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2006 Forest Home Drive Bridge Project
TOMPKINS C0l^N|;X^|1lGHW^Y DIVISION 170 slstwlck ^id.iitfcca; NN^14850 NFAX&7--27^-848J June 30,2006 Mr. Fernando deAragon, Director/TEP Program Manager Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council 121 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 RE: Transportation Enhancement Program, Project Application Forest Home Drive Bridge over Fall Creek Historic Bridge Rehabilitation BIN 3047450 Dear Mr. de Aragon: I am pleased to enclose for your consideration and distribution 3 copies of a Transportation Enhancement Program, Project Application for the referenced project. I believe this is a worthwhile project and will contribute greatly to the quality of coimty infrastructure. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the project scope if questions of eligibility arise. Please contact me at (607) 274-0307 if more information is needed. Sincerely, (J/ William Sczesny County Highway Manager enclosures o Recycled paper NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TERANSPORTATION ENHANCEWIENTS PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATION po^esT Project Name: CREC K. DKIVE Bfei&ae ove-e pAi.<_ t^lS^D^IC. 3Rlb&e •REHABIi-lTArioM Project Location: Municlpality(ies):Town of TthAca , County(ies):Tov^A,tf>K IMS Sponsor:Tbl^A.PiCl^^S CouMTV ADDlicant:TblvvPKlKlS CdULMTV ^v-.-,. - • -—^—"■ . ■■ :J i ■ ^ ^ :! FOR NYSDOt^USE ONLY •''Regiom&- Proposal IQ-#. t - ' Date Received^; • ' ''i• ri'?-- ' Minimum Eliqibilitv ©ntena Met: ■ , ^ Yes- , K No Within MROiArea: Yes' (MPO . r-^) '-yyBio;! NYiSenate-District''Numb''er#( . tH .ms NYlAssemblv^Distrlct Number. c • "'i.- ''' i. ' ' -r . ■-1. :b .: ■■■ ■hRegionaI:dr f(flR©;Rriorlty:)^anking: ' ' ' of; ■ 5 '-• _ ; • I . J ;. , I FundMDecision: ■ Rroject Fully Funded v<,v. ProjectvPartiajly Funded-'(Explanation Attached)." Projeot.'Ndt Funded - ' • - • ^ '-i-. ■ ^lease refer to the NYSDOT Transportation Enhancements Program Guidebook for line-by-line Instructions for preparing this project application. FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT A SPONSOR INFORMATION The sponsor of this project is the County of Tompldns, New York. As a municipal corporation in the State of New York, Tompkins Counly has the ability to hire professional firms and contractors, acquire property, and otherwise advance the project in compliance with federal and state law. The proposed project manager is John R. Lampman, a professional engineer licensed in the State of New York. Mr. Lampman serves as Associate Civil Engineer for the Tompkins County Highway Division and as such has successfully managed or been involved with all seventeen federally aided, locally projects administered by Tompkins County since 1997. Included in these projects were two Transportation Enhancement Projects involving historic bridges. One of these was the reconstruction of a single single-lane, pony truss bridge on Forest Home Drive within a halfmile of the proposed project (PIN 3950.01). To date, Tompkins County has completed 10 federal aid projects. These, their construction completion dates, and construction contract prices, are: • PIN Description Construction Completed Awarded Contract Price 3950.01 Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilitation (BIN 3047440) 1996 $420,594 3950.00 Newfield Covered Bridge Historic Rehabilitation 1998 $297,509 3752.31 Renwick Drive Bridge Replacement 2001 $408,408 3752.30 CR 133, Triimbull Comers Road - 2 Bridge Replacements 2002 $787,653 3752.53 Salmon Creek Road Bridge Replacement 2001 $214,257 3753.23 Bridge Painting — 9 Bridges 2003 $359,000 3753.19 CR 113, Lounsbery Road - Bridge Replacement, Town of Caroline 2003 $822,339 3752.28 CR 122, North Triphammer Rd - Highway and Bridge Reconstruction 2004 $2,782,341 3752.41 CR 105, McLean - Cortland Road - Highway Reconstruction 2004 $473,541 3754.00 CR 115, Valley Road - Bridge Rehab ■2005 $299,501 All these and several ongoing projects have required the County to enter into formal agreements- with NYSDOT regarding administration and fimding, to pay all first costs and apply for reimbursements, and to develop the projects in accordance with "Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects" including Right of Way and Consultant Procurement. FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRTOGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT B APPLICANT INFORMATION The applicant and the sponsor of this project are identical, namely the County of Tompkins, New York, FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT C PROJECT DESCRIPTrON This project involves rehabilitation of a bridge that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is a one-lane, single-span. Warren through-truss constructed in 1909 and rehabilitated on numerous occasions. The total span is 119 feet. The project is located on a minor urban arterial highway in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, in the Forest Home Historic District approximately 0.5 miles east of the City of Ithaca boundary. The average daily traffic over the bridge is approximately 10,500 vehicles per day. At present the bridge has insufficient capacity (15 Ton posted limit) to serve the needs of emergency and service vehicles. The bridge has been altered over time, most significantly when rehabilitated in 1975 with the addition of steel decking, a sidewalk, and w-beam bridge rail. In 1994, eight truss diagonals were replaced with bolted connections. In 1998, the bridge seats were reconstructed, concrete aprons were added in firont of the abutments, and the steel cross-beams were again replaced. The most severe deficiencies today are related to the superstructure elements at or below &e deck level that have not been recently replaced. These include the open steel grating, bottom chords, bottom lateral bracing, lower panel point connections, sidewalk firaming, and sidewalk railing. In addition, one of the end portals has collision damage. There is also a recurring problem with the cracking of welded connections at the sidewalk supports. The bridge is in need of extensive improvements. Spot repairs would not effectively improve the condition of the bridge and would be extremely difficult to perform due to the presence of previous welded repairs and extensive section loss on many members. Two alternatives have been suggested for the bridge. One would be a major conventional rehabilitation. This would involve the replacement of the entire bottom chords of both trusses and reconstruction of the lower panel point connections. The entire floor system, bottom lateral bracing, sidewalk fi-aming and railing, and bridge railing would also be replaced. The bridge would have to be temporarily supported during construction. This approach would likely result in little if any increase in the posted weight limit. Frequent washing and painting would also be necessary to maintain the bridge in good condition. A second alternative would maintain operation of the historic structure by constructing a new structure between the historic trusses. This would involve removing the existing floor system and constructing one more in keeping with the appearance of the original, but structurally redundant in nature. The old truss superstructure would be maintained for aesthetic purposes. The 1975-era guide rail would be removed and new bridge and approach rail would be installed inside and separate from the trusses, thereby proteeting their integrity in the event of accidents. This rail replacement would also provide a site beautification element that has been sought by the community for several years. A new sidewalk would be built on the bridge similar to that on the 1996-rebuilt bridge a quarter mile away. Finally, the trusses, bridge railings, and other metal elements would be painted with a high-quality bridge coating system. Page I of 2 Ultimately, the decision as to what alternative is constructed will be based on which alternative has the least adverse effect upon the historic structure and offers the greatest safety and lowest long-term maintenance costs. With either alternative the project will also provide ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities on the bridge approaches. These would connect to existing municipal sidewalk, which stops approximately 150 feet northwest of the bridge. They would also connect, through provision of a crosswalk at the nearby intersection with Caldwell Road, to parking for Cornell Plantations that is approximately 150 feet distant on the southeast. Visitors using the parking area would be directed to the bridge by interpretive signing pertaining to the bridge and historic mill community. A laid-up stone retaining wall that is foiling on the northeast bridge approach would also be replaced as part of the work. Project design is expected to begin in 2007. Enhancement funds would-be used for 75% of project costs. The Tompkins County Highway Division would perform construction inspection. Page 2 of2 FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT H PROJECT COSTS and FUNDING Estimated Project Costs and Fund Sources: Project Phase Total Project Cost ($) Federal Enhancement Funds Requested ($) County Funds* ($) Preliminary Engineering $100,000 $75,000 $25,000 Detailed Design $100,000 $75,000 $25,000 Right of Way Incidentals $6,000 $4,500 $1,500 Right of Way Acquisition $6,000 $4,500 $1,500' Construction and Inspection $960,000 $720,000 $240,000 TOTAL $1,172,000 $879,000 $293,000 Construction and Inspection Costs may be broken down into the following key project elements. Bridge Rehabilitation Approach Roadway and Drainage Approach Retaining Walls Guide Rail Sidewalk and Railings Crosswalks, Curb, and Gutter Landscaping, Fences, and Signage Water Line Relocation Inspection (by County) & Contingency $700,000 $11,000 $25,000 $9,000 $70,000 $20,000 $10,000 $30,000 $85,000 * The County reserves the right to enter into an agreement with the Town of Ithaca for a share of the County funded portion of the project. That share would be determined at award of construction bids. STATE OF NEW YORK SKOatKS R£GIO?JS t LOCATIONS 0? REGIONAL OFFICES ^ tJE STATE DEPARnSMT OF TRANSPORTATION a view fRiMU.n ST. UKHa JEFfSRSOi . Mtcnw j IM:£ CE3lJ£3ta LEWIS KUflLTW lUASIU CfCUlKIlfML / riLTm SlAilOCi a«5££ / A - MTLAIO I i 1 ^ AinHCSTW t UTE UMTCOCilT LAS£ tStS. 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Terms of Use Privacy Statement (S^N^a.AC_ LoCLPTriOM KAap Foft.eS.T MoKt "S'^CbOE ~S€'HA,\2,iL iT-ATibNl Transportation Enhancement Program Application - Attachment C FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDE OVER FALL GREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT BRIDGE CURBS& a. ,>/ >EXlSnNG £jh/ SIDEWALK ENDS ■/<m , (yif/ f/sr/PROPOSED SIDEWALKMi< //i^/ EXTENSION W/RAIL1NCf/ as needed w SUPPORT WATER MAIN (-■I »• \fX CORNELL PLANTATIONS ENTRANCE & PARKING CURBS& GLfTTERS UPGRADE SIDEWALK vILINGS A^// 'e/{- RETAINING WALL TO BE REPLACED ^ M'f-y r / PROPOSED INTERECTION MODIFICATIONS & CROSSWALKS PROPOSED SIDEWALK EXTENSION W/RAIUNG as needed © Transportation Enhancement Program Application ~ Attachment C FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION Tompkins County Highway Division PICTURE#! Jme29,2006, DESCRIPTION: View of bridge looking Upstream. ij'/ i PICTURE #3 June 29, 2006 DESCRIPTION: Northwest end of bridge. Note steel deck has been plated to cover a failed section extending the length of the bridge. Project will replace deck with historically appropriate materials. Also note bridge rail welded to trusses. This will be replaced by independently supported rail that blocks less of the scenic view of the Unique Natural Areas up- and downstream of the bridge. f'; PICTURE #2 June 29, 2006 DESCRffTION: View of sidewalk and railing. Railing is chain link fence on the bridge and approach rail is inadequate and not visually attractive. Bridge railing posts are also detached at two locations and in need of maintenance throughout. Project will replace railings on and off bridge with historically appropriate railings. - • -r- - LfwU JUN; 29.^06/ ' PICTURE #4 June 29,2006. DESCRIPTION: Northwest truss lower chord connection plate at abutment. This is typical of deterioration on lower chord. 35% section loss was documented by NYSDOT inspectors in 2005. Page 1 of3 Transportation Enhancement Program Application - Attachment C FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION Tompkins County Highway Division pTi PICTURE #5 June 29. 2006 DESCRIPTION: View of traffic encroaching across white line into pedestrian area / shoulder. Project will provide separate walkway on approaches protected by guide rail. CiBiag^ It PICTURE #7 June 29. 2006 DESCRIPTION: View of intersection of Forest Home Drive and Caldwell Road (approx. 120' southeast of bridge.) Cornell Plantations property borders 3 quadrants of the intersection. Note pedestrian usage of unmarked crossing. Project will install two high visibility crosswalks. JUN 29 2006;- PICTURE #6 June 29, 2006 DESCRIPTION: View of traffic encroaching into pedestrian area / shoulder on northwest end of bridge. Note blimt ends of guide rail attached to historic trusses. Project will provide separate walkway on approaches protected by upgraded guide rail. Also, separate historic railings will protect sides of walkway. PICTURE #8 June 29, 2006 DESCRIPTION: View of deteriorated historic plaque on truss. Plaque would be replicated as part of project. Page 2 of3 Transportation Enhancement Program Application - Attachment C FOIIEST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION Tompkins County Highway Division PICTURE #9 June 29. 2006 DESCRIPTION: Bridge seen from northwest approach. Note termination of municipal sidewalk. Project will fill gap in walkway extending across bridge to Cornell Plantations destinations. PICTURE #11 June 29, 2006 DESCRIPTION: Northwest retaining wall to be protected by upgraded historically appropriate railing. PICTURES #12 & #13 DESCRIPTION: #12 - Current rail blocks view of creek. #13 - Proposed rail, as at downstream bridge, improves view and protects trusses. ?V;-nr PICTURE #10 June 29, 2006 DESCRIPTION: Northeast retaining wall to be replaced and protected through project. wmsm PICTURE #12 June 29,2006. PICTURE #13 June 29, 2006. Page 3 of 3 FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT D ELIGIBILITY: PROJECT CATEGORY or CATEGORIES This.project includes the following Eligible Enhancement Categories: Category # 7 - Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic Transportation Buildings. Structures, or Facilities. The Upstream Forest Home Drive Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing element of the Forest Home Historic District. This is supported by attached documentation from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation web site (Attachment K.) Since 1909 this bridge has provided a link for traffic to and from Forest Home carrymg a public highway over Fall Creek, as did its predecessor stmcture before it. The bridge has been altered over time, most significantly when rehabilitated in 1975 with the addition of steel decking, a sidewalk, and w-beam bridge rail. However, the primary sigmficant features of the bridge remain in tact, namely the 119-foot long, single-span, Warren through-tmsses. The bridge is unique in the Tompkins County context because it is the only Warren through-truss bridge extant in the county. It employs the double-intersection method of trussing, obviating the use of vertical ties which are found on the pony-truss bridges iii the county' inventory. The metal trusses will be protected, preserved, and restored by this project. Restoration will include replacement of deteriorated truss members and repainting by application of a high-quality bridge coating. It would involve the removal of the bridge rail welded to the tmsses and installation of independent railing. This railing will protect the bridge tmsses as well as errant vehicles. Cuirently the tmsses bear accident impacts directly. The one-lane width of the bridge will be mmntained. The sidewalk, now an essential element ofthe crossing will remain. Railing, however, will be replaced with a design that is more visually appropriate for the turn of the 20th century era when the bridge was built. The steel-grating deck will also be replaced with materials that would both help preserve the stmcture and be more tme to original constmction. The travelling public will be informed about the historic significance of the bridge through an interpretive sign between the bridge and an adjacent Comell Plantations parking lot. This project also includes activities that fall into the following Eligible Enhancement Categories: 1- Category # 4 - Scenic or Historic Highway Programs. Forest Home Drive is a NYSDEC designated Scenic Road and a NYSDOT designated New York State Scenic Byway. The bridge is a contributing element of the National Register-listed Forest Home Historic District. 2. Category # 6 - Historic Preservation. As noted above, this project preserves a historically significant stmcture. 3. Category # 1 - Provision of Facilities for Pedestrians and Bicycles. ADA-compliant walks will be built that fill gaps in the existing sidewalk network. FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT E ELIGIBILITY: RELATIONSHIP TO SURFACE TRANSPORTATION The Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Transportation Enhancement Project has a direct functional relationship to the existing surface transportation system. The bridge is an integral part of a multi-modal transportation facility, namely Forest Home Drive. It is also part of a NYSDEC designated Scenic Road and a NYSDOT designated New York State Scenic Byway and is a contributing element of the National Register-listed Forest Home Historic District. Given these designations, the enhancement project will definitely enhance aesthetic, cultural, and historic aspects of travel experience for bridge users. The Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilitation is related to the surface transportation system both through present and past use. The bridge currently carries a highway over Fall Creek maintained by the Town of Ithaca Highway Department that is classified as an Urban Minor Arterial. The bridge has carried a public highway since its opening in 1909. Forest Home Drive appears on a working draft map rating the bicycle suitability of roads in Tompkins County, dated May 18,2006. From data obtained by the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and the Tompkins County Planning Department, the road is rated 4 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being most suitable for bicycles. This rating estabhshes the project's relationship to the multi-modal transportation system The project saves a structure built by the Groton Iron Bridge Company, recognized by state transportation and engineering historian W. C. Chamberlain as one of the three outstanding contributors to New York State bridge-building history, the reach of the Groton Iron Bridge Co. extended from nearby Grotoii, New York to the Midwest and into New England. Based upon all these factors, many groups of users are stakeholders in the maintenance and preservation of the upstream bridge. Besides those interested in aesthetic, scenic, cultural, and historic travel experiences, and multi-modal users, these stakeholders include commuters, neighborhood residents, and visitors to Cornell University and its renowned Plantations and Arboretum which border the bridge. FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT F ELIGIBn.rrY: BENEFIT TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST This project will rehabilitate a public highway bridge and approaches. It will remain open to the , general public as a town highway. There will be no tolls or fees charged to access/use the facility. The bridge will be open at all times. There is currently a restriction against through truck traffic and a posted weight limit of 15 tons. A goal of the project is to eliminate or increase the weight limit, but the general restriction to trucks will remain due to the narrow, winding layout of streets through the Forest Home Historic District. FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT G EXPECTED BENEFITS to RESULT from PROJECT This project offers many benefits in regard to the project rating criteria, including: 1- Enhancement of Region and Environment. Preservation of this 1909 vintage bridge not only protects the surrounding historic district, but also enhances the region's simple and serene landscapes, scenic qualities that are so appealing to tourists.- Enhancement through the addition of interpretive signing and pedestrian facilities is an additional advantage. The bridge is also on the boundary between two Tompkins County Unique Natural Areas (UNAs). UNAs are sites with outstanding environmental qualities, as defined by the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, that are deserving of special attention for preservation and protection. The project will certainly bolster the marketability of the community to tourists, especially considering the bridge's proximity to Cornell University and the Cornell Plantations, a designated Scenic Road through a UNA, and a National Register Historic District. The principle environmental enhancement^enefit will be rehabilitation of the historic bridge. The following descriptions of the structure and its significance are taken firom "Metal Truss Bridges of Tompkins County" prepared by Historic Ithaca, Inc. The bridge is unique in the Tompkins County context because it is the only Warren through-tmss bridge extant in the county." ... "Furthermore, its double-intersection method of diagonal bracing, where diagonals are doubled and overlapped to provide a more rigid truss, obviating the use of vertical ties which are found on the pony-truss Warren bridges in the county's inventory, is exemplified in no other instance in Tompkins County. ... "The Forest Home Drive Bridge was built by the Groton Bridge Company in 1909. A cast iron plaque located on an end post of the bridge documents this event. A second plaque commemorates the commissioner responsible for the project, Frank McPherson." "As one of four surviving county bridges documented as having been manufactured by the Groton Iron Bridge Company, which was located in the Tompkins County town of Groton, the Forest Home Drive Bridge is significant in the local context for this important association. The Groton Iron Bridge Company was one ofNew York State's more productive fabricators. At last count (per a review of bridge inventories-compiled by the New York State Department of Transportation made during the Tompkins County bridge survey in the 198G's) there were ei^ty-five "Groton" bridges extant across the state. Many more are likely to exist in other states where they were shipped during the heyday of the company." "hi the local context, the Forest Home Drive Bridge is the eastern gateway into the hamlet of Forest Home and a principal route into the upland (Cornell University) section of the city of Ithaca. Prior to its being absorbed into the city's suburban orbit and renamed. Forest Home was known as Free Hollow and was a bustling industrial community. In the 1866 county atlas, the hamlet received a detailed inset map and a business directory listing for a farmer and miller, the proprietor of Empire Mills, a manufacturer and dealer in woolen goods, the proprietor of a saw Page 1 of3 mill, a grocer, and a "Manufacturer and Dealer in Cabinet Ware, Chairs, &c. Also, Planing and Turning done to Order." Based on the map, in addition to those businesses listed above, there was another grist mill, a tannery, and a telescope manufactory. There does not appear to have been any churches in the hamlet, but a district school did exist. Both bridge crossings existed in 1866, obviously with earlier wooden or metal structures. With its 1909 construction data, the Forest Home Drive bridge could have had more than one predecessors, and metal ones at that. By this twentieth century date, the transformation of the hamlet &om a working class community to a collegiate suburb would have already begun. The growth of Cornell University and the spread of residential neighborhoods east and north of the campus would have been enough motivation to improve transportation systems in the area, particularly along a well-established route like Forest Home Drive. Why a through truss bridge was chosen was probably a factor of its elongated span, almost twice the length of the conventional pony truss bridge." 2. Enhancement of Transportation Plans, Projects. The Tompkins County Department of Public Works is very concerned about the sufficiency and condition of the existing structure. The bridge is on a minor urban arterial with an average daily traffic in excess of 10,500 vehicles per day and is a critical link to Cornell University. The structure has received a series of structural and safety flags stemming from recent DOT inspections. Rehabilitation of this bridge is included in the Department's Five-Year Bridge Plan. Forest Home Drive is a narrow, winding highway. There are no plans to change this due to its historic setting. The truss bridge is quite appropriate to this setting. The bridge has a 15-ton posted weight limit. Proposed work will permit heavier loads (local deliveries and emergency vehicles) to use the bridge while retaining its historic and scenic benefits to the community. The bridge is on a minor urban arterial. Its rehabilitation will facilitate movement of people, goods, and service in accordance with this state-adopted functional classification. Pedestrian safety is currently an issue. That is because the frequently used sidewalks end on each end of the bridge forcing pedestrians to share their space with traffic on the winding, narrow approaches. ADA-compIiant sidewalk extensions are planned that will address deficiencies/fill gaps in the existing pedestrian circulation system connecting local activity centers such as eastern Cornell University, the Cornell Plantations and Arboretum, and historic Forest Home to the greater Ithaca sidewalk network. Since Forest Home Drive has been deemed a highly suitable bicycle facility, the project will also consider bicycle possible enhancements. 3. Relationship to / Support for Other Plans. Projects. The project includes implementation of aspects of the Forest Home Improvement Association's draft Traffic Calming Plan. Developed by a professional traffic engineering firm, the plan will tentatively be submitted to the Town of Ithaca for approval in August 2006. It includes filling gaps in sidewalks, as well as constructing curbs, gutters and crosswalks on the project bridge approaches, replicating and extending historic bridge railings, eliminating multi-modal conflict points, eliminating obstructions to the beautiful views of Fall Creek, and, of course, maintaining the one-lane configuration of the subject bridge. Bridge rehabilitation would also promote the State and County goals of decreasing the number of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in their jurisdictions. 4. Size of Matching Share, Assurance of Availability. The local share of funds for this project is the responsibility of Tompkins County. Since the sponsor is a municipal government, the Enhancement Project Rating Committee can be reasonably assured that the 20% match will be readily available. In fact, the Project is proposed with a 25 % local match. A resolution Page 2 of3 supporting the project and ensuring availability of project local share is expected to be adopted at the July 18,2006 County Legislature meeting and wll be submitted upon adoption. 5. Direct User. Immediate Area arid Environment Benefits. In addition to environmental benefits, the following groups will be benefited by this project. " Pedestrians n People with Disabilities n Commuters n Neighborhood Residents n Tourists n Local /Regional Tourist Industry Crosswalks and sidewalks built through this project will provide accessibility to the historic bridge and scenic views fi:om it of the Unique Natural Areas to people with disabilities as well as improve safety for pedestrian users in general. It will also provide traffic calming benefits for roadway users, both tourists and commuters, and neighborhood residents. Restored historic bridges also have the ability to stimulate community pride. The local and regional businesses involved in the tourist industry will benefit fi:om increase marketability of the area. The environment and cultural resources will benefit as visitors and the travelling public is informed about the significance of the bridge through an interpretive signage. 6. Innovative. Creative. Mix of Activities. This project is submitted primarily under eligibility category #7-Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic Transportation Buildings, Structures, or Facilities. However, it also encompasses three other enhancement eligibility categories: #4- Scenic or Historic Highways Programs; #1- Provision of Facilities for Pedestrians and Bicycles; and #6- Historic Preservation. (See Attachment E for further details.) The project exhibits an innovative and creative approach to merging the desire for historic preservation and environmental appreciation with the drive to enhance quality of life for both residents and transients in the project area. It will be a model of multi-jurisdictional effort as wellas public/private partnerships. Tompkins County and the Town of Ithaca will work together as major project stakeholders. Private project development team partners will include Cornell University, local historic^ groups, and the Forest Home Community Association, a neighborhood group. 7. Supportive of Master Planning in Recognized Areas of Special Significancft The project area is part of: " Two Unique Natural Areas of Tompkins County, n A National Register Historic District, n A NYSDEC designated Scenic Road, and n A NYSDOT designated New York State Scenic Byway. Enhancement of the appreciation and enjoyment of all these overlapping areas supports these local and statewide programs. The project will support and implement ADA requirements. 8. Level of Communitv. Regional Support. As indicated by the letters included in Attachment L, the project has received broad-based community support. Page 3 of3 FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT I IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Rehabilitation/reconstruction of the historic Upstream Forest Hpme Drive Bridge would be completed as a Transportation Enhancement Project according to the following schedule. Start Date End Date Enhancement Funds Awarded October 30,2006 Execute Agreement with NYSDOT April 2007 August 2007 Select & Hire Engineer April 2007 September 2007 Prepare Design Approval Document October 2007 May 2008 Acquire Property (if necessary)May 2008 August 2008 Prepare Contract Documents May 2008 September 2008 Bid and Award Project October 2008 December 2008 Construct & Inspect Project April 2009 September 2009 FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT J MAINTENANCE & OPERATION OF PROJECT , , Tlie Highway Division of the Tompkins County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintenance of bridge structural elements. Tompkins County reserves the right to enter into an agreement with the Town of Ithaca regarding maintenance of non-stmctural elements and the bridge sidewalk. Bridge approaches, including sidewalks and crosswalks, are under the jurisdiction of the Town of Ithaca Highway Department. The New York State Department of Transportation performs biennial bridge inspections. FOREST HOME DRIVE BRTOGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT K DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT PROJECT ELIGIBILITY K-1 United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for Forest Home Historic District (NR# 92NR00356). Pages 5 and 6 of 30 mention "the Upstream Bridge, a one-lane. Warren Through Truss bridge built in 1909" as one of the "contributing structures" of the Historic District. The project bridge is also listed as a miscellaneous property on page 21 and mentioned in a discussion of district significance on page 25. K-2 Photographs of Forest Home Historic District, pages 13 '& 14 of 20, showing upstream bridge (photo #13) and the view up Fall Creek from the upstream bridge (photo #14). K-3 Documentation that Forest Home Drive is a NYSDOT designated New York State Scenic Byway and a NYSDEC designated Scenic Road. (Page 1 of 30) tJHITED ^JITBS DEPARIMENT OF THE INTERIOR 0MB NO. 1024-0018, NPS j,-xlM NATIOUAI. PARK SERVICE KATibMBI, REGISTER OF HISTORIC PliaCSS wrotstratiow form tLs form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individualurooerties or districts. See instructions in How to Complete the Natj.onal Register^ofSopertlL'or'dlstrlc^s."s;;"i;;;ruc"t"io"n7in Hnw to Co^lete the TT,-«horic PlRn^s ReaistratiGn Form (National Register Bulletin 15A) . Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering information requested. If ^n^ does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable. For functions, architectural classifications, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narWtive items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a) . Use a typewriter, word processor, or -computer, to complete all itemA»— — 1. Kane of Property — ^ historic name Forest Home Historic District, other names/site number -2. lioeatioh street a nutter various ^ [ 1 for publication hamlet Forest Home ; [ 3 vicinity gtate New York cgde NY county Tomokins code 109 zip code 14850 3. state/Federal-Aoencv: Certification AS the desi^ate'd authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X]'nomination [ ) request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property [Xl meets ( } does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property he considered significant ( } nationally [ ] statewide [X] locally. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Depuli^Coinmissionter for Historic Preservation Date NYS Office of Parks. Recreation and Historic Preservation l. In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] doe§ not meet the National Register criteria. (( ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date State or federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification 1 I hereby, certify that this property is: Signature of keeper Date of Action [ 3 entered in the National Register. [ 3 See continuation sheet. n n [ ] determined eligible for the National Register. [ 3 see continuation sheet. — [ 3 determined not eligible for the National Register. — [ 3 removed from the National Register. ^ ( 3 other: — — (Page 2 of 30) t Hnme ^toric. Pi n forest Home, Tompkins County 5 n classificatiisn n ' bwnersliip of Property/Category of Property/Nimber of Resources within Property (Check as many (check box) (do not include previously listed Owner^u^P WJ. I ——J (d(Check as many boxes as apply) [xlpiriyate [ ]pubiic—local ( •]public-state ( jpubiic-Federal (check box) [ )building(s) [x]district [ } sitef [ ]structure [ ]object o not include previously listed resources in the count) contributing 75 Koncontributing ' 12 81 12 .buildings .sites .structures .obj-ects Total Hupbep of eQiitrib.uting resoiirees previously listed in -the National Register: NR NAME OF RERATEb MULTIPLE PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION FORM: NA 6. Fimetion br Use Historic Function RELIGION: Church "POJffiSTjO: .sihoie dwellinq iEDUCATlON:" iehool TNUUSTRYr. mill TOANSPORTATXON: bridge Current Function RELIGION? - Church ... DOMESTIC? single dwellinq SbUCKTIbN.? school TRANSPORMtION: bridge 7« Description Architectural Classification (enter categories from instructions) EARLY REPUBLIC: Pe^deral- MI&-l§th -C; Greek Revivgil LATE VICTORIAN? Queen Anne^Eastlgke EARLY S6th C: "Vernacuiar. Coioriial Revival. Bunoaiow Materials (enter categories from instructions) faundation vagieug walls various roof . other various Narrative Description See attached continuation sheets. (Pages of 30) Dletrict. Forest Home, Tomokins County. B. statemen't of Sianificahce Applicable Kational Register Criteria [X] A Property is associated with events that Ka«s. made, a sianificant contribution to (X) A Property is associ.atea wicn evenrs cnat- have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [ J B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in pur past." [X] C Property that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents ihe work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a signif icant and distinguishable entity whose components lack'individual distinction. [X] D Propeirtjy has yielded, or is likely -to yield, information important in pre history or history. criteria Considerations: KA [ ) A owned by a religious institution Or used for religious purposes. [ ] B removed from its original location. t' ) C a birthplace or grave. [ ] D ia cemetery. [ 3 E a reconstructed building, object or structure. t 3 F a commemorative property. [ ] e less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Area of Significance Community Deve^ ooment T ndustrv Industry Architecture Archeoloav Period of Significance ca. -1S35 - ca. 1948 Significant Dates various Si^ificant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above.} na - . n Cultural Affiliation na Architect/Builder unknown Narrative statement of Si^ificance: See attached. 9. Major Bibliographical References See attached. pi^©vious documentation on file (NPS) : Prxtsary location of addxtional data. St[ 3 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested [ ] previously listed in the National Register { 3 previously determined eligible by the National Register ( 3 designated a National Historic Landmark [ 3 rsesfded by Historie American Building Survey # r—— — [ 3 recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ^ ate historic preservation office [ 3 Other State agency ( 3 Federal agency [ 3 Local government [ 3 University [X] Qther? FHIA archives (Page 4 of 30) pKy»al-.Hnmem^t-,nriG Dip*-''--'-, Home, lompklns county. in. GeoggaphicaJ. Pa^a — Acreage of pT-rtpeftv approximatfely SO aci^es. Acreage of r>-^p»vfeY aooroximatelv 50 acres DIM References: AX/L ZONE 18 1. 379514/4700757 2. 379438/4700,681 3. 379196/4700693 4. 379003/4700547 5. 378842/4700632 378828/4700768 7, 379¥l7/476p981 S- 379317/4700912 9^- 379489/4760866 Verbal'Boundary Description: see attached continuation sheet* Boundary Justification: see attached continuation sheet. il'. :Fo^m'.Prepared Bv-,t Forest HQme..Improvejneiifc Associatioa-and .Histsrie Ithaca, Inc. contacts Wancv L. Todd. program'. Analyst ^^ qrganrzation -HYSHPO. -Division for Historic Preservation- date June 1998 street & number, Island. PO-Box 189 telephone . 518-237-8643 - city or n : state . m zrp code 12188-0189 Aaaitiohal .Dbcttmeat'at.ieh n —v ■. Submit''the follovrf.ng^ completed form: Contijiuttiqn Sheets Maps ^ •A DSGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the - prppe^y's location.A .Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs-Representative black and white, photographs of the property. Additional items . - fch'eclc Wtth' -the SHPO or FPO-fbr any additional items)— ^^ Property..owner ' , (Cpihplete this inem at the request of SHPO or PPO.) n^e street a number ^ ' ?—city dr town ®tate ^ zip code Paperwork Reduction Act statement: This information is being collected for applicationsto the National Register of Historic Places to nominate prbp.e.rties for listing ordetermine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings.Response to this -request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). (Page 5 of 30) y"'- I OMB No. 1024-0018, NPS Porin United States Department of the Interior National Park Service ttauxoneij. rat ft. NATIONAL REGISTER.OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins county, New York Section 7, Description, page 1 Description The Forest Home Historic District encompasses 77 properties (66 of which are contributing buildings, four of which at® contributing structures [three bridges and a dam], two 6£ which are sites (remains of former grist mills], and five of which are non—contributing buildings ) in the historic core Of the foarmer mill hamlet of Forest Home. Formerly known as Free Hpllpw, Forest Home is located along both sides of Fall Creek, in the town of Ithaca in nofth-esntral Tompkins County, just east of the city of Ithaca and nearby Cornell University. Currently a residential enclave housing many families affiliated with Cornell, the district includes a broad range of early nineteenth century to pre-Wbrld War II dwellings^ three early twentieth century bridges and an early twentieth century with spillway. The predominant natural feature of the digtriefc==aiid' the driving force behind the development of the entire coi^unity—is Fall Creek, which first provided hydropower for numerous early industrial concerns during the nineteenth century, and later offered both dramatic and bucolic backdrops for suburban development during the early twentieth century. The hamlet is entirely surrounded by land owned by Cornell University (i.e., Cornell Plantations—an expansive arboretum:— and Cornell University Golf course); thus land-locked, the hamlet remains a compact, cohesive concentration of period buiidiiigs. arid structures. The boundary of the nominated district is drawn to encompass about three-quarters of the hamlet's approximately 100 properties. Excluded from the district are about a dozen modern and extensively altered older buildings at the east end of the 300 "block of Forest Home Drive and about two dozen modern and extensively altered old dwellings along Crest Lane, Fairway Drive and Warren Road to the northeast of the intact historic core of the hamlet. Is There are also nine contributing outbuildings and seven- non-contributing outbuildings included in the district. (Page 6 of 30) QKB KQj 1024-OqiS, NFS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Park Service nation;^ register of HISTORie PLACES CONTIHUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York Section 7, Description# page 2 The district's historic 'build-ing :stock consists primarily of one- to- twp-story 'frame dwfel-iings on relatively small, irregularly -shaped lots; roost are modest, yet finely crafted, verhac.uiar .interpretations of populaif nineteenth and early twentieth century styles such as the Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, 'Queen Aiihe, Coiphial Revival and Bungalow modes. The main thordughfare. of the district, Forest Home Drive, winds along the serpentine course of Pall Creek as it meanders westward before cascading, over a falls located within a dramatic gorge, then flows into' Bejebe Lake just west of the hamlet. Some of the district's oldest millrrelated and jresidentiai buildings, as well- Ss the-'inbst intact, significant arcHeological remains— •e.g., those 'of the Red Grist Miil and the. Empire Grist located along the 100 block of Forest Home Drive (e.g., 136 ^rid 140 Forest Home Drive) and the adjacent Byway (e.g., 2 Byway) . at thb hor.thwesternmost section of the district. This area f eatures the-most dramatic views of ^all Creek at it plummets over tbe falls toward Beebe Lake, just before emptying into the lake, the creek is spanned by Sackett Bridge, a massive, concrete, stone—clad pedestrian bridge carrying foot traffic along a portion of the Beebe Lake Trailr Immediately east of the 100' block of Forest Home Driye-^—i.e., just past its intersection with ~THe Byway and just upstream from the reidains of the Empire Grist Mill—is the bown^resim Bridge, a recently restored, singler-lane. Warren ,Pbny'^russ .bridge built ift 1904. Several yards -east of the bEidgo is- a reinforced concrete .across the creek, built in iBl3 to replace the last of severai nineteenth century log damS. Above the dam. Fall creek is Wide and meandering, and is flanked by flat, grassy, bucolic banks. Moving eastward along Forest Home Drive from the dam, the 200 and 300 blocks feature a number of notable turn-of-the-century and early twentieth' century dwellings interspersed with a few early nineteenth century Federal and Greek Revival style cottages. A prominent feature of the 200 block, located at 222a Forest Home Drive, is the Forest Home chapel, a restrained. Colonial Revival style, shingle-sided frame church built in 1915. The ZOO and 300 blocks of Forest Home Drive are separated by the Upstream Bridg.e, a one-lane, Warren Through Truss bridge built in 1909. (Page 7 of 30) i ^ OMB No. 1024-0018, NFS Form United States Departinent of the Interior National Park Service Natxonax ram- NATIONAL REGISTER OP HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New Xork Section 7, Description, page 3 In the middle of the 200 block, just northwest of the Forest Home Chapel, Warren Road rises northward toward Halcyon Hill, a narrow, winding dead-end road featuring scattered early twentieth century dwellings on densely wooded, steeply sloped lots. Further to the north along Warren Road, but excluded from the nominated district, is the Warren Farmhouse at 127 Warren Road (an expanded, Greek Revival style farmhouse) and several dozen modern suburban dwellings along Crest Lane and Fairway which were built on subdivisions of the former Warren (Host of. the fprmer-- farmstead was sold to Cornell University in 1937 and made,into the University Golf Course. The former farm was. further subdivided in the l'950s, '6ds and '70s, resulting in the creation of Crest Lane and Fairway Drive.)' n ' The southern and western portions of the district, that i.s-? south of the ioo block of Forest Home Drive, feature a variety of fashiondbie', early twentieth century dwellings- along'both sides of du'dd Falls Road and Hclntyre Place. A pfomindnt visual focal point of this section of the hamlet.^ as well as the district's- so.uthern anchor, on Judd Falls Road, is the Forest Home School, a two-stOPy, ed> Stucco clad former elementary school, which currently serves: as administrative headquarters for the surrounding Cornell Plantations- (^Several nearby outbuildings associated with the headquarters, including the Guy Neafing Summerhbuse, the Cool Greenhouse, and the Cornell Plantations Field House, are not included within the district.) There are five noh-cdntributing .buildings in the district. They are located at 212 and 217 Forest Home Drive, 111 and 115 Halcyon Hill Road, and 110 Judd Falls Road. The following list, arranged alphabetically by street name with miscellaneous structures at the end, provides a brief description of each property In the district. (Page 8 of 30) • ',0. 02® No, X024-0018, HPS Form - . • United States Department of' the Interior National Park Service National Park Sezrvice NATION?^ REGI-SfTER OF. HISTORIC PLAGES GONXlHfelQN SfiEE^ Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York Section 7, Description, page 4 BUILPINGS;LIST 2 The- Bvwav ca. 1820/30 pkpto 1 One and one-half story, L-shaped, vernacular Federal style residence;, three-b.a^, side hall main block with 6/8 windows? side eil^—^or i,ginal-ly one sH^ory tall and three bays .wide—. enlarged to qha -^d dne-half - Stories tall and four bays wide? oner-story, tji^'rrogLfed.P.P^db; P^tihg to the early 20th century) spans briginai thrbe-bayS of side, ell. 4. The Dvwav ca« 1900 photo 1 - Originally ah^iearly 19th ,cbht,u.ry'?esid^^ ;5^P^tlS:..exp^'ded and ^ a'lt.ered os', 19,^/?' t_Jwp,-^Stbr'^^^ •'•redtanpfa^ steeply pitched gable'-roOf/ asyaaietrLc^- • s'tWry, flairroofed .'front porch with late decorative WOdwork. 6- The. Byi-fav. ca. 183,0; 1900,j.- J970s btiginally a one .and pne-half.; stb'ry,; .threerb'ay-wide, vernaculax late Federal style cbttage; smali, sihgle-^stdry gable-proofed side wing with open pqfc.h added^'to so^ of ip,aih block dhring the midrldCoh; 1^701 side wing ek^^ded-, roof raised,' and porch enblosed with massive, -truncated, 'Doric'order qolti^ 10 The Bvwav ' ca.i, 1840; ca.- 1900? 1930 ' ' . Originally a one and one-half story, foarTPbay-fWide^ vernacular Greek Revival • stylb residehck? ridge of gable roof parallel to, road; second stoiry arid, rear Nwing added post-lSOp;-.f ront' f acade rBraddeil^d around 1930 with'new fenestration and new,- Npo^'Greo door details, inclUdirig a trabeated front entrance with full entabiature aispye pilasters and sidelights?; late 19th-centufy gabie.-roofed, frame carriage house. (Page 9 of 30) OMB No. 1024-Q018, NFS Form Unifeed States Departanent of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CbNTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tdmpkins County, New York Sertipn 7, Description, page B 11 The .Bvwav ca.- 1840; 1B90. photo 2 Originally a small, early 19th century dwelling, now a large, two-storyr L-shapedr vernacular late 19th century frame residence with clapboard siding; steeply pitched gable roof; asymmetrical fenestratibn; front verandah with bracketed cornice supported by aiender> Doric order columns; contributing, late 19th century barn. 17 mhe Bvwav gbj 1840; ca. 1910 Former industrial ,building/warehg.u,se, now a two-story, rectangular, gable roofed, vernacular late 19t-h century residence with stucco siding; asyiMetrical fenesi^atipn; small, g^l^tobfea front and rear- entrance potticpes and full-^width^ she'd-rbpfed side- porch overlooJdjig Fall Creek. 16 The -Bvwav . ca. 1820/.30> 1870; 19203 photo 3 Originally a one and oner-half story mill warehouse, now a two- story, five-bay; cent'er-rhall, vernacular Colonial Revival style j^esidence with; olapbbard; siding and a gahle rpof* Colonial Revival style entrance, details-; regular fenestratioii/ S/6 windows. 20 The Bvwav ca. 1830; I92Qs photo 2, 3 Originally a small, early 19th century cottage, now a one and pner-half stpry, clapboard-sided, gable-rbbfed, vernacular colohiai Revival style dwelling with pne-stgry, gable-roofed wings on each side; prominent# gable-roofed front dormers added to main block. The Bvwav; west ,6f= 2 and 4 The Byway, 1855-56 Archeological remains of the Red Grist Kill on the edge of the gorge wall. ThQ Bvwav. at intersBCtion with Forest.Home Drive, ca. 1840 Archeological remains of the Empire Grist Mill. (Page 10 of 30) DMB No. 1024-0018/ NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES rvsM<nTM»i7v»tiTr»M cuc<«"r NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CbNTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tpmpkins County, New York Section 7, Description, page 5 101 'Forest. Home Drive ca. 1904 Two and onerhaif story frame residence with gable roof, exposed rafters, shingle and ci-apboard' siding, 1/1 windows, enclosed front porch. 107 Forest Honie Drive ca. 1910 Large, one and one-half story Dutch .cqlonial inspired cottage, sweeping gable roof with thtee proroih'eiit crosstgabled dormers, stucco siding> broad front porch supported by sgUare columns. 119 Forest Home Drive ca. 1914-rl5 One'and-Oner-half story/ g^lerroofSd fr^ with'front n cross^gabied' dormer; shingle and"^ ciapbo^d siding; i/i windows and caie^ent windows; enclosed front porch- 130- Forest -Home^-Drive • ca. 1911' Two and oni-half story former dOmrnercial building (currently multi-family teside.nt-ial); steep; gable, robf with large, cross- gabled dormers; shingle and stucOp'siding. 136-'Forest- Home; Drive ca- 18^0; ca. IPOQ •photo 6 One and one-half story, Greek Revival style frame residence? five bay's wide, two bays deep? one and onpvhaif story rear ell'/ gable roof with extgg^r^ted cprnice:'returns;'wall dqrmer and entrance, pOrticP added to front facade? hort-cofttributih'g garage. 140 Forest -Home Drive ca. 1830 photo 6 One and onpr'half story, Greek Revival style frame residence; L- shaped plah! three-bay, side«hall main block with side wing,* one-story rear witig added ca. 1945; trabeated front entrance with dee'piy recessed doorway; nipdern, noh-^cohtributing' carriage house. (Page 11 of 30) n n ' ' n n . n OMB No. 1024-0018, HPS Form United States Departthent of the Interior National Park Service NATlONAI, REGISTER OP HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Hbr^ Historic District Forest Home,-Tompkins County, New York section 7, Description, page 7 145- Forest Hbtte-Drive da. 1840/ ca. 1900 One and one-half story, rectangular, g^lB-rpdfed# fr^e, Greek- Revival style residence with extensive tui^-bf—the-^centu modifications:; alutninuin and asbestos sidihg.;,- asymmetrical ifenestration; off-center entrance with 20th: century entrance poiticp; oh© story side wing (prob^iy iateriSth century) with 2pth eentuxy porch; two rear wings;, hoh^contributing, twp-staii/ attached /garage. 20Di-iPbrest -HbiBe Drive -ca. 1850 Two-story.^ LisHaphd .frame residence ;with' late Greek Reyival- and Italianate style ";design.;ahd. de'cpratiy^^ features;" clapboard §idingr^th;Fee-bay, side h'aii•main block large;, fiW^bay wide^ side eli; crossr-gabled rbpf dec.bratiye -/co'rnic©!;bradKet and dentils; 2/2 windVws; front'.porch ^ith eiab'prater . style brnaini^tatio'h;, contributing^ twp-stbry, ^gabie-T'idbfed barn with board-rahd-batten sidihg. 206 Forest Hcane ^brive ca. 1850; -ca« 1914 , photo t, 8 Twp-stPry, gabie-rbqfed,' frame,. Greek^iRevlvai style reaidence with Cblbniai ReViy^ style'mqciif icatibhs.; clapboaid ciding; large., walk durmplMa aide pofbh; la'tge'^ fibnfcilButiRg bafii. rxtn coipniai Revivai- style'moditications; ciapboard ciding; .argev tw^stbry side wing spanned by^'frpnt= porch feith scroll- la^i yictdtiah balustrade;"mid-fipth .century balustra'de/.widow'>s M iS* A « SkAtlAlaa ) « *!£% a A3.£>-OS he s sssa 2D8--Fbre'st -Hbroe.-Drive 1904- photo 7, 8. Two and crie-thalf story frame Queen Anne/ColGnial Revival style residence; steeply pitched hipped roof with prominent cross dormers; asymmetrical fenestration; front Yefahdah supported by square posts. 210 ^Fbrest. Hone' Drive 1910 photo 8 IWp and one-half story, asymmetrical, Queen Anne/Shingle Style frame residence; decprative, scallop shingle siding; recessed corner porch supported by square columns. (Page 12 of 30) OMB No. ip24~o6l8, NPS Form United States. Department of the Interior National Park Service National Park Service NAiJIpNAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES COKXINUATXpN SHEET Forest Home Historic District • Forest ripme, Tbmpkins County, New York Section 1, Description, pagje 8 .212 ■Forest^Hoae. Drive' 1910; mid—20th cehtu'ry, photo -21 Former gs^l^roofed cai^iage house cohver:te;d i to sihgle^-faroilyresidents.? Boa^j'eogtgihutife diiie^ toj ejA'eDsiye alteratioiis« . 214 Forest-HOtae.••Drive ca. 1835 photo 8, 9 One and one-half st.ory, reotangul^,, gahlerrqoifed,, four^bay-wide, Gteek Revival style frame residence;, trabeat^d, off-centerentrance with pil^'ters supporting, fdl-i ehtab'i^ sffikil, png, •4nd bhe^half: story side v(ing with ehclbsed'ppfcch. 215 ^Fores€ iB<^e'-^Drive ca. 1835; 1,93^|',-19.4&; 1954 Originaliy ;a'qne^ and onq-haif stdry,.-ReViya-l .s.tyie" dptt'age witSi one-^sto:^ side-elly* ;iabge/ r^. -to fr^ont of main bipc^ in" 1946; sepdhd story added to .qne-?etbry side eil in 1954. 216-ForestuHome Drive ca. 1850; ca. 1900 . One and one-half story, tect:anguiar,^ gable-roofed.Greek Revivalstyle -frame" residence with "turh-pf.^thiar mpdifications;large, Vothic Reyivall^iike front wdll. dormerx blapbpard s_idihg; iarde", ■ enblosed •sunipbm/entrance-with -hipped?roof ; large/muiti-iight picture .•Windows ■.sp'ansrdepter bSys of fburrhay facade;. ■ . ' ' . ■217-.= Forest^Hbtiie? Drive ca*. - 1925;,.^idT2dth C; photo 22 - One^story f rame cottage;, aon-^ebatributinb; due tt ^e>rt-ehgive a Iterations'. 220 Fbrest.-Hotne. Drive cai 1850; ca. 1900 Two and phe^fhalf story, rect;a.hguiar,, -frame residence with eaply 20th century iripdifications in vernacuiar Queen Ahiie/Cplgpialmode; gable end oriented toward street; front .verandah supported by square columns; cohtributing one and one;—hal-f story gable- roofed frame barn. (Page 13 of 30) r OMB NO. 1024-0018, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OP HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County,, New York Section 7, Description, page 9 222 Forest Home Drive 1909 One and one-half story bungalow with prominent, gable-roofed front dormer; front porch supported by square columns. "222a Forest Home Drive 1915 photo 10 Forest Home Ghanel L-shaped frame church with cross-gable roof surmounted by a small, louvered belfry; shingle siding; 6/6 windows; recessed side entrance with classically inspired ornamentation. 228 Forest Home Drive i860s/70s photo 10, 11 Two-story, L-shaped, frame structure (former mill building) converted for use as a residence and completely remodelled '£^ the Italianate style; flat roof with broadly projecting, bracketed eaves; verandah supported by bracketed square posts spans front and side elevations; contributing one and one-half story gable-roofed frame carriage house, 229 Forest Home. Drive 1846/80s Two-story, rectangular, gable-roofed frame mill building converted for residential use during the 1880s/90s; clapboard siding; fenestration and front porch probably date to 18B0s/90s conversion; 1/1 windows may date from early 20th centviry; non- contributing, t/^b-story addition on west side dates to 1980s; non-contributing, modern carriage house. 233 Forest Home Drive 1908 photo 10, 12 Two-story frame, vernacular residence, gable end oriented toward street; shingle and clapboard siding; modern, enclosed entrance porch; modern car port. 235 Forest Home Drive ca. 1900 photo 12 Two-story, frame, L-shaped, bungalow-like residence; shingle siding; cross-gable roof; irregular fenestration. (Page 14 of 30) r? , ' OMB No. 1024-0018, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home ".Historic District . Forest Home/ Tompkins County, New York Section 7/ Description, page 10 236 Forest Home Drive ca. 1910 - photo 13 Two-story, frame., gable-roofed, vernacular Queen Anne/Golonial Revival style residence; asymmetrical fehestration; clapboard siding; verandah supported by Doric order columns. 237 Forest Home Drive pa. 1900 phOto 13. Two-stbry, rectangular, gable-roofed,; vernacular frame residence with clapboard and shingle siding; asymmetrical fehestration; altered, froht entrance. 3QQ Foreet Home. Drive ca. 1837 photo IS One and one-half story, Federal style frame cottage; gable end oriented tbward street; three-bay sidehall configuration? 6/6 and 1/1 windows; -one-story rear kitchen wing with recreated side porch. 304 Forest Home •prive 1927 One and one-half story Craftsman-like bungalow; shingle siding; broadly projecting eaves of gable roof supported by knee braces? front porch supported by tapered, square coluronsf hph— contributing, one-stdry, side. wing. 306 Forest Home Drive ca. 1935 One and one-half story, shingle-sided, vernacular frame bungalow; prominent front cross gable; square columns support extended front roof to create front porch. % 308 Forest Home Drive 1931 Large, rectangular, gable-roofed frame garage converted for use as a residence. (Page 15 of 30) i ' OMB NO. 1024-0018, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service ttatiUIlelX x:cn.*w NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York section 7, Description, page 11 310 Forest Home Drive ca. 1932 One and one-half story, frame, vernacular English/Tudor cottage; shingle sidirig; asymmetrical fenestration; proiectihg £r6nt pavilion arid entrance porch surmounted by steeply pitched gable roofs. lOi HalcvoQ Hill Road ca. 1915 Twof^stpry, Dutch Colonial style frame residence; gambrel roof with gable ridge parallel to street; clapboard and shingle siding; asymmetrical fenestration; front porch supported by Doric order columns^ 104 Halcyon Hill Road ca. 1912 photo 16 Two-stpry, rectangular, gable-roofed, modest vernacular fr^e residence; aluminum siding; asymmetrical ffenestration; open front entrance porch; enclosed side entrance porch. 105 Halcvon-Hiia Road 1912 One and one-half story stucco bungalow with full width wall dormers; enclosed front entrance porch and screen-enclosed rear porch surmounted by enclosed, secpnd-rstory sleeping porch. 110 Halcvon Hill Road ca. 1909 photO 16 Two and one-half story, vernacular stucco residence; cross-gable roof; modified cruciform plan; enclosed entrance porchw 111 Halcyon Hill Road 1950 photo 23 One-story Lustron house constructed of prefabricated, enamel- glazed steel panels; non-contributina due to age, only. 115 Halcvon Hill Road 1920s; 1990 photo 24 One-story frame cottage (1920s) expanded and altered in 1990; non-contributing, due to 1990s alterations. (Page 16 of 30) OHS No. 1024-0018^ NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park service National Park Service N&TIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tbmpkins County, Neyj York Section 7, Description, page 12 100 Judd Falls Road 1921 photo 17 Forest Home Elementary- school; Two-story, rectangwlarjr hip- ropfed former schpo'l; sfchpeo siding; symrostrtcal banks of windows organized-according to interior, classroom spaces? building currently coritains, offices and classrooms for Cornell University Plantations. 103 Judd Falls Road 1938 one and 6ne?Thaif story Cape Cod c.ottage with Colpnial Revival inspired orn^entation, particularly around frOht entrance, -.r , 105-Judd Falls .Road 1930 photo 18, 20 Two^stofy, rectangular, vernacular frame residence with clapboard siding; ridge of- gable roof parallel to road? threp- bayi side-liall facade with reguiarl-y spaced, 6/6 windows? recessed front dbof sheltered beneath segmehtal-ly arched entranceway. 107 Judd Palls Road" 1893 photo 18,, 20 Two-story, L-shaped, vernacular frame residence with' broad front porch .supported by Doric order cbljumns?- simple, decorative cross braces in apek .of front gable end; gable-rppfed frame carriage hau.gg. 109.Judd Palls Road 1880s photo -18 Two-stpry, L-sbaped, vernacular frame residence with small, enclosed front entrance porch? paired, 2/2 windows; simple sawtooth shingles, cross braces and Queen Anne inspired attic window in apex of gable -end; >gable-roofed frame carriage house. 110 Judd Falls -Road 1953 photo 25 One story, modern frame cottage with gable roof? no,nz contr ibutinct. (Page 17 of 30) OMB NO. 1024-0018, NFS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park service National FarK servxce NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York Section 1, Description, page 13 111 Judd Palls Road ca. 1884 Two-story, L-shaped, vernacular frame residence with early 20th century, glass-enclosed front sunroora; decorative scallop shingles and Queen .Anne inspired attic window in apex of front g^le end; gable-roofed frame carriage house, 112 Judd Falls Road ca. 1800; late 1940s Large, two—story, five-bay, center—hall residence moved to location in 1915 and covered with stucco; i94ds; stucco removed 'from front facade and re-clad with clapboard siding; Colonial Revival/Neo-rGrec detailing applied to facade during i940s renovation program. 116 Judd Falls Road 1939 Two-story., rectangular, stucco-sided, vernacular Colonial Revival style residence; ridge of gable roof ruils parallel to road; center chimney; . three-bay facade with central entrance brnamented with leaded-glass sidelights and ttanSQit light and pilasters supporting a large, round arch; one-story side wing with porch. 117-Judd Falls Road 1916 Two and one-half story, rectangular, stucco-sided, vernacular residence; three-bay-wide front gable end with bracketed eaves oriented toward road; regular fenestration; flat-robfed front porch supported by tapered, square columns. 118 Judd Falls Road ca. 1912 One and one-half story stuccoed cottage with cross gable roof, side entrance, asymmetrical fenestration; extensively altered, enclosed front porch; non-contributing garage. (Page 18 of 30) 0MB No. 1024-0018, NFS Form United States Department of the Interior Natiortal Park Service Natiortal Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, TbmpJU.ns County, New York Section 7, Description, page 14 122 Judd Falls Road ca. 1903 Two-etory, rectangular, gable^roofed, frames vernacular Colonial Revival style residence; sweeping verandah with bracketed comice supported by Doric order columns encircles front and side elevations. • 123 Judd Falls Road 1948 Two-story, sixr-bay, center-hall, Ned-Georgian; style brick residence; rectangular, g.able-rbofe'd main block with end chimneys; classically detailed doorway sheltered beneath recessed> segmentally arched entrance portico; side garage. 124 Judd .Falls . Road 1914- One-story,•rectan^lar, frame bungalow with sweeping gable roof; large, gable-roofed front ordss gable; clapboard an^d shingle siding; partially enclosed, full-width front porch; Doric order columns distinguish-open, south end of front porch. 126 Judd-Falls Road 1914 One and one-half story, rectangular, frame bungalow with sweeping gable.robf; large, jerkihhead-rbpfed front cross gable; Stucco siding? enclpssd front porch? exposed rafters artiGuiate cornices of front porch and cross gables •128 Judd' Falls Road ca. 1918 Two-story, L-shaped, stucco-clad residence with hipped robf; regular fenestrhtion; ons-stbry, hip-roofed, stone entrance portico with large, round archways nestled into interior angle between main block and' ell. (Page 19 of 30) OMB No. 1024-0018, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONZVL REGISTER OP HISTORIG PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York Section 7, Description, page 15 131 Judd Falls Road ca. 1915 Two-story, rectangular, gable-roofed, stone and stucco residence; altered, symmetrical fenestration; slate roof with projecting eaves ornamented with exposed rafters; one-story, flat-roofed, stone entrance porch supported by square stone columns; 131fa>,', behind 131j One-story^ vernacular Greek Revival style former schoolhbuse fca. 1847> convened into three-stall garage. 132 Judd Falls Road ca. 1915 Two-story, rectangular, gable-rroofed, vernacular residence with cantileve'red second-story bay and altered fenestration. 136 Judd Falls Road cd. 1910 Two-story, L-=9haped'/ vernacular fr^e residence with shingle and stucco siding; cross-gabled roof; asymmetrical "fenestration; enclosed entrance, portico and side porch. 137 judd Falls- Road ca. 1840s One and bne-half story, five-bay, center-hall, vernacular Greek Revival style frame residence; gable roof-with exaggerated cornice returns; wide frieze pierced by tri-partite attic windows; 2/2 windows with molded lintels date from late l§th century; one-story, gable-roofed side wing and rear ell may date from early 2pth century. (Page 20 of 30) OHB No. 1024-0018, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Park Service NATION^ REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTiNURTIpN SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest'Home, Tpmpk'ins County, New York Section 7, Description, page 16 iOS Mclntvre-Place ca. 1904 phqto 19 Two'StGi^# rectangular/ gable-proofed/ Glapboard-sided vernaeular frame residence with shingle-clad gable ends; regular ■fenestratiph with new windov^s in front elevation; one-story, shed-fpofed front PPrch with modest, late Victorian decorative features; npn-cphtrib^tirig garage attached to house via modern hyphen. 108.Meintvre Place ca; 1913 One-story, stuccoed;, Spanish Revival, style inspired bungalow with tile-clad, sweeping ga&le roof pyer -recessed porch; uncoupsed stone porch balustrade- . 109. ^^Mclntyre .Place ca. 1911 photo 19 Twprrstory, rectahgular, stucco and shingle-clad residence; .gable roof with bipadiy' projecting, bracketed eaves; decorativeshingle Siding ih front gable field; one-story, flat-^roofied front porch supported" by square, thpered columns. 115 -Mclntyre Elace ca. 1910 -photp 20 Two-Story, rectangular, gable-roofed, stucco-sided, vernacularresidence; ,§>iingie-5lsa gaptt ends; profftipetltf gabig-rggfed front dormer;, asyinmetrical fenestraticih with hew window's; Off- center, stuccoed front porch with arcaded pillars. 116 Mclntyre Place 1907 Two-story» rectangular, shingle-clad, vernacular frame residence; gable roof with slightly flared eaves; front verandahWith brick baiustfade and brick pillars, • 117 .Mclntvre Place ca. 1910 photo 20 One-story, hip-roofed, stucco-clad bungalow With ohe-stbry, hip- roofed front porch. (Page 21 of 30) /■ ^ OMB No. 1024-0018/ NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York section 7, Description, page 17 Miscellaneous- Properties Upstream Bridge 1909 photo 13 (BIN 36-3047450) 119'-long double intersection Warren Through Truss, one-lane bridge across Fall Creek; built by Groton Bridge Company, Downstream Bridge 1904 photo 7 (BIN 3;6-3d4744d) SO'-long Warren Pony Truss, one-plahe bridge across Fall Creek; built by Groton Bridge Company? recently restored according to Department of Interior's Stand^ds for Rehabiiitatibn. Sackett Bridge ca- 1930 photo 4 75'-long stpne-faced reinforced concrete pedestrian bridge across Fall Creek. The Dam ca. 1913 Reinforced concrete dam and related spillway; built ca. 1913 to replace a series of i9th/early" 2pth century wbodeh dams. (Page 22 of 30) OMB Ho. 1024-0018, HPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins county, New York • , Section 8, Significance, page 1 Significance The. Forest Home Historic District is historically significant under criterion A in the area of community development: as a cohesive collection of nineteenth and .early, twentieth century residential, religious and educational buildings, whose evolution * chronicles the hamlet's growth from a bustiing mill hamlet during the early IsOOs to a prestigious residential enclave populated by" some of nearby Cornell University's most prominent academicians during the early twentieth .c.ehtury, TKe physical development of the coromuni'ty was. shaped by the dramatic tppbgrapky Ln nptth-central Tompkins county at the head; of Cayuga' Laka> one,of New York's most impressive, glacierTformed .Finger Laites? traversed by Fall Creek, tha tertain of Forest Home and heitby Ithaca is characterized ty spectatular .gor,ge;s7?^i3a5s?sseai5«5«s'»^^ r.bcky 'Cliffs and steep hi-lls risXrig out of the hollows. Thus, the predbmina'nt, dharapter-definihg feature of the Forest Home Historic District is its striking rugged, setting and the consequent roan-made features': harrow- roads winding alo..ng the course of the- creek, single-lane bridges spanning the creek', and dramatxcally--ev.en precariously—sited tiuildings on highly irregular lots, many of which .include lavish natural and man- made landscape features. Secondary significahce under criterion c is derived from a broad range of representative ex^ples of early nineteenth through early twentieth century residential, religi'dus and educational architectur'e» Archeological gignificahpe under" criterion D is derived firom the extensive • remains of numerous mills along the banks of Fkll-Creek. History In 1790 Simeon Dewitt surveyed-what was then known as the town of Ulysses and laid out military lots to be assigned to veterans- of the Revolutionary Har. Forest Home lies within military lots 92 and 93, which were granted to Lieutenant Benjamin Gilbert and Samuel Weekly, respectively, around 1791. It is not known whether Gilbert or Weekly ever occupied this land, though they may have been among the four settlers who were in the area when Joseph Sydney arrived in 1794. Sydney built a grist mill on the banks of Fall Creek near the present Downstream Bridge, a Warren Pony Truss bridge built in 1904 by the Grotpn Bridge Company (see below). (Page 23 of 30) OHB No. 1024-0018, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service natronar rarjv oei.vx«-c: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINOATldN■SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York Section 8, Significance, page 2 The hamlet was called Sydney's Hills until 1799, when the mill was destroy.ed by fire and Sydney moved to a new site on nearby Cascadilla Creek. In 1812 a Mr. Phoenix built a grist mill near the ruins of Sydney's mill, and the community was renamed Phoenix Mills. Many other mills were soon built, and the name of- the community was changed to Free Hollow. (The name was changed to Forest Home in 1876.) The availability of virtually unlimited hydropower from the swiftly flowing Fall Creek ushered in a period of rampant, mill- related deveipprhent dn Free Hollow during the second guairter of the nineteenth century. Early industries' iriciuded a sawmill, a turning shop, a wood working ra ill, a paper mill, a wpoien mill, a knitting thill, a foundry, a gun powder mill, a slaughter house, a tahrier-y and leal^her shop, a cider mill, and a cabinet shopi Dwellings—usually small, vernacular, late Federal or Greek Revival style cottages--were built to house the workers and their fatiilies, and a school and several small commercial yent.ures were established- to meet the heeds of-Free Hollow's families as well as patron's from outlying areas. Significant fss5UEeg§ that recall the heyday .of Free Hollow as a bustling mill hamlet include extensive archeolqgical remains of many of the mills, as well as several intact late Fe'derai and Greek Revival style dwellings'- Remnants of 'the. Empire Grist Mill are located on the bank of Fall Creek at the intersection of The Byway and Forest Home Drive, and remnants of the Red Grist Kill are found along the creek .behind, (west of) 4 The Byway. Notable early nineteenth century dwellings are located at 137 Judd Falls Road; 2 The Byway; and 140, 200, 206, 214 and 300 Forest Home Drive. A number of nineteenth-century mill-related structures'—such as small warehouses and work rooms—were later converted into residences. Examples include the dwellings at 12 and 16 The Byway, formerly associated with the Edwards Woolen Mill; 228 Forest Home Drive, the former Haren Knitting Kill building; and 229 Forest Home Drive, once the sorting and rag room for the fl ndrui Qau.ntlett Paper Company- The last new mill in Free Hollow was built in i860, but the hamlet continued to thrive as a prosperous industrial center and (Page 24 of 30) pHB No. 1024-0018, NFS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park service National Park service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins county, New Tork section 8, Significancej page 3 a minor focal point of social, religious and educational activity for north-central Tpmpkihs County throughout the remainder of the century. (The major focal point of :such activity was the nearby city of Ithaca), in 1876 Free Hollow was renamed Forest Home, By the iSSOs, the hamlet's importance as a mill center had declined: the many small, water^powered factprieh aiong. Fall Creek could not compete with iarger industrial completes elsewhere in the. state'^nd Nprtheast. The woolen, mill closed in 1'8?2; thfe Empire Grist Miil burned in'^the 189bs and; wap not rebuilt;; P'f the-other Sfflall, inaepefidint mills met simiiar fate^. The\Rdd. Gfist\MilX' (ultimately torn down .in .1918) continued. to operate until neatly. .19OO; ' s woodworking" iTiill*r''^Forest' Hbme.'s "last- functipHihgi ird.li--clps:ed in 1926 and'was demolished -the fbllowing year. As Forest Home waned as a manufacturing, center, tbe hamlet.began to wax as a depirable rpsidehtiai community for professors associated with- nearby Cornell Universi-by# paxticulafiy when the New York -State Cpilege of Agriculture-was bUtgeqning under the directorship' of Liberty Hyde: Bailey . Between 19.02 arid- i9lk> the size oi th'b agricultural, boil^^ faculty increased from nine to 1.29;; the- student body increased from 1141 to .1,.263. Prospepttv,© hbindbuiiaers, mbst of-whoti were direct.ly affiliated with the college, Iboked northeastward to. the quaint hamlet of- Forest Hbrnfe a. ^ssible site for suburban fexpaniiph. Lbcally prominent professors who moved to Forest iHpme in .the-'early ISOds included'.Bycoh' RobW, Sicer ^ni.Gegrge barren, pbSeos of new homes, mbstly vernacular Queen Anne/Colonial .Revival style cottages, were erected along'Fprest HbHie Drive;, Halcyon "Hill, Judd Falls: Road, and Mcintyre /Place during the first quarter of the' twentieth ;century; many of these houses Were built by local contractor William McElwee, Sr., whose company offices were locate.d on Mclptyre Place. Not^ie, exaragies of dwellings, dating from this peribd -afe found at 101 and 210 Fotdst .Home Drive-, 116 Mclrityre Place, 101 Halcyon Hill, and 122 Judd Falls Road, As the population expanded during the first gutter of the twentieth century, the former Forest Home School—a Greek Revival style, one-room schbblhpuse—rwas qUidkly butgroWh. A state-of-the-art elementary school was erected in 1921 at the south end of Judd Falls Road to accommodate the professors' children. A community church, the Forfest Home Chapel, was built (Page 25 of 30) 0MB No. 1024-0018, Nps Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NRTIpNftL REGISTER OF HISTORld PLACES CONTINUATION SRECT Pprest Home Historic District Forest Hoine> Tompkins County, New York Section 8, Significance, page 4 in ISiB; still used as a churchy for many years, this building served as the focal point of a variety of social and civic^—as well as religibus-^Vactivity for residents of Forest Home and the surrounding co^nunlty. Also dating from this period are three bridges and a dam. They are the Ujjstream Bridge (BIN 36-3047450), a 119'-long Double Intersection War,reh. Through Truss-bridge built in 1909, the pownstreaih Bridge (BIN 36-f30474"4O), an 80'-idng Warren-Pony Truss bridge, built iii 1904', the Sackett Bridge> 'a 75 '-ipng> stohe-faced concrete ^pedestrian bridge carrying a portion of thb Be^e iaJte Tjirail over Fa;li Creek) ahd % i2.'-hig.h r;einf,oiced concrete/dam siid related spillwayy built in ,1913 to r^lace the last in a s„eries of bid wooden Xrcheblogic,ai remains 6'f a riufaber of rtinbtbertthrcent^^ industrial ventures, -including a cider mill and two -saw-^ are evident in-.the immediate vicinity b'f the dam.. Also during this peribd, the crSek itself--£ormeriy serving, the hydrbpbwer needs of' indUstries^^-^becarrte. an aesthetic and recreatibnal respUrce for the hamlet's inhabitants. An' important cpMipunity deyelbprneht-reiated event that cccdtred during this, per.iod was the crSatibn bf 'thb Pprest Home Xmprpvemeht Association, a .graSs.-rbbts prgahizatibh fouiidbd to improve and ensure the quality of life in the' hamieti St ill a vital organization, 'the Impz:pvement- Association cbntinues to be closely involved in the weiir-b'eing of Forest Home. Forest Home continued to thrive as a popular residential enclave for cbrneilrrelated families during the .secohd quarter of' the twentieth century; several dozen more dwellings were built.in the hamlet before the late i940s, with vernacular Colonial Revival and bungalow style cottages preyaiiing. Intact, represehtative exsunpies o£ the type and peribd are located at 103 and 116 Judd Fails Road and 310 Forest Hbsfte" Drive^ which is an excellent example of a Sears-Rpebuck catalogue house. By the 1940s, virtually all of the available lots and subrlots in Forest Home were developed; the hamlet itself -could not expand outward, because it was surrounded on the east, south and west by the expansive acreage associated with Cornell University Plantations and on the north by the Warren farmstead, an (Page 26 of 30) - O ' - ' ^ 0MB No. 1024,-ODia, NPS Form United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District ' Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York •Section 8, significance, page 5 ^tensive wprkirig farm operated by the Wa^ren family on Harren Road., (The; was later subdivided; .rtodara stdSurban housing was. erected along the, hewly created; Fairway Drive and Crest i"ahe> flhd the RQbert Treht [Cornell Bniyersityj Goif Course was treated.) Continued: land-use; cohsttatnts imp»Osed by the hilly topography/ the nteahdering creeitc, the harrow; one-lahe bridges/ and'the. f iiced bbuiidaries of the adpagent Cbrnell-bwhed land, - have cohtributed to 'Forest Hbme'.s ability,to maintain a quaint, old^fashipned sense of place and co^iihity. (Page 27 of 30) OMB No. 1024-0018, NFS Form Unrted States Department of tfie interior National Park Service NATIONAL I^GISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Forest Home Historic District Forest Home, Tompkins County, New York Section 10, Geographic Data Verbal ^Boundary.^Description'; As identified on the attached county tax mapV the boundary of the district coincides with the legal lot lines of the properties included in the nomination, with the following exceptions: i) An artificial boundary was drawn tHrbugh land owned by Cornell University along the southern bank of Fall Creek between Sackett Bridge (at the northeast end of Beebe Lake)' and the intersection of The Byway and Forest Home Drive (just .west of Pleasant Groye Road) in order to ehco'mpass the archeblogical remains of numerous nineteenth century mills behind (hcr.thwest of) severa.1 houses along- The Bywayi 2) Ah artificial bounHary is drawn around the .former Forest 'HbHie Elementary. School (currehtiy serving as, ©.fficbs and: classrooms fo'f,'cbrhell Plantations); measuring approximately iOO'xlOO', this small segment' of the expansive Cbrneil 'piantationg recalls'the setting fbwer-ly'enjbye^^^ school. Boundary - Justification: The boundary is drawn to encompass the histpr'ib and current lots associated with, the noroiriated resburcesv with the exception 'of-the two abbve-mentioned portions of the district, wheTe; afi artificial' boundary -has been drawn to encpmpass 1) ah ardheblogicaliy sensitive" area and 2) ah appropriate expanse of ppeh land once- occupied 'by the former school. As drawn, the bbuhdary, provides the fullest extent of land historically and cuffently ,ass"6c"iated with the nominated buildings, structures, arid sites.- (P a g e 28 of 30 ) I 2 Fo r e s t Ho m e Hi s t o r i c Di s t r i c t Fo r e s t "H o m e , To m p k i n s Go u n t y Ke y to ti d n T - p b n t r i b . u t i i i g . i Pr o p e r t i e s , im a r k ^ d ,w ± t h ^ . e r o s s - h a t c h i n g do no t co n t ' r i i j u t e to th e si g n i f i c a n c e of th e di s t r i c t . (Page 29 of 30) ■f Tompkins Countyblack outline boundary ^vullL approximately 100 (Page 30 of 30) 500 000 0>«|>H(rt s Gsyrvi^ 11^ i: a^ f. 3"^<^ f|if y' 1. G Si ?. 4. "^^^tpS/MT-OoSH^ 5. 4l/Mif^oe&3a S5C lEfem 5eli 1 * „4:YStj| r-JI Antvfvposj^^i£ri5g-gfSii;'fia s| / / '-:::2!!ii-<.-,'J,ffiis ,/• '« '- if fWo-...—. *• n ISSJI (I *ReSMni •96s L. Hasj Cav. FS Heichts tiasi cavi -6«Rfe' %• ./ ' •J'^ iC^wse ^■'Si Heights \Srook fr ■■.'''"jjf woufsa -t fS*S *Bfnniontl#vS Cci;fS!- Gh" Coersf 'IBDY'. v/. 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T - '• » ' a t' ■' -' , - ■ (• . } -> » ■ ■ 4/ 4 - ii ^ ' E E i r i K i > w t A' ^ o e . , ; , * r^ c i ^ r ' tj p £ > V f e e ^ ' ; ; s f e / Date sent: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:06:45 -0400 From: "Mark Woods" <MWOOD5@dot.state.ny.us> To: <jlanipman@tompkins-co.org> Subject: Re: Forest HOme Drive Mr. Lampman, Forest Home Drive is a NYSDEC designated Scenic Road and a NYSDOT designated Ne\w York State Scenic Byway from Its Intersection with the Ithaca city line to the Dryden town line, In Tompkins County, approximately 1.6 miles In length. Let me know If you need additional information. Regards, Mark Woods Mark Woods NYS Scenic Byways Program NYSDOT, Environmental Analysis Bureau POD #41, 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-6277 Fax: (518) 457-6887 Email: mwoods@dot.state.nv.us ScenicBywavs@dot.state.ny.us Website: www.nybways.com >» "John Lampman" <i[amoman(g)tomDklns-co.orQ> 06/28/06 10:51 AM »> Mr. Woods, The Tompkins County Highway Division is preparing an application for the current round of Transportation Enhancement Program funding Involving reconstruction of a bridge on Forest Home Drive in the Town of Ithaca. Your web site lists 1.6 miles of Forest Home Drive as a Scenic Road. What are the designated termination points of this Scenic Road? Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, John Lampman Project Manager Printed for John Lampman, 28 Jun 2006, 11:15 Page 1 of 1 ® Department Qf TraiisporlMdon Gcoi-ao E. Palaki, Govcraoi'Tlioinas J. IVTadison Jn, Conrniissiontr Site Index Telephone Numbers E-Mail NYSDOT Publications Search NYSDOT flYSCEH CBYWAYS GRAM' V T' =~~—n usTOFUiy:'' ' SCENIC BYWAYS-' V - j 1^ ^-.1 PARHr n "^WAYS> ; HYS'SCEftlC n : BYWAYS MAP - 1 nIKS"^ ^ i - 15- HOME 1^ ' — s m New York's Scenic Roads In alphabetical order by road name: A-F1 G-N | 0-Z Road Name County Length Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway (NY Rte. 9D)Putnam 8.08 miles Bear Mountain Bridge Rocklaud, Westchester 0.35 miles Bear Mountain Bridge Road (NY Rtes. 6 and 202)Orange 2.9 miles Bear Mountain State Park Roads Orange, Rockland 8.27 miles Cantitoe Street Westchester 2.83 miles Cochrane Road Greene 3.0 miles Comwalhalle Road Greene 1.8 miles County Road 20 Greene 4.3 miles County Route 35 Westchester 0.45 miles County Route 61 Greene 5.03 miles Comity Route 103 Dutchess 13.22 miles Cunniugliam Road Greene 0.40 miles Dugway Road Greene 0.90 miles Essex County Higliway 2B Essex 17.0 miles Forest Home Drive Tompkins 1.6 miles FOREST HOME DRIVE BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION ATTACHMENT L DOCUMENTATION OF COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL SUPPORT Letters of support from the following are attached: 1. Forest Home Improvement Association 2. Congressman Maurice Hinchey, 22nd District 3. Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, 125th District 4. State Senator George Wiimer, 53rd District 5. Supervisor Catherine Valentino, Town of Ithaca 6. Historic Ithaca and Tompkins Coimty, Inc. 7. DeWitt Historical Society of Tompkins County, Inc. June 17, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: The Forest Home Improvement Association is strongly in favor of preserving and protecting the two single-lane Groton Bridge Company truss bridges that grace our hamlet. These two bridges are important local landmarks, and are listed as contributing structures in the Forest Home Historic District. The 1904 downstream bridge was restored and rebuilt several years ago, and the 1909 upstream bridge is now showing signs of deterioration. We.support efforts to restore and preserve this single lane bridge. It is very important to the Forest Home community that during any structural rehabilitation work, the bridge's historic integrity be preserved, including its appearance, function, width and scale. We therefore request your support for a sensitive restoration of this bridge's trusses and other historic components, along with the provision of historically sensitive pedestrian amenities. We look forward to celebrating the upstream bridge's centennial in 2009. Sincerely, Jonaman Miller, President Forest Home Improvement Association I -'■■■ JUN IS m lljji Wi': u' . . . ' UUI^IOOOHI Ktr l-lilNUMtY PAtiL M2 MAURICE D. HINCHEY 22no district, new YORK COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS ■UflCOMMfTTCEe: AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT. FOOD AND DRUQ ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES INTERIOR Congresffif of t\\t Untteb ^tattsf ?|ouaiE of jReprcsfentatitJEtf ®Hag!iington, 58flC 20515-3222 June 30, 2006 WASHINGTON OFRCE: 2491 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON. DC 20615-3222 (2021 225-5935 www.riou«».oov/hloehe/ The Honorable Thomas J. Madison, Jr. CommissionerNew York State Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road Albany, New York 12232 Dear Commissioner Madison: I am writing to express my support for Tompkins County's application for federallundmg to complete the Forest Home Drive historic bridge rehabilitation project. Thisbndge, along witli its recently restored sister bridge, are critical to the transportationneeds of historic Forest Home hamlet in the town of Ithaca, New York. I believe that tiiis project is particularly deserving of SAFETEA-LUTransportation Ei^ancement Program funding because of its significance in terras ofhistoric preservation. In addition to the historical aspects, this bridge project alsoenhances pedestrian transportation facilities, improves safety for motorists andpedestrians, and will serve as a model qf inter-municipai cooperation, - I ^pleased that Tompkins County is seeking this federal funding and I ask you to offer their application the utmost consideration. Best regards. Sincerely, Maurice D. Hinchey MDH:dIl BINQHAMTON OFFICE: 1«0A FEDERAL BUILDING BINQHAMTON, NY ISMI 160?) m.a7M ITHACA OFFICE: 123 SOUTH CAVUCA STREET SUITE 201 ITHACA. NV T4W0 (W7) 273-1388 KINGSTON OFFICE: 281 WALL STREET KINGSTON, NY 12401 (84$) 331-4466 PniHTID OH RECYCLES PAfffk MIDDLETOWN OFFICE: crrv HALL, THIRD FLOOR 1BJAMES STREET MIDDLETOWN, NY 10840 1646)344-3211 MONTICELLO OFFICE: 18 ANAWANA UKE ROAD MONTICEUO, NY 12701 (8451 791-7116 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY BARBARA LIFTON Member of Assembly 125™ District June 28,2006 Mr. William Sczesny, Manager Tompkins County Highway Division 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, NY 14850 " CHAIR Legislative Task Force on Women's Issues COMMITTEES .Agriculture Economic Development Job Creation, Commerce & Industry Election Law Environmental Conservation Higher Education Mental Health Legislative Commission on Rural Resources flJLlJI 1 f li' tompkins county Jj'GHWAY 0£PT Dear Mr. Sczesny: - I want to express my support for Tompkins County's application for federal funding to complete the Forest Home Drive historic bridge rehabilitation project. In my opinion, this project is exceptionally worthy of SAFETEA-LU Transportation Enhancement Program funding along historic preservation criteria. The project not only preserves a historically significant bridge while enhancing pedestrian transportation facilities, but also promises to be a model of inter-municipal and government/community cooperation.- I fiilly support this important application and wish you the utmost success with this worthwhile endeavor. Please feel free to i\se this letter in any way which might further the project. SirtSerely, Barbara Lifton' Member of Assembly District 125 BSL/scp ALBANY OFFICE: Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 • (518) 455-5444 DISTRICT OFFICE; 106 East Court Street, Ithaca. New York 14850 • (607) 277-8030 CHAIR COMMIHEEON ETHICS LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON RURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBER AGRICULTURE CONSUMER PROTECTION CRIME VICTIMS. CRIME & CORRECTION ENERGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS HEALTH HIGHER EDUCATION iUDIOARY THE SENATE STATE OF NEW YORK GEORGE H. WINNER, JR. SENATOR 53RD DISTRICT June 28,2006 ALBANY OFFICE: ROOM 814 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ALBANY. NEW YORK 12247 (518) 455-2091 FAX: (518) 426-6976 DISTRICT OFFICES: 228 LAKE STREET P.O. BOX 588 ELMIRA. NEW YORK 14902 (6071 732-2765 FAX: (607)732-2832 105 E. STEUBEN STREET BATH. NEW YORK I48I0 (607) 776-3201 FAX: (607)776-5185 INTERNET ADDRESS: www.senatorwinner.com winner@senate.state, ny.us JUN 29 2006 TOMPKINS COUNTY HIGHYMY D£PT Mr. William Sczesny, Manager Tompkins County Highway Division 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Attention: JohnLampman Re; Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Dear Manager Sczesny: I am taking this opportunity to offer my strong support for Tomkins County's application for federal funding through the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - Transportation Enhancement Program to complete the Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Ithaca. Tompkins County is located within my 53rd Senatorial District. The project proposed by Tompkins County is for the rehabilitation of the deteriorating metal truss Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge which was built in 1909, and is considered a contributing element of the Forest Home Historic District. The rehabilitation would maintain the historic features and restore some elements to be more characteristic of the original construction. The project would also .fill gaps in existing sidewalk facilities and provide streetscape enhancement in accordance with neighborhood/Town designs. The preservation of the Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge will enhance the distinct identities and historic character of existing neighborhoods and structures, and encourage the development of new neighborhoods that possess their own unique sense of place. I would greatly appreciate serious consideration be given to the application for funding by Tompkins County, as I believe this project not only preserves a historically significant bridge while enhancing pedestrian transportation facilities, but promises to be a model of inter-municipal and government/community cooperation Thank you for your consideration of this request, and if I may provide you with any further information, please do not hesitate to call upon me at your convenience. Veiy truly wuns. George H.^AVinner, Jr. Member of Senate O TOWN OF ITHACA 215 N. TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKZ 273-1656 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 May 26, 2006 Tompkins County Highway Division 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Attention John Lampman Dear Mr. Lampman: 1 understand that Tompkins County will be submitting an appiication for TIPS funding for a project on Forest Home Drive at the upstream bridge. 1 am writing to inform you that the Town of Ithaca is in support of rehabilitation of the Forest Home Drive (upstream) Bridge. This bridge has a historical,signification in the area and is on a designated scenic highway. This bridge has deteriorated tremendously, with Tompkins County having to continually do repairs to the bridge structure. Also, the bridge abutments are in dire need of repair. Please keep me informed of the outcome of the application. If you need any other information, please call me at (607) 273-1721. Sincerely, Catherine Valentino • •, rj t . i / Townoflthaca •- j Town Supervisor 'n i/i may 3 0 2006ghk ! I ^ I " ' 10^ PT. jr. ^HISTORIC,^ ^ITHACA I Dedicated to the Preservation of Tompkins County Landmarks Board of Directors President Martha Eller Vice Presidents Sarah Adams Tom Sanford Secretary Ellen McCollister Treasurer Lee Grogan Beverly Baker John Butler Gary Ferguson Anthony Fraboni Margaret Hobble David Kuckuk Martha Preston Herman Sieverding An Stem Tanya Werbizky June 20,2006 Mr. William Sczesny, Manager Tompkins County lighway Division 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Attn: John Lampman Re: Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Dear Manager Sczesny: Historic Ithaca wishes to express its support for Tompkins County's application for federal funding to complete restoration of the Forest Home Drive historic bridge. Completion of this project would be a most fitting way to commemorate the 100^ anniversaiy of tlie bridge's construction by the regionally and statewide significant Groton Bridge Company in 1909. This project is exceptionally worthy of Transportation Enhancement Program funding along historic preservation criteria. The project preserves a historically significant bridge while enhancing pedestrian transportation facilities, and promises to be a model of inter- municipal and govemment/community cooperation. Please feel free to use this letter in any way which might further the project. Sincerely, Tom Sanford Vice President; Historic Ithaca, Board of Directors 109 W. state street • Ithaca, new York 14850 • Teh (607)273-6633 • fax: (607)277-4073 06/29/200B 22:08 6072736107 THE HISTORY CENTER PAGE 01 401 East State Street, Sufte 100 Ithaca. New York 14S50 Phone: 607 273-8284 Pan 607 273-6W7 ^■m9il:welcome&TheHistoryCemer.net www.rheHtstoryCenter.net June 30, 2006 Mr. William Sczesny, Manager Tompkins County Highway Division 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, NY 14850 .in Tompkins Coi/nti from generat/on fo generaf/on ATTN: RE: John Lampman Forest Home Drive Historic Bridge Rehabilication BO«ftDemus»n John Suter, Preslctartt EtesbetfJ BWer, Vice PresWert Anna Hoftnberg, l^asurer Joan Barnes, Secretary P^fiard^o RodertBaner Thomas Coihert Naroid Oaft 6re0>fy6anan Carf Gomig ianet McCue Hfilaf) Morse Z6non Wosyfiw txeewmomtcTM MaohewSrsun Dear Manager Sczesny: . • The History Center in Tompkins County is pleased to express its enthusiastic support forTompkins County s application for federal funding to restore the historic Upstream ForestHome Drive Bridge. This project is a rare opportunity to preserve this piece of local hUtory for future generations. This project will stabilize the bridge, but also improve the safety and scenic enjoyment of pedestrians and motorists utilizing this designated scenic roadway through a registered historic district. It is in Tompkins County's best interest to preserve and enhance the distinct identities and historic character of existing neighborhoods and structures. The County's concerted effort to celebrate its unique sense of place is a proven asset from many perspectives. One of Tompkins County's neighborhood jewels is Forest Home and it is highly valued for its historic qualities. Because of this, maintaining the historical integrity of structures that constitute its physical fabric is critical to the neighborhood's long term sustainability. Historic bridges are a popular and visible part of our communit>''s Kistoiy. Such structures are increasingly unique aspects of our highway infrastructure. Notably, this particular bridge was also manufactured in Tompkins County by the Groton Iron Bridge Company, founded in 1877. Restored historic btidges have the ability to stimulate community pride and foster new levels of respect. Tire distinctive character of the Forest Home historic district would most certainly be enhanced by a sensitive rehabilitation made feasible through Transportation Enhancement Program funding. Please feel free to use this letter in any way which might further the project. atthew Braun Executive Directo