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83-618: The Wyoming State Hospital , once known as the Wyoming State Insane Asylum , is located in Evanston , Wyoming , United States . The historic district occupies the oldest portion of the grounds and includes fifteen contributing buildings, including the main administrative building, staff and patient dormitories , staff apartments and houses, a cafeteria and other buildings, many of which were designed by Cheyenne, Wyoming architect William Dubois . Established in 1887,

166-399: A Classical Revival style. Known as Sheridan Hall it once housed Adolescent Services but has since discontinued this service. The H-shaped building measures 57 by 160 feet (17 by 49 m) and totals 8,058 square feet (748.6 m). The exterior is faced with brick with a hipped metal roof. A central hall runs the length of the building, flanked by large dormitory rooms. Designed by Dubois,

249-503: A grain elevator , a gazebo and a bridge. Objects are usually artistic in nature, or small in scale compared to structures and buildings. Although objects may be movable, they are generally associated with a specific setting or environment. Examples of objects include monuments, sculptures and fountains. Sites are the locations of significant events, which can be prehistoric or historic in nature and represent activities or buildings (standing, ruined, or vanished). When sites are listed, it

332-472: A National Register nomination, although historians and historic preservation consultants often are employed for this work. The nomination consists of a standard registration form (NPS 10-900) and contains basic information about a property's physical appearance and the type of significance embodied in the building, structure, object, site, or district. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) receives National Register nominations and provides feedback to

415-563: A historic district are united historically or aesthetically, either by choice or by the nature of their development. There are several other different types of historic preservation associated with the properties of the National Register of Historic Places that cannot be classified as either simple buildings or historic districts. Through the National Park Service, the National Register of Historic Places publishes

498-744: A large population of Chinese Railroad Workers – in Evanston they lived on the north side of the railroad tracks in a small "China town." Over time, the Chinese population dwindled; the last two members of the first generation of immigrants died in the 1930s. Evanston was a major stop on the Lincoln Highway . The highway ran east to west from East Service Rd to Bear River Dr, on Front St to Harrison Dr, to Wasatch Rd southwest to Echo Canyon in Utah. It can still be seen along Interstate 80 , which follows

581-646: A policy developed early in its history. The United States Supreme Court ruled in the 1971 case Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe that parklands could have the same protected status as " historic sites ". Listed properties are generally in one of five broad categories, although there are special considerations for other types of properties that in anyone, or into more specialized subcategories. The five general categories for National Register properties are: building, structure, site, district and object. In addition, historic districts consist of contributing and non-contributing properties. Buildings, as defined by

664-607: A psychiatric facility, is located in Evanston. The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990. The United States Postal Service operates the Evanston Post Office. Public education in the city of Evanston is provided by Uinta County School District #1 . The district operates

747-604: A scale model of Evanston's original Chinatown , as well as other artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Near the Joss House is the Wing Family Gazebo and Garden. Former Evanston resident and structural engineer Wayman Wing built a Chinese pavilion , and the City of Evanston constructed a garden with a pond and walking path next to the pavilion. The Bear River State Park is located adjacent to Interstate 80 on

830-607: A series of bulletins designed to aid in evaluating and applying the criteria for evaluation of different types of properties. Although the criteria are always the same, the manner they are applied may differ slightly, depending upon the type of property involved. The National Register bulletins describe the application of the criteria for aids to navigation, historic battlefields, archaeological sites, aviation properties, cemeteries and burial places, historic designed landscapes , mining sites, post offices, properties associated with significant persons, properties achieving significance within

913-523: A total of eight campuses, including four elementary schools (Aspen, Clark, North, and Uinta Meadows) serving grades kindergarten through five, two middle schools (Davis and Evanston) serving grades six through eight, one high school ( Evanston ) serving grades nine through twelve, and one secondary alternative school ( Horizon ). There is also a BOCES community college there as a branch of the Western Wyoming Community College in

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996-579: Is 6,749 feet (2,057 m) above sea level. Interstate 80 / US-189 and State Routes 89 and 150 serve the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 10.305 square miles (26.69 km ), of which 10.265 square miles (26.59 km ) is land and 0.040 square miles (0.10 km ) is water. Evanston has a continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfb ) with long, cold, dry winters and short, warm, slightly more humid summers. As of

1079-495: Is a central corridor arrangement with rooms in a variety of sizes to either side. Known as Clark Hall, the Building for Employees is another Dubois building built by Carruth. The 19,200 square feet (1,780 m) building features cast stone columns and pilasters supporting a full entablature. A Dubois design, the 1935 building is known as Carbon and Johnson Halls. The east portion now houses offices for Adolescent Services, while

1162-530: Is a city in and the county seat of Uinta County , Wyoming , United States. The population was 11,747 at the 2020 census . It is located near the border with Utah . Evanston was named after James A. Evans , a civil engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad . Another source maintains it is named for John Evans , second Governor of the Territory of Colorado. The town was founded during

1245-536: Is only an exception to the criteria that shape listings within the National Register of Historic Places. Of the eight "exceptions" [or criteria considerations], Consideration G, for properties that have achieved significance within the past fifty years, is probably the best-known, yet also misunderstood preservation principle in America. The National Register evaluation procedures do not use the term "exclusions". The stricter National Historic Landmarks Criteria, upon which

1328-528: Is required to "take into account the effect of the undertaking" on the National Register property, as well as to afford the ACHP a reasonable opportunity to comment. While Section 106 does not mandate explicitly that any federal agency director accept the advice of the ACHP, their advice has a practical influence, especially given the statutory obligations of the NHPA that require federal agencies to "take into account

1411-462: Is the locations themselves that are of historical interest. They possess cultural or archaeological value regardless of the value of any structures that currently exist at the locations. Examples of types of sites include shipwrecks , battlefields , campsites , natural features and rock shelters . Historic districts possess a concentration, association, or continuity of the other four types of properties. Objects, structures, buildings and sites in

1494-465: The 2020 census , there were 11,747 people, 4,555 households, and 2,980 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,141.7 inhabitants per square mile (440.8/km ). There were 5,166 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 84.0% White , 0.5% African American , 1.1% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 6.5% from some other races and 7.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 13.8% of

1577-596: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has the most significant role by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The section requires that the director of any federal agency with direct or indirect jurisdiction of a project that may affect a property listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places must first report to the Advisory Council . The director of said agency

1660-579: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), to confront adverse effects of federal activities on historic preservation. To administer the newly created National Register of Historic Places, the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, with director George B. Hartzog Jr. , established an administrative division named the Federal Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP). Hartzog charged OAHP with creating

1743-727: The National Historic Landmarks designated before the Register's creation, as well as any other historic sites in the National Park System. Approval of the act, which was amended in 1980 and 1992, represented the first time the United States had a broad-based historic preservation policy. The 1966 act required those agencies to work in conjunction with the SHPO and an independent federal agency ,

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1826-603: The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966 established the National Register and the process for adding properties to it. Of the more than one and a half million properties on the National Register, 95,000 are listed individually. The remainder are contributing resources within historic districts . For most of its history, the National Register has been administered by the National Park Service (NPS), an agency within

1909-569: The United States Department of the Interior . In February 1983, the two assistant directorates were merged to promote efficiency and recognize the interdependency of their programs. Jerry L. Rogers was selected to direct this newly merged associate directorate. He was described as a skilled administrator, who was sensitive to the need for the NPS to work with SHPOs, academia and local governments. Although not described in detail in

1992-467: The United States Department of the Interior . Its goals are to help property owners and interest groups, such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation , and coordinate, identify and protect historic sites in the United States. While National Register listings are mostly symbolic, their recognition of significance provides some financial incentive to owners of listed properties. Protection of

2075-785: The poverty line (down from previous ACS surveys). The city boasts a 68.0% employment rate, with 17.6% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 93.3% holding a high school diploma. The top 23 reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (28.7%), German (13.7%), American (12.8%), European (3.4%), Welsh (2.9%), Norwegian (2.3%), Scottish (2.3%), Scandinavian (1.7%), Irish (1.4%), Swedish (1.4%), Italian (1.2%), French Canadian (1.1%), French (1.0%), British (0.8%), Czech (0.7%), Nigerian (0.5%), Portuguese (0.4%), Northern European (0.4%), Scotch-Irish (0.4%), Swiss (0.3%), Austrian (0.2%), Dutch (0.2%), Basque (0.09%), and Polish (0.09%). The median age in

2158-624: The 1966 act, SHPOs eventually became integral to the process of listing properties on the National Register. The 1980 amendments of the 1966 law further defined the responsibilities of SHPOs concerning the National Register. Several 1992 amendments of the NHPA added a category to the National Register, known as Traditional Cultural Properties: those properties associated with Native American or Hawaiian groups. The National Register of Historic Places has grown considerably from its legislative origins in 1966. In 1986, citizens and groups nominated 3,623 separate properties, sites and districts for inclusion on

2241-647: The Cowboy Days event at the Uinta County Fairgrounds. Nine locations in or near Evanston are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , including: The Uinta County Museum is located on Depot Square in downtown Evanston. Originally built as a Carnegie library in 1906, the building is an example of Classical Revival architecture. A replica of a Chinese Joss house is located on Depot Square. The Joss House contains

2324-585: The NPS history programs affiliated with both the U.S. National Park system and the National Register were categorized formally into two "Assistant Directorates". Established were the Assistant Directorate for Archeology and Historic Preservation and the Assistant Directorate for Park Historic Preservation. From 1978 until 1981, the main agency for the National Register was the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service (HCRS) of

2407-643: The National Park Service, including National Historic Sites (NHS), National Historical Parks , National Military Parks /Battlefields, National Memorials and some National Monuments . There are also 35 listed sites in the three island countries with a Compact of Free Association with the United States, as well as one site in Morocco, the American Legation in Tangier . Listing in the National Register does not restrict private property owners from

2490-448: The National Register criteria are based, do specify exclusions, along with corresponding "exceptions to the exclusions", which are supposed to apply more narrowly. A multiple property submission (MPS) is a thematic group listing of the National Register of Historic Places that consists of related properties that share a common theme and can be submitted as a group. Multiple property submissions must satisfy certain basic criteria for

2573-686: The National Register program mandated by the 1966 law. Ernest Connally was the Office's first director. Within OAHP new divisions were created to deal with the National Register. The division administered several existing programs, including the Historic Sites Survey and the Historic American Buildings Survey , as well as the new National Register and Historic Preservation Fund . The first official Keeper of

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2656-569: The National Register when they become administered by the National Park Service. These include National Historic Landmarks (NHL), National Historic Sites (NHS), National Historical Parks , National Military Parks , National Memorials , and some National Monuments . On October 15, 1966, the Historic Preservation Act created the National Register of Historic Places and the corresponding State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO). The National Register initially consisted of

2739-601: The National Register, a total of 75,000 separate properties. Of the more than one and a half million properties on the National Register, 95,000 are listed individually. Others are listed as contributing members within historic districts . It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States Government that special effort should be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside and public park and recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites. Any individual can prepare

2822-530: The National Register, are distinguished in the traditional sense. Examples include a house, barn, hotel, church, or similar construction. They are created primarily to shelter human activity. The term building, as in outbuilding, can be used to refer to historically and functionally related units, such as a courthouse and a jail or a barn and a house. Structures differ from buildings in that they are functional constructions meant to be used for purposes other than sheltering human activity. Examples include an aircraft,

2905-460: The National Register. After the nomination is recommended for listing in the National Register by the SHPO, the nomination is sent to the National Park Service, which approves or denies the nomination. If approved, the property is entered officially by the Keeper of the National Register into the National Register of Historic Places. Property owners are notified of the nomination during the review by

2988-526: The National Register: religious properties (e.g., churches); buildings that have been moved; birthplaces or graves of important persons; cemeteries; reconstructed properties; commemorative properties (e.g., statues); and "properties that have achieved significance within the last fifty years". However, if they meet particular "Criteria Considerations" for their category in addition to the overall criteria, they are, in fact, eligible. Hence, despite

3071-548: The Register was William J. Murtagh , an architectural historian . During the Register's earliest years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, organization was lax and SHPOs were small, understaffed and underfunded. However, funds were still being supplied for the Historic Preservation Fund to provide matching grants-in-aid to listed property owners, first for house museums and institutional buildings, but later for commercial structures as well. In 1979,

3154-426: The Register, as well as those located in and contributing to the period of significance of National Register Historic Districts, became eligible for the federal tax benefits. Owners of income-producing properties listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or of properties that are contributing resources within a National Register Historic District may be eligible for a 20% investment tax credit for

3237-527: The SHPO and state's historic review commission. If an owner objects to a nomination of private property, or in the case of a historic district, a majority of owners, then the property cannot be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. For a property to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, it must meet at least one of its four main criteria. Information about architectural styles , association with various aspects of social history and commerce and ownership are all integral parts of

3320-429: The ages of 45 and 64; and 13.9% were 65 and older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female. There are 4,628 households accounted for in the 2022 ACS, with an average of 2.51 persons per household. The city's a median gross rent is $ 726 in the 2022 ACS. The 2022 ACS reports a median household income of $ 70,825, with 72.3% of households are owner occupied. 6.4% of the city's population lives at or below

3403-403: The average family size was 3.30. In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males. The median income for a household in the city

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3486-550: The building was built in 1926 by George Whitemyer and Sons of Ogden, Utah . Known as Lincoln, Platte and Washakie Halls, the L-shaped two-story building is designed in the Classical Revival style. It measures 120 feet (37 m) by 100 feet (30 m) with 22,128 square feet (2,055.8 m). Resting on a painted stone foundation, it is faced in brick. The New Building for Women features an arcaded porch. The interior

3569-562: The city was 35.7 years. As of the 2010 census , there were 12,359 people, 4,540 households, and 3,135 families living in the city. The population density was 1,203.7 inhabitants per square mile (464.8/km ). There were 5,111 housing units at an average density of 497.7 inhabitants per square mile (192.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White , 0.3% African American , 1.0% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 5.9% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 12.3% of

3652-561: The city. Evanston has a public library, a branch of the Uinta County Library System. National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places ( NRHP ) is the United States federal government 's official list of sites, buildings, structures, districts , and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic value". The enactment of

3735-444: The city. The population density was 1,123.2 inhabitants per square mile (433.7/km ). There were 4,665 housing units at an average density of 455.4 inhabitants per square mile (175.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.29% Euro American, 0.16% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander , 4.15% from other races , and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.29% of

3818-517: The construction of the first transcontinental railroad . The railroad arrived in the area in November 1868, and Harvey Booth opened a saloon/restaurant in a tent near what is now Front Street. By December the rails had reached Evanston and the first train arrived December 16. However, orders were later handed down by the railroad managers to move the end of the line 12 miles west, to Wahsatch . Within three days, most all of Evanston had moved to Wasatch. It appeared that Evanston would become another "end of

3901-475: The eastern outskirts of Evanston. The park offers wildlife viewing, a visitors center, picnic grounds, and hiking trails. A trail along the river connects to the Bear River Greenway in Evanston. The City of Evanston Parks and Recreation department operates about 20 facilities. Bear River Greenway is located near downtown, and offers a river walk that extends to Bear River State Park, ice skating in

3984-538: The effect of the undertaking". In cases where the ACHP determines federal action will have an "adverse effect" on historic properties, mitigation is sought. Typically, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is created by which the involved parties agree to a particular plan. Many states have laws similar to Section 106. In contrast to conditions relating to a federally designated historic district, municipal ordinances governing local historic districts often restrict certain kinds of changes to properties. Thus, they may protect

4067-523: The forbidding language, these kinds of places are not actually excluded as a rule. For example, the Register lists thousands of churches. There is a misconception that there is a strict rule that a property must be at least 50 years old to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In reality, there is no hard rule. John H. Sprinkle Jr., deputy director of the Federal Preservation Institute, stated: [T]his "rule"

4150-401: The future. Thus, additions to an MPS can occur over time. The nomination of individual properties in an MPS is accomplished in the same manner as other nominations. The name of the "thematic group" denotes the historical theme of the properties. It is considered the "multiple property listing". Once an individual property or a group of properties is nominated and listed in the National Register,

4233-543: The group of properties to be included in the National Register. The process begins with the multiple property documentation form which acts as a cover document rather than the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The purpose of the documentation form is to establish the basis of eligibility for related properties. The information of the multiple property documentation form can be used to nominate and register related historic properties simultaneously, or to establish criteria for properties that may be nominated in

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4316-482: The historic buildings span the period 1907-1948. At one point it was common for new hall additions to be named after the counties in Wyoming. The recent addition of Aspen, Cottonwood, and Evergreen halls do not follow this trend. Four buildings were designed by Casper architects Goodrich & Wilking . The Women's Building is the oldest patient dormitory, built in 1908 with a 1913 addition by Bergstrom and Carruth in

4399-479: The interior, wood floors remain under modern carpet. The wings have partial basements while the administrative wing has a full basement with a connection to the underground campus corridor system, connecting to the Women's Building through the north wing and to Whalen Hall through the east wing. Main floors have central corridors with rooms to each side. This one story building was designed by Dubois and built in 1918 in

4482-480: The last fifty years, rural historic landscapes, traditional cultural properties and vessels and shipwrecks. Properties are not protected in any strict sense by the Federal listing. States and local zoning bodies may or may not choose to protect listed historic places. Indirect protection is possible, by state and local regulations on the development of National Register properties and by tax incentives. By contrast,

4565-413: The late Victorian Romanesque style. The structure is now called Fremont Hall and Albany Hall. It consists of a central block with identical side wings. The two-story building measures 172 feet (52 m) by 57 feet (17 m), with 23,760 square feet (2,207 m) of area. The foundation is local rock-faced ashlar sandstone . Exterior walls are pressed brick. The bellcast hipped roof is metal in lieu of

4648-404: The library, and the occupational therapy department. The two-story building measures 297 by 160 feet (91 by 49 m) and contains 64,016 square feet (5,947.3 m). The reinforced concrete and steel building is faced with brick with stone-jointed stucco on secondary elevations. The hipped roof is covered with metal. A one-story classical portico with stone columns forms the building's focus. On

4731-620: The more recent restorations include 1011 Front Street. This building, located in historic downtown Evanston, is across the street from the museum in Depot Square. Another restoration project included the rebuilding of the Joss house in Depot Square in 1990; the original had been destroyed in a fire in 1922. Evanston is located at 41°16′5.81″N 110°57′47.65″W  /  41.2682806°N 110.9632361°W  / 41.2682806; -110.9632361 (41.2682794, -110.9632373). The elevation

4814-835: The multiple property documentation form, combined with the individual National Register of Historic Places nomination forms, constitute a multiple property submission. Examples of MPS include the Lee County Multiple Property Submission , the Warehouses in Omaha , the Boundary Markers of the Original District of Columbia and the Illinois Carnegie Libraries . Before the term "Multiple Property Submission"

4897-797: The nine buildings included in the University of Connecticut Historic District in Storrs, Connecticut (listed in 1989, demolished in 2017), and the Terrell Jacobs Circus Winter Quarters in Peru, Indiana (listed in 2012, demolished in 2021). In France , designation of monument historique is similar to NRHP listing. In the French program, however, permanent restrictions are imposed upon designated monuments, for example requiring advance approval for any renovation of

4980-553: The nominating individual or group. After preliminary review, the SHPO sends each nomination to the state's historic review commission, which then recommends whether the State Historic Preservation Officer should send the nomination to the Keeper of the National Register . For any non-Federally owned property, only the State Historic Preservation Officer may officially nominate a property for inclusion in

5063-639: The nomination. Each nomination contains a narrative section that provides a detailed physical description of the property and justifies why it is significant historically with regard either to local, state, or national history. The four National Register of Historic Places criteria are the following: The criteria are applied differently for different types of properties; for instance, maritime properties have application guidelines different from those of buildings. The National Park Service names seven categories of properties that "are not usually considered for" and "ordinarily ... shall not be considered eligible for"

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5146-403: The now-defunct Save America's Treasures grants, which apply specifically to properties entered in the Register with national significance or designated as National Historic Landmarks . The NHPA did not distinguish between properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places and those designated as National Historic Landmarks concerning qualification for tax incentives or grants. This

5229-430: The original slate, with hipped dormers. Two 10-foot (3.0 m) by 45-foot (14 m) porches feature brick arcades topped by low brick walls. The interior includes a full basement with a corridor linking to other campus buildings. The first and second floors are laid out with a central corridor and rooms on each side. The interior is furnished with maple floors and beaded wood wainscot. The original 1887 Building for Men

5312-422: The population. There were 4,555 households. 48.8% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% had a female householder with no husband present. The average family size was 3.30. The median age in the city was 36.0. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were between the ages of 25 and 44; 21.9% were between

5395-406: The population. There were 4,058 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and

5478-437: The population. There were 4,540 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

5561-463: The preservation of income-producing historic properties. The National Park Service was given the responsibility to ensure that only rehabilitations that preserved the historic character of a building would qualify for federal tax incentives. A qualifying rehabilitation is one that the NPS deems consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Properties and sites listed in

5644-792: The properties that were demolished or otherwise destroyed after their listing are the Jobbers Canyon Historic District in Omaha, Nebraska (listed in 1979, demolished in 1989), Pan-Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, California (listed in 1978, destroyed in a fire in 1989), Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, New Jersey (listed in 2000, demolished in 2004), The Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas (listed in 1997, destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008), seven of

5727-475: The property is not guaranteed. During the nomination process, the property is evaluated in terms of the four criteria for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The application of those criteria has been the subject of criticism by academics of history and preservation, as well as the public and politicians. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District , may qualify for tax incentives derived from

5810-498: The property more than a National Register listing does. The Department of Transportation Act , passed on October 15, 1966, the same day as the National Historic Preservation Act, included provisions that addressed historic preservation. The DOT Act is much more general than Section 106 NHPA in that it refers to properties other than those listed in the Register. The more general language has allowed more properties and parklands to enjoy status as protected areas by this legislation,

5893-498: The railroad tracks in this area. Evanston underwent massive growth and change during an oil boom in the 1980s. Recent drilling for natural gas has also revitalized the economy of the area. Union Tank Car works on railroad tank cars near the Union Pacific Railroad Complex , locally referred to as the old roundhouse. There are restored railroad buildings, including a roundhouse, in the downtown area. One of

5976-615: The rehabilitation of the historic structure. The rehabilitation may be of a commercial, industrial, or residential property, for rentals. The tax incentives program is operated by the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program, which is managed jointly by the National Park Service, individual State Historic Preservation Offices and the Internal Revenue Service . Some property owners may also qualify for grants, like

6059-413: The state of Colorado, for example, does not set any limits on owners of National Register properties. Until 1976, federal tax incentives were virtually non-existent for buildings on the National Register. Before 1976 the federal tax code favored new construction rather than the reuse of existing, sometimes historical, structures. In 1976, the tax code was altered to provide tax incentives that promote

6142-514: The total value of expenses incurred in preserving the property. Properties can be nominated in a variety of forms, including individual properties, historic districts and multiple property submissions (MPS). The Register categorizes general listings into one of five types of properties: district, site, structure, building or object. National Register Historic Districts are defined geographical areas consisting of contributing and non-contributing properties. Some properties are added automatically to

6225-568: The tracks" town. In June 1869 headquarters returned to Evanston and it continued to grow. Later in 1871, a machine shop and roundhouse were constructed, giving Evanston a longevity not shared by many other railroad towns. Abundant timber and water along the Bear River made Evanston a refueling station for cross-country locomotives. Coal was mined in Almy , a few miles north of Evanston. Similar to other railroad towns in Wyoming, early Evanston had

6308-418: The use of their property. Some states and municipalities, however, may have laws that become effective when a property is listed in the National Register. If federal money or a federal permitting process is involved, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 is invoked. Section 106 requires the federal agency involved to assess the effect of its actions on historic resources. Statutorily,

6391-487: The west portion houses classrooms. The H-shaped building is about 77 by 142 feet (23 by 43 m) containing 24,640 square feet (2,289 m). The brick building is detailed with terra cotta and faced with wire-cut brick. Other buildings include the laundry, a chicken granary and a calf barn, all now used for shops or storage, a carpenter shop and paint shop. The hospital was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Evanston, Wyoming Evanston

6474-512: The winter, fishing in the summer, boat rentals, and a fitness trail . Sulphur Creek Reservoir offers boating and fishing. Smaller parks throughout the city contain basketball courts, soccer fields, horseshoe rings, tennis courts, sand volleyball, and playgrounds. The city Recreation Center has a swimming pool and an indoor shooting range. It also provides classes and programming in such sports as martial arts, gymnastics, football, and soccer. The Wyoming Department of Health Wyoming State Hospital,

6557-447: Was $ 42,019, and the median income for a family was $ 47,220. Males had a median income of $ 35,843 versus $ 21,710 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,725. About 9.1% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. The town's religious adherents are: Evanston hosts a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo annually during

6640-430: Was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.21. The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 11,507 people, 4,058 households, and 2,937 families living in

6723-501: Was deliberate, as the authors of the act had learned from experience that distinguishing between categories of significance for such incentives caused the lowest category to become expendable. Essentially, this made the Landmarks a kind of "honor roll" of the most significant properties of the National Register of Historic Places. As of 1999, 982 properties have been removed from the Register, most often due to being destroyed. Among

6806-407: Was destroyed by fire, but the 1916 north wing addition by Bergstrom and Carruth remains. An administration wing and the south wing date to 1918, while the east wing was built in 1923. All were designed by William Dubois. The north and east wings are now called Natrona and Laramie Halls and the south wing is Converse/Weston Hall. The facility now houses the hospital's administration and planning offices,

6889-671: Was introduced in 1984, such listings were known as "Thematic Resources", such as the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource , or "Multiple Resource Areas". A listing on the National Register of Historic Places is governmental acknowledgment of a historic district, site, building, or property. However, the Register is mostly "an honorary status with some federal financial incentives". The National Register of Historic Places automatically includes all National Historic Landmarks as well as all historic areas administered by

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