Vnited States D e w t. not for publication: N/A city/town: Waldron. in Arkansas of the Interior. National Park Service

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Vnited States D e w t National Park Service of the Interior WATfONAL REGISTER OF EtS!

--- historic name: Poteau Work Center Residence #2 other name/eite number: SC 0019 street at

state: county: Scott code: AR 327 zip code: 72958 3. Classification - - - - - - - - - -.

Resources within Property: Contributing Noncontributing buildings sites structures objects 0

1 Vnited States D e w t National Park Service of the Interior WATfONAL REGISTER OF EtS!FORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM I, Name of Property historic name: Poteau Work Center Residence #2 other name/eite number: SC 0019 street at number: Poteau Work Center Access Road not for publication: N/A city/town: Waldron vicinity: state: county: Scott code: AR 327 zip code: Classification Ownership of Property: public-federal Category of Property: Buildinalsl Number of Resources within Property: Contributing Noncontributing buildings sites structures objects 0 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register : N/A Name of related multiple property Ifsting: in Arkansas

( 4. State/Federal Agency Certification 48 the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act,of1986,asamended,Iherebycedifythatthis nomination request for determination of

2 ( 4. State/Federal Agency Certification 48 the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act,of1986,asamended,Iherebycedifythatthis nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for segiste properties in the National Register of ~istoric Places and n the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR E 0. In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register Criteria. See continuation sheet. - Signature of certifying official Pate State or Federal agency and bureau Inmyopinion,theproperty _X meets doesnotmeetthenational Register criteria. - See continuation sheet. Signature of commenting or other official Date g State or Federal agency and bureau c- 5. National Park Service Certification.. - I, hereby certify that this property is: - entered in the National Register - See continuation ~heet. determined eligible for the National Register - See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the National ~egister - removed from the National Register - other (explain): Signature of Keeper Date Of Action 6, Pun~ti~n or Use ---- > I - - Historic: Government Sub: Government Office -- 1 Current : Government Sub: Government O ffice

7. Description,-=, --, - Architectural Classification: Other: Plain Traditional - -I_- - - Other Description: Materials: foundation Concrete walls Woad roof As~halt other Describe present and

3 7. Description,-=, --, - Architectural Classification: Other: Plain Traditional - -I_- - - Other Description: Materials: foundation Concrete walls Woad roof As~halt other Describe present and historic physical appearance. sheet. See continuation 8, Statement of signj we m e - - ~ - Certifying official has ~~nsidered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: locallv Applicable National Register Criteria: A Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) z N/A Areas of Significance: Social H iston Conservation Period(a) of Significance: c. I939 Significant Dates : NJA Significant Personts) : N/A Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder: Civilian Conservation Coms State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. X See continuation sheet. -

Previous documentation on file (NPS): - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested.

4 --* ' - -= Major Bibliographical References --==Ec== ======-- - See nfacilitie8 Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Arkansas, ," Section H, - See continuation eheet. Previous documentation on file (NPS): - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. previously listed in the National Register previously detedned eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark - recorded by Historic American Buildings SPzrvey # - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Primary -cation of Additional Data: State historic preservation office Other state agency. Federal agency Local government - University - Other -- Specify Repository: : 10, Geographical Data -- L =- -- -P Acreage of Property: Uss than one - Pmm References: Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing - See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description: - See continuation sheet. Beginning at point on the western edge of t sociated access road located approximately 750 feet south of its intt.ion with State Highway 80, proceed westerly on a line running para1 ith the building's northern elevation for a distance of 125 feet; therr~e proceed southerly on a line rmning parallel with the building's western elevation for a distance of 62.5 feet; thence proceed easterly on a line running parallel with the building's southern elevation for a distance of 125 feet; thence proceed northerly along the western edge af the associated accegs road for a distance of 62.5 feet to the point of beginning. Boundary Justification: - See continuation sheet. This boundary includes the automabile parking area and surrounding lawn that are historically associated with this resource and that retain their integrity.

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5 ==I--== : 11. Form Prepared By Name/Title: Todd Fersuson, HistorianIKen Stow mtectural Historian 0rganizatien:mkansas Historic preservation Prosram Date:8,/28/91 Street & Number:225 E rkham, Suite 300 Telephone : City or Town: Little Rock State:& ZIP: 72201

Unlted States Department of the Interlor National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Seetion number page 1 Description: The Poteau Work Center Residence #2 is

The smcme rests upon a continuous stone foundation, its walls ate covered with novelty siding, and the roof is covered with asphalt shingles.

The house has one bay central front porch consisting of a set of stone steps and a series of, three columns on the fiont comers of the porch at the erest of the stairs.

The western elevation of the house is a covered garage which was added to the house. The northern end of this garage is a small utilitylstorage shed.

6 Unlted States Department of the Interlor National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Seetion number page 1 Description: The Poteau Work Center Residence #2 is located east of Waldron just south of Arkansas Highway 80. Located on the work center punds is a single story structure of frame construction with a rectangular plan and a gable roof. The smcme rests upon a continuous stone foundation, its walls ate covered with novelty siding, and the roof is covered with asphalt shingles. The northern elevation of the house has two sets of six-over-six pane, double hung windows which are covered by metal awnings. The house has one bay central front porch consisting of a set of stone steps and a series of, three columns on the fiont comers of the porch at the erest of the stairs. These columns support a classical pediment with returns which is covered by a gabled roof that intersects midway up the front half of the gabled roof of the main structure. The western elevation of the house is a covered garage which was added to the house. The northern end of this garage is a small utilitylstorage shed. The southern elevation shows a screened porch attached to a rear "L", both of which are covered with a shed type roof which slopes to the south. Inside the screened porch is a single door with a single six-over-six window to its side, The rear "L" has one six-over-six window which is covered by a metal awning. The eastem view shows a gabled side projection as well as the side of the rear "L". The rear T' has another six-over-six window with a metal awning cover and the side projection has a pair of six-over-six windows. This view also shows a single six-over-six window on the main structure. The structure has an interior chimney made of brick which has a placement to the eastem side of center on the southern side of the gabled roof. The building is in excellent condition.

Wnlted States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places' Continuation Sheet Sectlon number 8 1 Page The Pow Work Cater

he east. It was conmwtd as!he residence for the ranger of the Poteau Ranger Dismict of the Ouachita Nasional hat (Ohw.

westward from Arkansas into Oklahoma, and it mtinues to servt that purpose t&y.

7 Wnlted States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places' Continuation Sheet Sectlon number 8 1 Page The Pow Work Cater Residence #2 was conmtsd circa 1939 by memm of the 1707th Compmy of the Arlcansas CCC District stationed al the Waldron Camp tb was located approximately fcmem miles m he east. It was conmwtd as!he residence for the ranger of the Poteau Ranger Dismict of the Ouachita Nasional hat (Ohw. This building, along with the associared work center building (nminazed sepatately), constihlted the disfrict headquaners for this sizeable district zhat extends westward from Arkansas into Oklahoma, and it mtinues to servt that purpose t&y. It is significant for its asmiations with the significant contributions to American mid histmy made by the Civilian Consemtion Corps and for its associations with the conservation movement that President Roosevelt intended this organization to serve, panicularly within such protected federal lands as the national forests.

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