored Town"). The scale of the building and its facade made it one of the most imposing structures in Overtown's built environment. The present building houses the oldest black congregation in Miami. In an article published in 1915, it was said that the church "numbers among its officers and members many of the progressive and substantial people of the city." Throughout its existence, the church has served the religious and humanitarian needs of the Overtown community. The first structure to house the congregation was built prior to 1899 and was dubbed "Little Bethel." This building was nothing more than a simple frame structure with a dirt floor that was moved to N.W. 8th Street in 1899. The present church building was begun in 1927 but was not completed and dedicated until 31 October 1943 when all the construction was completed. The delay in completion accounts for a "pay-as-you-go" policy adopted by those responsible for building the church. Reverend A. P. Postell started the building fund for the new church, raising more than $7,000. The foundation for the $150,000 church was laid by Reverend R. B. Sutton, and the church was completed and dedicated by Reverend H. W. Fayson. Although the architect of the church has been identified as John Sculthorpe, research has failed to turn up any biographical information on him. 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Relationship to Criteria for Designation: Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is historically significant because it houses the oldest black congregation in Miami. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. The church building embodies the distinctive, physical characteristics of a "tapered -down" Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The facade of Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church and the scale of the building make it one of the most imposing structures in Overtown. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: The Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church building is a large two-story masonry structure executed in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Construction of the church began in 1927 according to the plans provided by the architect John Sculthorpe. The actual completion date of the church is listed on the cornerstone as 1943. Fronting to the south, the principal elevation of "Greater Bethel" is characterized by the double set of steps leading to the sanctuary level. The facade contains a triple -arched arrangement of doors with single doors flanking a double door. At the ends of the principal elevation are square towers with a single window opening set at the sanctuary level. The triple -arched entrance and the square towers project forward from the sanctuary itself and are characterized by a flat roof. The sanctuary is covered by a gable roof whose end faces the sidewalk. There is a stylized quatrefoil window set within the gable end. The side elevations of the church are six bays long and contain multi -pane windows set within each bay. To the rear of the church is a projecting choir gallery. The lower floor of the church contains a principal entrance at the center of the facade elevation leading to an auditorium and meeting rooms. There are also side entrances leading to the lower floor. The exterior of the church is embellished with a series of cast masonry bands which emphasize its Mediterranean Revival influences. There is a masonry cornice containing a stylized Romanesque arch motif that wraps itself around the principal elements of the building's facade. The window openings are set within a deep masonry surround, and stylized pilasters flank the door openings. The interior of the church is very austere with a circular altar set in front of the choir gallery. The sanctuary seating is divided by two aisles leading to the altar. A simple masonry frieze containing stylized classical decoration wraps around the upper portion of the choir gallery recess. A cross section of the sanctuary reveals a flat ceiling delineating a simple cubical space. A triple window set at the rear of the choir gallery echoes the arrangement found at the main entrance of the sanctuary. Although there have been some minor modifications to the church building in the way of replacement windows and blocking up of spandrel openings, the original design intent of the building is readily perceived. 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 921L5z21.4_.6, City Clerk Description of Site: Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is located in the middle of the block on the north side of N. W. 8th Street between N. W. 2nd and 3rd Streets. A parking lot is located immediately west of the church. 10 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church 245 N.W. 8 Street 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church continues to be utilized by its original congregation and is one of the most prominent congregations in Overtown. The church building has been carefully maintained by the congregation, and few alterations have been made. Greater Bethel has been identified in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic building. It has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church is also located within the proposed Historic Overtown Folklife Village, which is intended to revitalize and showcase the history of the community. Conservation Objectives: Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is one of the most visible landmarks in Overtown, and its continued preservation should remain a priority. Any future changes should respect the building's architectural integrity. These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V. HC Zoning Elements Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include only those lots on which the church building is located. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Interior Surfaces Subject to Review: The church sanctuary shall be subject to review. Review of alterations to this space shall be guided by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Molar Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include all features which are subject to the requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 13 met F.., tOle IRK 1141) OhrJA IO844111 United StateTDepertment of theinterlor National Park Service National Register of Historic Places SEE Sl'It FILE STAFF FOR Registration Form ORIGINAL PH OTO(S) OR MAP(S) This form is for use In nominating or requesting determinatione or eligibility for Individual properties or districts. Sea Instruction; In Guidelines rot Completing Nattnal Fiegteter Forma (National Register Bulletin la), Complete each Item by marking "ar" In the appropriate boo or by entering the requested information. If an Item does not apply to the property bathe documented, enter "NM" for "not applicable," For funclIone, eyieg, matting* and areas of algrilecruice, enter only the categortee end aubcateporlea listed In the Instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a), Type ell entriea. 2, Location street & number ollytown state Flo -id 245 N.1A,T, Bth Street N/A I_ riot for pubtIoitIon Miami kTIA L. vicinity Code FL county Dade ood 025 I oode 3136 3, CW841111)6111= Ownership of Properly Category of Property umber al Reeouroee within Properly private bulldIng(e) Contributing Noncontributing public•local . • . district , . - 1 - ' - buildings. ' • • publlc•Stale site sites • DpublIc-Federal 1:3 structure structures Pobject objects Totill , Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources prevlouely nritarl-nurn Mi aril Kull i- i p1 p RegrnirCe Area listed in the National Rogiater 4. State/Federal &gang Certification ' AS the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, i hereby certify lhet thle 3 nomination El request lor determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering propenles In the National Register of Historic Places and meals the procedural and professional requirements set forth In 38.CFR Pad 60.. . . In ' pinion, the 6iope ljneqts not m t Nation egister criteria. [1] See continuation ah el. . r9._ 02 5— Signal ng official State Historic Pre on Officer ' Date F10 Dept. of State, Division ofHistorical Resources Stela or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property Dmesle Eldoes not mast the National Register criteria. Mass conunuation sheet. Signature 01 commenting or other official • Sues or Federal agency and bureau 5'." National -Park Service Certification hereby, certify that thle properly lei Dammed in the National Register. See continuation afloat. ED determined eligible for tha National Regieter EJsee continuation sheet, delermlned not eligible for the National Register, moved from the National Register. athor, (explain* Signature of the Keeper Data alAction Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk B. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from Instructions) RELIGION: religious structure 7. Descrlptlon Architecture Classlfic ion (enter categories from instructions) LATE 19th and 20th CENTURY REVIVALS: Med=kanean Revival RELIGION: religious stricture a (enter cate nstrucflon foundation rnn r ref- P walls sturcr roof phait other Describe present and historic physical appearan Please see ,continuation sheet. rxi See continuation sheet Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on galgA§, City Clerk hiPE. FOrrn loam. P14 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page DESCRIPTION DIW/I Apprevol 7024.031C Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church The Greater, Bethel A. M. E. Church, 245 S.W. 8th street, is a rectangular, two-story Mediterranean Revival style building clad in stucco. Designed by architect John Sculthorpe, it has a front gable roof with parapets. Construction of the building was begun in 1927 but.was not completed until 1942. The -principal (south) elevation contains most of the. *building's stylistic details.. It features the sanctuary's south wall which is decorated with a stylized quatrefoil window set in the gable and corner pilasters topped with finials. Projecting symmetrical square towers flank the shed roof, second floor entrance to the sanctuary. A double set of steps leads from the street level to the entrance which is highlighted by triple doorways set beneath corresponding fanlights. The't0Wers are embellished with a cast masonry band cornice of stylized arches that continue across the facade above the shed roof. A street level entrance, located beneath the steps, accesses a ground floor auditorium and meeting rooms. The building's remaining elevations are less ornate than the main (south) facade.The side elevations are six bays long and contain multi -pane windows.- Side entrances provide access to the ground floor meeting rooms. Window openings are set within a deep masonry surround, and stylized pilasters flank door openings. A projecting ohoir gallery is located at the rear of the building. The interior of the church is very austere with a circular altar set in front of the choir gallery. The sanctuary seating is divided by two aisles leading to the, altar. A simple masonry frieze containing stylized classical decoration wraps around the upper portion of the choir gallery recess. A cross section of the sanctuary reveals a flat ceiling delineating a simple cubical space. A triple window set at the rear of the choir gallery echoes the arrangement found at the main entrance to the sanctuary. Modifications to the church building have been minor. Despite the replacement of windows and blocking up of spandrel openings, the Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church maintains its historic integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, location, and feeling, -; • . Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8. StatementoS n ficanc Certifyingotfcia has considered the nificance of this pr�perty iri relation to other properties: nationally E statewido E locally Applicable National Register Criteria EA 78 PIC ED Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) DA DB DC DODEEFOG Areas of Significance (enter categories from Instructions) Period of Significance Arrhitprt.urp 1927-1942 Significant Person N/A Cultural Affiliation N/A Significant Dates 1927 Architect/Builder John Sculthorpe (architect) H S. Bractcr tbuilder) State significance of property, arid Justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance rioted above. Please see continuation sheet. FX]See continuation sheet Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II Rm. ICK0)11 Cm, United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page C.We Appv., Pea 1034-0,16 Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church SIGNIFICANCE The Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is a Mediterranean Revival style religious structure built in downtown Miami during the historical period of the Bust and the Great Depression (1927 to 1942). It is significant at the local level under. Criterion C as one of the few examples of Mediterranean Revival style architecture in Overtown, a historically black section of downtown Miami. The exterior of the church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of a tapered -down Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The visual composition of the building is adapted to Miami's warm climate: high ceilings, thick walls, and small windows keep the interior cool with little or no air- conditioning. The building is one of the few historic buildings with any degree of architectural style remaining in Overtown. The scale of the building gives it a sense of permanence and makes it one of the most imposing structures in Overtown's built environment. Miami's oldest black congregation, Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church was organized in 1896, seVeral months before the.city was incorporated. The church's first building was constructed prior to 1899 and wasdubbed "Little Bethel." Nothing more than a . simpleframe structure with a dirt ,floor, the building was moved to.N. W. 8th Street in 1899. The present church was begun in. . 1927 with a building fund of $7,000. Construction of the building was not completed until 1942, at an approximate cost of $150,000. The "pay-as-you-go" policy adopted by the congregation accounts for the delay in completion. Although the architect of the church has been identified as John Sculthorpe, research has failed to turn up any biographical information on him. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 9..Malor Bibliographical References Please see cover nomination. Previous documentation on file (NPS); ❑preliminary determination of Individual listing (3e CFR 87) has been r.queeted previously listed In the National Register p�ivlouely determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey M ❑ recorded by Hietorlc American Engineering Record rf ES.. continuation sheet Primary location of additional data: State historic preservation oHloe Other State agency Federal ■genoy Local government University ❑ Other Specify repository; 9t]reali of JTi.storic preservation 10. Geographical Data Aoreage of property Less than 1 acre UTM References A 11 1 7i 15 1 81 013 j 1P 21 81 51! 518 101 Zone Easting Northing GI�III�II�II�1�1 BI.III1 li1111,1I1 Zone Easting . Northing DID ICI tI ItI� USee continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description Miami Lots 14 and 15 of Block 35 of the plat of tMI NORTH (PB B-41) ❑ See continuation sheet Boundary Justification Boundary includes the city lots that have been historically associated with the property. ❑ See continuation sheet 11, Form Prepared By nameltllle T-11 organization ni vi si on of Fri staricjal Resources street & number 50 t1 S . Ar.ar,.otigh St - city or town Tat 1,ahaS Pye P PO:1288.0.223-018 vation date 2-1 R-1992 Planner telephone (9f4) 4,97—13 state F1 ,rids zip code 32399 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk .0111 104204 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service . National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number_ Page " 4 :AY 1 2 • At0.1,0,4 Ims-coie SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD NRIS Reference Numbers 88002987 Date Listed: 4/17/92 Greater Bethel AME Church Dade FLORIDA Property Name * County State Downt9wn Miami MRA Multiple Name. This property is listed in the National Register of Eiutoric Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following eXceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in he nomination documentation. cuh,,ta 064 y//0 ure of the Keeper Date of Action Amended Items in Nomination: Section No. 8 This nomination was amended to add Criteria Consideration A, since the resource is a church. The amendment was confirmed by phone with the Florida SHP() (4/17/92). DisTRIBUTION: National Register property file Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 245 N.W. 8 STREET Miami, Florida location .=•, photo angle, SCALE 1/3 inch - 100 feet Shaded area = nominated property NORTH site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk - Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 'Siena Flo United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - National Register of Historic Places SEE SITE FILE STAFF FOR Registration Form ORIGINAL PHOTO(S) OR MAP(S) This form Is for use In nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts, Bee Instructions In Guideline; for Completing National Register Forma (National Register SuIletin let, Complete each Item by marking "a" In Iho appropriate box or by entering the requested Information, If an Item does not appy to the properly being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For lunctlona, styles, neonate and areas of significance, enter only the categorise and subcategorise Mated In the Instructions, Far addltlonel apace use cenlinuatlen ehoete (Form 10-900a). Type all entrees. 1. Name of Property historic name. - Gr at r Be 1 A. M. E. Church other namealalte number A2367. 2. Location etreel & number • 245 N.W., 8tl-. Street N/A L not for publlcal(on clty. town .6.4 era N/A L vicinity code FL county Dade code 025 alp cede 313136 elate P1 Qride 3, Clafwlfloatlon Ownership of Properly private publlcdocal .. . ❑ public-5 tat; •E public -Federal Category of Property bulldIng(a) HIt �] atructura ❑ object Name of related multiple property listing! nm.antnron Mitrmi Mriltipla Re nnrCe Area Number of Reeouroes within Properly Contributing Noncontributing • 1 - • buildings" • alias etrvoturee obJeota • 1 0 -Total Number of contributing resource(' previously Hated In the National ReQfeter 4. Slate/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that 'hie El nomination ❑ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties In the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and profeselonal requirements set forth In 36_CFR. Part .60r • . n m pinlon,lhe prooes not mpet,ttTe Natio(tai Elegleter criteria, El See continuations ah )ell. p n Ofticer • Dare !!! orical Resources ertlrymo official State F?istoric Pre Dept. of State, Division of r Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property C] meets ❑deep not meet the National Register criteria, Mesa continuation sheet. . signature of commenting or other official Dale Siete or Federal agency and bureau 5:National Perk' Service Certlflcetlon I, hereby, certify that !hie property lei []entered in the National Register. [] Sae continuation ahem, © ielermined eligible tor the National Register. ❑See continuation ehe.I, ❑delernllned not eligible Ior the National Reglater. ❑removed from the National Register. [Pother, (explain:) Signature el the Keeper Date of Milan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) RELIGION: religious structure Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) RELIGION: religious structure 7. Description Architectural Classification (enter categories from instructions) LATE 19th and 20th CENTURY REVIVALS: Mediterranean Revival Materials (enter categories fro foundation crnrrete walls c-frorrn nstructions) root other Describe present and historic physical appearance. Please see continuation sheet. ntinuation sheet Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Ian. Form IDO:04 RIP United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page DESCRIPTION OM Approve Mk SOOOFOld Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church The Greater, Bethel A. M. E. Church, 245 N.W. 8th Street, is a rectangular, two-story Mediterranean Revival style building clad in stucco. Designed by architect John Sculthorpe, it has a front gable roof with parapets. Construction of the building was begun in 1927 but was not completed until 1942. The principal (south) elevation contains most of the building's stylistic details. It features the sanctuary's south wall which is decorated with a stylized quatrefoil window set in the gable and corner pilasters topped with finials. Projecting symmetrical square towers flank the shed roof, second floor entrance to the sanctuary. A double set of steps leads from the street level to the entrance which is highlighted by triple doorways set beneath corresponding fanlights. The'towers are embellished with a cast masonry band cornice of stylized arches that continue across the facade above the shed roof. A street level entrance, located beneath the steps, accesses a ground floor auditorium and meeting rooms. The building's remaining elevations are less ornate than the main (south) facade.The side elevations are six bays long and contain multi -pane windows.. Side entrances provide access to the ground floor meeting rooms. Window openings are set within a deep masonry surround, and stylized pilasters flank door openings. A projecting choir gallery is located at the rear of the building. The interior of the church is very austere with a circular altar set in front of the choir gallery. The sanctuary seating is divided by two aisles leading to the altar. A simple masonry. . frieze containing stylized classical decoration wraps around the upper portion of the choir gallery recess. A cross section of the sanctuary reveals e flat ceiling delineating a simple cubical space. A triple window set at the rear of the choir gallery echoes the arrangement found at the main entrance to the sanctuary. Modifications to the church building have been minor. Despite the replacement of windows and blocking up of spandrel openings, the Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church maintains its historic integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, location, and -feeling. - • , Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Statomantof n once Certifying o ial has considered the significance of this property In relation to other properties: E nationally El statewide [2] locally Applicable National Register Criteria EA EB ric Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) FlA EB LJC Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Arrhit-prturp Significant Person N/A rip ED 1E 7F r-7G Period of Significance 1927-1542 Cultural Affiliation N/A Significant Dates 1927 , • Architect/Builder John Sculthorpe (architect) H. S. Bragg (builder) State significance of property, and Justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. Please see continuation sheet. Eg See continuation sheet Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk MPS Ron ‘0410. (.43) United Staten Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number SIGNIFICANCE Page 0418 Won+ 412÷00/i Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church The Greater Bethel. A. M. E. Church is a Mediterranean Revival style religious structure built in downtown Miami during the historical period of the Bust and the Great Depression (1927 to 1942). It is significant at the local level under. Criterion C as one of the few examples of Mediterranean Revival style architecture in Overtown, a historically black section of downtown Miami. The exterior of the church embodies the distinctive physical characteristics of a tapered -down Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The visual composition of the building is adapted to Miami's warm climate: high ceilings, thick walls, and small windows keep the interior cool with little or no air- conditioning. The building is one of the few historic buildings with any degree of architectural style remaining in Overtown. The scale of the building gives it a sense of permanence and makes it one of the most imposing structures in Overtown's built environment. Miami's oldest black congregation, Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church was organized in 1896, several months before tbe.city was incorporated. The church's first building was constructed prior to 1899 and was,dubbed "Little Bethel." Nothing more than a simple.frame structure with a dirt floor, the building was moved to.N. W. 8th Street in 1899. The present church was begun in. 1927 with a building fund of $7,000. Construction of the building was not completed until 1942, at an approximate cost of $150,000. The "pay-as-yOu-go" policy adopted by the congregation accounts for the delay in completion. Although.tha architect of the church has been identified as John Sculthorpe, research has failed to turn up any biographical information on him. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IL Major Bibliographical References Please see cover nomination. Previous documentation on file (NPS): ❑preliminary determination of Individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested previously listed In the Notional Regleter fivlouely determined eligible by the National Register deelgnatsd a National Historic Landmark recorded by Hletorlo Amerloan Buildings Survey # ❑ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record k ❑gee continuation sheet Primary location of additional data: State historic preservation office Other State agency Federal agenoy Local government ❑ University ❑ Other Specify repository: 1nreru i of ai stQri e rva ti on 10. Qeo4raphlesl Deta Acreage of property UTM References A 11,71 151.810L3 Zone Easling Northing CI 1111[��IILI�I�� Less than 1 acre 12, 81 511 5,8 101 BI�III ii 11 tjlttl Zone Easting Northing DI (1 1 1, 1 1) 1 1 1 1 1 1 t i t nSee continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description Miami, Lots 14 and 15 of Block 35 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41) nSee continuation sheet Boundary Justification Boundary includes the city lots that have been historically associated with the property. continuation sheet Form Prepared By nameltltie _TL1J on organization Tlivisiop of Histor icra1 Resources street & number F00 R . 9ropough St city or town Ta l tpbasaPe a .Q 2 date 2-18-1997 Planner telephone (9 0 4) 4 aJ - 213 3 state FJ orida zip code 32399 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk . 10411:041 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD Old4p...017?(.071 ;,-kY FPCS'.:RVATION SECTIO;-4 NRIS Reference Numbers 88002987 Date Listed; 4/17/92 Greater Bethel AME Church Property Name ' Downtown Miami MRA Multiple Name. Dade FLORIDA County State ------------- ------ -------- - --------- ----- This property is listed in the National Register of Rimtorio Places in acoordanoe with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exoeptiono, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in,tbe nomination documentation. „11 oiktA4 ture of the Xeeper Date of Action Amended Items in Nomination: Section No, 8 This nomination was amended to add criteria Consideration A, since the resource is a church. The amendment was confirmed by phone with the Florida SRPO (4/17/92). TRIBUTION: National Register property file Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 245 N.W. 8 STREET Miami, Florida . W. 10 ST. J�cati�r. .:photo ang?e, • SCALE 1/3 inch - 100 feet Shaded area = nominated property NORTH site plan Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk C ^ �� K� � f �� ' �� �� ^ - - ^ __ - - A{{STOR{c AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOAR[) MINUTES October 4.ZUll 3:U09JM. CITY HALL, 35U0PAN AME8JCAND8D/E COCONUT GROVE, MlAMI, FLORIDA ROLL CALL APPROVAL OFMINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF GEPTEK8B2RG,2O11. DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. SOUTH k8IA88|AVENUE HISTORIC DOAQVVA/DESIGNATION Application ofaFinal Designation Report for historic road designation onSouth Miami Avenue from 15m Rd to 261h Rd overpass. 2. EUN)CE WATSON LIBERTY SITE DESIGNATION S. 11ONE62woSTR2ET NOTREDAME 0'HA0CHURCH Appeal ofTree Removal Permit inconjunction with new construction and parking 3. 3481 HIBISCUS STREET CH0STEPISCOPAL CHURCH HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION Application ofFinal Designation Report for historic site designation. 3:OO p.m. Present: GnoboxN.Hemht, Hoppar.Kupennan. Lewis, Lonanzo.ZamaniUo Absent: Appel, Marston Approval ofMinutes from meeting onA/OGC2O11. K8cdiqn Approved 7to O Moved: Lewis Second: Lorenzo Absent: Appel, Marston The discussion items were moved hothe end ofthe meeting bythe Board Chairman. ReeoutimnHEPB-2Q11-34 Motion Approved 8 to 0 Moved: 8rabosd Second: Lorenzo Absent: Appel This item was deferred bythe applicant until the November meeting. RmooutiunHEPB'2O11-35 Motion toDeny Tree Appeal with Condition Passed Gbo1 Condition: All other city codes and requirements apply for landscaping, parking lots, new construction. Moved: Marston Second: GnaboaN Denied: Kuperman Renuoed: Hecht, Appel Resolution HEPB' 011'36 Motion Approved 8-0 Moved: Lorenzo Second: Hecht Absent: Zamanillo Resolution HEPB20i1 Submitted into the public P2COmd fn[it2m(�\ PZ.7 ' '----' On 02/25/2016 City Clerk C ~ t y 0 f M ~ a ni ^ HlST0RIc AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES October 4'2811 3:8OPJM. CITY HALL, 35O0PAN AM88lCANDDR/E COCONUT GROVE, ND\MI, FLORIDA DAOECOUNTY COURTHOUSE Application for oCertificate ofAppropriateness for the renovation ofexterior facades and plaza 6. SW 27TH AVENUE K0bAM|'0AOECOUNTY ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION Appeal pfTree Removal Permit inconjunction with roadway construction 7. 670NE58r STREET yNC>RN|NGS|DEH|STOR|C DISTRICT Application for aCertificate wfAppropriateness for roof replacement 0. 681NE57r STREET K8C)RN/NGB|OEHISTORIC DISTRICT Application for mCertificate ofAppropriateness for modifications tunew construction plans. Submitted into the public record for iteOl/S\ PZ.7 � on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 2 Motion with Condition Approved 8hoO Condition: All caulking repairs shall buthe least dimension possible to achieve the waterproofing. Moved: Lewis Second:Nuperman AbamntZnmanU|o Romw1mdonHEPB'2O11-38 Motion for Tree Appeal Granted Approval 7 to I Moved: Lewis Second: Kuperman Oonind:Gnabooki Absent: ZameniUo ReacdudonHEpB-2Ui1-38 Motion with Conditions Approved 7toW. Conditions: Roof hnbeterra outtabarrel tile consistent with kHorningnide Mediterranean design and intent. Moved: Grabonki Second: Marston Absent: Lonenzo.ZamaniUu Reso|utionHEPB-2O11-4OA Motion to grant revision to COAsubstantially in compliance with initial design of previous HEPB approved app|icedonDenied 4to 2. Moved: Appel Second: Kuperman Denied: Lewis, Henht,Hopper.Marston Abotain:Grabomki Absent: Lorenzo, Zarnanillo ReomwtionHEP8-2O11-408 Motion with Conditions Denied 3tm3 Conditions: Move the pool equipment hnthe west side ofthe garden structure. K- ~ t y 0 f M ^ a M " l� �� ^^�����{�^=.� � ���l���]������PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES October 4`ZO11 3:OUP.M. CITY HALL, 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE COCONUT GROVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA Second: Lewis Denied: Lewis, Hecht, Hopper Absta|n:GnabouN Absent: Lorenzo, Zamanillo MEETING ADJOURNMENT Reao|ubnnHEPB-2011-4OC Motion with Conditions Approved 8tnD Conditions: Plans bobaapproved asmodified insubmittal excluding the garden shed. Moved: Marston Second: Hecht Denied: Lewis, Abobain:Grabuaki Absent: Lorenzo, ZamanU|o 7:15pm ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OREXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES {]RTHE CITY COMMISSION. ACOPY OFTHE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE |S AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AK4ER|CANDRIVE, yW|AM[FLORIDA, 33133. Submitted into the public -- record for �eDl/�\�Z�; ' '--- 0002/25/2016,City Clerk 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 CF1,4 OR BE nf.".508 P-z$ 4H2; URf.1) RECORDED WY-2S720t3 1$-J;48:T6 MIAMI $. Pi:16E CITY OF MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD HEPB RESOLUTION 2011- 36 10/04/2011 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ("HEPB") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 3481 HIBISCUS STREET, CONSISTENT WITH THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN CH 23 MIAMI CITY CODE. ITEM NO. 3 MOTION MADE BY ENID LORENZO SECONDED BY GARY HECHT VOTE LIST: WILLIAM HOPPER, CHAIRMAN YES NO RECUSED GERALD MARSTON, VICE CHAIRMAN GARY APPEL GARY M. HECHT LYNN LEWIS z Li ABSENT ROBERT GRABOSKI I JORGE KUPERMAN ENID LORENZO JORGE ZAMANILL APPROVED 8 TO 0 ATTEST: VANESSA TRUJILLO MY COMMISSION # EE 105250 EXPIRES:JUly 11,2015 Thru Navy Public Unlerwritel ALEXANDER ADAMS, PRESERVATION OFFICER Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on P1L2L2IL.6, City Clerk WILLIAM E. HOPPER, HEPB CHAIRMAN October 04, 2011 Christ Episcopal Church Coconut Grove, Florida Designation Report "The Old Pink Church" Prepared By: Sebastian Eilert, AIA Sebastian Eilert Architecture 9840 5W 85 5T Miami, fLoria 33113 Ti186) 556 - 3118 Sebastian@sebstianeilert.com Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 1: Front Elevation of Christ Episcopal Church www.sebastianeilert.com AR 92953 ID 5054 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSULTING Contents Preface 11. General Information III. Significance IV. Description V. Designation VI. Summary 2 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk L Preface This designation report is submitted by the Vestry, The Gala Committee, Leona Cooper -Baker and Thelma A. Gibson on behalf of Christ Episcopal Church to the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board of the City of Miami to consider the matter of designating the Christ Episcopal Church and its environs as a historic structure. In accordance with the intent and purpose of the Miami City Code Chapter 23, the designation of the Christ Episcopal Church will "preserve and protect the heritage of the city through the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive use, restoration and public awareness or Miami's historic (and) architectural...resources." (Sec. 23-1) H. General Information Name of Resource or Historic Name: Christ Episcopal Church Present Owner: Christ Episcopal Church, Inc Address 3481 Hibiscus Street, Miami, FL 33133-5717 Tax Folio Number (Per Property Appraiser): 01-4121-007-4760 Boundary Description: From homestead PB b-106 lot 35 BLK 28 lot size 50.000 x 100 74r 113121 Present Use: Church -Assembly, The structure is in full use by the community and as an assembly hall. Zoning Classification: T3-R Single Family Residential Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 2: Site Location Source: Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser; 2011 Figure 3: Floor P N of C ur 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk III. Significance Christ Episcopal Church is and has been a significant part of the Coconut Grove community as a historical social and cultural center for the neighborhood, as well as, an architecturally significant example of Bahamian immigrant craftsmanship, innovation and adaptation to their South Florida environment. The founding members were a group of hard working West Indian immigrant churchmen who were seeking a place to worship and to be part of the Christian community in what was the colored section of Coconut Grove in the early 20th century. Coconut Grove is one of the oldest settlements in South Florida founded before the City of Miami. The Village West Grove is full of Bahamian history and culture reflecting these early settlers. The Church was founded in 1901 with the first meeting of the church's founders held at the home of David and Rebecca Clark on Charles Avenue on March 24, 1901. Mr. David Clark, Sr. was appointed lay -reader and conducted the evening services for many years. Most of the founding members came from meager hard working beginnings. Through their faith and commitment they were able to start Christ Episcopal Church and a new beginning. Founding members (1901): • Catherine Anderson • Rebecca Clarke • David Clarke, Sr. • Lula Reddick • Margaret Roberts • Azariah Sawyer • Charlotte Jane Stirrup • E.W.F. Stirrup, Sr. Some prominent founding members were: • Mr. E.W.F. Stirrup; a successful Coconut Grove land -owner and most prominent founding member. An elementary school was named after him and the commentary in Coconut Grove was named in memory of his wife, showing the importance of his influence beyond the founding of Christ Episcopal Church. • Mrs. Lula Reddick was one of the daughters of Mariah Brown, who was the first Black 5 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Bahamian Pioneer Hostess who worked for Charles and Isabella Peacock. The Peacocks were large land owners in Coconut Grove. Mrs. Margaret Roberts was responsible for the delivery of many of the children in Coconut Grove. She was known as "Maggie the Midwife". The oldest traceable portion of the current structure can be dated back to 1912, as noted by the inscription on the Southwest corner of the original structure (see figure 4). Additionally, the bells in both bell towers bears the date 1912. Figure 4: Datum imprint on Southwest Corner Tower The original wood structure was lost in a fire in the 1920's and the current building was completed in 1930. The Exterior masonry walls feature large windows to allow maximized use of natural light and cross ventilation before air conditioning. An HVAC system was not added until the 1980's and fully respected the internal and external architectural features. Some of the features include a number of locally appropriate features and materials are the large exposed wood trusses, likely to be Dade County Pine, above a large open worship space. The church was designed in a rectilinear shape as an early example of a simple construction method using all local materials. Figure 5 and 6: Interior View and wood truss detail 6 ) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Christ Episcopal Church has been documented in use by the congregation since March 24, 1901 meets the criteria set forth by the National Register Bulletin of the Department of the Interior for designation within the past fifty years. Chronological milestones of Historic Events: • March 24,1901- First meeting of the founding families held at Charles Avenue, homestead of David and Rebecca Clark with Rev. G.I. Smith • December 20, 1901 - Bishop William Gray officially organized the mission congregation know as Christ Episcopal Church • 1904 -1906 - Father Fuller and Dwight Cameron • September 1904 - Bishop Gray celebrates the first service in a wooden edifice constructed on the corner of Hibiscus Street and Williams Avenue • March 1906 - Rev. H.A. Parris is installed as Vicar • October 1910- Rev. Charles Percival Jackson serves as Vicar • 1916 - Father Benjamin Soper becomes part-time priest • 1919 - Rev. John Samuel Simmons becomes the first black full time resident priest • 1926 - Church and Parish house are destroyed by hurricane • 1930 - restoration of church completed • July 1937 - Rev. Theophilus Boyden becomes second black vicar • October 1945 - Fr. Theodore Roosevelt Gibson comes to Christ Church • April 1982 - Rev. Ronald N. Fox serves the church • 1992 - Rev. Henry Stein serves as Interim Priest • 1992-1994 - Fr. Bernardo Tomas serves as Interim Priest • November 1994 - Rev. Bernard M. Griffith is called to Christ Episcopal Church. Christ Episcopal Church is a unique cultural resource of South Florida. The church and its congregation represent one of the oldest operating assemblies in the City of Miami. The church shows significance as a cultural center for the community as well as an architectural importance for enduring local construction and materials, as well as, regionally appropriate methods and materials, still visible in the exterior and the interior of the church. The church is a great example of simple vernacular building methods. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV. Description Architectural history: The Christ Episcopal Church was originally a wooden structure that was destroyed in the hurricane of 1926. The current building was completed in 1930 integrating some of the remnants from the original wood and stone building including the original footprint. The bell towers bear the date of 1912. Both bell towers were struck by lightning in 1998 and 2000 and were restored to their original form in line with the 1930 construction. The towers have access to the working church bells and show the original brick construction of the building. The style of construction of the church shows the founders Bahamian background as sailors visible along the elevations through raised masonry columns representative of a ship's ribs to hold a wooden vessel in place. Further careful details can be observed through the exterior indicating the attention to detail and simple playfulness of the elevation. There are a number of craftsman details still visible in the structure today such as the inscriptions on the Southwest and Northwest corners (see figure 40 and 41). The pointed arch windows show influence of Moorish design as well as deep understanding of the local climate by allowing light into the space and creating opportunity for cross ventilation. An influence of other architectural styles can be observed in the peaked twin towers and the pointed shape of the roof. The dual front entrances face Hibiscus Street and are virtually located inside the street as evidence to the original placement of the church as dose to the street as possible. The craftsmanship can also be observed on the interior of the church (see figures 5, 6 ,15, and 16). The front doors are detailed in an intricate pattern of steel craftsmanship. The Baptismal Font is a marble statute carved with extraordinary skill and beauty of construction. The main hall features exposed fluted dovetailed trusses where the trusses are anchored to the masonry wall. The perimeter windows are large pointed arches hinting towards more elaborate churches of the early 20th century. The church has been careful in its remodeling and upgrades respecting the structural integrity of the trusses, keeping terrazzo flooring, adding stained glass windows in the original openings, adding a sound system and additional lighting along beams and adding an HVAC. In 1976 the first stained glass was installed over the altar respecting the exiting arched openings. A central air conditioning system was added to the building in 1984/85. The members began to replace the main windows in 2004 with the currently installed stained glass murals (8) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk completed in 2008. In 2010 new tile was added at the altar. The original structure remains intact and well cared for by the community. The church is an example of appropriate climate design with features high windows for natural light and cross ventilation as well as solid masonry and timber roof member framing. The high roof, twin towers and open space design are further enhanced by the above noted masonry and craftsman features. The interior of the church shows exposed timber framing which appears original and intact. The worship space and the nave have been lovingly maintained by the church and the community. A retrofit I-IVAC system fully respected the original components, as do alterations to the interior by the congregation and the church (see figures 33, 43, and 44). The organ has been integrated over the secondary exits (see figure 45 and 46). Many original construction details remain visible and in use today such as the altar, speakers' podium and masonry interior railing with carvings (see figures 15, 42,). 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Figure 7: Floor Plan of Christ Church and Windows (Numbers refer to Stain Glass Windows pictured below) 9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Chronologic View of all External Windows Figure 8/9: Front (West) Elevation of Christ Episcopal Church (#1) Figure 10/11: Stained Glass Details (#2, 3 and 4) Figure 12/13: Stained Glass Details (#5 and 6) io ) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 14: Stained Glass Details (#7) Figure 15/16: Nave and detail of Stain Glass Window (#8) Figure 17/18: Stained Glass Details (#9 and 10) Figure 19/20: Stained Glass Details (#11 and 12) 11 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 21/22: Stained Glass Details (#14 and 13, 15) Additional Exterior and Interior Photos Figure 23/24: Bell Tower Detail and North Elevation ( 1 2 Figure 25/26: South and East Elevation Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 27/28: Church Sign at Front Doors and Detail of exterior column reveal Figure 29/30: Church Name imprint on Structure and Founders Stained Glass Window (1) Figure 31/32: Detail of Exterior Column and band & Detail of Interior Metal Door finish ( 13 ) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 33/34: Wooden Truss details at Interior of Church Figure 35 6: Detail of Truss anchoring and Craftsman detail Figure 37/38: View of Baptismal Font and detail of Founders Window ( 14 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk N'DE R-S THCNY AUGUST' Figure 39/40: Craftsman Detail and Designation Plaque Figure 41/42: Designation plaque and Pulpit Figure 43/44: HVAC at Entry; respecting the original space is Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Figure 45/46: Organ and Organ pipes Figure 47/48: Craftsman details res are authored by and property of Sebastian Eilert*** As you enter the church and look towards the east, a beautiful stained glass window captures your view. It is located over the altar, and was installed in 1976. This window depicts the "Last Supper" which includes a gold chalice and three small crosses. As the sun shines through, colors change, thus enhancing the aesthetic pleasure of such beauty. This window was donated in "Memory" of the late Sweetlon Vernell Anderson by her children: Joyce, Thomas, Thelma, William, Percy, Doris, Donald, Hubert, Herman, Frederick and Alvin. One of the elements of worship is "adoration" and we find that the linguistic origin has in it the idea of giving a gift. Therefore, in 2001, our Rector, Rev. Bernard M. Griffith, unfolded his dream; which was to encourage members to purchase a stained glass window. This would be quite fitting as we observed the 100th anniversary of the founding of this parish. The members were enthusiastic about the project, and agreed to sponsor the windows as noted on each inscription. The first meeting with the architect, Mrs. Anna Vitale, was held in 2001. It was then learned that impact windows must be 'installed to protect the stained glass. In 2004, the "Founders Stained Glass Window" was installed. It is located in the Vestibule of the church. It was ( 1 6 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk designed by Mrs. Nadine Griffith. It depicts the Baptismal Font, and honors the Founders with their engraved portraits which will forever remind us of their existence. The Baptismal Font is located in the center of the window, and it is used regularly for the appropriate ceremony. In order to complete the "project" (stained glass windows), a committee was organized so that funds could be obtained. The Gala Golf Tournament Committee successfully implemented tournaments in 2005 and 2006, obtaining the money for the installation of the impact windows. In 2007, seven stained glass windows were installed, and in 2008, the remaining seven were installed. Proceeds were also placed in the scholarship fund. The members of the Gala Golf Committee described their tireless efforts as a "Labor of Love." Each stained glass windows depicts patron saints from the Bible, and each window represents a guild or organization in the church. Please note that additional information which is pertinent to this facet of our church's history has been included in this report. IV. Designation Christ Episcopal Church seeks designation as a historic structure and cultural importance. Included in the designation shall be the building and its interior. Based on the history of the building and the documented use of the building and impact on the community, it is the opinion of the author that the designation as a historic structure is justified. Application of Criteria for Designation: The Christ Episcopal Church has significance insofar as it relates to the historic, cultural, aesthetic and architectural heritage of the city and state. It possesses integrity of design setting, materials workmanship, feeling and association. The property is eligible under the following criteria (as numbered in section 23-4 (a) of the Miami City Code): Chapter 23-4 Designation of historic resources criteria: (1) Are associated in a significant way with the lift of a person important in the past; Several prominent members of the Coconut Grove community listed in this report include Charlotte Jane Stirrup and E.W.F. Stirrup, Sr.. Other founding members were locally significant as ancestors of original Bahamian immigrant families who provided significant efforts to the community surrounding Christ Episcopal Church. (2) Are the site of a historic event with significant effect upon the community, city, state, or nation; Christ Episcopal Church has been a cultural and civic meeting place for the community for almost 1 7 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 100 years. The people who are members of this church primarily grew up in Coconut Grove and have made countless small investments of time, culture and building construction creating the Bahamian Village of which we see remnants today. (3) Exemplify the historical, cultural, political, economical, or social trends of the community; The people of Christ Episcopal Church and other churches in Coconut Grove were created by the original inhabitants of the area. In order to maintain that prominent place in the Community, we must commit to work closely on a number of projects at the church as well as other projects that are supported by the church and community. Current projects held and organized at the church are: 1. The Food Pantry Program 2. Support of the Endowment Fund 3. Sponsorship of Cultural Events (Concerts, lectures, etc.) 4. Support of the Scholarship Fund 5. Distribute the ministry of the printed word; (church periodicals) 6. Award grants for missionary work 7. Continue to promote health education 8. Visit, call and pray for the sick and shut in of the parish 9. Assist all women and men in the church as they carry on the work of Christ in the world, and take their places as leaders in all aspects of Church life. V. Summary Through the years, Christ Church has always played an important role in the life of the community of Coconut Grove and in the life not only of the Episcopal Church, but also in its relationship with other churches in its ecumenical endeavor and outreach programs. We dedicate ourselves to follow in the footsteps of the founders who were instrumental in assisting with the building of the present sanctuary, by continuing to assist with the maintenance of the church's physical structure and its fabric. Finally, the ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between the young children, teens and young adults with adult parishioners in this church. We will encourage their involvement because we recognize the need to assist them with their spiritual growth. Therefore, as they become more knowledgeable about the Christian way of life, they will become more committed to the work of the church. 18 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk It is only through our abiding faith in God, diligent work, and financial support that Christ Episcopal Church will continue to serve Christ and Community for generations to come. It is our prayer that "The Old Pink Church" which is located on the corner of William Avenue and Hibiscus Street will forever remain! -- End of Report --- Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk \ \ dat.servexlAUSERS_M \ Riverside \ PLANNING & ZONNING \ _Shared \ CURRENT PLANNING \ CURRENT PLANNING \ HEIM \ 4 - HISTORIC SITES \ Christ Episcopal Churthdoc 19 ) Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board Resolution: HEPB-R-15-072 File ID 15-00638a September 1, 2015 Item HEPB.10 Ms. Lynn B. Lewis offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A" (HEREBY ATTACHED), THE FINAL DESIGNATION OF THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST AS A LOCAL INDIVIDUAL HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 256 NORTHEAST 19TH STREET AND 1836 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA. Upon being seconded by Mr. Timothy Barber, the motion passed by a vote of 7-0: Mr. Timothy Barber Yes Mr. David Freedman Yes Mr. Gary Hecht Yes Mr. William E. Hopper, Jr. Yes Ms. Lynn B. Lewis Yes Mr. Hugh Ryan Absent Mr. Jordan Trachtenberg Yes Mr. Todd Tragash Yes i Megan Schmitt Preservation Officer STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) ri',u I -2_61c Execution Date Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, Meoan Schmitt Preservation Officer of the City of Miami, Florida, and acknowledges that she executed the foregoing Resolution. SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS t (D DAY OF Sptei" L -' 2015. �G 1`1-1,r i i b Print Notary Name Personally know Pk- or Produced I.D. Type and number of I.D. produced Did take an oath or Did not take an oath oC Notary Public State of Florida My Commission Expires: rageommilmellmmileange '"f' VANE88ATRUJIUA MY COMNh4ISSION M FF 2299a4 EXPIRES: July 11, 2019 Waded Tluu Notary Pubic Uidenden Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk EXHIBIT �" File ID 15-00638a 1. The applicant will continue its collaborative work with staff and will periodically inform staff of the applicant's plans as they develop for the renovation of the interior of the historic church, to the extent that the Historic Preservation Officer determines that any proposed changes to the interior walls of the auditorium, including the coffered ceiling of theauditorium.thedecormbveYeutureoof1heinbehoroftheauUitorium.ondanyfmetunyn of the interior of the auditorium which are designated in the National Register citation of the space, tothe extent that the Historic Preservation Officer determines that what the applicant is doing is not consistent with appropriate preservation of those identified features, the Historic Preservation Officer will bring it back to the board for review. 2. The organ shall be donated or sold, not disposed of. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ�y � . on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board Resolution: HEPB-R-1 5-071 File ID 15-00638 September 1, 2015 Item HEPB.9 Mr. Gary Hecht offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF LOCAL DESIGNATION OF A HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 256 NORTHEAST 19TH STREET AND 1836 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA. Upon being seconded by Mr. David Freedman, the motion passed by a vote of 7-0: Mr. Timothy Barber Yes Mr. David Freedman Yes Mr. Gary Hecht Yes Mr. William E. Hopper, Jr. Yes Ms. Lynn B. Lewis Yes Mr. Hugh Ryan Absent Mr. Jordan Trachtenberg Yes Mr. Todd Tragash Yes Megan Schmi Preservation Officer STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) 1 IL z_ofc Execution Date Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, Men Schmitt Preservation Officer of the City of Miami, Florida, and acknowledges that she executed the foregoing Resolution. SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS IW DAY OF V-6V14C C 1—irt.)3 11 Le Print Notary Name Personally know Nei- or Produced 1.0. Type end number of I.D. produced Did take an oath or Did not take an oath 11'1015. Notary Public State of Florida My Commission Expires: Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board Resolution: HEPB-R-1 5-070 File ID 15-00638b September 1, 2015 Item HEPB.11 Ms. Lynn B. Lewis offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" (HEREBY ATTACHED), AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR RESTORATION, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND THE FOLLOWING WAIVERS: 1) WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.1(1)(A) TO ALLOW A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) REDUCTION IN THE GROUND LEVEL SETBACK ALONG NORTHEAST 2ND COURT, FROM 10'-0" TO 8'-0"; 2) WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.1(1)(A) TO ALLOW A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) REDUCTION IN THE SETBACK ABOVE THE 8TH FLOOR ALONG NORTHEAST 2ND COURT, FROM 20'-0" TO 16'-0"; 3) WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.1(1)(A) TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE PODIUM HEIGHT FROM 123'-0" TO 168'-2"; AND 4) WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-6.1(1)(B) TO ALLOW TRUCKS SERVING THE DEVELOPMENT TO BACK INTO THE LOADING AREA FROM NORTHEAST 2ND COURT, AT 256 NORTHEAST 19TH STREET AND 1836 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA. Upon being seconded by Mr. Hugh Ryan, the motion passed by a vote of 8-0: Mr. Timothy Barber Yes Mr. David Freedman Yes Mr. Gary Hecht Yes Mr. William E. Hopper, Jr. Yes Ms. Lynn B. Lewis Yes Mr. Hugh Ryan Yes Mr. Jordan Trachtenberg Yes Mr. Todd Tragash Yes Megan Schmitt Preservation Officer STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) ci1i ( zbis Execution Date Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, Megan Schmitt Preservation Officer of the City of Miami, Florida, and acknowledges that she executed the foregoing Resolution. SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS I AAY OF-"1' r% 2015. VassG TAUI IlO Print Notary Name Personally know vI." or Produced I.D. Type and number of I.D. produced Did take an oath or Did not take an oath us - Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Notary Public State of Florida My Commission Expires: VANESSA TRI1 ML1A MYCOMMI$$ION f FF229944 EXPIRES: July 11, 2019 Bonded Tim Notary Pubic Womb* a,s ♦ Male `• EXHIBIT "A" File ID 15-00638b 1. Any cleaning to the exterior stone work shall be done according to specifications suitable for the material. The applicant shall work with the Preservation Officer on creating specifications for such work. 2. Any windows that are proposed to be replaced within the historic structure (the church) must be approved by the Preservation Officer under a separate COA. 3. The applicant shall work with the Preservation Officer to determine whether salvage of any of the original exterior materials, including, but not limited to, the original glass windows, that are being removed to accommodate the adaptive reuse program is feasible. 4. All waivers the applicant seeks in their Letter of Intent shall be granted pursuant to Section 23-6.1 based on compliance with the criteria set forth in said section. 5. In the event that this property does not come to be designated as a local historic site, then this approval will lapse. 6. Any signage, new or existing on the historic structure (excluding construction and temporary signage which will have to comply with other applicable laws and regulations), will come back before the board for approval. Any elimination of the existing name signage must also come back before the board. 7. In the event the applicant determines to phase it's development, the phasing will come back before the board. 8. In the event the applicant is unsuccessful in having the columns supporting the parking garage stay in same place as the NC penetrations are, the applicant shall come back before the board. Staff shall have a preliminary review of any revised locations of the columns and see if it can be approved at staff level, if it disrupts too much historic fabric, it shall go before the board for approval. 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II riZa„:1-5 199*9*9 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Contents General Information IL Statement Of Significance III. Description V. Application of Criteria V. Bibliography VI. Photographs Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02125/2016, City Clerk General Information Historic Name: First Church of Christ, Scientist Current Na e: First Church of Christ, Scientist Date of Construction: 1925 Architect: August Geiger Builder: C. A. Taylor Location: 256 NE 191,1 St and 1836 Biscayne Blvd - Miami, Florida Present Owner. Fifteen 1836 Biscayne, LLC Present use: Vacant Zoni T6-36B-0 Folio No.: 01-3231-003-0270 & 01-3231-042-0020 Boundary e Desc : MIRAMAR PB 5-4 LOTS 1 TO 4 INC & PARCEL 6A AS PER PB 51-98 BLK 5 LOT SIZE 24150 SQ FT BISC FEDL PLAZA 1ST ADDN PB 116-7 TR C & S1/2 OF 10FT ALLEY LYG N & ADJ CLOSED PER R 13-169 LOT SIZE 17084 SQ FT COC 24262 4929 02 2006 1 Setting: The First Church of Christ, Scientist is situated on the southwest corner of Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 19' Street, The building occupies virtually the enlire site. Interify: The First Church of Christ, Scientist possesses integrity of setting, feng, design, association, materials, and location, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk II- Statement of Significance According to the National Register Bulletin "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, Criteria Consideration A: Religious Properties, "a religious property is eligible if it derives its primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance. A religious property requires justification on architectural, artistic, or historical grounds to avoid any appearance of judgmer by the government about the validity of any religion or belief. Historic significance for religious property cannot be established on the merits of a religious doctrine, but rather, for architectural or artistic values or for significant historic or cultural forces that the property represents."1 The Christian Science is one of few religions originated in America.Founded by the youngest of six children of a Puritan family. Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) was born on a farm in Bow, New Hampshire. She was raised in a deeply religious Calvinist Congregational home and due to her frail health she was homeschooled for most of her childhood.3 Constantly struggling with her health, Eddy sought relief from her illnesses in alternative treatments such as homeopathy that she studied in depth. Later, in 1862 she met Phineas Quimby, a famous healer in Portland, Maine who used a treatment method called "therapeutic touch."4 Puzzled by Quimby's technique Eddy became his pupil as she wanted to learn more about his approach thai she believed was based on Jesushealing teachings. In 1866, Eddy fell on a slippery sidewalk that left her in bed in critical condition, and since Quimby had passed away a month before, she could not seek his aid. Eddy found comfort in the Bible and after a few days of praying assiduously she felt suddenly well, this event led her to "discover" Christian Science. Convinced that her faith had cured her, she wrote a book over the course of nine years of profound scriptural study. "Science and Health" were published in 1875; in this book she reveals what she understood to be the "science" behind Jesus' healing method, 1 U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. How to apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, National Register Bulletin, httplifwww.nps.gov/nripublicationsibulletilsinrb151ifirb15 7.htrru 6/10/2015, Chiat, Marilyn J. "America's religious Architecture — Sacred places for Every Community," Preservation Press, John Wiley & Sons, INC, 1997, Page 9 The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Discover an Extraordinary Life — Explore an Amazing World. http",.//www,marybakeredPbrary,orgimarybaker-eddyillife 6/1.0/2015 ibid Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Mary Baker Eddy believed that spiritual reality is the only reality and that the material world - including sickness and death - is an iiiusion!, Eddy started to teach Christian Science to the people of her community and soon she had a great number of followers. In 1879, she founded the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Lynn, Massachusetts. The Christian Science faith is based on reading passages of the scriptures that are afterward explained by Eddy's book "Science and Health" ono on the testimony of people healed by her method. The religion's assurance that diseases are an illusion and not real assumes that patients should not be treated by medicine but by prayer. The rejection of medical care led many devotees to death, including children as their parents refused to seek medical help. Several people, mostly parents were prosecuted for manslaughter or neglect. As a result, in 2010, the Church made a statement that Christian Science should be seen as a complement to conventional medicine, not as a substitute for it.6 In 1894, the "Mather Church of Christian Science" was built in Boston, MA; this first modest church was in the Romanesque style with beautiful stained glass windows. In 1906 a massive addition to the main church was built in the Neoclassical Revival style inspired by the City Beautiful Movement in Chicago (1893) that suggested that pure, rational architectural forms could reform not only the city's physical fabric but produce upright, efficient and moral citizens., This magnificent addition was decorated with floral garlands and textual quotations from the Bible and Eddy on its massive walls which became characteristic of the Church of Christ, Scientist all over the U.S. in the 1910s and 1920s. The "Word" became the Church's sacred decorations or "declarations on the walls of their auditoriums. The Neoclassical Revival architecture itself became a symbol of the Church of Christ, Scientist and most temples erected during these decades were built in this style. Solon S. Berman, a Chicago architect, Christian Science convert, and designer of the Mother Church's addition wrote in 1907 about the affinity between the 5 Wikipedia. 2015, "Christian Science." Last modified on June 4, 2015, htt en,wiki edia.or wiki Christian Science bid, 7 The Mary Baker Eddy Library. Discover an Extraordinary Life — Explore an Amazing Word. http://www.marybakereddylihrm.oLgimastibakerriiedslyaiteL§AQ/2Q1.5. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk classical style and the Christian Science belief. He said that "architecture along classic lines has found most favor with Christian Science because the style with its sense of calm, power and dignity... its true systems of proportion, its sincerity and refinement, and its rationalism, seems to represent the faith of those who employ it in their house of worship."8 Charles D. Faulkner, another prominent Chicago church architect, and Christian Science follower wrote in his 1946 book "Christian Science Church Edifices:" "...Large, geometrically patterned leaded glass windows of pale muted color permit ample entry of natural light. Curved ceilings with long radii, creating relatively flat vaults, enhance acoustics. Inclined auditorium floors with seating arranged bowl -like around the reader's desk produce an optimum line of vision. Simple wall treatment on the interior, with design emphasis in and around the raised reader's platform, focuses attention on the lesson -sermon, Generously sized foyers with multiple stairs leading into the auditorium (sometimes installed in the middle ot the seating) facilitate the movement of people."9 The First Church of Christ, Scientist was organized in Miami in 1916. After meeting at various places throughout downtown, a temporary structure was erected at the corner of NE 49) Street and 20d Avenue. Due to a rapid increase in attendance, a larger edifice was voted upon by members of the congregation in 1923. The present site was purchased by the Church, and the ground was broken on 2 May 1924. Although the church auditorium was already in use since 1925, the congregation chose not to dedicate the church formally until all debts were paid. The formal dedication took place on 7 March 1937.00 Miami's First Church of Christ, Scientist was built in 1925 in the Christian Science traditional style, Neoclassical Revival. The architect commissioned for the job was the prominent August Geiger. August Geiger was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in September 1887. As a teenager, he and his family used to come to South Florida on vacations, he enjoyed the climate so much that he permanently moved lo Miami in 1905 after Stiritz, Mimi. "Missouri's Christian Science Churches Reflect ideals of Rational Theology" Preservation Issues, vol. 2, No, 6, Department or Natural Resources - Historic Preservation Program. 1992. lbid. Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Vicki L. NRHP Nomination 8DA1115, 1988. Submitted into the public record for item(s) P2.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk completing his formal education at Boardman's Manual Training School and working as architect' in a New Haven firm for some time., Upon arriving in Miami, Geiger worked for a local architectural firm for six years before opening his own practice; later in 1915 he opened a second office in Palm Beach, FL. Geiger is best known for introducing the Spanish Colonial / Mediterranean style to South Florida.l? Geiger's specialty architectural style was very popular with the wealthy industrial class who vacationed in the sunshine state during the winter. However, he designed several buildings in many different styles such as Mission, Italian Renaissance, Neoclassical Revival, and Art Deco throughout South Florida Geiger became the official architect of Carl Fisher designing several buildings in Miami Beach including Carl Fisher's house, the Lincoln Hotel (Miami Beach's first hotel), and the Miami Beach Municipal Golf Course. In addition, he was the appointed architect for the Dade County School Board.i 3 Many of Geiger's creations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; his masterpieces are spread all over Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Just to list a few within the City of Miami: Villa Serena (1913); Southside School addition (1914); The Alamo (1915); Hindu Temple (1920); Fire Station No. 2 (1924); Dade County Courthouse in association with A. Ten Eyck Brown (1925); Miami Women's Club (1925); and First Church of Christ, Scientist (1925), all listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The First Church of Christ, Scientist at 256 NE 19TH Street represents an outstanding example of Neoclassical Revival style in Miami -Dade County and is also a remarkable design of August Geiger's, one of the most prominent architect of his tirne in Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.l, Cullison, David and Leynes, Jennifer Brown, "Biscayne National Park Historic Resource Study." January 1998 httpl/www,nos,govibiscihistoryculture/uploaciibischistoricresouricestugy.pOf 12 Ibid. 13 Florida DHR. "Great Floridian,s 2000".http/JiosmyrIoddacom/rnedia/693491/grea fIoridars pdfladf 6/1012015 " Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Vicki L. NRHP Nomination 8DA3115, 1988. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk DI- Description The First Church of Christ, Scientist was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1988. The structure is an outstanding example of Neoclassical Revival architecture style; its structural system is comprised of terracotta tile and poured concrete, the exterior walls are clad in Indiana limestone [1], with the foundation and entrance steps constructed of Mt. Airy granite [2]. The NRHP Nomination report of 1988 written by Sarah Eaton and Vicki L. Welcher has a very precise description of the building included below with some corrections, illustrations and complementation by William E. Hopper, Ph.D. IsThis description remains accurate today. "The exterior of the church is characterized by a classically -inspired facade running parallel to Biscayne Boulevard [3]. The principal elevation is comprised of six colossal Ionic columns [4, 5] dividing a recessed portico info seven bays. There are granite steps leading up to he recessed portico and side doors [6] from the sidewalk level. On either side of the principal elevation are end bays without any type of openings. A large entablature [7] unifies the end bays to the central portico. Atop the entablature spanning the portico is a flat masonry parapet that serves to conceal the flat roofline belind it. The side elevations of the church are claracterized by tall multi -pane opalescent sheet glass [8] windows [9] that serve to emphasize the height of the main auditorium, which is non -regular octagonal in design. Smaller windows below [10] provide light for the lounges [11] below the vestibule. The fenestration of the building is original, with the window sash set into metaframes. Metal frames have been affixed to the exterior of the lower two window panels [12], dividing them horizontally into thirds, giving the windows a more interesting rhythm [13. 14]. A granite water table [15] wraps around the entire building. The rear of the church building is characterized by a slightly shorter extension [16. 17] (Sunday -School room) that follows the external composition of the side 15 E. Hopper is Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies, Director of the Center for Urban Environmental Studies, and Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Florida Memorial University. He earned a BS with Honors from Oklahoma State University and an MS and PhD from the University of South Carolina in Chemistry and a second MS from Florida International University in Environmental Science. He has served On the Historic Environmental Preservation Board since 2007 and as chairman since 2008. He has been involved in historic preservation efforts through the Morningside Civic Association and lives in a 1934 Kiehnel and Elliott house in Bay Shore (Morningside), MiareS first historic district. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk elevations. There are seven uniformly spaced bays that comprise the semi- circular rear elevation [18. 19]. Five double doors set within the recessed portico lead to a large vestibule [20]. The auditorium is entered through seven double doors [21] leading down two long and two short side aisles and two center aisles into the main auditorium [22]. The auditorium is ramped down to the platform rostrum [23], which is al the same level as the vestibule. Two-story pilasters [24] and cantons [25] with simple capitals [26] divide the walls end separate the windows [27] and door openings, as well as the rostrum, with their bases at the level of the floor of the vestibule. There are seven windows on either side of the auditorium containing simple opalescent sheet glass window panes set within metal frames. The rostrum [28] is framed by a low curved coffered wall [29] below and the organ chamber and exposed pipework [30] above. Dividing the rostrum are two full -height pillars with simple capitals [31]. The interior walls of the auditorium are embellished with stylized classical wreath motifs [32]. The front short sides of the non -regular octagon are engraved with quotations in gold leaf [33]. The major portion of ihe auditorium ceiling is embellished with a shallow recessed coffered dome [34] with an opalescent sheet glass oculus :35]. Ceiling coffers fill the spaces between the dome and the exterior walls [36]. A simple entablature serves as a cornice that wraps aroundl the perimeter of the auditorium [37]. There are folding seats set within the curved pews [38] and the seating capacity in both the auditorium and rear gallery [39] accommodates 1200 people [40]. The church building contains two auditoria 41], a transverse hallway, several meeting and specialty rooms [42, 43, 44], and a large space used for storage [45] below the vestibule. In all, the exterior and interior of the church building remain virtually unaltered from the day they were completed, with the single exception of window air conditioning units [46] andl ceiling air conditioning vents [47]. An illustration from the AIA Yearbook of 1939 [48], historical postcards [49, 50] are included, along with the Tax Assessor's photo [51] from 1939." It is noticeable that the building still encompasses all original features including the characteristics described as typical to Christian Science churches built in tree 1910s and 1920s. The building's exterior and interior are both in an impeccable degree of conservation. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV- Application of Criteria for Designation The First Church of Christ, Scientist al 256 NE 191H Street / 1836 Biscayne Blvd represents an outstanding example of Neoclassical Revival style in Miami -Dade County and is also a remarkable design of August Geiger's, one of the most prominent architect of his time in Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties) 6 The First Church of Christ, Scientist has significance as it relates to the historic heritage of Miami and possesses integrity of setting, materials, feeling, design, and location, The property is eligible for designation as a historic site under the criteria (5) and (6) as numbered in Sec. 23-4 (a), of Chapter 23of the City Code, (5) Embody those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction; (6) Are an outstanding work of a pra inent designer or builder, lb Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Inctd L NRHP Nomination 8DA1115. 1988, 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk V- Bibliography Chiat, Marilyn J. "America's religious Architecture - Sacred places for Every Community." Preservation Press, John Wiley & Sons, INC. 1997. Page 9 ▪ Cullison, David and Leynes, Jennifer Brown. "'Biscayne National Park Historic Resource Study." January 1998 http://www.nps.govibisc/historyculture/upload/bischistoricresourcestuay.pdf • Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Vicki 1_ NRHP Nomination 8DA1115, 1988. • Florida DHR, "Great Floridians 2000." httpiasjos,myflorida.comirneciialb93491/qreat floridians p_clf.pcIf 6/1012,a15 • Stiritz, Mirni."Missoul's Christian Science Churches Reflect Ideas of Rational Theology" Preservation Issues, vol. 2. No. 6. Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Program, 1992, • The Mary Baker Eddy Library. Discover an Extraordinary t ite - Explore an Amazing World. htto://www.marybokeredayllibraly.orgirnary-baker-eddy/life 6/10/2015 • U.S. Department of the interior, National Park Service, How to apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. National Register Bullefin, hifp://vvww.rips.gov/nr/au netiollnrti 115/nrb 5 7.hfir 611_2( 2015. • Wikipedia. 2015. 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Photographs Submitted into the pubVic record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk General Infor motion Historic Name: First Church of Christ, Scientist Current Nat e: First Church of Christ, Scientist Date of Construction: 1925 ArchitecJ: August Geiger Duilder: C. A. Taylor Location: 256 NE 19t1 Street - Miami, Honda Present Owner: First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Miami Florida Present use: Church Zoning: T6-24-0 Folio No.: 01-3231-003-0270 Boundary (Legal Description): MIRAMAR PB 5-4 LOTS 1 TO 4 INC & PARCEL 6A AS PER PB 51-98 BLK 5 LOT SIZE 24150 SQ FT Setflng: The First Church of Christ, Scientist is situated on the southwest corner of Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 19th Street. The building occupies virtually the entire site. Integrity: The First Church of Christ, Scientist possesses integrity of setting, felling, design, association, materials, and location. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Statement of Significance According to the National Register Bulletin "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, Criteria Consideration A: Religious Properties, "a religious property is eligible if it derives its primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance. A religious property requires justification on architectural, artistic, or historic grounds to avoid any appearance of judgment by government about the validity of any religion or belief. Historic significance for a religious property cannot be established on the merits of a religious doctrine, but rather, for architectural or artistic values or for important historic or cultural forces that the property represents." I The Christian Science is one of few religions originated in America.2 Founded by the youngest of six children of a puritan family; Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) was born on a farm in Bow, New Hampshire. She was raised in a deeply religious Calvinist Congregational horne and due to her frail health she was homeschooled for most of her childhood:3 Constantly struggling with her health, Eddy sought relief from her illnesses in alternative treatments such as homeopathy which she studied in depth. Later, in 1862 she met Phineas Quimby, a popular healer in Portland, Maine who used a treatment method called "therapeutic touch.°°4 Puzzled by Quimby's technique Eddy became his pupil as she wanted to learn more about his approach which she believed was based on Jesus° healing teachings. In 1866, Eddy fell on a slippery sidewalk that left her in bed in critical condition, since Quimby had passed away a month before, she could not seek his aid. Eddy found comfort on the Bible and after a few days of praying assiduously she felt suddenly well, this event led her to "'discover" Christian Science. Convinced that her faith had cured her, she wrote a book through the course of nine years of profound scriptural study. "Science and Health" was published in 1875; in this book she reveals what she understood to be the "science" behind Jesus° healing method. htitalipwwnps.govin_dpublicationsibulletinsiprbninrb15 7,htm Chat, Marilyn J. 'America's religious Architecture — Sacred places for Every Community." Preservation Press, John Wiley & Sons, INC. 31997, Page 9 httpiliwww.marybakeredqylibrary,orgirnaribaker-eddy/life 4 ibid Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Mary Baker Eddy believed that spiritual reality is the only reality and that the material world - including sickness and death - is an illusion.5 Eddy started to teach Christian Science to the people of her community and soon she had a great number of followers; in 1879 she founded the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Lynn, Massachusetts. The Christian Science faith is based on reading passages of the scriptures which are afterward explained by Eddy's book "Science and Health" and on the testimony of people healed by her method. The religion's assurance that the disease is an illusion assumes that patients should be treated through prayer and not by medicine. The rejection of medical care led many cevotees to death, including children as their parents refused to seek medical help. Several people, mostly parents were prosecuted for manslaughter or neglect As a result, in 2010, the church made a statement that Christian Science should be seen as a complement to conventional medicine, not as a substitute for it.6 In 1894 the "Mother Church of Christian Science" was built in Boston, MA; this first modest church was in the Romanesque style with beautiful stained glass windows. In 1906 a massive addition to the main church was built in the Neoclassical Revival style inspired by the City Beautiful Movement in Chicago (1893) that suggested that pure, rational architectural forms could reform not only the city's physical fabric, but produce upright, efficient and moral citizens.7 This magnificent addition was decorated with floral garlands and textual quotations from the Bible and Eddy on its massive walls which became characteristic of the Church of Christ, Scientist all over the U.S. in the 1910s and 1920s. The "Word" became the Church's sacred decorations or "declarations" on the walls of their auditoriums. The Neoclassical Revival architecture itself became a symbol of the Church of Christ, Scientist and most temples erected during these decades were built in this style. Solon S. Berman, a Chicago architect, Christian Science convert, and designer of the Mother Church's addition wrote in 1907 about the affinity between the classical style and the Christian Science belief. He said that "architecture along classic lines has found most favor with Christian Science because the style with its tiltpllwww.alternapgdia.ne:_tivyA.pl?Christian Sdence heaPng httELLwaltprnapedia..nqtyyjiLl.p, Pthristian Sciencq teALgin:. httpliwww.„maribakereddyllbrary.ordcollectibnsiresearejabsk-a-researcherfivu Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk sense of cam, power and dignity... its true systems of proportion, its sincerity and refinement, and ... its rationalism, seems to represent the faith of those who employ it in their house of worship."8 Charles D. Faulkner, another prominent Chicago church architect anc Christian Science follower wrote in his 1946 book "Christian Science Church Edifices" that: "...Large, geometrically patterned leaded glass windows of pale muted color permit ample entry of natural light. Curved ceilings with long radii, creating relatively flat vaults, enhance acoustics. Inclined auditorium floors with seating arranged bowl -like around the reader's desk produce an optimum line of vision. Simple wall treatment on the interior, with design emphasis in and around the raised reader's platform, focuses attention on the lesson -sermon. Generously sized foyers with multiple stairs leading into the auditorium (sometimes installed in the middle of the seating) facilitate movement of people."9 The First Church of Christ, Scientist was organized in Miami in 1916. After meeting at various places throughout downtown, a temporary structure was erected at the corner of NE 411, Street and 2nd Avenue. Due to a rapid increase in attendance, a larger edifice was voted upon by members of the congregation in 1923. The present site was purchased by the Church and ground was broken on 2 May 1924. Although the church auditorium was already in use since 1925, the congregation chose not to formally dedicate the church unfit all debts were paid. The formal dedication took place on 7 March 1937)0 Miami's First Church of Christ, Scientist was built in 1925 in the Christian Science tracitional style, Neoclassical Revival. The architect commissioned for the job was the prominent August Geiger. August Geiger was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in September 1887. As a teenager, he and his family used to come to South Florida on vacations, he enjoyed the climate so much that he permanently moved to Miami in 1905 after cornpleting his formal education al Boardman's Manual Training School and working as architect in a New Haven firm for some time) 8 Stiritz, MniL "Missouri's Christian Science Churches Reflect ideals of Rational Theology" Preservation Issues, vol. 2, No. 6. Department of Natural Resources — Historic Preservation Program. 1992, ibtd, 10 Eaton, Sarah and Weicher, Vicki L. NRIHP Nomination 8DA1115, 1988. fl http://wwwn2sagyiloiscLhistoryculturejuploadjbischistoricresquisgstudy.pdf Submitted into the public record for item(s) P2.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Upon arriving in Miami, Geiger worked for a local architectural firm for six years before opening his own practice; later in 1915 he opened a second office in Palm Beach, FL. Geiger is best known for introducing the Spanish Colonial / Mediterranean Revival style to South Florica. 2 Geiger's specialty architectural style was very popular with the wealthy industrial class who vacationed in the sunshine state during the winter. However, he designed several buildings in many different styles such as Mission, Italian Renaissance, Neoclassical Revival, and Art Deco throughout South Florida. Geiger became the official architect of Carl Fisher designing several buildings in Miami Beach including Carl Fisher's house, the Lincoln Hotel (Miami Beach's first hotel), and the Miami Beach municipal Golf Course. In addition, he was the appointed architect for the Dade County School Board.13 Many of Geiger's creations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; his masterpieces are spread all over Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Just to list a few within the City of Miami; Villa Serena (1913); Southside School addition (1914); The Alamo (1915); Hindu Temple (1920); Fire Station No. 2 (1924); Dade County Courthouse in association with A. Ten Eyck Brown (1925); Miami Women's Club (1925); and First Church of Christ, Scientist (1925), all listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The First Church of Christ, Scientist at 256 NE 19TH Street represents an outstanding example of Neoclassical Revival style in Miarni-Dade County and is also remarkable design of August Geiger's, one of the most prominent architect of his time in Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. 12 ibid. .13 httpillbeach-higliLcornigeigeLhyni. .14 Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Vicki L. NRHP Nomination 8DA1115. 1988. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Description The First Church of Christ, Scientist was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1988. The structure is an outstanding example of Neoclassical Revival architecture style; its structural system is comprised of terracotta the and poured concrete, the exterior walls are dad in Indiana limestone [1], with the foundation and entrance steps constructed of Mt. Airy granite [2]. The NRHP Nomination report of 1988 written by Sarah Eaton and Vicki L. Welcher has a very precise description of the building included below with some corrections, illustrations and complementation by William E. Hopper, Ph.D. This description remains accurate today. "The exterior of the church is characterized by a classically -inspired facade running parallel lo Biscayne Boulevard [3]. The principal elevation is comprised of six colossal Ionic columns [4, 5] dividing a recessed portico into seven bays. There are granite steps leading up to he recessed portico and side doors [6] from the sidewalk level. On either side of the principal elevation are end bays without any type of openings. A large entablature [7] unifies the end bays to the central portico, Atop the entablature spanning the portico is a flat masonry parapet that serves to conceal the flat roofline behind if. The side elevations of the church are characterized by tall multi -pane opalescent sheet glass [8] windows [9] that serve to emphasize the height of the main auditorium, which is non -regular octagonal in design. Smaller windows below [10] provide light for the lounges [11] below the vestibule. The fenestration of the building is original, with the window sash set into metal frames. Metal frames have been affixed to the exterior of the lower two window panels [12], dividing them horizontally into thirds, giving the windows a more interesting rhythm [13, 14]. A granite water table [15] wraps around the entire building. The rear of the church building is characterized by a slightly shorter extension [16. 17] (Sunday -School room) that follows the external composition of the side elevations. There are seven uniformly spaced bays that comprise the semi- circular rear elevation [18. 19]. Five double doors set within the recessed portico lead to a large vestibule [20]. The auditorium is entered through seven double doors [21] leading down two long and two short side aisles and two center aisles into the main auditorium [22]. The auditorium is ramped down to the platform rostrum [23], which is at the same level as the vestibule, Two-story pilasters [24] and cantons [25] with simple Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on itiaLW____.01-6, City Clerk capitals [26] divide the walls and separate the windows [27] and door openings, as well as the rostrum, with their bases at the level of the floor of the vestibule. There are seven windows on either side of the auditorium containing simple opalescent sheet glass window panes set within metal frames. The rostrum [28is framed by a low curved coffered watt [29] below and the organ chamber and exposed pipework [30] above. Dividing the rostrum are two full -height pillars with simple capitals [31]. The interior walls of the auditorium are embellished with stylized classical wreath motifs [32]. The front short sides of the non -regular octagon are engraved with quotations in gold leaf [33]. The major portion of the auditorium ceiling is embellished with a shallow recessed coffered dome [34] with an opalescent sheet glass oculus [35]. Ceiling coffers fill the spaces between the dome and the exterior walls [36]. A simple entablature serves as a cornice that wraps around the perimeter of the auditorium [37]. There are folding seats set within the curved pews [38] and the seating capacity in both the auditorium and rear gallery [39] accommodates 1200 people [40]. The church building contains two auditoria [41], a transverse hallway, several meeting and specialty rooms [42, 43, 44], and a large space used for storage [45] below the vestibule. In all, the exterior and interior ot the church building remain virtually unaltered from the day they were completed, with the single exception of window air conditioning units [46] and ceiling air conditioning vents [47]. An illustration from the AIA Yearbook of 1939 [48], historical postcards [49, 50] are included, along with the Tax Assessor's photo [51] from 1939." It is noticeable that the building still encompasses all original features including the characteristics described as typical to Christian Science churches built in the 1910s and 1920s. The ouilding's exterior and interior are both in an impeccable degree of conservation. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 an 02/25/2016, City Clerk IV- Application of Criteria for Designation The First Church of Christ, Scientist at 256 NE 191H Street represents an outstanding example of Neoclassical Revival style in Miami -Dade County and is also a remarkable design of August Geiger's, one of the most prominent architect of his time in Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.15 The First Church of Christ. Scientist has significance as it relates to the historic heritage of Miami and possesses integrity of setting, materials, feeling, design, and ocation. The property is eligible for designation as a historic site under the criteria (5) and (6) as numbered in Sec. 23-4 (a) of Chapter 23of the City Code. (5) Embody those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction; (6) Are an outstandingwork of a prominent designer or builder. 15 Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Vicki L. NRHP Nomination 8DA1115. 1988,. 12 Submitted into the public record for item(s) P2.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Bibliography http://wwwdips.govinripOlicationsibuktinVnrh15jnrb15 Thtm Chiat, Marilyn J. "America's religious Architecture - Sacred places for Every Community.° Preservation Press, John Wiley & Sons, INC. 1997. Page 9 http://vvww.morybakereadbrary.orgimart.baker-edclyilife http://www.alterocjpedia.netiwiki.pl?Christian Science healing nftp://www.maiybakeredayibrary.oralcollectionskesearchlask-07 researcherlivey Stiritz, Mimi. "Missouri's Chrisfian Science Churches Reflect Ideals of Rational TheoVogy" Preservation Issues, vol. 2, No. 6. Department of Natural Resources - Historic Preservation Program. 1992. Eaton, Sarah and Welcher, Vicki L. NRHP Nomination 8DA1115. 1988. nttp://www.ngs,novibiscihistolycultureiuoloadj_bischisforicresourcestuay.pdf httoWbeach-high,comigeiger.html 13 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02 2__LjA(6, City Clerk VI- Photographs Figure 444,4,4 , (4;g/ 1111111'1'11:11111111111'11111111111' ol 1o, Iii.111111111111111111111111111.1111,11,111111111i 1.1,41111111111.1.1. 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He has served on the Historic Environmental Preservation Board since 2007 and as chairman since 2008, He has been involved in historic preservation efforts through the Momingside Civic Association and lives in a 1934 Kiehnel and Elliott house in Bay Shore (Momingside), Miami's first historic district 23 Submitted into the pubiic record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory —Nomination Form See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries —complete applicable sections oms •o. 1024-0011 frplr.a 10-31-07 For NPS use only received date entered 1. Name historic First Church of Christ Scientist and or common First Church of Christ Scientist 2. Location street a number 1836 Biscayne Boulevard .DA /i1S not for publlcatbn city, town Miam vicinity of state Florida 33132 code FL county Dade code FL 025 3. Classification Category district building(s) structure site object Ownership public X private both Public Acquisition - In process - being considered Status Present Use X occupied agriculture museum unoccupied ____ commercial — perk work In progress educational private residence Accessible _ entertainment _X_ religious _L_ yes: restricted —. government scientific __ yes: unrestricted Industrial _ transportation no : military other: 4. Owner of Property name First Church of Christ Scientist street&number 1836 Biscayne Boulevard city, town Miami _ vicinity of 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. street & number 75 W. Flagler Street C1 c N state Florida 33132 _c a- U E city, town Miami state Florida 33130 6. Representation in Existing Surveys FMSF-Miami Multiple Resource title Historic Preservation Survey date June, 1985 depository for survey records has this property been determined eligible? _-__ yes no federal _L stale county _IL local Bureau of Historic Preservation w U t1 city, town Tallahassee state Florida 32399-0250 7.Description Check one Check on deteriorated .,, unaltered -.X_ original site _ ruins A altered ___ moved date unexposed Describe the present and original (If known) physical appearance SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk 8. Significance Period prehistoric 1400-1499 1500-1599 1600-1699 00-1799 BOO-1899 Areas of Si nc archeology-prehistor ___ archeology -historic agriculture ___ architecture art commerce 900-1938 ___ communication': c dates 1925 Ch.sk and justify below c_ _ community planning _ conservation • _ economics education • _ . engineering exploration/settlement __ philosophy . industry __ politics/government _ invention BuilderiArchitect Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET August C. Geiger . landscape architecture_ religion law science literature sculpture ._ military ___ social/ __ musk hunuinitarlan ___ theater ____ transportation - other (specify) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk Please see Bibliography for Cover Nomination 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property less than 1 acre Miami Quadrangle nsme UT PA References A11171 15j8111L§(01 121815(219 1810 Zone Emitting Northing CitILL111...111I111111 E I ILLLli ol ILLL11.4..11 Quadrangle scope 1 :24000 Verbal boundary description and Justification Miami, Lots 1 through 4 of Block 5 of the plat of MIRAMAR (PB 5-4). Boundary follows historic and legal boundary. List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries te N/A state code county 1. Form Prepared By ft County Sarah Eaton /Vicki L. Welcher, Historic Sites Specialist organization Bureau of Historic Preservation date October, 1988 Street & number 500 South Bronough Street city or town Tallahassee code code telephone (904) 487-2333 tate Florida 32399-0250 12, State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: national X state local As the dsalgnated State Historic Preservation 685), I hereby nominate this property for inclus according to the criteria and procedures set f State Historic Preservation Officer signature umiState Historic Preservation Offic (Public Law 89- valuated date 0ctobe For NPS use only I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register date Keeper of the National Register Attest: Chief of NP1Ponn 16E04 Oide Anwar" 1014-00111 *so United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page The First Church of Christ Scientist DESCRIPTION: Condition: Excellent The First Church of Christ Scientist is a large two-story masonry building executed in the Neo-Classical style of architecture. The church building was completed in 1925 according to plans provided by August C. Geiger.1 The First Church of Christ Scientist is a rectangular -plan building whose structural system is comprised of terra cotta tile and poured concrete. The exterior walls are clad in Indiana limestone, with the foundation and entrance steps constructed of Mt. Airy granite.2 The exterior of the church is characterized by a classically - inspired facade running parallel to Biscayne Boulevard. The principal elevation is comprised of six colossal Ionic columns dividing a recessed portico into seven bays. There are granite steps leading up to the recessed portico from the sidewalk level. On either side of the principal elevation are end bays without any type of openings. A large entablature unifies the end bays to the central portico. Atop the entablature spanning the portico is a flat masonry parapet that serves to conceal the flat roofline behind it. The side elevations of the church are characterized by tall multi -pane windows that serve to emphasize the height of the main auditorium. Shorter windows below are indicative of a raised basement under the auditorium. The fenestration of the building is original with the window sash set into metal frames. A granite water table wraps around the entire building. The rear of the church building is characterized by a semicircular extension that follows the external composition of the side elevations. There are seven uniformly spaced bays that comprise the rear elevation. The main auditorium is entered through five double doors set within the recessed portico. The doors lead to a large vestibule which provides access to the auditorium by way of seven door Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 0212.6, City Clerk Pre F04. io4co. 4646! United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 OW Mpg..NtF02443018 Page 2 The First Church of Christ Scientist openings. The auditorium is ramped down to the platform altar which is delineated by the casing of the organ pipes above it. There are seven windows on either side of the auditorium containing simple glass panes set within metal frames. A low wall comprised of stylized triglyphs separates the auditorium from the altar. The interior walls of the auditorium are embellished with stylized classical motifs. The major portion of the auditorium ceiling is embellished with a shallow dome. Ceiling coffers are found between the dome and the exterior walls. A simple entablature serves as a cornice that wraps around the perimeter of the auditorium. There are folding seats set within the pews, and the seating capacity in both the auditorium and rear gallery accommodates 1200 people. The lower story of the church building contains an auditorium and meeting rooms. In all, the exterior and interior of the church building remain virtually unaltered from the day they were completed. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk pi p.m WIOO 101.44011 Jnited States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 1 The First Church of Christ Scientist STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Specific Date: 1925 Architect: August C. Geiger The First Church of Christ Scientist is architecturally significant because it represents an outstanding example of Neo- Classical styling in Dade County.3 The church building also possesses important associations with its architect, August C. Geiger, as this commission comprises one of his most important designs.4 The exterior of the First Church of Christ Scientist embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Neo-Classical style of architecture, a popular design expression for institutional buildings erected in Dade County throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The church building is architecturally noteworthy for such stylistic features as its symmetrical massing, use of classical orders, and utilization of limestone and granite to create a monumental appearance.5 The visual composition of the church is also significant because it exemplifies the work of August C. Geiger in South Florida. The building's scale, massino, and stylized decoration make it one of the most outstanding examples of Geiger's institutional designs in Miami. August C. Geiger was born in 1888 and came to Miami in 1905 from New Haven, Connecticut.6 During his career in Miami, he worked for Carl Fisher on various construction projects in Miami Beach and was also appointed architect for the Dade County School Board. He was the tenth registered architect in Florida and one of the most prominent and active architects in Dade County.8 His designs are characterized by the stylized use of the classical orders and the adaptation of prevailing national styles to the local climate. The First Church of Christ Scientist is still using the building for its original purpose. Its physical appearance has been meticulously conserved from the time of its construction. The First Church of Christ Scientist was organized in Miami in Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk S Irons 10400+ 1 tnited States Department of the Interior rational Park Service lational Register of Historic Places 'ontinuation Sheet Dias Iypuwl Mp lai.4 0if eetivn number 8 Page 2 The First Church of Christ Scientist 1916. After meeting at various places throughout downtown, a temporary structure was erected at the corner of N. E. 4th Street and 2nd Avenue.9 Due to a rapid increase in attendance, a larger edifice was voted upon by members of the congregation in 1923.10 The present site was purchased by the church and ground was broken on 2 May 1924.11 Although the church auditorium has been used since 1925, the congregation chose not to formally dedicate the church until all debts were paid. The formal dedication took place on 7 March 1937.12 NOTES 1. Joseph Faus, "Churches of Miami 29 January 1950, p. 25. 2. See note 1 above. 3. State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Archives, History and Records Management, "Florida Master Site File: Historic Site Data Sheet" for 1836 Biscayne Boulevard, "Statement of Significance." 4. Year Book of Joint Exhibition of the Architectural League of Greater Miami and Florida South Chapter A. t. A. (1930), P. 21. 5. See note 3 above. 6. Metropolitan Dade County, Office of Community and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division, From Wilderness to Metropolis: The History and Architecture of Dade County, Florida (1825-1940) (Miami, Florida: Metropolitan Dade County, 1982), "Selected List of Architects and Their Work." 7. See note 6 above. 8. See note 3 above. 9. See note 1 above. 10. See note 1 above. 11. See note 1 above. 12. See note 1 above. Miami Sunday News Magazine Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.7 on 02/25/2016, City Clerk FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 1836 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD 47 SW. C • • y ir . 7 th TER.. 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