8.1 Property Historic Designation
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ITEM: Resolution No. 08-6514
Consideration of a resolution expressing local support for the nomination of the White Eagle Oil
Company gas station at 1017 S. Santa Fe Avenue to the Register of Historic Kansas Places (State
Register). The subject property is a single platted lot along S. Santa Fe that contains 4,400 square
feet.
BACKGROUND:
The former White Eagle Company gas station comprises a 40 ft. x 110ft. lot at the northeast corner of
S. Santa Fe Avenue and Beloit Avenue. A neighborhood gas station operated from this address from
1925 to 1991. The current property owner, Richard E. Beus, acquired the vacant gas station property
in 2006. He has renovated the interior and exterior of the 15 ft. x 15 ft. vacant structure with canopy
and redeveloped the property for modest commercial reuse. The brick exterior of the structure, canopy
support posts and windows have been restored as closely as possible to their original appearance
when the gas station business operated in this location.
As part of the redevelopment project, the property owner is nominating the gas station building to the
Register of Historic Kansas Places. If the nomination is successful and the property becomes listed on
the State Register, future rehabilitation projects may qualify for State Rehabilitation Tax Credits or
matching grant funds from the Kansas Heritage Trust Fund program. The owner has hired a
preservation consultant who has prepared and subm itted a draft State Register nom ination to the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review is scheduled to
review the nomination at their May 3, 2008 meeting. The City of Salina Development Services
Department received a letter from the SHPO on March 5, 2008 requesting that the local historic
resources commission provide comments on the eligibility of the historic resource for listing on the
Register of Historic Kansas Places (See Exhibit A). Placement on the National Register of Historic
Places is not being sought.
The City of Salina was approved by the National Park Service to participate in the Certified Local
Government (CLG) program in 1991. The Certified Local Government program is designed to
promote the preservation of historically and culturally significant structures, buildings and sites by
establishing a partnership between local government and the SHPO. This is intended to encourage
and expand local involvement in preservation issues and to have a formal role in the National and
State Register nomination process. As the primary review body under the Certified Local Government
agreement, the Salina Heritage Commission is required to review and provide the SHPO with
comments on National Register nominations within its jurisdiction. There are currently ten (10)
properties within the Salina city limits listed on either the National Register or State Register (See
Exhibit B). There are an additional four (4) properties listed on the National Register outside of the
Salina city limits in Saline County.
The National and State Registers are the official lists of America's districts, sites, buildings, structures
and objects that are considered worthy of preservation. The creation of the National Register was
authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The State Register program is
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administered by the Kansas State Historical Society Cultural Resources Division and intended to
coordinate, as well as support, public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect cultural
resources that contribute to an understanding of American History.
In order to be considered for State Register nomination, a resource must generally be fifty years of
age or more. Many properties considered for State Register listing have attained significance through
their association with the early development of a community or are relatively well-preserved examples
of historic building techniques and styles. Properties which are typical, representative, or
characteristic of an era are frequently eligible for listing. Architectural resources must retain their
historic integrity. The present appearance should be a true representation of the historic detail or
characteristics of the buildings constructed at the time during which the nominated property achieved
significance. Historic alterations can achieve significance in their own right.
The listing of a property on the Register of Historic Kansas Places makes the property eligible for the
State Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. The Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, enacted in
2001, allows an owner or developer to receive a 25% tax credit for qualified rehabilitation expenses for
either owner-occupied residences or income-producing properties that are listed on the State
Register. In order to qualify for the tax credit all project work must meet the Secretary of Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and must be approved by the SHPO for the State tax credit before
construction or restoration commences.
The City of Salina renewed a Certified Local Government Agreement with the SHPO on February 22,
2007. This allows the Salina Heritage Commission to assume some of the responsibilities of the
SHPO regarding design review of listed historic properties. Under the Certified Local Government
Program, the Salina Heritage Commission is required to submit a report or recommendation to the
SHPO regarding the eligibility of each property proposed for nomination to the State Register within its
jurisdiction. The City Commission must also concur with the recommendation of the Heritage
Commission or must submit a report detailing why a nomination is not supported. A reasonable
opportunity for public comment must also be provided. In connection with this requirement, property
owners within 500 feet of the subject property were notified of the public hearing by the Heritage
Commission on April 9, 2008. Property owners were given an opportunity to submit information in
favor of, or in opposition to the proposed nomination (See Exhibit C).
STATE REGISTER CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
The State Register nomination form for the White Eagle Oil Company gas station is included with this
report. (See Exhibit D). The nomination application asserts that the resource is eligible under the
following applicable National Register Criteria:
Criteria A: That the property is associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad patterns of our history.
The White Eagle Oil Company gas station is being nominated in the following areas of significance:
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Commerce, Transportation and Architecture.
The nomination form states that the subject property is an established familiar feature of this
residential neighborhood, operating as a gas station from 1925 to 1991. These types of stations are
representative of the development of Salina from a small community to a regional hub of agriculture
and commerce. Santa Fe Avenue served as the location of the streetcar system that linked the
downtown area with Kansas Wesleyan University from the 1880's until 1933. The White Eagle station
was the first service station built south of Crawford Street during the period when Salina's streetcar
system operated. As personal automobiles became more commonplace, customers could pull their
vehicles into a service station and have their cars filled, oil checked and windshields cleaned often
without having to leave their autos.
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Service stations such as this one also evolved and changed to serve the needs of the community.
Forty or fifty years ago when Americans drove only a few makes of car, vehicles all required servicing.
Local or regional gas distributors built gas stations with service bays, found a mechanic and set him
up in business. If he was a good mechanic, people patronized his business. This station is indicative
of a neighborhood gas station where customers from the area often knew the owner/manager and he
probably knew them by name as well. Today's automobiles require little routine servicing and people
take them to specialized mechanics with the requisite computer diagnostics. Small neighborhood
stations like the subject property became outmoded by larger gas stations where there were more
pumps and less waiting, albeit less service. Businesses like the White Eagle gas station were closed
and torn down or adapted for other uses.
Criteria C: A property that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or
method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high
artistic values or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose
components lack individual distinction.
During the 1920's oil companies constructed gas stations with residential features (gable and hip
roofs, dormers, tile roof shingles) to have them blend in with their surroundings. These reflected
various architectural styles such as Colonial Revival, Craftsman and Tudor Revival. The "house with
canopy" design used at the White Eagle station was somewhat common but many of these
neighborhood structures have since disappeared. This is especially true along traditional highways
such as U. S. Highway 40. Many of these roadside stations were later bypassed by the interstate
highway system.
Although this style of gas station was common during the 1920's, environmental mitigation and
competition from modern stations and convenience stores have caused many of these small-scale
mom and pop stations to be lost over time. Only a few survive, having been adapted for other uses,
such as insurance agencies, barber or beauty shops, visitor bureaus or similar uses. The owner of the
property consulted period photographs of the station for much of his rehabilitation and restoration
work. The most characteristic features, multi-pane windows, stucco canopy supports and roof line
have been restored to their original appearance.
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EFFECT OF DESIGNATION:
State Register designation of the White Eagle Oil Company gas station assures a protective review
for State-funded projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic property. The
property will be protected under the Kansas Historic Preservation Act (K.S.A. 75-2715 through 75-
2725). Projects that directly or indirectly affect the character-defining features of the property must be
reviewed by the SHPO or the authorized local government.
Under Kansas Statutes, certain exterior projects proposed for properties that are located within the
environs, generally within 500 feet of the listed historic property, must be reviewed for their potential
impact on the historic resource and its setting. The 1998 Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the
Effect of Projects on Environs are utilized by the SHPO and Heritage Commission for environs review.
Typically only larger land surface changes such as demolitions or new infill construction is referred to
the Heritage Commission. Minor work items or projects with no visual connection to the listed property
can be reviewed and approved by administrative staff allowing the project to proceed without any
delay. Routine maintenance and repair are not subject to any review. A table describing Major and
Minor projects and their type of review is included (See Exhibit E).
A determination by the Heritage Commission that a project proposed within 500 ft. of this property
would encroach upon, damage or destroy a listed historic property or its environs must proceed to the
City's governing body where appropriate. In those instances where the decision of the City's governing
body is contrary to the findings of the Heritage Commission, the project shall not proceed until the
City's governing body has made a determination that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the
proposed project and that the project contains provisions to minimize damage to the listed historic
property.
To date, of all environs projects referred to the Heritage Commission for review, only two demolition
proposals were determined by the Commission to negatively impact a listed historic property. These
projects were the demolition of the lroncrest Apartment Building at 210 W. Iron in 1998 and the
demolition of the house located at 120 W. Prescott in 2005. These determinations by the Heritage
Commission were subsequently overturned by the City Commission.
Development Services staff would not anticipate any extraordinary difficulties resulting to private
properties within the environs of the proposed nominated property. The surrounding neighborhood is
predominately single-family residential and very little land remains undeveloped. The residential area
consists of modest well-kept homes and appears to be quite stable with few vacant dwellings. The
Salina Heritage Commission has adopted a local review procedure so that property owners within the
potential environs of a listed historic property can receive notice and can participate in the public
hearing for proposed nominations to the State of National Register (See Exhibit F).
HERITAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Heritage Commission conducted a public hearing on the SHPO request on April 9, 2008. Notice
for the meeting was distributed to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. Following
presentation of the staff report and comments and questions from Commissioners, the Heritage
Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Commission determine that the White Eagle Oil
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Company gas station meets the applicable Criteria for Evaluation necessary for listing on the Register
of Historic Kansas Places. Minutes of the April 9,2008 meeting are included.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
The Shared Vision Statement and Strategic Plan, adopted by the City Commission in 2006, contains
the following shared vision statement:
Salina will be a town that is respectful of its heritage. Throughout Salina, the adaptive reuse
of historic and architecturally significant buildings will be encouraged.
COMMISSION ACTION:
After receiving comments from any interested members of the public, the City Commission may:
1. Concur with the recommendation of the Salina Heritage Commission finding that the White
Eagle Oil Company gas station meets the applicable Criteria for Evaluation for nomination to
the Register of Historic Kansas Places and direct staff to submit a resolution of support to the
State Historic Preservation Office supporting the nomination.
Should the Heritage Commission and City Commission agree that the proposed nomination
meets the Criteria for Evaluation for listing the property in the State Register, the SHPO will
schedule the nomination for consideration by the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review. If
approved by the Board the property will be entered in the Register of Historic Kansas Places.
2. Disagree with the recommendation of the Salina Heritage Commission and find that the White
Eagle Oil Company gas station does not meet the applicable Criteria of Evaluation for
nomination to the Register of Historic Kansas Places.
Should the Heritage Commission and City Commission disagree on whether the proposed
nomination meets the State Register Criteria, those findings would be forwarded with the
nomination to the SHPO. The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review, after considering all
opinions from the Certified Local Government, shall make its recommendation to the State
Historic Preservation Officer.
If the City Commission concurs with the recommendation of the Heritage Commission the attached
resolution should be approved, signed by the Mayor and submitted to the SHPO.
Encl: Environs Map
National Register Nomination Form, 1017 S. Santa Fe Avenue
April 9,2008 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 08-6514
CC: Richard E. Beus
EXHIBIT A
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Jennie Chinn, Executive Director
KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, GOVERNOR
March 3, 2008
John Burger
Salina Preservation Planner
City-County Building
300 W Ash Street
Salina, KS 67402-0736
Re: White Eagle Company Gas Station - 1017 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina, Saline County
Dear John,
Weare pleased to inform you that the White Eagle Company Gas Station will be considered by the
Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review for nomination to the Register of Historic Kansas Places at its
next meeting on May 3, 2008. The Register of Historic Kansas Places, also known as the state register,
is the state's officia11ist of historic properties worthy of preservation. All properties that are listed in the
National Register of Historic Places are also listed in the Register of Historic Kansas Places; however,
the state register also recognizes properties that are significant to our state's heritage yet do not meet
National Register eligibility standards.
Per the requirements of36 CFR 60-61 and Section IV of the "Procedures for Implementation of
Certified Local Governments in Kansas," we are providing your historic resources commission the
opportunity to comment on this nomination.
Should you have any questions about this nomination before the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review
meeting, please contact Sarah Martin at 785-272-8681 ext. 216 or at smartin@kshs.org.
Sincerely yours,
Jennie Chinn
St istoric Preservation Officer
RECEIVED
MAR - 5 2008
PLANNING DEPAATMEN7
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City of Salina Register of Historic Places
EXHIBIT B
March 30, 2008
Properties within City Limits that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
Register of Historic Kansas Places
1. Flanders-Lee House, 200 South Seventh Street, 1888-1891
NR/SR, August 20, 1987
2. Smoky Hill Museum, 211 West Iron Avenue, 1938
NR/SR, July 18, 1989
3. Stiefel Theatre (Former Fox-Watson Theater), 151 South Santa Fe Avenue, 1931
NR/SR, August 4, 1988
4. A. J. Schwartz House, 636 East Iron Avenue, 1875
NR/SR,Apri1 13, 1973
5. Prescott-Foley House, 211 West Prescott Avenue, 1884
NR/SR, May 17, 1976
6. 100 Mount Barbara Road, 1915-1918
NR/SR,Apri1 14, 1995
7. Masonic Temple, 336 South Santa Fe Avenue, 1919-1927
NR/SR, March 9, 2000
8. Lakewood Park Bridge, 1887
NR/SR, June 9, 2004
9. Pioneer Presidents' Place (Former Roosevelt-Lincoln Middle Schools), 1915, 1920
NR/SR, May 2005
10. H. D. Lee Company Complex, 1905, 1926
State Register, February 23, 2008; National Register Pending
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Register of Historic Kansas Places
Nomination Form
White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
1017 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Kansas State Historical Society
02-2006
Register of Historic Kansas Places
Registration Form
This form is for use in nominating individual properties and districts. The format is similar to the National Register of Historic Places form. See
instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by
marking Ox" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for
"not applicable," For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the
instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets, Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items.
1. Name of Property
Historic name
Other name/site number
White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
169-4900-0334
2. Location
Code KS
County Saline
Code 169
o not for publication
o vicinity
Zip code 67401
Street & number
City or town
State Kansas
1017 South Santa Fe Avenue
Salina
3.,4. Certification
I hereby certify that this property is listed in the Register of Historic Kansas Places.
Patrick Zollner, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Date
5. Classification
Ownership of Property
(Check as many boxes <lS apply)
Category of Property
(Check only one box)
Number of Resources within Property
(Do not include previously listed resources in the count)
[8] private
o public-local
o public-State
o public-Federal
[8] building(s)
o district
o site
o structure
o object
Contributing
1
Noncontributing
buildings
sites
structures
objects
total
Name of related multiple property listing
(Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing,)
Number of contributing resources previously listed
in the National Register
N/A
o
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions
(Enter C<ltegories from instructions)
Current Functions
(Enter categories from instructions)
Specialty store [neighborhood gas station]
Commerce / Trade: professional
Transportation: road-related (vehicular)
7. Description
Architectural Classification
(Enter categories from instructions)
Materials
(Enter categories from instructions)
Other: Prairie
Foundation: Concrete
Walls: Brick
Roof: Asphalt; Wood
Other:
Narrative Description
(Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets,)
8. Statement of Significance
Applicable Criteria
(Mark .X. in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the
property for the State Register
Areas of Significance
(Enter categories from instructions)
I:8J A Property is associated with events that have made a
significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history
Transportation
Architecture
o B Property is associated with the lives of persons
significant in our past.
I:8J C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics
of a type, period, or method of construction or
represents the work of a master, or possesses
high artistic values, or represents a significant and
distinguishable entity whose components lack
individual distinction,
Period of Significance
1925-1958
o D Property has yielded, or likely to yield,
infonnation important in prehistory or history.
Criteria Considerations
(Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.)
Significant Dates
Property is:
19?5
o A owned by a religious institution or used for
religious purposes.
o B removed from it original location,
DCa birthplace or grave.
Significant Person
(Complete if Criterion B is marked above)
o 0 a cemetery.
N/A
o E a reconstructed building, object, or structure,
Cultural Affiliation
OF a commemorative property,
N/A
o G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance
within the past 50 years
Architect/Builder
Narrative Statement of Significance
(Explain the significance of the property on one or more
continuation sheets.)
Unknown
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography
(Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.)
Previous documentation on file (NPS):
o preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67)
has been requested
D previously listed in the National Register
D previously determined eligible by the National Register
o designated a National Historic Landmark
D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey
#
D recorded by Historic American Engineering
Record #
Primary location of additional data:
i:8l State Historic Preservation Office
D Other State agency
D Federal agency
D Local government
D University
D Other
Name of repository:
Kansas State Historical Society
10. Geographical Data
Acreage of Property Less than one acre
3
W
Zone
4
W
UTM References
(Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.)
1
W
Zone
2
WLlh
o See continuation sheet
Verbal Boundary Description
(Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) LOT 12, Santa Fe Ave, grounds of Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS
Boundary Justification
(Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.)
11. Form Prepared By
Name/title
Mary Clement Douglass, Certified Genealogist
Organization
Historical Matters
Date
26 December 2007
Street & number 259 N. Kansas Ave.
Telephone 785-827 -8029
City or town
Salina
State
KS
lip code
67401
Property Owner
Name Richard E, Beus
Street & number 931 South Front Street
Telephone 785-493-2186
City or town
Salina
State
KS
lip code
67401
Kansas State Historical Society
Register of Historic Kansas Places
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White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Salina, Saline County, KS
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
This former neighborhood gas station (1925-1991), originally owned by the White Eagle Oil Company, is
situated on a comer lot of a major north/south arterial street, Santa Fe Avenue. The lot measures 40 feet in
width and 110 feet in depth. The building occupies the site's southwest comer and sits diagonally upon it,
facing southwest. The remainder of the lot is vacant. The doub1ewide diagonal drive extends from the
station out to each street, Santa Fe Avenue on the north and west and Beloit Street on the south and east.
The building is a one-story all-brick structure with an enclosed office area. The overall structure
excluding the island canopy is 15 feet by 15 feet. A display window, two other windows and a door open
the office area. A low-pitched hipped roof of asphalt composition shingles extends an additiona115 feet
over the former pump island. Two lanes of driveway cross the site, one continuing below the canopy.
Originally, the canopy was supported with stucco-covered pillars. At some time in the 1940s the stucco
was removed and replaced with metal poles to support the canopy roof. Those poles were recently boxed
in and stuccoed to mimic the original design. The original gasoline pump fixtures and storage tanks have
been removed, but the pump island remains. The two side windows are recent replacements. The single
window on the front elevation is not original, but has been there for many years. The original doub1e-
hung windows on the front were replaced by this single large plate-glass pane; however, mullions placed
over the plate glass give the appearance of double-hung windows. The interior consists of an open office
area with enclosed handicapped-accessible restroom.
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White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Salina, Saline County, KS
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station (1925) is being nominated under Criterion A for its
association with transportation history and Criterion C for its local architectural significance as an early
20th century gas station.
Historical Context & Building History
In 1908 Henry Ford's Model T automobile was sold for $850, making the automobile affordable for the
middle economic classes. The Model T was in production until1927 when it sold for $250. At this price
the average worker could afford an automobile. Early retail gasoline filing stations were simple curbside
gas pumps outside established businesses. This arrangement caused traffic problems, and sometimes led
to explosions and fires. Beginning in the early 1920s there was a movement to restrict curbside pumps,
which were unsightly and dangerous. Gasoline retailers were restricted to streets ide businesses located
within an area of low traffic congestion. Gas pumps were to be housed in a single structure on a separate
lot with multiple pumps at which several vehicles could be served simultaneously. Inspired by the City
Beautiful Movement, oil refiners began to market gasoline from more attractive, brand specific cottage-
style stations. Pure Petroleum designed the first cottage or house style station, which quickly developed
into the most popular form of architecture for gasoline sales and was readily accepted for installation in
the midst of most communities. Oil companies purchased prime comer lots on which to build new
domestic stations.
Salina was on the route of the Victory Highway [later designated U. S. HWY 40], one of the few
transcontinental highways. In 1919, there were only two Salina locations where one could purchase
gasoline for a vehicle, both in downtown. During the 1920s, oil companies began constructing gas
stations in residential neighborhoods, where aesthetics were important and the appearance of the shed
station was objectionable. In 1921 and 1923, there were eight gasoline filling stations listed in the Salina
City Directories. In 1925, when this building first appears in the Salina City Directories, there were 18
retailers selling gasoline in Salina. This is one of the first stations built in a residential neighborhood. It
was also the first service station built south of Crawford Street [a major east-west arterial street] when
Salina's streetcar system ceased operation.
This filling station structure stands on South Santa Fe Avenue at its intersection with Beloit Street. Santa
Fe Avenue is a major arterial street. It was one of the first streets laid out by the Salina Town Company
in 1863 and is the dividing line between streets running east and west. South Santa Fe Avenue and its
neighborhood was one of the preferred residentia110cations prior to World War 1. This site was probably
chosen because South Santa Fe Avenue - between downtown and Kansas Wesleyan University - was an
established neighborhood. Homeowners in this neighborhood were the most likely to have owned
vehicles.
This service station has a long association with the surrounding residential neighborhood. The station was
a familiar feature in this location for approximately 66 years (1925-1991). It was a local gathering place
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White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Salina, Saline County, KS
for neighbors where candy, pop, and cigarettes were purchased, and local gossip and news were
exchanged. Forty percent of its customers were widowed, according to an article in the Salina Journal
Plus edition, Wednesday, April 9, 1986. They depended on the service station manager and attendants to
maintain their automobiles. Children brought their bicycles in for air for the tires and repairs. Flats were
fixed, oil was changed, tires were rotated, windshields, and side and rear windows were washed with a
smile. An attendant pumped the gasoline into the car. Women and the elderly did not have to leave their
car for service that was included in the price of fuel. The Rebou1 family, father Kay and son Charles,
managed the station from 1959 until the its closing in 1991.
The White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station at 1017 S. Santa Fe Avenue typifies the "house-with-canopy"
style of gas station. The "house" type was one of the most popular types in the 1920s and early 30s. This
type of gasoline station was designed to blend with suburban environments. The domestic appearance was
not only a way to project trust and friendliness to potential customers, but also a way of fitting into the
neighborhood. The single office and restroom domestic filling station was typically constructed offrame,
brick or stucco. Although gable and flat roofs were not uncommon, hip roofs were favored, as in this
example. The typical "house-with-canopy" station was 15 feet square with an outstretched canopy,
supported in front by a single post, covering about the same area. The canopy extended over the pumps to
shelter customers and employees during inclement weather.
The land upon which this gas station is situated belonged to W. W. Watson, a local entrepreneur [Watson
Wholesale Groceries, Watson Theater, etc.] from 1923 until after World War II.
The White Eagle Oil Company, a Kansas City-based company, had crude production and refining in
Kansas and Wyoming, in addition to 1,800 service stations located in 14 central states which gave it
slightly more than one half of one percent of U.S. sales. In 1930, Standard Oil Company of New York
[Socony] purchased the company. On August 6, 1931, C. S. Northcutt signed a lease with White Eagle
Oil Company for equipment to be installed at 1017 South Santa Fe, which included two 1 a-gallon c.v.
Hays air lift pumps, one 1,000 US tank, and one 200 US tank. The term of the lease was from September
25, 1926 to September 25, 1936. It is unknown ifthere had been a gasoline pumping facility at this site
previously, but this lease was for an upgrade to better equipment.
This station is closely associated with long-time petroleum products wholesaler Ralph C. Long. He was
president of Long Oil Company of Salina for 35 years, retiring in 1986. Long, a graduate of University of
Michigan, was a World War II naval veteran, 55-year member of First Presbyterian Church, Salina, where
he served as deacon, elder, and trustee. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, Isis Shrine,
Scottish Rite, York Rite, Isis Shrine Band, Salina Royal Order of the Jesters, and Salina Elks Lodge.
Kansas State Historical Society
Register of Historic Kansas Places
Continuation Sheet
Section Number 8 Page ~
White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Salina, Saline County, KS
Gasoline stations in Salina City Directories, restricted to 1017 S. Santa Fe and White Eagle Oil Company
y
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1017 S S t F A
Wh't E 1 0'1 dd sses
ear 0 eta! ers m ama an a e ve ! e agJe ! a re
1919 Only two gasoline retailers Nothing listed at
listed in Salina 1017 South Santa Fe
1921 Eight gasoline retailers Nothing listed at 101 E. Walnut
1017 South Santa Fe
1923 Eight gasoline retailers Nothing listed at 839 N. Santa Fe*
1017 South Santa Fe
1925 White Eagle Oil in three 1017 S. Santa Fe first 157 S. Santa Fe
locations listing for this address 839 N. Santa Fe*
1927 Chas. S. Northcutt 157 S. Santa Fe
1929 " "
1931 " 249 S. Santa Fe
1933 " 840 N. Santa Fe*
249 S. Santa Fe
1935 " 840 N. Santa Fe
249 S. Santa Fe
1937 " 249 S. Santa Fe
1939 David Ziegler 249 S. Santa Fe
1941 David Gaston Socony Vacuum
replaces White
Eagle Oil
1943 Melvin Childers 249 S. Santa Fe
1945- Several different gasoline Several different lease Mobi1gas replaces
1966 companies represented holders listed Socony Vacuum
11968- Southside Service [Gulf, Ralph Long, owner
1991 Conoco, Texaco] Rebou1 family, lease
i holder 1959-1991
*The 800 block of North Santa Fe would have been on the Victory /US 40 Highway.
Kansas State Historical Society
Register of Historic Kansas Places
Continuation Sheet
Section Number 9 Page ...1..
White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Salina, Saline County, KS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gas Station Collectibles Glossary
Compiled and edited by Guy Kud1emyer. Updated by Ian Byrne in 2003.
http://www.ianbyrne.free-on1ine.co.uk!specia1/g10ssary.htm#Cottage
John Jak1e and Keith Schulle, The Gas Station in America (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press,
1994) pages 163-182.
Jones, W Dwayne. Texas Department of Transportation, Historical Studies Report #2003-03. A Field
Guide to Gas Stations in Texas (Buda Texas: Knight & Associations, 2003).
Salina City Directories, 1919-2006, Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm, Salina, KS
Salina Journal, April12, 2007, page A4, obituary, Ralph C. Long
Salina Journal, Plus edition, April 9, 1984, "Tiny gas station serves Salina neighborhood"
Saline County Register of Deeds, Books 24 and 24A, lot 12, Santa Fe Avenue, Grounds of Kansas
Wesleyan University
Miscellaneous Book 12, page 37 lease from Chas. S. Northcutt to White Eagle Oil Company
The Southern Fried Strip; Commercial Vernacular Architecture in the South
http://rwuhp.tripod.com/calother/roadside.htm1
Aaron Marcavich 2000
Statement of Historic Context, Route 66 through Texas, February 2003
Prepared For: Texas Historical Commission, National Park Service, Route 66 Corridor Preservation
Program by: Monica Penick, Consulting Architectural Historian
Principal Authors: Monica Penick, Architectural Historian
Gregory Smith, National Register Coordinator, THC
Property Type: Gas Stations http://www.nps.gov/history/rt66/HistSiglTexasContext.htm#
White Eagle Oil Company history [http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2ARY] and
http://zippy.cso.uiuc.edul~romalroadmaps/naio1 W .htm1]
Witzel, Michael K. The American Gas Station. Osceola, Wisconsin: Motorbooks International, 1992,
Kansas State Historical Society
Register of Historic Kansas Places
Continuation Sheet
Section Number 10 & Photos Page l
White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Salina, Saline County, KS
VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
The legal description of the nominated property is as follows: Lot 12 on Santa Fe Avenue in the Grounds
of Kansas Wesleyan University, an addition to the City of Salina, also known as 1017 South Santa Fe
Avenue.
BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION
The nominated property includes the entire parcel historically associated with the White Eagle Oil
Company Gas Station.
PHOTOGRAPIC INFORMATION
Property Name: White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station
Location: 1017 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina, Saline County, KS
Photographer:
Date:
Photo 1: Forthcoming
Photo 2:
Photo 3:
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EXHIBIT E
Salina Heritage Commission
Standards for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs for National Register
Properties, 1998
For the purposes of project review, Environs is defined as the associated surroundings,
elements or conditions which characterize the historic setting of a specific place,
neighborhood, district or area.
Under Kansas Statutes (K.S.A. 75-2715 through 75-2725) exterior building projects
undertaken within the environs of a property listed on the National Register must be
reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office or an authorized local government. Under
a certified local government agreement with the SHPO, the Salina Heritage Commission
provides this review. The following table is intended to identify which project types would be
subject to environs review.
Project types within environs that would reauire review by either the SHPO or the certified
local government board.
1. New additions within the line of sight of listed historic property;
2. Infill or related new construction;
3. Demolition or removal of principal or accessory structures (more than 50 years in
age).
Project types within environs that would not reauire review by either the SHPO or the
certified local government board.
1. Interior alterations;
2. Ordinary maintenance or repair;
3. Exterior painting;
4. Door or window replacement;
5. Installation or removal of mechanical or electrical equipment;
6. Exterior signage allowed by the underlying zoning; Banner signs;
7. New or replacement awnings or canopies;
8. Balconies, decks, patios or fire escapes;
9. Fences 6 feet in height or less;
10. Demolition or removal of principal or accessory structures (less than 50 years in
age).
This is a listing of common project types. This listing is not meant to be all inclusive and there
may be project types that are not listed here. An applicant should consult with Development
Services staff in order to determine what type of project review may be required.
(January 30, 2008)
Salina Heritage Commission City of Salina I Development Services Department
300 W. Ash Street 785-309-5720 FAX 785-309-5713 john.burger@salina.org
Minutes of April 9, 2008
Heritage Commission meeting
Salina City Heritage Commission
April 9, 2008
Page 3
o the best approach. It lets the merits of nominations or applications be handled
in a pen manner with public comment. We don't see anything beneficial about
someb y finding out after the fact that they are now within the environs of the
Rooseve incoln property. We think they should know ahead of time and have an
opportunity ask all kinds of questions about what that means and so that's why
we think some ing like this is important. We would, if this get's your endorsement,
send it to the Sta Historic Preservation Office and say this is our local process in
Salina. Don't give something to comment on thirty days before your hearing is
scheduled in Topeka.
Mr. Reynolds asked is th~ anything about our agreement with them that kind of
forces that issue? ~
Mr. Andrew stated the notificatio~ environs property owners is not outlined in the
State statutes. The reason that we'rE:Nrying to be so specific is that in Kansas we
have what we call the Kansas Planning'aQd Zoning Enabling Act. It's a statute and
it spells out all these things for zoning cas~ and cases that go to a Board of Zoning
Appeals. The 20 days and who you are re~ired to notify is spelled out in that
statute. There isn't any kind of statute or anyth~ that governs environs review so
we've had to develop this. We did it to model or rallel what we do with our other
boards and commissions and other types of cases tj cause it seems to work pretty
well.
Mrs. Specht asked are there any other questions? I believe e're ready to bring this
to a vote. We have three options. We can approve the doc ent that has been
submitted to us, we can amend it or we can reject it. Do I hav a motion on this
proposal for reviewing nominations for placement on the Natio I Register of
Historic Places or on the State Register of Historic Places?
MOTION: Mr. Reynolds moved to approve the proposed procedural process.
SECOND: Mr. Plumer seconded the motion.
#3. Request from the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office for comments
regarding the nomination of the White Eagle Company Gas Station, 1017 S.
Santa Fe Avenue to the National Register of Historic Places and Register of
Historic Kansas Places.
Mr. Burger presented the staff report and visual graphics which are contained in
the case file.
Mr. Andrew stated I think we would also like to take this opportunity before we QJJI
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April 9, 2008
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the public hearing portion of the meeting to call your attention to a letter that we
received from a Mr. Hruska today. It is at your places Lip there. Mr. Ruska's been
very interested in our process for notification of property owners and the procedure
for reviewing nominations. Because of that, he submitted this letter to the Planning
Division today. To summarize the letter, Mr. Ruska owns a property that is within the
environs of the H. D. Lee Complex. He was the only owner that felt that the time
frame forthat for notification and opportunity to comment was too short. In this case
he's expressing his protest of this particular nomination not because of the impact
on his property, but more on the general principle. His questions are that now
because of the rehabilitation tax credit program, how prevalent are nominations
going to become. Where is the bar going to be set for achieving National and State
Register status? One of his questions is that if much of the renovation work has
already been done, what would be the financial benefit of listing a property to obtain
the tax credits. I'm not quite clear on his comment about how a surrounding property
owner's insurance or homeowner's insurance would be impacted. We've seen no
evidence of increased insurance rates for designated properties or surrounding
properties. What he's speaking to or what's written into the State Statute relates to
fines. I'd call that the Herington, Kansas Depot Provision, where the Missouri Pacific
Railroad in the early hours of the morning went in and demolished their depot
without obtaining demolition permits or the approval of the State Preservation
Officer. Because it was a National Register property they were fined after the fact.
The $25,000 fine reference means that if you go out and demolish a historically
listed property or do something that impacts a historic property without obtaining or
applying for building or demolition permits, the Attorney General does have the
authority to seek civil penalties against that entity or that individual. That's what he's
referencing there. He's also referring to the gas station at 9th and Bishop which is a
local Conservation Property meaning that it's protected from demolition without a
review by this body. His argument is that nothing has been done to maintain or
promote or improve that site. I think his general argument, which I think is an
important argument and discussion point for this body and for the community as a
whole, is there are really two things this commission needs to look at. One is to look
at the architectural and historical merits or the status of the property itself. There's
also a tradeoff involved and that tradeoff is the financial benefit that can accrue from
obtaining tax credits to invest in a property. There's a corresponding burden on
property owners within 500 feet that does impact them. In some cases minimally
and some cases perhaps not. The main impact would be that if you're within 500
feet of a designated property and you want to do an addition to your building or
property and it's within the sight lines of the property that is designated, then that
addition has to be reviewed by the Heritage Commission before it's constructed. If
you have a vacant lot that's within the environs of a designated property and you
want to build something new there, that would have to be reviewed by the Heritage
Commission before something was constructed. If there was an existing structure,
whether it was a principal home or a garage that was within the environs area and it
was more than 50 years old, that demolition proposal would have to be reviewed by
the Heritage Commission before it could occur. So his point when he's referring to
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April 9, 2008
Page 5
tradeoffs is that one of the unfortunate effects of the Kansas Historic Preservation
Act. In other words if you take a property that could be designated as a Register
landmark and the only thing that was impacted or restricted in any way was the
property itself, that would be a very easy case. It's a more difficult case the way that
the Kansas Preservation Law is set up that says not only are you placing restrictions
on the designated property itself, but at least to a limited degree, you are imposing
on property owners within 500 foot. That's what he's referring to there in terms of
the tradeoffs. His letter is based on dialogue that we had, both about the H. D. Lee
Complex property. He is not directly impacted as an owner by this particular
application. His interest, his ownership, is within the environs of the H.D. Lee
Complex not this particular property. He sent that letter over to us not because he
was a notified property owner but because he became interested in the procedure
having experienced it with the Lee Complex. We did want to bring that to your
attention and just summarize the main points he was trying to make.
Ms. Duckers asked two questions, are we to disregard this section on the criteria for
evaluation, that's not relevant to what we're deciding today?
Mr. Andrew stated I'll defer that to John.
Ms. Duckers stated is it on the national register form and we're not asking for
national.
Mr. Burger stated the same criteria are used for State and National Register
nomination forms. The difference is the level of significance, whether it is national
significance or state significance. The nomination form in your packet is a State
Register form. The historic and architectural significance would have local or
regional importance and not federal such as the National Register. In this case the
applicant is only proposing for State Register listing which means the State Tax
Credit would be available to him but not the Federal Tax Credit. The review process
and the nomination forms are the same. The applicant was advised to not submit for
the National Register when the preliminary review of the nomination by the SHPO
took place.
Ms. Duckers asked the other thing, who does own that old filling station at Ninth and
Bishop now. I thought at one time somebody wanted to move it to the Yesterday's
Museum but it couldn't be moved.
Mr. Burger stated my understanding is the owner of the Dairy Queen franchise
owns that section of land from his business up to Bishop Street. There was a
proposal in 1999 to take the old filling station down for parking at the 81. John's
Missionary Baptist Church. They wanted to expand their parking on the lot and they
were looking at acquiring and tearing down that 'filling station. They were requesting
the approval of the Heritage Commission to take the masonry building down. At
about that time, they suffered their disastrous fire which destroyed the church and
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damaged the parsonage. When the church wanted to rebuild on a different and
larger site on Chicago Street, the demolition application was withdrawn and no
further action took place. The owner of Dairy Queen hasn't talked to us regarding
his plans for the property.
Mr. Andrew stated after the fire the owner of Dairy Queen bought all of the church
property and he also bought the filling station site as well.
Ms. Specht asked are there any questions or comments from the public that you
would like to make on this application.
Ms. Duckers stated I think it's a neat improvement to that old filling station. Except
what do you do with air conditioners on old buildings?
Ms. Specht stated could you state your name please.
My name is Ross Long and I live at 1015 S. Santa Fe. My property is just north of
the old station. My father, who died just about a year ago, had owned the station
since the early 1960's. I believe that one of the earlier pictures was thought to be
from 1965, I kind of think it's from 1961. I've been very happywith the way Mr. Beus
has taken care to improve the property. It's even caused a little building boom in
the neighborhood. Neighbors have improved properties recently on several sides.
Yes, that is the picture that I was talking about. For some reason I think that's either
1961 or '63. Don't we wish that gas was 29 cents a gallon anymore? I've been very
happy with the work Mr. Beus has done. We always thought that the building would
have to be eventually bulldozed and lost. That is from the original picture in the
'20's. Mr. Beus has taken a great deal of effort to get it back to that 1920's look.
Also I'd like to add all the money that's he's spent on all the concrete that's he's
poured. He must have poured 12 to 20 yards of concrete just to make the place
handicapped accessible and a little more convenient. As you see, it's brightened up
that corner there. I have had people knock on my door asking if they could rent it or
buy the place and who to call about it since I do not own it. Now they knock on the
door and sometimes they just ask about its history. Do you know anything about
this old station? There are plenty of old stories that my dad had from the last 40
years and I'm happy to share those with them. He even wrote a poem about it. So
yes, I would be in favor of its State designation. We've never had any problems
related to the parking at the building now that it's open. It's quiet and I think it's
freshened up the neighborhood and given us all a real good outlook on keeping
things from your history. So I would support its approval as the adjacent property
owner. I am the neighbor that would be most directly impacted by the property
because my home is just north of it. Mr. Beus and we've had a good dialogue
between us and he always lets me know what's going on and I'm really happy with
it. We have painted our own house since its been finished. So thank you for
listening to me.
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April 9, 2008
Page 7
Ms. Specht stated thank you very much.
Mrs. Soderberg stated I think there needs to be some recognition that along with the
benefit of designation, it can also be a burden for owners at some point.
Sometimes people on a resale don't want to buy a property that's historically
designated and that kind of thing. So I appreciate people that are willing to step up
there and get the benefit but take on some ofthe burden as well. Dean, I would like
to ask you about that sign pole. Since we've had this discussion on signs and poles
and things on the Planning Commission, what can you tell me about the pole?
Mr. Andrew stated this thing has been zoned and unzoned and rezoned so many
times I guess I'd have to check the report. The property is currently zoned Planned
C-2. C-2 zoning does permit pole signs if the sign support is set back ten feet. The
pole sign support there is right at the property line. That pole sign dates back to its
earlier use as a gas station but could be considered an abandoned sign fixture
today. My recollection is that this property was allowed to install a maximum of two
wall signs.
Ms. Duckers asked does the pole show up in either of those earlier older pictures?
Mr. Burger stated these photographs look at the site from different angles. The
conditions approved with the planned commercial district application allow the use
of only two wall signs. A new sign on the pole would not be allowed because it
would overhang the street right-of-way. Strictly speaking, our sign ordinance
requires that abandoned frames and supports be removed within 12 months.
Because the pole was one of the property's historic features, there was a reluctance
to take it down at this point. If a proposal arose to reuse the support it would likely
take a license agreement with the city
Mrs. Soderberg stated I am sorry, Rick.
Ms. Specht stated I'd like to speak to the point that the critic made here in his letter
about this just being an old gas station. That may be true but there are a lot of
lessons that we can learn historically from this old gas station. I, as a teacher,
would really be able to use this as an example of transportation history, the history
of corporations and marketing. There are a lot of lessons that we can learn from old
buildings like these. So I would like to see it maintained in its current state.
Ms. Duckers stated some of you are too young to remember but when I came to
Salina, Santa Fe was part of the highway system going through town, too.
Ms. Specht asked any other comments?
Mr. Reynolds stated the only ~Iistory I have is that I bought my first tank of gas there,
back in the early 70's.
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April 9, 2008
Page 8
Ms. Stoeber stated I guess my questions were answered. I was concerned we were
setting a precedent by accepting this nomination based on historic significance. It
sounds like there are a number of gas stations in other cities that have been
nominated and approved for the National and State Registers.
Mr. Reynolds stated it has kind of a distinctive architecture. It's the only one of this
type in town that I know of.
Mr. Andrew stated I think you could make an argument that the structure itself is
unique, that there are no other examples of this type left in the community. We do
have other older gas stations but even the one at Ninth and Bishop is not of this
particular style or architecture.
Ms. Specht asked any other comments by the Board? Hearing none I believe we're
ready to entertain a motion on this issue. Staff has presented us with three options
regarding this case. We can concur with the findings of the nomination form and
recommend the White Eagle Oil Company Gas Station as being eligible for listing
on the Kansas Register of Historic Places or we can fail to concur with the findings
of the nomination form or we can request more information be presented to us at a
future meeting.
MOTION: Ms. Duckers stated Madam Chairman I would move that we concur with the
findings of the nomination form for the White Eagle Oil Company gas station
and support them in their application to be listed in the Register of Historic
Kansas Places.
SECOND: Mr. Plumer seconded the motion.
VOTE:
Motion carried 6-0.
s. echt stated which brings us to our 4th item of business today and that is the
election 0 icers. We will be electing a Chair of the Heritage Commission and a
Vice-Chair and I look at your packet on the last page you will see the names of
those members who arn--eu ible for those two offices. The people who are eligible
for the office of Chair are Mr. olds, Ms. Stoeber, Ms. Duckers, Ms. Soderberg
and Mr. Plumer. Those who are eligl or the office of Vice-Chair are Ms. Stoeber,
Ms. Duckers, Mr. Plumer, Ms. Soderberg a s. Specht. If we could look at the
candidates for the office of Chair right now. Are tti ny nominations for Chair of
the Heritage Commission?
Ms. Soderberg stated well my phone's been ringing off the hook with Ie who
want to serve as Chair. I just feel like I haven't served on this board long enou
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EXHIBIT F
Local Review Procedure for reviewing Nominations to the
NationallState Register of Historic Places
Sec. 36 CFR Section IV of the "Procedures for Implementation of Certified Local
Governments in Kansas," requires certified local government commissions to provide
the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) with comments on proposed National
Register nominations for properties within their jurisdictions. The local government must
also provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program,
including the process of recommending properties to the National Register.
The City of Salina has adopted the following local procedure for reviewing and providing
comments on proposed nominations:
1. The State Historic Preservation Officer submits a copy of the nomination materials
together with a staff review to the Planning staff. The notice shall provide the date,
time and place where the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review will meet to
review the proposed nomination and a copy of the National Register nomination
form and any supporting materials. A minimum comment period of sixty (60) days
is required to schedule a public hearing by the Heritage Commission and
subsequent hearing by the City Commission.
2. A public hearing before the Salina Heritage Commission shall be scheduled during
the sixty (60) day comment period to review the proposed nomination materials.
This may be at a Regular Meeting or Special Meeting.
3. At least twenty (20) days in advance of the Heritage Commission hearing on the
proposed designation, a written notice shall be sent by regular mail to all owners of
property within the environs (500 feet) of the nominated property. The notice shall
explain the ramifications of being included within the environs of a National Register
property and the date, time and place of the Heritage Commission hearing.
4. As the primary reviewing agency under the Certified Local Government (CLG)
Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Heritage
Commission shall review and receive public comment on the proposed nomination
at an advertised public hearing At the conclusion of the public hearing, the
Heritage Commission shall endorse, endorse with reservations or conditions or
decline to endorse the nomination based upon the National Register Criteria for
Evaluation and National Register Bulletin #15, How to Apply the National
Register Criteria for Evaluation.
Criteria for Evaluation. Whether the property possesses the quality of significance
in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture is present in
districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association and:
National Register Nomination Procedure
Page 2
a. that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to
the broad patterns of our history on the local, state or national level.
b. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past, on alocal,
state or national level; or
c. that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of
construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high
artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual distinction; or
d. that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory
or history.
Criteria considerations: Ordinarily cemeteries, birthplaces, or graves of historical
figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes,
structures that have been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic
buildings, properties primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have
achieved significance within the past 50 years shall not be considered eligible for
the National Register. However, such properties will qualify if they are integral parts
of districts that do meet the criteria or if they fall within the following categories: a
religious property deriving primary significance from architectural or artistic
distinction or historical importance; or
a. a building or structure removed from its original location but which is
significant primarily for architectural value, or which is the surviving structure
most importantly associated with a historic person or event; or
b. a birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance if there is
no other appropriate site or building directly associated with his productive
life; or
c. a cemetery that derives its primary significance from graves of persons of
transcendent importance, from age, from distinctive design features, or from
association with historic events; or
d. a reconstructed building when accurately executed in a suitable environment
and presented in a dignified manner as part of a restoration master plan, and
when no other building or structure with the same association has survived;
or
e. a property primarily commemorative in intent if design, age, tradition, or
symbolic value has invested it with its own historical significance; or
f. a property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional
importance.
National Register Nomination Procedure
Page 3
5. The Heritage Commission recommendation and meeting minutes shall be
forwarded to the City Commission. A Resolution of Support for the proposed
nomination shall be prepared for the City Commission's consideration. The City
Commission shall either approve or decline to approve a resolution in support of the
nomination.
6. The Planning staff shall submit a report to the State Historic Preservation Officer
regarding the eligibility of each property or district under the National Register
criteria for evaluation. The report shall include the recommendation of the Heritage
Commission and City Commission and take into account any substantive new
information that may be identified through the public meeting process. The report
may also reference Salina's preservation plan or other relevant planning
documents. A copy of the report that is submitted to the Historic Preservation
Officer will be made available for public inspection locally.
State Review Process
1. The State Historic Preservation Office staff will present the nomination materials
and the Certified Local Government's recommendation to the Kansas Historic Sites
Board of Review at their hearing on the nomination in Topeka. The Kansas Historic
Sites Board of Review, after considering all opinions from the Salina Heritage
Commission and City Commission and the, shall make its recommendations as to
the proposed nomination to the State Historic Preservation Officer to either approve
or disapprove the nomination.
2. According to the federal regulations, properties approved by the Kansas Historic
Sites Board of Review shall be entered on the Register of Historic Kansas
Places and shall be forwarded by the State Historic Preservation Officer to the
Keeper of the National Register.
3. If the Heritage Commission and the City Commission agree that the proposed
nomination does not meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places, the State Historic Preservation Officer will not schedule the
nomination for consideration by the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review
unless an appeal is filed with the State Historic Preservation Officer by the
applicant within 30 days in accordance with the regulations established by the
National Park Service.
4. The State Historic Preservation Officer has the discretion to decline to nominate
properties the Board approves. Either the local historic preservation
commission or the chief elected official may appeal the final decision of the
State Historic Preservation Officer under the National Register appeals process
referenced earlier.
National Register Nomination Procedure
Page 4
5. In order to expedite the nomination process a Certified Local Government may
elect to send a supporting report with a nomination when it is first submitted by
that government or local preservation commission to the State Historic
Preservation Officer. The report should be submitted jointly by the chief elected
official and the historic preservation commission and should at a minimum
clearly state that in their opinion the property is eligible for the National Register
and why. Public participation requirements still apply. In addition, the SHPO
may expedite the CLG's participation in the nomination process, including the
sixty (60) day comment period, with the concurrence of the CLG, as long as
property owner notification and publishing procedures have been met.
6.. Failure of the Certified Local Government to submit to the Historic Preservation
Office a report on proposed nominations within its jurisdiction during the sixty
(60) day comment period will be considered by the Historic Preservation Office
in its annual review of the Certified Local Government Program.
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Ray Hruska
235 North Santa Fe
Salina, KS 67401
April 8, 2008
785-827-7377
Salina Heritage Conunission
Development SelVices
Box 736
Salina, KS 67401
785-309.57 13 Fax
Dear Board Members:
I, the Wldersigned. being a resident and property owner in the City of Salina, Kansa.s, do
hereby protest the nomination or the approval of the White Eagle Company Gas Station
at 1017 S. Santa Fe Avenue to the National Register of Historic Places and Register of
Historic Kansas Places.
This site is nothing more than an old gas station that people hung out. To elect this site
would open the door for any old gas station that has no significance to the history of
SaJina. Common sense and not interfering with existing property owners should be the
rule here. This site already has had extensive work done, so what is the benefit to obtain
tax credits.
Property homeowners insurance rates may increase due to the fact that it will cause a
special writer or completely new policy within the 500' environs of property owners that
are included in a historic area. My insurance agent has advised me that a Historical
policy would cause my rate to increase significantly. The State of Kansas compliance
restrictions subject the property owner within the environs to $25,000 fines.
The City of Salina has not defined as requested in writing the full impact on surroWlding
property owners and special conditions imposed by the City of Salina and the State of
Kansas.
There is also a gas station at 9th & Bishop that is on the 1985 conservation registry that is
an eye sore to the surrounding property owners because nothing has been done to
maintain, promote and or improve the site.
However, I do not believe that the benefit of appointing this site to the historical registry
compares favorably for the community as a whole, because it creates a burden on the
property owners within the 500' environs around the filling station. I am a long-time
resident of our city, and I am writing to express my concern appointing this site to the
historical registry, Are these tradeoffs what we reaHy want to make? J am looking
forward to your response.
Respectfully Submitted hy:
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