National and State Registers of Historic Places

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Trinity Lutheran Historic District

1245 New Hampshire Street
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Jan 25, 2024

Architect: Eckland, Henry C.
Area of Significance: religious facility
Architectural Style(s): Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals

The Trinity Lutheran Historic District, located in Lawrence, Kansas, consists of five contributing buildings, including: a Gothic Revival style church, a Tudor Revival style parsonage, a Colonial Revival style house, and two auto garages. The key-contributing resource, the Gothic Revival style church is comprised of the original 1928 church, designed by Henry C. Eckland, and a 1992 addition, designed by Hicks-Messick’s Associates. This period of significance is 1928-1969, which encompasses all significant dates associated with the historic district, including: the construction of the original church in 1928; the construction of the parsonage in 1941; and the church’s purchase of the Bethany House in 1969.

Union Pacific Depot

North Second Street, at Maple and Locust Streets
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in State Register Aug 22, 1992

Architect: Van Brunt & Howe
Area of Significance: rail-related
Architectural Style(s): Tudor Revival

State Register Nomination

United Presbyterian Center/ Ecumenical Christian Ministries Building

1204 Oread Avenue
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Sep 29, 2009

Architect: Kiene & Bradley Architects
Area of Significance: religious facility; civic; meeting hall; education related
Architectural Style(s): Modern Movement; Moderne

Designed by Kiene and Bradley Architects of Topeka and built by B.A. Green Construction of Lawrence, the Modern-style Ecumenical Christian Ministries (ECM) building sits atop Mount Oread one block north of the University of Kansas campus. The building is significant for its Modern architecture. It was planned and created with the innovative use of materials such as concrete, steel, brick, and glass. Key architectural elements include poured concrete panels on the building's exterior that exhibit a curved line pattern with random circles; interior light fixtures made of spun aluminum that resemble flying saucers; and acoustic ceiling tiles imprinted with random circular shapes. The building has a rich social history that encompasses a turbulent era during which many college campuses and communities were politically and socially unstable. The building was nominated for its architecture.

University of Kansas East Historic District

Jayhawk Boulevard, Lilac Lane, etc.
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Jan 8, 2014

Architect: Multiple - see nomination
Area of Significance: education related

The University of Kansas (KU) East Historic District includes 15 contributing resources (18 total resources) occupying 13 acres on the east slope of Mount Oread, immediately adjacent to the main academic core of the KU campus in Lawrence. The buildings and objects reflect the evolution of the residential and religious facilities designed to support the needs of the students and faculty at KU. Eight of the contributing resources were built as scholarship halls, a type of residential arrangement that was common at state universities across the country. As student enrollment increased at KU, the availability of reputable housing options in Lawrence decreased, especially for women. Elizabeth Miller Watkins donated the funds for KU’s first cooperative dormitory, or scholarship hall, in 1925. The concept caught on at KU, and over the next 30 years, benefactors donated funds for seven more scholarship halls for men and women, all of which were constructed in the same general area of campus. In addition to the residences, the presence of Smith Hall, the Wesley Building, and Danforth Chapel reflect a strong desire to support the social and cultural needs of students. Both Smith and Wesley include classrooms and gathering areas, while Danforth contains meditative and ceremonial spaces. The district was nominated for its local significance in the areas of education and architecture.

University of Kansas Historic District

Main Campus
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Apr 16, 2013

Architect: see nomination
Area of Significance: forest; natural feature; education related; library; college
Architectural Style(s): Beaux Arts; Classical Revival; Colonial Revival; International Style; Romanesque; Moderne; Late Gothic Revival; Collegiate Gothic

The University of Kansas (KU) Historic District and its 52 resources occupy 85 acres flanking Jayhawk Boulevard at the heart of the KU campus about one mile southeast of the civic and commercial center of Lawrence. KU was established by the Kansas Legislature in 1863 to provide higher education opportunities in Kansas, with a focus on literature, arts, and sciences. The campus developed on land donated by former Kansas Governor Charles Robinson. The buildings, structures, sites, and objects within the district were constructed between 1878 and 2008 and reflect the primary academic core of the university campus that evolved along Jayhawk Boulevard. The evolution of the campus over a period of nearly 90 years is evident in the variety of architectural styles and landscape design trends present in the district. The district includes 26 contributing and 20 non-contributing resources. Six resources are individually listed in the National Register. It was nominated for its local and statewide significance in the areas of education, architecture, and landscape architecture.

Upper Wakarusa River Crossing

1800 E 1400 Road
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Jan 8, 2014

Architect: N/A
Area of Significance: transportation
Architectural Style(s): Other

The Upper Wakarusa River Crossing on the combined route of the Oregon and California trails is nationally significant as an intact river crossing of the mid-19th century route. This crossing also is significant for its potential to yield additional information, since the intact cutdowns are a rare feature illustrating methods employed for bringing wagon trains across rivers and streams. Though the Oregon and California trails had different destinations, in Kansas, both Oregon- and California-bound travelers generally used the same routes. As major waterways were encountered, multiple crossings were often available to use, depending on weather and soil conditions. This particular crossing of the Wakarusa River occurs early in the westward journey - about 35 miles from the Kansas-Missouri border in present-day Douglas County.

Usher, John Palmer, House

1425 Tennessee
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Mar 7, 1975

Architect: Not listed
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Italianate

U.S. Post Office

645 New Hampshire
Lawrence (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Oct 31, 2002

Architect: James Knox Taylor
Area of Significance: post office
Architectural Style(s): Beaux Arts

Vermilya-Boener House

North 1900 Rd
Grant Township (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Jan 24, 1992

Architect: Elijah Vermilya
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Italian Villa; Italianate

Vinland Fair Association Fairgrounds

1736 N 700 Road
Baldwin City (Douglas County)
Listed in National Register Jul 26, 2023

Architect: Unknown
Area of Significance: recreational district
Architectural Style(s): Other

The Vinland Fairgrounds is a group of historic fair-related structures on 13.4 acres in Douglas County, Kansas. Primary fair structures include the Food Stand, the Concession Building, fondly known as the “Pop Stand”, the Storage Building, and the Livestock Pole Barn. Other resources include the Exhibit Building with its modern addition, already listed on the National Register, and the Stage. The Vinland (Kansas) Fair Association Fairgrounds is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district under Criterion A for their historical association with the national Grange movement and its mission to promote education, commerce, and entertainment for rural areas. The property includes contributing resources such as the fairgrounds, livestock pole barn, food stand, concession building “Pop Stand,” and storage building. Historically, the Vinland Grange was particularly interested in operating a fair to serve as an educational and social activity for its members and the surrounding community.

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