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A Division of the iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
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The Honorable Terry Duggan
Mayor
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
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The Architectural and Historic Resources of Dubuque, Iowa, 1833-1955
West Eleventh Street Historic District, Roughly bounded by Loras Blvd., Walnut Street, Jefferson Street and
Grove Terrace, Dubuque, Dubuque County
Langworthy Historic District, Langworthy, West Third, Melrose Terrace, between hill and West 5th, Alpine and
Walnut between Solon and West Fifth, Dubuque, Dubuque County
Dear Mayor Duggan:
We are pleased to inform you that the above named property will be considered by the State National Register Nominations
Review Committee for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places on June 11,2004. The National Register is the
Federal Govermnent's official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides
recognition and assists in preserving our Nation's heritage. Listing ofthe property provides recognition of the community's
historic importance and assures protective review of Federal projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic
property. Listing in the National Register does uot mean that limitations will be placed on the properties by the Federal
govermneut. Public visitation rights are not required of owners. The Federal govermnent will not attach restrictive
covenants to the properties or seek to acquire them.
Listing in the National Register results in:
Consideration in the planning for Federal, federally licensed, and federally assisted projects. Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires Federal agencies allow the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation an opportunity to comment on projects affecting historic properties listed in the National Register. For
further information please refer to 36 CFR 800.
Eligibility for Federal tax provisions. Ifa property is listed in the National Register, certain Federal tax provisions
may apply. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 revised the historic preservation tax incentives authorized by Congress in
the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, the Ecouomic
Recovery Tax Act of1981, and Tax Reform Act of 1984, and as ofJanuary I, 1987, provides for a 20 percent
investment tax credit with a full adjustment to basis for rehabilitating historic commercial, industrial, and rental
residential buildings. The former 15 percent and 20 percent Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for rehabilitation of
older commercial buildings are combined into a single 10 percent ITC for commercial or industrial buildings built
before 1936. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provided Federal tax deductions for charitable contributions
for conservation purposes of partial interests in historically important land areas or structures. Whether these
provisions are advantageous to a property owner is dependent upon the particular circumstances of the property and
the owner. Because tax aspects outlined above are complex, individuals should consult legal counselor the
appropriate local Internal Revenue Service office for assistance in determining the tax consequences ofthe above
provisions. For further information please refer to 36 CFR 67 and Treasmy Regnlation Sections 1.48-12 (ITCs) and
Ll70A-14 (charitable contributions).
Consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located, in accord
with the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977. For further information please refer to 30 CFR 700 et seq.
Qualification for Federal and State grants for historic preservation when funds are available.
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Eligibility for State Tax Credits for rehabilitation. Properties listed on the National Register, eligible for listing on
the National Register or Barns constructed before 1937 are eligible to apply for a 25 percent state tax credit for
rehabilitation. The cost of a 24-rnonth qualified rehabilitation project would exceed either $25,000 or 25 perceut of
the fair market value for a residential property or barn less the land before rehabilitation. For commercial properties,
the rehabilitation project would exceed 50 percent of the assessed value of the property less the land before
rehabilitation - whichever is less. The State Historic Preservation office must approve the rehabilitation work before
an amount of tax credits will be reserved for your project. There are limited credits available each year, so let us
know if you want the application information.
Owners of private properties nominated to the National Register of Historic Places have an opportunity to coucur in or object
to listing in accord with the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR 60. Any owner or partial owner ofprivate
property who chooses to object to listing is required to submit to the State Historic Preservation Officer a notarized statement
certifying that the party is the sole or partial owner of the private property and objects to the listing. Each owner or partial
owner of private property has oue vote regardless of what part of the property that party owns. Ifa majority ofprivate
property owners object, a property will not be listed; however, the State Historic Preservatiou Officer shall submit the
nomination to the Keeper oft.'>e National Register for a determination of the eligibility of the property for listing in the
National Register. If the property is then determined eligible for listing, although not formally listed, Federal agencies will
be required to allow the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment before the agency may fund,
license, or assist a project which will affect the property. If you choose to object to the listing of your property, the notarized
objectiou must be submitted to the State Historical Society ofIowa, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, IA 50313 not more than 75
days from the date of this notice.
If you wish to comment on the nomination of the property to the National Register, please send your comments to the State
Historical Society ofIowa before the State Nomination Review Committee meets ou June 11,2004. A copy of the
nomination and information on the National Register and the Federal tax provisions are available from the above address
upon request.
You are invited to attend the State Nomination Review Committee meeting at which the nomination will be considered. The
meeting will take place in New Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, in classrooms A&B, 3rd floor West. A
meeting agenda is enclosed.
Unfortunately, due to state budget cuts, our grants have been temporarily frozen for at least one year.
Should you have any questions about the National Register of Historic Places, Tax Incentives or about this nomination in
particular, please feel free to contact me by telephone at 515-281-4137 or by e-mail atbeth.fosteriâìdca.state.ia.us. You may
eujoy visiting the National Register website at http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/index.htrn.
Sincerely,
for
Lowell Soike
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
STATE NATIONAL REGISTER NOJVlli~ATION REVIEW COJVL'WITTEE
June 11. 2004
AGENDA
The June meeting of the State Nomination Review Committee (SNRC) will be held at the New Historical Building,
600 E. Locust, Des Moines, in classrooms A&B, 3'd floor West.
If you are representing a particular nominated property, please arrive one half-hour before the nomination is
scheduled on the agenda. Due to the unpredictable length of time it takes to review each nomination the times on the
agenda may change. You may, if you wish, request to speak in favor of or in opposition to that nomination. You can
simply be available to answer any Committee questions if you wish to do so.
Refreshments will be available for all that attend Committee meetings. Slides are used to better aid the public in
following Committee proceedings. The Committee can determine to nominate, to defer judgment or to reject any
particular nomination. Accepted nominations are forwarded for National Park Service for review and probable listing
on the National Register of Historic Places.
8:00a
Refreshments
OLD BUSINESS
8:15a
Minutes/Announcements
NEW BUSINESS
8:30 The Architectural and Historic Resources of Dubuque, Iowa, 1833-1955, Dubuque, Dubuque County
8:50 Langworthy Historic District, Langworthy, West Third, Melrose Terrace, between Hill and West 5"" Alpine
and Walnut between Solon and West Fifth, Dubuque, Dubuque County
9:05 West Eleventh Street Historic District, Need Rough Boundary Description, Dubuque, Dubuque County
9:20 Historical and Architectural Resources of Guttenberg, Iowa, 1850-1955, Guttenberg, Clayton County
9:40 Front Street (River Park Drive) Historic District (Amendment), Selected properties on South First, Prince,
Goethe, Herder and Schiller streets, Guttenberg, Clayton County
9:55 St. Mary's Catholic Church Historic District, 502, 518, 520 South Second Street, 214 Herder Street,
Guttenberg, Clayton County
10:10 Break
10:25 Gilbert-LiM Street Historic District, Portions of 200-600 Blocks ofN. Gilbert & N. Linn Street, Iowa City,
Johnson County
10:40 Jefferson Street Historic District, Portions of 100-400 Blocks of East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, Johnson
County
10:55 Brown Street Historic District (boundary increase), 500-800 Blocks of East Ronalds Street, Iowa City,
Johnson County
11: 10 Prairie Center Methodist Episcopal Church and Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Beaumont Avenue & 200th Street,
Yale vicinity, Dallas County
Continued
H:25
Cannon, &'Ilaziah & Cornelia (Wait), House, 158; North Eisenhower Avenue, Mason City, Cerro Gordo
County
11:40 BankofSunmer, 118 W. First Street, Sumner, Bremer COUll'!
11:55 Lustron Home #02102,2009 Williams Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, Lt.'!.'1 County
12:10 KeokukYoung Women's Christian Association Building, 425 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, Lee County
12:25 Lunch
1:25 B'nai Jacob Synagogue, 529 E. Main, Ottumwa, Wapello County
1 :40 Big Creek Schoolhouse, 112 - 3m Street, Polk City, Polk County
1:55 Hazen, Allen, Water Tower, 4800 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Polk County
2: 10 Hubbelì Building, 904 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Polk County
2:25
Adjourn