Approval to Provide Matching Funding for a Historic Structure Report foCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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March 4, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Approval to Provide Matching Funding fora Historic Structure Report for
Eagle Point Park
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval to provide matching
funding of $75,000 for the grant application to be filed by Heritage Works
to the Jeffris Heartland Fund to develop a Historic Structures Report
(HSR) for the Alfred Caldwell designed buildings at Eagle Point Park.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
MVM Memo
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Staff Memo
MOU
Supporting Documentation
Application
Supporting Documentation
Proposal
Supporting Documentation
SHPO State Eligiblity
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval to Provide Matching Funding for a Historic Structure Report for
Eagle Point Park
DATE: February 29, 2024
Leisure Services Director Marie Ware and Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont
are recommending City Council approval to provide matching funding of $75,000 for the
grant application to be filed by Heritage Works to the Jeff ris Heartland Fund to develop
a Historic Structures Report (HSR) for the Alfred Caldwell designed buildings at Eagle
Point Park. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the City of Dubuque and
Heritage Works' proposed partnership and they also request Mayor and City Council
approval of the MOU.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Director
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director
Chris Happ Olson, Assistant Planner
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Director
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director
Dubuque
All -America Ci$
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
SUBJECT: Approval to Provide Matching Funding for a Historic Structure Report for
Eagle Point Park
DATE: February 26, 2024
INTRODUCTION
This memo requests approval of providing matching funding for the grant application to
the Jeffris Heartland Fund to develop a Historic Structures Report (HSR) for the Alfred
Caldwell designed buildings at Eagle Point Park and request approval of the enclosed
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU outlines the City of Dubuque and
Heritage Works' proposed partnership.
BACKGROUND
Eagle Point Park is a National Register Historic District and a Dubuque Landmark Site.
The site has a mixture of buildings that contribute to its history, which are in different
stages of repair. In order to plan and utilize our City funding wisely, an HSR is needed in
order to assess and prioritize work to be accomplished on each of the historic
structures.
Eagle Point Park has many structures (some of which are Caldwell designed) and an
important cultural landscape. The previously budgeted city funding will not be enough to
move forward for all the work involved in an HSR for the site. We convened a team of
Leisure Services and Planning Services Department staff to pursue additional sources
of funds, identifying that the Jeffris Family Foundation (Jeffris) might be a good fit for
funding to develop the HSR, with an opportunity for a grant of $50,000. If an HSR grant
is received from Jeffris, it could position us to leverage additional funds for restoration
from them, up to $1 million matching funds for bricks and mortar.
Jeffris has a hands-on approach to projects and requires a partnership with a local
501 c3 instead of working with public entities like cities. Assistant Planner Chris Happ
Olson reached out to Heritage Works, a local 501 c3 due to their previous experience
with Jeffris at Steeple Square and the Mathias Ham House. The Jeffris-funded Steeple
Square project was completed in 2021. The Jeffris-funded Ham House project is in the
fundraising stage for the bricks and mortar portion, scheduled for completion by June
2026. Heritage Works had leadership in both projects and has an established
relationship with Jeffris. Jeffris has agreed to consider an HSR request for Eagle Point
Park while the Ham House project is in progress. Provided the project is complete and
the grant requirements are satisfied, the City in Partnership with Heritage Works would
have the opportunity to move forward with a request for the bricks and mortar funding
from Jeffris for Eagle Point Park following the completion of the park's HSR and the
Ham House bricks and mortar project.
DISCUSSION
In order to garner Jeffris support, the park must be recognized with state or national
significance. The City recently sought further evaluation from the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) as to its significance. Upon our request, the SHPO issued a
preliminary determination of eligibility stating that they believe Eagle Point Park has
state significance, based on the information we provided, which is required for seeking
Jeffris funds. The Eligibility Review is included with this memo. With an HSR budget
increased to $125,000 ($50,000 from Jeffris and $75,000 city match) we will be able to
complete the HSR for the Caldwell -designed structures.
In the past decade, Heritage Works has researched Eagle Point Park and has hosted
community tours and educational sessions. They have relationships nationwide with
experts, historians, and architects familiar with the park, its Midwest aesthetic landscape
style, and Caldwell. Heritage Works has assembled a specialized team that is uniquely
qualified to complete the HSR as the Eagle Point Park structures are one of a kind. A
proposal by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. is enclosed. The Planning Services
Department has reviewed this proposal. Duane Hagerty has cultivated a relationship
with Tom Jeffris and the two other Jeffris trustees over the years and is well positioned
as an appropriate and experienced local 501 c3 partner.
This project has similarities to the Miracle League project where planning is completed
and a 501 c3 assists leading the initiative. Eagle Point Park is dearly loved by our
community. A completed HSR would provide the necessary information to pursue a
challenge grant for bricks and mortar in the future. Heritage Works could assist with
matching fundraising campaign in those later phases. The HSR will provide the details
we as a city need to preserve the structures and cultural heritage of Eagle Point Park. It
also provides information that would be used in fundraising. A successful project could
further lead to additional bricks and mortar grants in the future from Jeffris through their
Capital Campaign Challenge Grants program.
We feel the most viable approach is working with Heritage Works as the trusted
organization that Jeffris is familiar with, that being Heritage Works. Our initial inquiries to
Jeffris have been positively met by their president Tom Jeffris who expressed personal
interest in the project. Heritage Works has discussed this at their board level and is
ready to move forward with partnership. The matching funding of $75,000 would be
provided to Heritage Works at the time of approval of the Jeffris grant which is attached
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to this item. A draft MOU between the City of Dubuque and Heritage Works is enclosed
and is required to help demonstrate the City's support of the project with matching
funding and partnership.
BUDGET IMPACT
The Leisure Services Department has Project 5543000002-100-64900, Account 100-
55-0000-76-750-5570-00-02-64900 in FY24 for an Eagle Point Park historic structure
report funded at $75,000.
REQUESTED ACTION
We request Mayor and City Council approval for providing matching funding of $75,000
for the grant application to be filed by Heritage Works to the Jeffris Heartland Fund to
develop a Historic Structures Report (HSR) for the Alfred Caldwell designed buildings at
Eagle Point Park. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the City of
Dubuque and Heritage Works' proposed partnership and we request Mayor and City
Council approval of the MOU.
Prepared by: Chris Happ Olson, Assistant Planner
Enclosures: Draft Application to the Jeffris Family Foundation
MOU between Heritage Works and the City of Dubuque
Proposal from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.
SHPO State Eligibility Review
cc: Christine Happ Olson, Assistant Planner
Stephen Fehsal, Park Division Manager
Jared Charland, Project and Facilities Manager
Duane Hagerty, Heritage Works
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into as of March 4, 2024 by
and between Heritage Works Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Heritage Works," and the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereinafter referred to as "City."
BACKGROUND: Heritage Works seeks to pursue a grant from the Jeffris Family
Foundation Heartland Fund in the amount of $50,000 to support a Historic Structures
Report for the Alfred Caldwell -designed buildings at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa
(the Project). Heritage Works will act as the applicant and fiscal agent for the grant.
TERMS:
Grant Application and Funding: a. Heritage Works shall be responsible for
submitting the grant application to the Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund
for the Project. b. The Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund grant request is
$50,000. c. City agrees to provide additional funding of $75,000 to support any
additional costs associated with the Project subject to the terms set forth in this
MOU.
2. Roles and Responsibilities:
a. Heritage Works: i. Will act as the applicant and fiscal agent for the Jeffris Family
Foundation Heartland Fund grant.
b. City: i. Commits to providing $75,000 for expenses related to the Project. The
City's contribution is provided only if the grant application to Jeffris for $50,000 is
successful. ii. Will collaborate with Heritage Works in the planning and execution
of the Project. ill. Will provide grant writing support to Heritage Works in
preparing the application for the Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund grant.
3. Duration: This MOU shall be effective as of the date first above written and shall
continue until the completion of the Project or termination by mutual agreement.
4. Insurance and Contract Requirements: This MOU is for the sole purpose of
seeking a grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation. Any following work, including
the engagement of a team to undertake the Project using the leveraged funding,
is subject to contract between the City of Dubuque and Heritage Works, which
will spell out all necessary components, including terms, expectations,
management and insurance requirements for the contractor and subcontractors.
AMENDMENTS: Any amendments to this MOU must be made in writing and signed by
both parties.
TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this MOU with written notice delivered to
the other party if there is a material breach of any term or condition herein.
GOVERNING LAW: This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Iowa.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this MOU as of the date first
above written.
Heritage Works Inc.:
Duane Hagerty, President/CEO
Heritage Works Inc.
City of Dubuque, Iowa:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
City of Dubuque, Iowa
JEFFRIS HEARTLAND FUND
2023 Grant Application
Application instructions: Please enter all answers directly into the grey fields next to the questions.
Please limit your answers to the word count where indicated.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Name of Applicant: Heritage Works, Inc.
Address: 489 W. 4th Street
City: Dubuque State: IA Zip: 52001
Telephone: 563-564-4080 Fax: NA
E-Mail Address: dhagerty(&,heritageworksdbq.com
Website: www.heritageworksdbq.com
2. Contact (individual responsible for project):
Name: Duane Hagerty
Title: President & CEO
Address: 489 W. 4th Street
City: Dubuque State: IA Zip: 52001
Daytime Telephone: 773-319-0209 Fax: NA
E-Mail Address: dhagerty(&,heritageworksdbq.com
3. Is the applicant a government agency or a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code, current in its annual tax filings with the Internal Revenue Service? Non-
profit organizations must provide proof of their tax-exempt status before being considered and the status
of tax filings for recent years will be verified. ®YES ❑NO
4. Mission: Briefly describe the goal or mission of your organization. Include an explanation of how it
relates to the project under consideration for funding. (<75 words)
Our mission is Historic Activation: harnessing the past to inspire our future. We're
experts in envisioning, planning, and executing redevelopments of historic buildings in
ways that will continuously evolve to serve people in the community, while retaining
their historic character. Since our inception, we have spearheaded efforts in bringing
attention to Alfred Caldwell's stunning work at Eagle Point Park through community
educational events, walking tours and planning discussions with the City of Dubuque.
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 1
Grant Application 2023
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Describe the property that will be the focus of this study:
5. Property Name: Alfred Caldwell Picnic Shelters at Eagle Point Park
6. Property:
Street Address: 2601 Shiras Avenue
City: Dubuque
State: Iowa
Zip: 52001
Population*: 58,117
7. Date(s) of Original Construction: 1934-1936
8. Architect or Designer (if known): Alfred Caldwell
9. Property Owner: City of Dubuque
If the property owner is not the applicant, provide a letter of authorization from the property owner.
10. Provide a concise description of the property under consideration for this project. Please explain the
historic and current function of the property. (<100 words)
The property is a site consisting of three limestone masonry buildings constructed as
picnic shelters and accessory uses on the north side of Eagle Point Park in Dubuque,
Iowa. Each of these buildings is connected by a network of flagstone walkways,
promenades, plazas and other site features. The northernmost building is the Stone
Shelter. The easternmost building is the Bridge Promenade that spans the main entrance
road through the park. The westernmost building was constructed as a utilitarian
pumphouse and tool storage building. All three are still used as picnic shelters.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SITE
11. The property must be individually listed on or have documentation that it is individually eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places. Contributing structures within a National Register historic district also must
be individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Priority will be given to sites of
documented national and then statewide historic significance. Sites of local significance are not be eligible.
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 2
Grant Application 2023
Level of Significance of the Site:
National Historic Landmark
❑�
Individually Listed or Eligible for National ❑
Register of Historic Places with National Significance
Individually Listed or Eligible for National ❑
Register of Historic Places with Statewide Significance
12. Describe the property's association with prominent figures of national, regional, or statewide
importance, and/or with events of national, regional, or statewide significance. (<50 words)
In 1934, Dubuque utilized $200,000 in WPA funds to improve Eagle Point Park, hiring
Alfred Caldwell to design the first buildings in his career. He led over 200 men during
the depths of the Great Depression. The park is considered one of the best WPA
examples in Iowa.
13. Describe the architectural merit of the property, including association with designers of national,
regional, or statewide importance, if applicable. (<50 words)
The young landscape architect Caldwell built a site that is more expansive, intact and
suited to the landscape than even Caldwell's later -designed National Historic Landmark
Lily Pool in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The design emphasizes horizontality, and use of
natural materials, including local limestone and timber.
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 3
Grant Application 2023
14. Describe the decorative arts component of the property, if any. (<50 words)
Decorative arts are woven into each aspect of the site and buildings. The most apparent
decorative component is the extensive limestone carving and placement of stones. Like a
natural growth from the site, ledges, benches, mantles, fireplaces, light fixtures and
promenades unfold and are seamlessly integrated.
PROPOSED ACTIVITY AND PLAN
15. Summarize the schedule for this immediate planning activity and how that fits into the overall
schedule for development of the property. (<75 words)
Work on the HSR for the three buildings and immediately adjacent site features will
begin in June, 2024 and be complete by March, 2025. If invited, we would likely apply
for the Jeffris Challenge Grant in spring of 2026. The first phase of restoration could
begin in spring or summer of 2027. The overall goal is to have restoration of all of
Caldwell's work complete for the centennial celebration of the site's completion in 2037.
16. Has a consultant for the project been selected? If yes, please list consultant(s) below.
Heritage Works has selected a team that will be led by Wiss, Janney, Elstner &
Associates (WJE). The WJE contacts will be Deborah Slaton and Mike Ford. They will
manage the HSR process and write the HSR. WJE has extensive experience preparing
HSRs for all types of projects and Slaton wrote NPS Preservation Brief #43 outlining the
preparation and use of HSRs. Julia Bachrach Consulting, will be the historic consultant.
Julia brings with her a wealth of knowledge related to Alfred Caldwell, including
working with him when she was the historian for the Chicago Park District. Jeffrey
Morton will join the team as the local architect. Jeff has years of experience with
adaptive reuse of historic buildings projects, including work at Steeple Square. The City
of Dubuque, as owners, will provide funding and leadership on -site, with representation
from the Planning and Leisure Services Departments.
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 4
Grant Application 2023
17. Describe how support from the Jeffris Family Foundation will be acknowledged. (<50 words)
Jeffris Family Foundation will be acknowledged in all public communications related to
the project. The Jeffris logo will be included in any press releases, videos, website
postings and social media, for which the team has control. Jeffris will also be
acknowledged in the HSR.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
18. Jeffris Heartland Fund project budget:
Please note: Total Project Income and Total Project Expenses must balance.
Income Sources
Amount
Expenses
Amount
Jeffris Heartland Fund grant
(amount requested from Jeffris
Foundation
$50,000
Consultant Fees
$125,000
Matching Funds
(identify sources and note if funding is
anticipated or secured
Travel/per diem
Cily of Dubuque Grant
$75,000
Printing/Mailing Costs
secured
Photography Costs
Other (specify):
Total Project Income
$125,000
Total Project Expenses
$125,000
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 5
Grant Application 2023
19. Explain your plans to undertake a capital campaign within three years. (<75 words)
The Caldwell site at Eagle Point Park is beloved by the Dubuque community. After an
award of the Jeffris Challenge Grant, we could be ready to conduct a community
fundraising plan to raise at least 2/3rds of the funds necessary to complete the awarded
project. Outreach would include businesses, major individual donors, state and national
grants and the public at large. We would also engage fans of Alfred Caldwell throughout
the country to solicit donations.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
20. Describe an example of programming and/or services offered by your organization that are directly
related to the property. In your answer, please explain how these programs/services help support your
organization's mission. (<75 words)
In October of 2016 Heritage Works sponsored a two-day event specifically focused on
the work of Alfred Caldwell at Eagle Point Park. The event included an art exhibit,
educational presentations and tours of the landscape and buildings, drawing over 750
participants. In 2020 we conducted a virtual tour of Caldwell landscapes and buildings
which can be seen on our YouTube channel, raising awareness about these historic assets
in our community and beyond.
21. Describe at least two examples of community support for your organization that relates to facility
improvements. (<75 words)
In 2015, Heritage Works attracted the support of a Dubuque philanthropist who donated
over $800,000 as seed money to begin operations with the mission of raising awareness
for historic preservation and assist people working to complete historic redevelopment
projects. Between 2018 - 2022 we helped the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Dubuque, a congregation with fewer than 50 members, raise over $2 million in historic
tax credits, grants and donations to restore their 1885 church.
CERTIFICATION
Acting as a duly authorized representative of the applicant, I am submitting this request for a Jeffris
Heartland Fund grant.
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 6
Grant Application 2023
Name: Duane Hagerty
Title: President & CEO
Signature:
Date:
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 7
Grant Application 2023
SUBMITTAL
• Please read the application form carefully and contact the assigned Director of the Jeffris Family
Foundation for clarification.
• Requested information or "not applicable" should be entered in the space provided.
• Incomplete, faxed or handwritten applications will not be considered.
• Materials submitted will not be returned.
• Submission of videos and oversized documents is discouraged.
• Letters of endorsement are useful, but not essential.
• Please keep attachments to a minimum. We will request any documentation and supplemental
information if we deem it important.
Save the completed application form as a .pdf and email it to the Jeffris Family Foundation
Administrative email (j2eg,gy(i ,ieffrisfoundation.org) and copy the Foundation Director with whom you
have been working.
• It is not necessary to include the Guidelines and Eligibility summary that precedes this form.
• Attach four (4) different digital images of the property illustrating its overall character and
character defining features.
• Attach a copy of the Applicant's Internal Revenue Service determination letter of tax-exempt
status.
• Attach a letter of authorization from the property owner if needed.
Mail a hard copy of the application with requested and optional attachments to the Foundation office:
Peggy Sheridan, Administrative Assistant
Jeffris Family Foundation
P.O. Box 1160
Janesville, Wisconsin 53547-1160
Jeffris Heartland Fund Page 8
Grant Application 2023
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
HERITAGE WORKS, INC. AND CITY OF DUBUQUE
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into as of February , 2024,
by and between Heritage Works Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Heritage Works," and
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereinafter referred to as the "City."
BACKGROUND: Heritage Works seeks to pursue a grant from the Jeffris Family
Foundation Heartland Fund in the amount of $50,000 to support a Historic Structures
Report for the Alfred Caldwell -designed buildings at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa.
Heritage Works will act as the applicant and fiscal agent for the grant and project. The
City of Dubuque authorizes Heritage Works to pursue this application under the terms
and conditions of this MOU.
TERMS:
1. Grant Application and Funding: a. Heritage Works shall be responsible for
submitting the grant application to the Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund
for the aforementioned project. b. The Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund
grant amount is $50,000. c. The City of Dubuque agrees to provide additional
funding of a minimum of $75,000 to support any additional costs associated with
the Historic Structures Report.
2. Roles and Responsibilities: a. Heritage Works: i. Will act as the applicant and
fiscal agent for the Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund grant. ii. Will oversee
the implementation of the project and ensure compliance with grant
requirements. iii. Will submit regular progress reports to the City of Dubuque.
b. City of Dubuque: i. Will provide $50,000 minimum match for the grant and an
additional minimum of $25,000 for other costs related to the development of a
Historic Structures Report. ii. Will offer grant writing support to Heritage Works
for the successful acquisition of the Jeffris Family Foundation Heartland Fund
grant. iii. Will collaborate with Heritage Works in the planning and execution of
the project.
3. Duration: This MOU shall be effective as of the date first above written and shall
continue until the completion of the project or termination by mutual agreement.
AMENDMENTS: Any amendments to this MOU must be made in writing and signed by
both parties.
TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this MOU with written notice to the other
party if there is a material breach of any term or condition herein.
GOVERNING LAW: This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Iowa.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this MOU as of the date first
above written.
Heritage Works Inc.:
jAuthorized Signature]
Duane Hagerty, President/CEO
Heritage Works Inc.
City of Dubuque, Iowa:
[Authorized Signature]
Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
City of Dubuque, Iowa
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Date: i U". �u 2015
HERITAGE WORKS INC
900 JACKSON ST STE LL2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Dear Applicant:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
47-4071538
DLN:
17053147324035
Contact Person:
JOSEPH R KENNEDY ID# 31647
Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Effective Date of Exemption:
May 22, 2015
Addendum Applies:
No
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Based on the information you submitted with your application, we have
determined you are likely to qualify as a private operating foundation
described in section 4942(j)(3) of the Code. Accordingly, you are treated as a
private operating foundation for your first year. After that, you will be
treated as a private operating foundation as long as you continue to meet the
requirements of section 4942(j)(3). You are required to file Form 990-PF
annually.
For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt
organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter 114221-PF" in the search bar
to view Publication 4221-PF, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Private
Foundations, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure
requirements.
Sincerely,
Director, Exempt Organizations
Letter 1075
IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200 1 Des Moines, Iowa 50315 USA I Phone: 515.348.6200
iowaeda.com
ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Review Date: 10/13/2023
Property Information:
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Name of Property: Eagle Point Park Historic District
Historic District: Eagle Point Park Historic District (ISIF # - )
Multiple Property Form: N/A (HADB # - )
Address: 2601 Shiras Avenue
City & County: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Eligibility:
❑ Insufficient documentation was provided for our review. Please provide the information requested in the
"Additional Comments" section, below.
❑ This property is considered not eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places or is
"non-contributing" in a listed or eligible historic district. See "Additional Comments" below.
❑ This potential district is considered eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register Criteria: A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑
® This property is considered individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register Criteria: A ® B ❑ C ® D ❑
❑ This property is considered "contributing" in a National Register -listed or eligible historic district.
National Register Criteria: A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑
Be advised that this determination is preliminary and based solely on the information provided at the time of the review.
Additional research and documentation may be needed to actually nominate an "eligible" or "contributing" property to the
National Register. That research may ultimately prove that the property is not, in fact, eligible for listing. Additional research may
also prove that properties with a preliminary determination of `not eligible" or "non-contributing" are, in fact, eligible.
This review does not constitute comment for the purposes of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Historic
Preservation and Cultural Entertainment District Tax Credit Program, or the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
Program.
Additional Comments:
The Eagle Point Park Historic District is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places with Local
significance under Criterion A for Entertainment/Recreation and Criterion C for Landscape Architecture. The State
Historic Preservation Office of Iowa agrees the property has State significance and supports a substantive
amendment to the nomination form. Eagle Point Park is an important early example of Alfred Caldwell's park
design and maintains excellent integrity. There is no comparable park located within the State of Iowa and
additional research is recommended to determine the possibility of National significance.
Reviewed by:
Lorinda Bradley, IN Register Coordinator Sara Andre, Architectural Historian
Governor Kim Reynolds I Lt. Governor Adam Gregg I Executive Director Debi V. Durham
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February 16, 2024- REVISED
Duane Hagerty
President and CEO
Heritage Works Dubuque
489 Fourth Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Eagle Point Park Historic Structures Report
Scope of Services and Qualifications
WJE No. 2024.0714
Dear Duane:
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
330 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.272.7400 tel
www.wje.com
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) and our consultants, Julia Bachrach of Julia Bachrach
Consulting, LLC, and Jeffrey Morton of Jeff Morton Associates, are pleased to provide this scope of
services and qualifications information for preparation of a historic structures report (HSR) for Eagle Point
Park in Dubuque, Iowa. We understand that Heritage Works Dubuque, in consultation with the City of
Dubuque, will submit a grant proposal to the Jeffers Foundation in support of funding this study.
As requested, the following information is provided:
■ Scope of services letter (this document), including a brief qualifications overview
■ WJE historic preservation qualifications overview
■ WJE Historic Structures Report qualifications overview
■ Resumes for key project personnel
QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
WJE project team personnel are nationally recognized in historic preservation and have wide-ranging
experience in all aspects of planning, investigation, condition assessment, and repair and preservation.
The WJE project team offers the following unique qualification for this project:
■ A multi -disciplinary team of professionals, including historical architects, landscape architects,
professional engineers, historians, and conservators, with extensive experience developing Historic
Structure Reports and related studies.
■ Extensive experience with Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,
NPS Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports (authored by WJE team
member Deborah Slaton), the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Architectural
and Engineering Documentation, and NPS Preservation Brief 36: Protecting Cultural Landscapes, as well
as other relevant codes and standards, and their application to historic properties.
■ Team members with experience that greatly exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards in their respective disciplines.
■ Experience with historic properties in the project area and region, and specifically other significant
properties that were designed by Alfred Caldwell in the 1930s.
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Please see the attached capability profiles for an overview of WJE experience in historic preservation and
in the development of Historic Structures Reports.
Project Team Members
Mike Ford, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Mike Ford, WJE Senior Associate and Historical Architect, will be the project lead and coordinate the scope
of services outlined below. In addition to managing the project team, he will participate in site work to
document and evaluate the existing structures, and in developing the physical description, condition
assessment, significance evaluation, and treatment recommendations for the report. He will also
participate in compiling the final report and will attend meetings over videoconference. If the Additional
Services described below are included in the scope of the project, Mr. Ford will coordinate laboratory
materials and finishes studies performed by WJE in-house personnel.
Deborah Slaton, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Deborah Slaton, WJE Principal and historian/conservator, will assist the project team in coordination and
development of the report, and will edit the draft and final work product. She will also be available to
support the project team throughout the work process.
Julia Bachrach, Julia Bachrach Consulting, LLC
Ms. Bachrach, principal of Julia Bachrach Consulting and historian, will perform the archival research, write
the historical component of the report, and lead development of the evaluation of significance. She will be
on site to attend the kickoff meeting and to document the existing landscape components within the
study area, and to visit Dubuque locations that have relevant archival materials. Ms. Bachrach will
collaborate with Robert E. Grese, Professor Emeritus of Environment and Sustainability, University of
Michigan.
Jeffrey Morton, Jeffrey Morton Associates
Mr. Morton, principal of Jeffrey Morton Associates and historical architect, will participate in the site visit
and assist in the development of the report. Mr. Morton will lead the development of measured drawings
and assist in the coordination of the order of magnitude cost estimate and the topographic study. Mr.
Morton will also attend the final presentation and meeting with the City of Dubuque.
The key project team members will be assisted by other WJE historical architects, engineers, and
conservators as needed throughout the project.
Please refer to the attached resumes for key project team members.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Based on discussion with our understanding of your project requirements and our past experience with
similar projects, we anticipate providing the following scope of services.
The project team will develop a Historic Structures Report following the guidance afforded in National
Park Service Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports. A single historic
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structure report will be prepared for the three subject structures. The study area will include the three
historic structures and their immediate environs.
Tasks to be undertaken as part of this work effort will include the following:
1. Research and Archival Documentation. The project team will review documentation and relevant
research materials provided to us by your office as well as research by the project team in local
archives and in other sources accessed online. The research will be used in developing a historical
context narrative for the report and will likely include an overview of the history of the Dubuque park
system, Eagle Point Park, and Alfred Caldwell, as well as information specific to the subject structures,
and changes and alterations made to them over the years. The research will be important in analyzing
the significance and integrity of the structures and will also assist in developing a chronology of
construction for the structures that will describe the buildings as originally constructed and will note
any documented modifications.
2. Site Visit. Following notice to proceed, the project team will coordinate with Heritage Works
Dubuque to schedule an initial site visit to review existing conditions and conduct documentation. In
conjunction with this site visit, representatives of the WJE project team will meet with available
representatives of Heritage Works Dubuque and the City of Dubuque for orientation and to discuss
the project. The multi -day site visit will include a visual assessment of the buildings conducted from
grade, ladders, and safely accessible locations on the buildings (e.g., roofs, etc.) and include an
evaluation of the existing architectural features and materials. Exterior features, including walls, roofs,
windows and doors, and interior features such as floors, walls, trim, murals, and any built-in features (if
present) will be reviewed and evaluated during the site visit. Adjacent site features such as exterior
stairs, terraces, and railings that are integral to access and design of the structures will be evaluated as
part of the study. Any visible components of the structural system will also be surveyed. Depending
upon conditions observed, detailed structural analysis may be recommended for future consideration.
The condition of exterior features and interior spaces, materials, and finishes will be reviewed and
described, with particular attention to character -defining historic features. Information gathered
during field work will be recorded with digital photographs, sketches, and written notes.
Report Preparation. WJE will prepare the HSR following guidance afforded by National Park Service
Preservation Brief 43 — The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports. We will provide a draft
report for review by Heritage Works Dubuque and relevant and invited entities (e.g., City of Dubuque
representatives) identified by your office. Comments provided by Heritage Works Dubuque following
review of the draft report will be addressed in the final report submittal as appropriate. The final
report is expected to generally follow the report outline provided below:
■ Executive Summary
■ Management Summary
■ Developmental History
■ Historical context
■ Chronology of development and use
■ Physical Description
■ Exterior and interior description of three buildings
■ Condition assessment (organized by material and system)
■ Material studies (if performed)
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■ Evaluation of Significance and Integrity
■ Treatment Recommendations
■ Preservation objectives
■ Recommendations (organized by material and system)
■ Prioritization of repairs based on preservation objectives
■ Order of Magnitude Costs
■ Appendices (laboratory reports, paint analysis reports, measured drawings)
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The report will be illustrated with photographs and annotated floor plans to supplement the
description of the buildings and their features, as well as to highlight any notable features and
conditions observed as part of this study and changes over time.
A cultural landscape assessment is not part of this study but may be recommended in the HSR.
Archaeological assessment is also not a part of this scope of services. If archaeological studies have
previously been performed at the site, we will review and briefly summarize the findings of these
studies in the HSR.
4. Order of Magnitude Costs. Order magnitude of costs for the recommended work will be developed
for the final report. Using the treatment recommendations provided in the report, cost information
will be based on an itemized list of repairs. Working with a local contractor, the project team will
develop order of magnitude costs to perform a scope of work recommended in the HSR and include
the cost estimate as an appendix to the report.
5. Meetings and Presentations. In addition to the project kickoff meeting, to be held on site during the
site visit, the project team anticipates one meeting via videoconference following comments from the
draft HSR report. The intent of the meeting will be to discuss and clarify comments in preparation for
finalizing the report. After the final report has been submitted, members of the project team will
attend (either in person or videoconference) a public meeting in which the findings of the HSR will be
presented by Heritage Works Dubuque. The project team will be available to answer any questions
following the presentation.
6. Measured Drawings. Measured drawings will be prepared to depict the existing conditions of the
three buildings and adjacent site features within the study area. Development of the drawings will
include several site visits to document the existing construction for drawing purposes. The drawings
will include a site plan, floor plan(s), and four elevations for each structure and will be prepared using
AutoCAD. The final drawings will be presented on a title block in the appendix to the report. The
drawings may also be annotated and used as illustrations in the report.
Additional Services
The above scope of work does not include further investigation to observed concealed conditions (e.g.,
inspection openings, nondestructive testing), structural analysis, or identification and testing of potentially
hazardous materials (such as for lead, asbestos, or other materials that may be present.). If indicated by
conditions observed, WJE will recommend further studies or analysis as part of the HSR and will be
available to provide a proposal for Additional Services upon request.
We understand that Heritage Works Dubuque is also interested in including additional services which may
include the following as part of this HSR:
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■ Laboratory Studies of Materials. Laboratory studies may include the evaluation of materials and
finishes. Specific services may include evaluation of mortar, stone, and interior wall finishes, which
would be performed by WJE petrographers, chemists, conservators, and engineers. As part of this task,
WJE will remove mortar and interior paint samples to be used in the evaluation during the site visit;
sample locations will be coordinated with Heritage Works Dubuque while on site. A laboratory
petrographic examination will be performed to characterize the mortar material and provide
information for an appropriate mortar for future repair and repointing efforts. (A more extensive
chemical evaluation and analysis of the mortar is not included in this scope of services.) Finishes
analysis will include evaluation of selected samples of interior wall finishes from the three buildings to
determine the earliest extant finish. Our findings from these studies will be summarized in the HSR,
with the laboratory analysis report and finishes analysis report included as an appendix to the HSR. A
conservation plan and paint analysis of the murals and other artwork on site is not included in this
evaluation but may be recommended in the HSR.
The exact scope and extent of sampling and analysis is unknown at this time and would likely be
discussed on site as conditions at the three buildings are observed up close and under field
microscope. Therefore, an allowance has been established based on our assumptions for the extent of
services and will be refined during the site visit. Material sampling for the analysis would be
performed during the site visit.
Budget and Schedule
WJE proposes to complete the scope of services outlined in Tasks 1 through 6 above for a fixed fee of
$115,000. This fee includes the Historic Structures Report. Additional budget will be required to complete
related studies as noted below. Fees for tasks listed below include direct expenses (primarily travel -
related) that pertain to specific tasks.
Task #
Task
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1
Research and Archival Documentation
$12,500
2
Site Visit (with expenses)
$15,000
3
Report Preparation
$55,000
4
Order of Magnitude Costs
$10,000
5
Meetings and Presentations
$2,500
6
Measured Drawings
$20,000
Scope of Services (Tasks 1 through 6) Total
$115,000
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Laboratory Studies of Materials
(Allowance)
$10,000
Additional Services Subtotal
$10,000
TOTAL
$125,000
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We are available to work with Heritage Works Dubuque to develop a project schedule upon confirmation
of grant funding and receipt of notice to proceed for our project team.
Our project team greatly appreciates the opportunity to assist Heritage Works Dubuque and the City of
Dubuque with the assessment and stewardship of this unique and important historic site and structures.
Sincerely,
WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mike Ford
Senior Associate
Attachments:
WJE Historic Preservation Services Overview
WJE Historic Structures Reports Capability Profile
Resumes for Key Project Team Members
Deborah Slaton
Principal
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WE HISTORIC PRESERVATION QUALIFICATIONS
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WJE
CAPABILITY PROFILE
Historic Preservation Services
National Register and National Historic Landmark Experience
BACKGROUND
WJE is uniquely qualified to respond to the technical and aesthetic needs of architecturally
significant and historic structures. WJE project personnel are nationally recognized leaders in the
field of historic preservation. The firm has been recognized by the Harley J. McKee Award for
Outstanding Contributions to Preservation Technology by the Association for Preservation
Technology International (APT). Our preservation personnel have extensive experience working
within federal, state, and local preservation guidelines and standards. WJE professional experience
greatly exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural
History and for Historic Architecture. WJE has extensive experience working on properties listed on
the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks. Projects for which WJE has
provided preservation services have included historic properties under the stewardship of the
National Park Service, General Services Administration, State Historic Preservation Offices, and
numerous other federal and state agencies as well as non-profit organizations.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
WJE has extensive knowledge and experience in preservation architecture and engineering, as well
as materials conservation, including past work on many studies, investigations, and construction
projects for National Register and National Historic Landmark properties. WJE regularly completes
historic preservation documents such as Historic Structure Reports, HABS/HAER documentation,
National Register nominations, and historic district surveys. Our specialized technical services for
historic properties include nondestructive evaluations, supported by our in-house materials science
group.
WJE work on historic buildings and structures has included research and writing of numerous
Historic Structure Reports and Cultural Landscape Reports; National Register, Historic American
Building Survey, and Historic American Engineering Record documentation; condition assessments
and investigations; facade and roofing repair and restoration projects; materials conservation studies
and finishes analysis; structural analysis and upgrading; and cyclical maintenance planning. WJE
preservation personnel are expert in the evaluation of historic properties and in the application of
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. In addition, WJE is familiar with government contracting
requirements for federal and state work on listed historic structures, and regularly responds to the
technical and logistical challenges inherent in investigating and implementing repairs at these
historic structures.
Following is a partial list of National Historic Landmarks and National Register properties for which
WJE has provided historic preservation services.
■ Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California
■ American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York
■ Andersonville National Historic Site, Andersonville, Georgia
■ Angels Gate Lighthouse, Los Angeles Harbor, California
■ Anheuser Busch Brewery, St. Louis, Missouri
■ Auditorium Building, Chicago, Illinois
■ Baker Beach, Battery Marcus Miller, Presidio, San Francisco, California
■ Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs, Arkansas
■ Battery 234 Battery Commander's Station/Coincidence Range Finder Tower, Fort Pickens, Gulf
Islands National Seashore, Florida
■ Battery Cullum -Sevier, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida
■ Battery Hambright, Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Georgia
■ Battery Langdon, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida
■ Battery Spencer, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, California
■ Biloxi Lighthouse, Biloxi, Mississippi
■ Blue Ridge Parkway Historic Survey, Asheville, North Carolina
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htATERIALS SGIE.v TISTs ■ Cape Hatteras Light Station, Buxton, North Carolina
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National Register and National Historic Landmark Experience
■ Cape Lookout Village, Carteret County, North Carolina
■ Carson Pirie Scott and Company Store, Chicago, Illinois
■ Castle Green, Pasadena, California
■ Chagall mosaic, Les Quartre Saison, Chicago, Illinois
■ Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston, Illinois
■ Chicago Board of Trade Building, Chicago, Illinois
■ Church of the Holy Family, Cahokia, Illinois
■ Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena, California
■ Cow Creek Adobe, Death Valley National Park, California
■ Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
■ Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
■ Eames House, Pacific Palisades, California
■ Eastern Columbia Lofts, Los Angeles, California
■ Evans' Rendezvous, American Beach, Florida
■ Flamingo Mission 66 Developed Area, Everglades National Park, Florida
■ Flat Top Estate (Moses H. Cone Memorial Park), Blowing Rock, North Carolina
■ Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
■ Farnsworth House, Plano, Illinois
■ Fisher Building, Detroit, Michigan
■ Flamingo Mission 66 Developed Area, Everglades National Park, Florida
■ Fort Atkinson, Fort Atkinson State Preserve, Fort Atkinson, Iowa
■ Fort Barry Balloon Hangar, Marin Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
■ Fort Casey, Battery Worth, Whidbey Island, Washington
■ Fort Cronkhite (eighteen buildings), Golden Gate National Park, San Francisco, California
■ Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida — National Register nomination for Dry Tortugas
(including fort and related structures and site)
■ Fort Mason Building 201, Golden Gate National Park, San Francisco, California
■ Fort Mason Tunnel Golden Gate National Park, San Francisco, California
■ Fort Mott, Salem County, New Jersey
■ Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Georgia
■ Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island, North Carolina
■ Fort Sheridan, Highland Park, Illinois
■ Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
■ Gateway National Recreation Area, Staten Island, New York
■ Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia
■ Good Fellow Club Youth Camp, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter, Indiana
■ Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida
■ HM-69 Nike Missile Base, Everglades National Park, Florida
■ Hay House, Macon, Georgia
■ Herbert Hoover Birthplace, West Branch, Iowa
■ Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Alabama
■ Hollyhock House, Los Angeles, California
■ Hotel Florence, Pullman Historic District, Chicago, Illinois
■ Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois
■ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
■ Jardinette Apartments, Los Angeles, California
■ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
■ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, Marietta, Georgia
■ Kingsley Plantation, Florida
■ Kirby Cove, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, California
■ Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, Missouri
W J ENGINEERS ■ Main Lodge, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska
ARC P f]TECTS Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
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■ Marquette Building, Chicago, Illinois
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■ Marshall Field Company Store, Chicago, Illinois
■ Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Library, Washington, D.C.
■ Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historical Park, Atlanta, Georgia
■ Merchants' Exchange Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
■ Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York
■ Milwaukee Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
■ Mining Support Structures, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida
■ Minneapolis State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota
■ Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi
■ Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory Domes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
■ Mount Vernon Historic High School, Alexandria, Virginia
■ Natchez National Military Park, Natchez, Mississippi
■ Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska
■ Neon Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada
■ New York Public Library, New York, New York
■ Nicodemus National Historic Site, Nicodemus, Kansas
■ Ninety -Six National Historic Site, Ninety Six, South Carolina
■ Noland House, Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Independence, Missouri
■ North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota
■ Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, California
■ Paradise Inn and Annex, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
■ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
■ Pennsylvania State Memorial, Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania
■ Pensacola Harbor Defense Project, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida: National Register nomination (multiple resources)
■ Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, Put -In -Bay, Ohio
■ Picasso sculpture (untitled), Chicago, Illinois
■ Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, California
■ Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
■ Philadelphia Savings Fund Society (PSFS) Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
■ Pigtail Bridge, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
■ Portsmouth Village, Carteret County, North Carolina
■ Presidio Trust, Building 640, San Francisco, California
■ Raspberry Island Lighthouse, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin
■ Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe, Watsonville, California
■ Rangers Club, Yosemite National Park, California
■ Reconstruction Era National Monument, Beaufort, South Carolina
■ Reliance Building, Chicago, Illinois
■ Richmond Shipyard No. 3, Richmond, California
■ St. Elizabeths West Campus, Washington, D.C.
■ Ste. Genevieve Historic District, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
■ S. C. Johnson Company, Racine, Wisconsin
■ San Francisco Maritime Museum, San Francisco, California
■ San Jacinto Monument, Houston, Texas
■ Sears, Roebuck & Company Mail Order Building, California
■ Shark Valley Tower, Everglades National Park, Florida
■ Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
■ Stones River National Battlefield, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
■ Teweles Seed Tower Apartments, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
■ Texas State Capitol, Austin, Texas
■ Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama
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■ Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
■ Union Building, Keweenaw National Historical Park, Michigan
■ United States Custom House, New Orleans, Louisiana
■ Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois
■ Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi
■ Volcano House, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
■ Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.
■ Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
■ Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, California
■ West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs, Indiana
■ White Wolf Historic District, Yosemite Valley, California
■ Willa Cather Childhood Home, Red Cloud, Nebraska
■ Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin
■ Woolworth Building, New York, New York
■ Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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BACKGROUND
A Historic Structure Report (HSR) is
a type of study created by the
National Park Service that is
generally commissioned by the
property owner for a building or
structure that has been designated
as historically or architecturally
significant. The HSR provides a
historical context; a record of
original construction and changes
over time, including past work on
the historic structure; an
assessment of current conditions,
and treatment recommendations
for future work. The HSR combines
the results of historical research
and field investigations to guide
the decision -making process for
the historic structure. (Deborah
Slaton of WJE is author of the
National Park Service Preservation
Brief 43: Preparation and Use of
Historic Structure Reports.)
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Historic Structure Reports
REPRESENTATIVE HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORTS
• Alligator Reef Lighthouse, Islamorada, Florida
■ Ash Grove, Fairfax County Park Authority, Vienna, Virginia
■ Battery Hambright, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah, Georgia
■ Battery Cullum -Sevier, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, Florida
■ Battery Langdon, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, Florida
■ Battery 234 CFS/BCS Tower, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola,
Florida
■ Bluffs Lodge, Doughton Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, North Carolina
■ Bollman House, Los Angeles, California
■ Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan National Historic Site, San Juan, Puerto Rico (in progress)
■ Cedar Point Ruins, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Park, Jacksonville, Florida
■ Charles Pinckney Snee Farm National Historic Site, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
■ Clemyjontri House, McLean, Virginia
■ Coquille River Lighthouse, Bullards Beach State Park, Bandon, Oregon
■ Coronado Theater, Rockford, Illinois
■ Darrah Hall, Reconstruction Era National Monument, Penn Center, South Carolina
■ Evans' Rendezvous, American Beach, Florida
■ Fairfax Arms, Fairfax County Park Authority, Colchester, Virginia
■ Flamingo Mission 66 Developed Area and HM-69 Nike Missile Site, Everglades National
Park, Florida
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REPRESENTATIVE HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORTS (CONTINUED)
■ Forks -of -the -Road Bridge, Natchez National Historical Park, Natchez, Mississippi
■ Flamingo Developed Area, Everglades National Park, Florida (multiple structures)
■ Fort Atkinson, Fort Atkinson State Preserve, Fort Atkinson, Iowa
■ Fort Pickens and Battery Pensacola, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Jacksonville, Florida (in
progress)
■ Fort Pulaski, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah, Georgia
■ Gateway Arch, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, Missouri
■ George Washington Carver Museum, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama
■ Grand Coulee Dam, Washington
■ HM-69 Nike Missile Site, Everglades National Park, Florida (multiple structures)
■ Hoskins House and Coble Barn, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Greensboro,
North Carolina
■ Hotel Florence, Pullman State Historic Site, Chicago, Illinois
■ Hungry Horse Dam, Montana
■ Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois
■ Janelia Manor and Carraige House, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ashburn, Virginia
■ Lahey Lost Valley House, Fairfax County Park Authority, Lorton, Virginia
■ Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas
■ Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historical Park, Atlanta, Georgia (seven residential
structures and fire station)
■ Martin Luther King, Jr., Birth Home, Atlanta, Georgia (HSR update)
■ Melrose Servants' Stable, Natchez National Historical Park, Natchez, Mississippi
■ Milwaukee Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
■ Mining Support Structures, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, Florida
■ Mission 66 Visitor Center, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah, Georgia
■ Mount Gilead, Fairfax County Park Authority, Centerville, Virginia
■ Nicodemus National Historic Site, Nicodemus, Kansas
■ Noland House, Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Independence, Missouri
■ The Oaks (Booker T. Washington home), Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama
■ Old Firehouse, Reconstruction Era National Monument, Beaufort, South Carolina
■ Original Mount Vernon High School, Fairfax County Public Works and Environmental
Services, Alexandria, Virginia
■ Palazzo Canevaro—US Consulate, Florence, Italy
■ Penn Center School, Reconstruction Era National Monument, Beaufort, South Carolina
■ Peter Strauss Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains, California
■ President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home, Hope, Arkansas
■ Quarters 208, San Juan National Historic Site, San Juan, Puerto Rico
■ Queen Mary Lifeboats, Long Beach, California
■ Rigg-Buckley House, Fairfax County Park Authority, Centreville, Virginia
• St. Elizabeths Hospital West Campus, Washington, D.C. (individual HSRs for seventy
buildings)
• Shark Valley Tower, Everglades National Park, Florida (multiple structures)
• Stones River National Military Park, Murfreesboro, Tennessee (individual HSRs for eleven
structures)
■ Superintendent's Residence, Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
■ Tabby Slave Cabins, Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve,
Jacksonville, Florida
■ Walla Walla Armory, Washington Military Department, Walla Walla, Washington
• West End (World War II) Bunkers, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah, Georgia (in
progress)
■ Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin
■ Winfield House (US Ambassador's Residence), London, UK
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EDUCATION
■ University of Iowa
. Bachelor of Science,
Geography/Geology, 1996
■ University of Illinois at
Urbana -Champaign
. Master of Architecture,
Preservation, 2005
PRACTICE AREAS
■ Historic Preservation
■ Historic Structures Studies
■ Condition Assessment
■ Repair and Rehabilitation Design
■ Roofing and Waterproofing
■ Construction Observation
■ Facade Assessment
REGISTRATIONS
L. Architect in IL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
■ American Institute of Architects
■ Association for Preservation
Technology
■ Construction History Society
of America
■ National Trust for Historic
Preservation
CONTACT
mford@wje.com
847.272.7400
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PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Michael J. Ford I Senior Associate
EXPERIENCE
Michael Ford has been involved in numerous
architectural preservation and repair projects
sincejoining WJE in 2008. He contributes to
projects by performing condition surveys,
investigating distress conditions, and preparing
repair drawings and specifications for a wide
range of historic and modern materials. Mr. Ford
also has extensive experience in the research for
and preparation of Historic Structure Reports,
Cultural Landscape Inventories, and Historic
American Building Surveys as well as experience
in performing architectural historical surveys of
rural and urban districts.
In addition to his historic preservation
experience, Mr. Ford has participated in and
directed a number of stone cladding, roofing
and waterproofing, and exterior envelope
investigations; prepared construction documents
for their repair; and performed construction
observation services during implementation.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Historic Preservation
■ Milwaukee Federal Building - Milwaukee, WI:
Building investigation and assessment of the
stone cladding, development of repair
documents, and construction observation
■ Hoover Dam, Monument Plaza - Boulder City,
NV: Investigation and assessment of plaza,
development of repair specifications and
drawings, and construction observation
■ Missouri State Capitol - Jefferson City, MO:
Investigation and assessment of the
limestone cladding, masonry cleaning trials,
development of repair documents, and
construction period services
■ Wyoming State Capitol - Cheyenne, WY:
Investigation and assessment of the
sandstone cladding, development of repair
documents, and construction period services
■ Minnesota State Capitol - St. Paul: Building
investigation and assessment of stone
cladding system, development of repair
documents, and construction observation
■ Fort Atkinson - Fort Atkinson, Iowa: Historic
structures report and development of repair
and stabilization drawings for 1840s rubble
stone masonry fort.
Historic Structures Studies and Surveys
■ Hellman Street Craftsman Historic District -
Long Beach, CA: Architectural survey of
approximately 450 single-family properties;
archival research and documentation;
assessment of significance and integrity,
development of database and GIS mapping
■ Tabby Slave Cabins, Timucuan Ecological and
Historic Preserve- Jacksonville, FL: Building
assessment, archival research, and writing of
Historic Structures Report for twenty-five
slave cabins constructed of tabby concrete.
■ Chadwell Gap, Cumberland Gap National
Historic Park - Middlesboro, KY: Archival
research, writing, and mapping for National
Register Determination of Eligibility and
Cultural Landscape Report
■ San Juan National Historic Site - San Juan,
Puerto Rico: Building investigation and
assessment, writing of Historic Structure
Report, and development of drawings for the
Historic American Building Survey for an
early -nineteenth-century residence.
■ Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam - Honolulu,
HI: Architectural historical survey of over
2,000 military structures, bridges, and
facilities at the joint Navy and Air Force base
Material Conservation
■ "Marble Garden", Aspen Institute - Aspen,
CO: Evaluation of cleaning and in -field
conservation of marble components of the
art installation
■ "Untitled" - Chicago, IL: Evaluation and
recommendations for treatment of graffiti
and streaking of weathered steel sculpture
■ Empire Building - Juneau, AK: Assessment of
cast stone panels and evaluation of cleaning
to address soiling and biological growth
■ Stahlman Building - Nashville, TN: Evaluation,
laboratory analysis, and recommendations for
treatment of soiling at historic limestone -clad
building
Repair and Rehabilitation Design
■ North Shore Congregation Israel - Glencoe,
IL: Investigation and assessment of historic
architectural precast concrete, development
of repair documents, and construction
observation
■ Altamont Apartments - Asheville, NC: Terra
cotta cornice assessment, construction
documents, and construction observation
W J AHCIN ERS
ARCHITHITECTS
E � MATERIALS SCIENTISTS
WJE
EDUCATION
■ Northwestern University
. Bachelor of Arts, 1975
■ University of Illinois at Chicago
. Master of Arts, English,
Program for Writers, 1976
■ University of Illinois at Urbana -
Champaign
. Master of Architecture,
Architectural Engineering (with
Architectural History
coursework), 1982
PRACTICE AREAS
■ Architectural conservation
■ Cultural Landscape Reports
■ HABS/HAER documentation
■ Historic preservation
■ Historic Structure Reports
■ Materials conservation
■ National Register nominations
■ Preservation planning
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
■ Association for Preservation
Technology International, Fellow
■ American Institute for
Conservation
■ Construction History Society of
America
■ DOCOMOMO-US
■ Historic Preservation Education
Foundation, Director
■ Society of Architectural
Historians
CONTACT
dslaton@wje.com
847.272.7400
www.wje.com
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Deborah Slaton I Principal
EXPERIENCE
Ms. Slaton specializes in historic preservation
and materials conservation. She has served as
principal investigator and author/co-author of
numerous Historic Structures Reports, Cultural
Landscape Reports, planning documents, and
historic landmark designation documentation
for National Register -listed properties, National
Historic Landmarks, and World Heritage Sites.
She meets the Secretary of the Interior's
Professional Qualifications Standards for
architectural history and history, and has
published and lectured extensively on historic
preservation and materials conservation. Ms.
Slaton is editor of the proceedings of several
national historic preservation conferences,
author of National Park Service Preservation
Brief No. 43: Preparation and Use of Historic
Structure Reports, and co-author of
Preservation Brief No. 15: Preservation of
Historic Concrete. She received the Society of
Architectural Historians Award for
Preservation Advocacy and Stewardship of the
Built Environment in 2018.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
■ Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina and
Virginia: Historic Resource Survey and
Assessment for buildings, structures,
bridges, and tunnels; Cultural Landscape
Reports; Historic Structure Reports;
National Register nomination
■ Everglades National Park, Florida (World
Heritage Site): Cultural Landscape
Inventories and Historic Structures Reports
for Flamingo Developed Area, HM-69 Nike
Missile Base, and Shark Valley Tower
■ Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah,
Georgia: Historic Structure Reports for Fort
Pulaski, Battery Hambright, Mission 66
Visitor Center, and World War II bunkers;
National Register nomination (in progress)
■ Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, and
Hungry Horse Dam, Montana: Historic
Structure Reports
■ Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
(World Heritage Site): Historic Structure
Report; Cultural Landscape Reports;
National Register Additional Documentation
■ Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historical
Park, Atlanta, Georgia: Historic Structure
Reports for nine buildings; Cultural
Landscape Report.
■ Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson,
Mississippi: Preservation consulting for
exterior envelope repair and interior
finishes analysis
■ Pensacola Harbor Defense Project, Gulf
Islands National Seashore, Florida: National
Register nomination; Historic Structure
Reports; Cultural Landscape Report
■ St. Elizabeths West Campus, Washington,
DC: Historic Structure Reports and Historic
American Building Survey documentation
■ Salk Institute, La Jolla, California:
Conservation Management Plan; repair and
conservation of teak and concrete facades
■ San Juan National Historic Site, San Juan,
Puerto Rico (World Heritage Site): Historic
Structure Report for Quarters 208; Cultural
Landscape Reports for El Morro Esplanade
and Historic City Wall; Historic Structure
Report for Castillo San Cristobal (in
progress); consulting for repair of Castillo
San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse
■ Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve,
Florida: National Register nomination for
Kingsley Plantation; Historic Structures
Reports; Cultural Landscape
Report/Environmental Assessment for
Spanish American War Battery
■ University of Chicago: Assessment and
preservation plan for modernist buildings
campus -wide
■ University of Georgia: Historic Preservation
Master Plan for historic resources
statewide; preservation consulting for
modern historic stadium
■ University of Mississippi Medical Center,
Jackson, Mississippi: Survey and
documentation report for Section 106 (in
progress)
■ Vicksburg National Military Park and
Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg,
Mississippi: Cultural Landscape Reports and
Cultural Landscape Inventory; preservation
consulting for Pennsylvania State
Monument
TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
■ Association for Preservation Technology
International Technical Committees on
Modern Heritage, Materials, and
Sustainable Preservation; Publications
Committee
■ Society of Architectural Historians Heritage
Conservation Committee
JULIA BACRRACR
C 0 h 5 U L T I N q
Biography and Qualifications
Julia Bachrach Consulting LLC is a sole -proprietor, woman -owned business with WBE certification in Cook
County and City of Chicago and DBE certification with the Chicago Transit Authority and the State of Illinois.
Bachrach is a historian who has extensive expertise in historic preservation planning, landmarks nominations,
cultural landscape documentation, and historic properties reports for Section 106 review processes. She holds
a Master of Science Degree in Cultural Resource Preservation from the Landscape Architecture Dept. of the
University of Wisconsin -Madison and Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Studies and Historic Preservation
from Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI.
Bachrach has over 30 years of professional experience in the field of historic preservation. She meets
professional qualifications and standards for history and architectural history as set forth by Secretary of the
Interior, United States National Park Service.
Prior to establishing her consulting practice in 2017, Bachrach served as the Historian and Preservation Planner
for the Chicago Park District for more than two decades. She managed the Park District's extensive archives,
conducted historic research, prepared dozens of successful nominations to the National Register of Historic
Places and two National Historic Landmark nominations, and worked with architects, landscape architects and
other professionals on restoration and rehabilitation projects. More recently, as a consultant, she prepared the
successful National Register nomination of the Alfred Caldwell -designed Promontory Point in Burnham Park
and conducted research and writing for the property's successful nomination as a Chicago Landmark. She also
prepared a Cultural Landscape Report for the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano, IL
Bachrach often works closely with representatives of the National Park Service; Illinois State Historic
Preservation Office; museums; historic preservation commissions; and preservation advocacy organizations.
She served on the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency from 2010 to 2016.
Bachrach specializes in preparing reports and documentation for NEPA and Section 106 review processes. She
was the lead author of the Section 106 Historic Properties Identification Report for the DuSable North Lake
Shore Drive Phase I Study and she is currently a consulting architectural historic for the Chicago Transit
Authority assisting on Section 106/707 and Section 4 (f) reports.
Bachrach is the author of several books including The City in a Garden: A History of Chicago's Parks. She
contributed to other publications such as the AIA Guide to Chicago, Midwestern Landscape Architecture, the
Oxford Companion to the Garden, and Art Deco Chicago. She has appeared on television and radio programs
including the national public television special, 10 Parks that Changed America.
Julia Bachrach Consulting, LLC
6337 N. Hermitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Julia@Jbachrach.com
www.obachrach.com
JEFFREY
MORTON
ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
206 Bluff Street
Dubuque 52001
fax: 563.585.0952
563.585.0043
JEFFREY MORTON. ARCHITECT - RESUME
EDUCATION
1980 to 1986 University of Arizona, College of Architecture, Tucson, Arizona.
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Architecture, May 1986.
1979 to 1980 University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee, College of Architecture,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
REGISTRATION STATUS Registered/Licensed Architect in the States of Iowa, Illinois and
Wisconsin
PROFESSIONAL NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration
AFFILLIATIONS Boards)
EMPLOYMENT
09/1998 to present
Self employed: Sole Proprietor of Architectural Firm (Jeffrey Morton
Associates, Dubuque, Iowa) specializing in
restoration/rehabilitation/adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
10/1993 to 09/1998
Charlie Glab Architect, Dubuque, Iowa
Project Architect for crafted residential and medium sized
Commercial projects.
09/1991 to 10/1993
Durrant Architects, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa
Project Architect for health care projects.
04/1989 to 08/1991
Peterman Associates, Inc., Mequon, Wisconsin
Project Architect for wide range of commercial and industrial projects.
10/1987 to 04/1989 Heike Design Associates, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Project Designer for commercial/retail, industrial, and
Educational projects.
01/1984 to 08/1987 Albert N. Hopper, Jr. Architect, Tucson, Arizona
Project/Office Manager for residential, commercial and
industrial projects.
IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200 1 Des Moines, Iowa 50315 USA I Phone: 515.348.6200
iowaeda.com
ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Review Date: 10/13/2023
Property Information:
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Name of Property: Eagle Point Park Historic District
Historic District: Eagle Point Park Historic District (ISIF # - )
Multiple Property Form: N/A (HADB # - )
Address: 2601 Shiras Avenue
City & County: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Eligibility:
❑ Insufficient documentation was provided for our review. Please provide the information requested in the
"Additional Comments" section, below.
❑ This property is considered not eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places or is
"non-contributing" in a listed or eligible historic district. See "Additional Comments" below.
❑ This potential district is considered eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register Criteria: A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑
® This property is considered individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register Criteria: A ® B ❑ C ® D ❑
❑ This property is considered "contributing" in a National Register -listed or eligible historic district.
National Register Criteria: A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑
Be advised that this determination is preliminary and based solely on the information provided at the time of the review.
Additional research and documentation may be needed to actually nominate an "eligible" or "contributing" property to the
National Register. That research may ultimately prove that the property is not, in fact, eligible for listing. Additional research may
also prove that properties with a preliminary determination of `not eligible" or "non-contributing" are, in fact, eligible.
This review does not constitute comment for the purposes of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Historic
Preservation and Cultural Entertainment District Tax Credit Program, or the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
Program.
Additional Comments:
The Eagle Point Park Historic District is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places with Local
significance under Criterion A for Entertainment/Recreation and Criterion C for Landscape Architecture. The State
Historic Preservation Office of Iowa agrees the property has State significance and supports a substantive
amendment to the nomination form. Eagle Point Park is an important early example of Alfred Caldwell's park
design and maintains excellent integrity. There is no comparable park located within the State of Iowa and
additional research is recommended to determine the possibility of National significance.
Reviewed by:
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Lorinda Bradley, National Register Coordinator Sara Andre, Architectural Historian
Governor Kim Reynolds I Lt. Governor Adam Gregg I Executive Director Debi V. Durham
Jared Charland
From: Lorinda Bradley <Lorinda.Bradley@Iowa EDA.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 9:56 AM
To: Christine Happ Olson; Sara Andre (sara.andre@iowa.gov)
Cc: dhagerty; Wally Wernimont; Marie Ware; Stephen J. Fehsal; Jared Charland
Subject: Re: Significance at Eagle Point Park, Dubuque
Attachments: Eagle Point Park - State Eligibility Review Form Signed Complete.pdf
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Dear Chris,
Thank you for your request to review Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa for State significance. I have attached an
eligibility determination to this email, which indicates that SHPO agrees the property has State significance and
we recommend a substantive amendment to the National Register nomination to reflect this status.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about our determination.
Best,
Lorinda
LORINDA BRADLEY I State Historic Preservation Office - National Register Coordinator
IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200 1 Des Moines, Iowa 50315
+1 (515) 348-6294 1 lorinda.bradley@iowaeda.com
NOTICE: Effective June 21, 2023, my address, email address, and phone number have changed.
While my previous contact information will forward for a short period of time, please update your
address book to include my new address, email address, and phone number to match the signature
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From: Christine Happ Olson <colson@cityofdubuque.org>
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 12:56 PM
To: Lorinda Bradley <lorinda.bradley@iowaeda.com>; Sara Andre (sara.andre@iowa.gov) <sara.andre@iowa.gov>
Cc: dhagerty <dhagerty@heritageworksdbq.com>; Wally Wernimont <Wwernimo@cityofdubuque.org>; Marie Ware
<Mware@cityofdubuque.org>; Stephen J. Fehsal <Sfehsal@cityofdubuque.org>; Jared Charland
<Jcharlan@cityofdubuque.org>
Subject: Significance at Eagle Point Park, Dubuque
Good Afternoon Lorinda and Sara,
We wanted to follow up with you regarding the significance of Eagle Point Park. Currently this property is listed as a
National Register Historic District, and we chose to protect this City -owned resource as a Dubuque Landmark Site
following that NRHD designation. For a number of reasons when we originally listed the property on the NRHP, we only
were able to research enough to obtain local significance. It had to do more with capacity at the time than the
significance of the site. We are asking for a reconsideration of this.
At minimum, the property has statewide significance. There is no other Alfred Caldwell site in Iowa and no other
comparable park in the state. The buildings and landscape are very much intact. This was the young Caldwell's first
attempt at designing and constructing buildings, and he did it masterfully, leading hundreds of largely previously
untrained people in the process. Caldwell is known nationally, a landscape architect coming out of the Midwest
landscape aesthetic under the influence of Jens Jensen and Frank Lloyd Wright. He left Dubuque and was at Chicago
later, working for the Chicago Parks Department. His Lilypond in Lincoln Park Zoo pales in comparison to Eagle Point
Park, and it is a National Historic Landmark. Caldwell taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, under
master architect Mies van de Rohe.
Eagle Point Park was partially developed before Caldwell arrived, further developed after he left, and added on to over
the years with additional land which serves as buffers to the park. We completed over a million dollar ecological
restoration in the last five years and are looking to move forward with a Historic Structure Report and possibly Cultural
Landscape Report, in order that we can properly raise funding for and restore these resources, while also making them
more accessible to the public.
We appreciate your consideration. A statement of significance can help us garner significant grant funding to start this
process. Please let us know if you need anything else from us.
Thank you and have a great weekend,
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Christine Happ Olson
Assistant Planner
563-589-4210 x2
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