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SOAPSTONE GUARD STATION SUMMIT COUNTY, SUMMIT COUNTY UTAH STATE HISTORY 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 3 9222 50016 0929 HISTORIC SITE FORM (IG-91) UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION 1 IDENTIFICATION ~£ Name of Property: Soapstone Ranger Station Address: Kamas Ranger District Twnshp: 3S Range: 8E Section: 9 City, County: Summit County UTM:Zone 12 496450 E 4491180 N Current Owner Name: Wasatch-Cache National Forest USGS Map Name & Date: Soapstone Basin Quad. 7.5 series. 1972 Current Owner Address: 8226 Federal Bldg 125 South State St. Salt Lake City, ~ 84128 Forest Service Number: 19030101 Legal Description (include acreage): NE1I4 of NE1I4 of SWI14 2 STATUSIUSE Property Category ~ building(s) structure site _object Evaluation ~ eligible/contributing _ ineligible/non-contributing _ out-of-period Use Original Use: forest service ranger station Current Use: same 3 DOCUMENTATION Photos: Dates slides: ~prints: c.1978 historic: Drawings and Plans ~ measured floor plans _ site sketch map _ Historic American Bldg. Survey _ original plans available at: ~ other: Wasatch-Cache F.S. files Research Sources (check all sources consulted, whether useful or not) _ abstract of title _ city/county histories _ tax card & photo _ personal interviews _ building permit _ USHS Library USHS Preservation Files _ sewer permit _ Sanborn Maps USHS Architects File _ obituary index _ LDS Family History Library _ city directories/gazetteers _ local library: census records _ university library(ies): _ biographical encyclopedias _ newspapers Bibliographical References (books, articles, interviews, etc.) Attach copies of all research notes, title searches, obituaries, and so forth. Carter, Thomas and Peter Goss. Utah's Historic Architecture, 1847-1940. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture and Utah State Historical Society, 1991. Rutledge, R.H. Building Construction Manual, Form 406; U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Region Four. U.S. Government Printing Office. revised 1935. Site Inventory Sheet and Descriptive Sheet to Accompany Soapstone Improvement Plan. Soapstone Guard Station. Wasatch National Forest, Salt Lake City, Utah. Researcher/Organization: 1. Cory lensenlPreservation"Consultant Date: December 1997 4 ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION Building Style/Type: wood frame with gable roof Foundation Material:~c~o~n~c~re~t~e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Additions: . l none _ minor _ major (describe below) No. Stories:_l_ Wall Material(s): wood frame/log siding Alterations: none ..1L. minor _ major (describe below) Number of associated outbuildings . . ,o,-"no.=.e__ and/or structures none Briefly describe the principal building. additions or alterations and their dates. and associated outbuildings and structures. Use continuation sheets as necessary. ~Station The Soapstone is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Kamas in the Uinta Mountains. with access from State Highway 150, and Forest Route 037. The station is situated at the base of a hill in aU-shaped glaciated canyon, south of the Provo River and east of Soapstone Creek. The site is surrounded by willow, aspen, and several types of coniferous trees. There is also grass pastureland on the site. The two buildings that comprise the ranger station were completed in the early-to-mid 1930s. The ranger station (revised R-4 Plan #7) is a one-story, wood frame and log siding structure with a basement. on a raised. concrete foundation. with a wood shingle-covered. gable roof. Main entrance is through a colonnaded porch at the gabled. north end of the building. This enters into a small entry vestibule which also houses a closet. A door opens to the living room which occupies the northwest comer of the interior. A doorway leads from this room to the kitchen which is located on the southwest of the interior. The bedroom is east of, and accessed from the kitchen. The bathroom is located north of the bedroom. This building also has a basement with access from a stairway at the rear of the kitchen. Windows consist of various-sized. multi-light, wooden casements. The other structure on the site is a one-story, wood-frame and log-siding garage/storeroom (R-4 Plan #23) which also has a gabled, wood shingle-covered roof. Both of these buildings are stained brown with dark brown trim, and have been well maintained. The floors in the ranger station were replaced with new pine flooring, in keeping with the original. It has also undergone some other minor interior alteration but remains basically as it was built, and is in good condition. The garage/storage area is also in good condition. The buildings are still in seasonal use by the Forest Service. 5 HISTORY Architect/Builder: Unknown/Civilian Conservation Corps, Forest Service Date of Construction: 1934 Historic Themes: Mark themes related to this property with "S" or "C" (S = significant, C = contributing). (see instructions for details) Economics ~ Agriculture _Industry Politics! Education ~ Architecture Invention Government _ Archeology _ Engineering _ Religion _Landscape Entertainment! Art Architecture Science Recreation Commerce Law ~ Social History _ Ethnic Heritage Communications Literature _ Transportation _ Exploration! _ Maritime History _ Community Planning Other _ Military Settlement & Development _ Performing Arts HealthlMedicine ~ Conservation Write a chronological history of the property, focusing primarily on the original or principal owners & significant events. Explain and justify any significant themes marked above. Use continuation sheets as necessary. . soapstone~ Built in 1934 on land which was originally withdrawn from public use in December 1906, the Station is an extant reminder of the work performed during an important historical period of our country by an important group of men, the Civilian Conservation Corps. Started as part of Roosevelt's New Deal program during the Great Depression to provide work for young men of financially stricken families, the CCC accomplished many projects that otherwise might not have been attempted. Utah was one of the hardest hit states during the Depression and received a large percentage of Federal assistance, particularly in building and construction. For this reason, Utah greatly benefitted from the work of the CCC. The young men who enrolled in the CCC were usually between the ages of 18 and 25 and came from all parts of the country, with a majority (80%) coming from states outside of the West. They earned approximately $30 a month, of which $25 was sent home to their families. There were about 200 men per CCC camp. and 1Hi camps ~xisted in Utah at various times. These camps were sponsored by state and federal agencies with the Forest Service sponsoring the majority of those in Utah. Not only did the CCC clear rangeland, build campgrounds and roads, they also worked with the Forest Service in building and maintaining ranger stations and associated buildings. The Soapstone Ranger Station is one of several throughout the state built, either completely or partially, by the CCC during the 1930s and early 1940s. Ranger stations were used as work and living centers for forest crews. They were built mainly as a convenience before the automobile became common transportation because the Forest Service lands and work areas were so far from the personnel's homes. They were also used as social centers for other people such as sheep herders and miners who worked in the vicinity. The ranger stations housed from two to four people who came from different parts of the state and country. The other existing buildings on the site are used for maintenance and storage of Forest Service vehicles. equipment. Because of the heavy snowfall during the winter, they are only occupied seasonally until snow prevents travel on the roads. Forest Service administrative buildings have not been systematically researched, nor does any consistent typology exist. mainly because of the variation in types and styles up until the 1930s. At this time, the National Forest Service adopted official plans for nationwide implementation. Using various means, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, Forest Service employees, and private contractors and individuals, the Forest Service was able to construct a large amount of buildings. These buildings are generally of wood-frame construction, with various styles of wood siding, and concrete or stone foundations. Several different styles of guard stations were designed, along with accompanying outbuildings which included barns, garages, storage sheds, and large warehouses. Although the interiors were rather Spartan, they could be quite homey and colorful. A Forest Service "Improvement Plan" describes the interior of a dwelling: "Interior: Living-dining room and bedroom walls all finished with two coats calcimine in the following colors: Living, dining room, light tan. Bedroom walls peach, ceiling cream, bedroom light tan. Floors and wood work, cherry stain and varnish. Bath room and kitchen walls and woodwork finished with 3 coats of Nile Green enamel, two tone. Bathroom floor cherry stain and varnish, kitchen floor linoleum." Many of the historic Forest Service buildings are still in use and have seen little alteration, although non-historic alterations are becoming an increasing problem. Because their use as residences is not specifically required, some of the buildings are being used for storage, or are sitting vacant. In order to decrease the cost of maintenance, the Forest Service is opting to destroy some of the buildings, cover them with aluminum siding, or renovate them for other uses. As the number of historic guard stations decreases, the importance of understanding their place in history increases. • ~TH • L . R. • I '1 ~ 1 ·5" ltl ! .. ' #.. . -.- .. - 111' \~ i'l, I I I I S rrE INVENTORY SHEET .- --------_ ..4 ~egion Forest Site Name - \J~c;.~tr:h Soapstone District Kamas Loc~tion ---_ .. --- - Latitude 40 0 341 N Primary Use of Site Longitude 111 0 02' W Rec. ----------------------------~------------ Rec., Guard, Fire Pallo), Road crew Survey crew, & yee When Is Site Used? _..;.M.;.;;a;;..£V__-_O_c_to_b_e_r__________________ Who Uses Site? Number of Days Used __1...;5~0_______ Total Man-Days/Year _--...:7~0:..::0_ _ _ __ SITE PLAN Date Site Plan Was Approved (FSM 7312.1) __4..;.,-. ,; 2; . ,-. : ,3.; .,6_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date of Last Update Is it Current? ~Y~e-s-----~N~o-----------------If no, when will it be revised? New one in file - no date O&M Funding for this site Fire & Rec. & Engr. FACILITIES AT SITE Annual Annual Cost To Maintenance Operation Upgrade How Many Cost Cost To Std. YesL No Yes X No Sewer System Electrical System Yes X No Yes X No Trailer Pads Water System Building Type Dwelling ?£(It'u 110 ()(.o £"rJ 2 $226,300.00 I -1. "70 Building Type _~arehouse,.. 6AtA{-€ t7~ Do present site and facilities meet the need of the users? Need trailer pads & crew quarters. If no, describe Yes BoX ------------------ -----------------------------------------------------------~---- o Improvement Improvement Plans Wasatch (1) LOOATION ~. SOa»stone Administrative Slt. 1s located on the upper Provo RiYal', within the Wasatoh National 7ore.t. ~18ma8, It 1. sixteen mile. (Utah) and 1a In Seotlon i, TOwDahlp 8 South, Range 8 -'t, S.L. Meridlan, at an ele.,.,lon of 7,,800 teet. (a) WImDRADL ft. a4m1Dlstrative aUe withdrawn neoember ~. 1906, ... a mete8 and bOUD4a aurTey and compri.ed 1M acre. whioh 1IU altuate4 in the nt, But i of' the nt, and the Ronh i of' the sit of' Section v. 'J.'OwDah1» 3 South, Rance 8 Ean, Salt LaD Meridian. !his aite withdrawal ~/{ .fneaman4e4 to inolude onlJ" the tollOlr1Dg: NIt. ot. swt; and NI. mrt. sEt; and' Bt, SEt. nta and the swt~tNBi, ". all in Section 9, T. 3 South, R. 8 East, S.L. Merid&an. (3) DESCRIPTION OJ' AREA '1'l1e ai te i. located in typioal .U" 1lhape4 glaoiated CaDyoh. It 11es south of' Provo River and eut of' Soapstone Creek. '1'0 the South ot the area is a rolling hill - f'atrly replar in Its con- tour. to the . .at ia an 1.rreauJ,ar terraoed hUl, to the north are rock 81i4e. and high ledgea, lihUe to the eut 1. the leftl canyon bottom. The tree species tound on the area are l111low, A.epen, :ru, Lodsepole and. some to.. Spruce. The shrubs are sagebruah, snowberry, honay- BUckle, wild rose. and choke cherry. The hill immediately to the South, with its forest covering ot aspen, alder, lodgepole and tir provides an excellent Betting for the administrative buildings. Good pasturage is tound within the site area, ~ss being abUDdant. (,,) IMPROmmNTS (a) BUIL1lINCS~ .A. single car garage aDd storeroom. plan 123. was conatructed during the 8U1rID8r ot 1933. and a dwelling. plan. /1'1 . (NYlae4) .... cOJllltructedclurlng the 8UlIIDI81" .ot 19M • .~ ~ Bu1l4!De.!!!!. Improvements Existiy 1. Dwelling - Plan #'l (Reneeel) Constructed in 19M. , 2. . ~ & Storeroom planlU, COJUItructe4 in 1933. 3. Toilet plan I'lO,conatructe4 in 1'33. 4. .anecattle guard Plan #69. ~r. /71 /1,34- teet 11" p.lftJl1zad : iron pipe •. "lal'd. I'?I JJ -'- · .G. SS) 6. One Rein:torce4concrete Heac1houae, Constructed in .1'M, 7. .8 .mile ,ot pole and buck putuft fence, oonstructed in 1933 and 19M. £4 p/, ..... ¢t;SIf 8. 170 teet peeled pole yard tence, constructed in 1934. / S' O· % S' O· % 6' 0·. , '0- !:!!i,g! BuildingS ~ Other ImproY81D8nts Proposed ~ • . I 1. One barn plan #13&. 2. Concrete watering tDQusn 4' X 2' % 2'. ' .. ".'.' BOUSI 'ftle ..,atm4 plu at the houee consists ot a Jd. tohen, bedroom, bath aDd shower. living room and front and rear hallways. - a- There 18 al80 ) ' - - ..,./ '.. ' .~ . -" \': J 3~ , l , :. t. , \ .;.J-/- I' i·, Forest Name \~-~ Compound (Site) Name __~~~~~~~~~~_______________________ Building # ~~______________________ R-4 Plan # 1Year of con-s-t~r-u-c-t-i-o-n--~~\~~~~~~~~~~~~.~~~~~__~-T_________________ Building's original function ~ ~ Building's current function ~~~~~____~__~_________________ Is structure in original location? C3[) N If not, date moved Any change to major -e-x-t-e-r~i-o-r--c-o-m-ponents? Y ~ *If yes, describe below. National Register Status: Circle one (complete most recent) 1. 2. 3. 4. Listed. Date listed on NR Determined eligible. Date determined eligible ~_____________________ Determined ineligible. Date determine ineligible Unevaluated. Latest date of determination ~----~--~~~~. -------------------------- Facility Master Plan Direction: Circle one @ 2. 3. 4. 5. Currently in use (a.t least seasonally). Not in use but planned use with no modifications <3 years. Not in use but planned use with major exterior component modifications <3 years. In use and disposal planned <3 years. No use planned <3 years. *Describe any major exterior component modifications: Are there any other issues or concerns that would alter or effect a determination of eligibility for this structure? Wasatch-Cache National Forest Kamas Ranger District Wasatch County Soapstone Guard Station CONTENTS: 1. Location map 2. Site sketch 3. 1936 improvement plan 4. 1936 planting plan 5. Site description form 6. Building survey forms with buildings plans 7. Photo log 8. Black-and-white photographs 9. Historic photographs (undated and 1937 scanned photos in R4 Image Database) 10. Historic documents HISTORIC SITE FORM UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION USGS Map Name and Date ~ "'---""- .. ''''It, . ... . . \ . ..../ \. / ..: ..". -' . " . ' ' ~;. \ "'h (.. ' J. . ./ r ', \. '; " \ ./~ :: . ------ " IJ II HISTORIC SITE FORM UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION -~MNANT~ o~ ~WI\Je. p.e-r,~L-'-- ORW6-ING I \, \ \. ASHII ..... ,--- _ HEAO LlNI UO',!IOW HOUle.. IN CLEVATION CENTRAL POINT BEARINGS -- c.". IIIOIt NN WIT" TAMIT MAII.a MtAII. . 6 • •,,,.~,,. TO" COli. 6« . - . 13'.' ~ r. j 6 ., II . • I., 6 . L.' It/. BEARING ~ DISTANCE TO COR. ......... . "IITE" ",".' . .. "' .... ,. ..' I . ..." · '. L'''»' L ,u.· N.". 1iI. 1 . "UNirrtING .. U .. ~ ITATION So ye E. .. HAYING OF ...0 : ~IPI MUD IIOUK _ 111 A INCH GALVANIZED . OAL CAl'! N BUILDING OR oe.JECT PATION .AIIA.' CAiTLI .UA". "~I IMPROVEMENT PLAN SOAPS10NE GUARD STATION . WASA TCH NA. 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HISTORIC SITE FORM Site Name UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION Forest UHCS# Note: This form was created to supplement the Utah survey form by providing information about the site as a whole. Set in an aspen grove, this site slopes gently up to the west and is populated with native grasses and wild roses. Structures consist of 2 historic buildings (dwelling and former garage) and 2 fiberglass outhouses. Other site features include 5 trailer spaces (c.1978), a flagpole, original stone steps, a modem stone-lined gravel path, remnants of a stone retaining wall/edging, stone planters around the dwelling, and a horseshoe pit. Site History The original Soapstone Ranger Station was withdrawn from public use in 1906. Located along the Mirror Lake Highway north of the High Uintas Wilderness boundary, the site was developed with a side-gabled cabin. In 1915, the 160-acre site was included in an area transferred from the Uinta National Forest to the Wasatch National Forest. In 1933, the Soapstone CCC Camp was established to the northwest of the present-day station. The CCC redeveloped the Soapstone Ranger Station by building a modified R4 Plan 7 dwelling (in 1934), an R4 Plan 23 garage (in 1933), and an R4 Plan 70 latrine (1933). The original cabin was presumably destroyed at that time. The dwelling and garage still exist, although the latter was remodeled in 1996 to provide kitchen and bathroom facilities. A modem latrine was placed on site and, around 1978, several trailer spaces were cleared to accommodate work crews. Central Utah Project crews occupied the station from 1996 to 2000; it is now used by the district's summer crews and volunteers. Site Eligibility IEligible Justification: (Applies to the site as a whole; refer to building forms for individual buildings) With 1933-34 as its period of significance, the Soapstone Guard Station is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the Civilian Conservation Corps and early conservation of the nation's forests. Despite some alterations, the site as a whole retains a high level of integrity, with the house and kitchen/washhouse (former garage) as contributing resources. Other site elements include the flagpole and stone features. Conservation, Politics/Government, and Architecture are the areas of significance. HISTORIC SITE FORM Page 1 ~ Surveyed UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION Building ISoapstone Dwelling _. " .. . .....".,. . . , . . .x,.... "'-......., , This form has been tailored for USFS surveys of individual buildings Building Name USFS Bldg. No. Historic Name Name of Forest Street Address TnshplRange/Sect City Code/City I =n/=a~_~~~"._•.~_.~~=-==-=",~.",,",.I UTM Zone T3S, R8E, S9 SLM l~=~~ Easting ~J Northing .=.=~ USGS Map County Code/Cty Tax Number Owner ..-or__ L44913~~ I Acreage ] "J .-=_~_~_",v,~~ of SW 114 of Section 9 Address Location Info About 15 miles east of Kamas and 112 mile south of Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) Property Category IBuilding Evaluation: Criteria J Original Use 1:!.i,~~~~~~~,~~~._. __,,_ .J Current Use [_ ".= ~: ~J Date Listed 1!:,,:,In.~~~~~i~~~1 H~~sin~ .... _~====~••,~____ ~_... ,~_~.~.~,_. . -J [=,,~--,.==.~,,~ Photos: Dates Research Sources D Slides D Abstract of title D Tax card and photo D Building permit D Sewer pennit D Sanborn Maps D Obituary index D City directories/gazetteers D Census records D Biographical encyclopedias ~ Prints ~ Historic Prints ::1.~=/;:;;:2~=:O=. O= 2 = = = =,,=:=:= "_=.~=.=._.~ J j l1937 . ,,=._~_~~~_~,~~. _ _ _ Drawings and Plans D Measured floor plans ~ Site sketch map D Historic American Bldg, Survey ~ Original plans available at I~s Region 4 Engineering Office, Ogden ~ Other drawings or plans D Newspapers D City/county histories D Personal interviews ~ USHS Library ~ USHS Preservation Files ~ USHS Architects File D LDS Family History Library D Local library D University library(ies} IHistOriC site ~~~s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, Bibliographic References (Books, articles, interviews, etc. Attach copies of all research notes, title searches, obituaries, etc.) History files, Kamas Ranger District office; 7300 Engineering files, Wasatch-Cache National Forest Supervisor's Office; Maps and records in the R4 Lands Status Office. Surveyors IRicha Wilson '4:. .... Researcher/Organization w...... t ..... $ . . . ...• ___ ..... .-"""'," ",'~''''',,''''''''''''«!~'','''''',,'''''''=''' Survey date Form date I 7/22/20:2:•• ,,,1 1.~1~0=11~4_12=005 HISTORIC SITE FORM Page 2 Building Name UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION I~~:wr::~~~~cw~~~,~~www~_.~ ,__ ~.~.; IR_':I:~~~~~"",~ _ _, _~.~ __.~~~~ Styleffype Planffype IFD, Fonned Concrete Foundation USFS Regional Plan No. Plan Shape ; I,~~~~-~,,--,--, ", Additions 1..,.~".J Number of associated buildings BZ, Wood: Other Wall Material .,-,-,x",-",-,-,-"-"-",~,-,-__,-,_"""" " """,~,,,,,~_,='-'-''''''' ~~''''''''''''~''''~'''''~''''~''''~:":~: :''~'\'~~=~' ''' ~~,.,:":,,,,,~,,,:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,=~f ''-'-'''''~~~Y~''='~~'<:~~" :::::'~:'',=Y'''''''' "w,__ _"_'""w,__ w,,~,,_,__ ,_ Alterations and/or structures o ' Briefly describe the principal building, additions or alterations and their dates, associated outbuildings, and structures. Use continuation sheets as necessary. Structural System Porch Roof Type Basement Roof Materials Primary Window Type Chimney Primary Ext. Door Type Features and Decorations (original) Dimensions Exterior: log siding; corner boards with quarter round; triangular louvered vents in gable ends; exposed rafter tails; porch has concrete floor, beadboard ceiling, and boxed columns with base, corner and cap molding; wood screen doors and windows; steel coal chute door on south; 6-pane hopper window in bathroom Interior: tongue-and-groove floor; Firtex walls with cavetto crown molding and plain baseboard in kitchen; 5-panel wood doors; bullnose window sills; original kitchen cabinets; (shoe molding removed); original medicine cabinet; storage closet over stair with door in bedroom; arched shower enclosure, foyer opening and over sink; unfinished basement with concrete walls and floor SEE CONTINUATION SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SEE OTHER SITE FORMS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMA TION ABOUT ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. ~,~""",.~=""~"">,,:x:~,.,.~~~W;.~_WW IGeorge L. Nichols Architect ..., i 1935 Construction Date """'''''~_-'~~~'''''''''''''''''''':':'W«''';«'W'';W''''''': Date Source Improvement Plans Book Builder Civilian Conservation Corps Historic Themes Mark themes related to this property with "S" for Significant or "C" for Contributing. See instructions for details. Agriculture Conservation Architecture Economics Politics/Government DInvention L~%"" J.i Education [ , , , ,eo,1 Engineering Religion Landscape Architecture Science Law Social History EntertainmentlRecreation Literature Transportation Communications Ethnic Heritage Maritime History Other: Community Planning and Development Exploration/Settlement Military Archeology Art Commerce I ~w,.,.J' Health/Medicine L~. j Perfonning Arts Write a chronological history of the property,focusing primarily on the original or principal owners and significant events. Explain and justify any significant themes marked above. Use continuation sheets as necessary. SEE CONTINUATION SHEET HISTORIC SITE FORM Page 3 UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION Building Information Condition o Moved? Integrity Moved From Building Name Date Moved .J Comments!Alterations Vinyl sliders at basement; new metal flue at living room stove; chimney shortened; mullions removed from bedroom windows on east and kitchen on south; plywood walls in living room; woodstove with tile hearth and surround added; wood paneling in bedroom; acoustical ceiling tile U"UJU","V,,,, modem appliances; electric heat and lights Historical Overview The Soapstone CCC Camp redeveloped the Soapstone Ranger Station by building a modified R4 Plan 7, Alternate 1 dwelling in 1934. This plan, designed by regional architect George L. Nichols, was popular throughout Region 4. Its compact plan provides a living/office area, kitchen, small bedroom, and a bathroom. For the Soapstone site, the plan was modified to provide an interior stairway down to a full basement. Eligibilitv Justification As the primary resource on the site, the Soapstone Dwelling is eligible for listing. It is a fine example of a popular guard station plan developed by George L. Nichols and adapted to suit specific needs of the district. I 1 :z: 0 1 " 1 1 1 " :: III rl 11 1 1 1 1 1 L __ _ CJ 1 1 11 LJ---- : :~ ~ 1 " 1 "~ 1 I t---- 1 " 1 " " 1 11 1 0 ~ '" 1 " 1 " I II 11 1 ~ : ~ !:"l1 " tz.l 1I II" !t3 : :: ,~I1 I", 1 " 1 " ~ i ~I I I I ! i ~ .... - - - - 1 1 1 1 " r- ~r--- -~11 11 1 1 LJ i ! L ...I L ___I _ II II II II 1 " " :c::: I II ~ I II .... ......:; is ~ ~ :Z: , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "" " .~ ----- " v / WUJ "l ' t"' I "I I tal tz:l tz:l ~ § ~ " I~ \ ~ ~ ,, I I ~ .. ::!:!:!: liDO ~ ~ ,1 " ~ " -- -- r1---- L. ...IL ~ :z: """ ""U ~ ~ ~ II " II II II II II II II II II II II II II r- r---- ,1 ~ III ~ ; I I II 01 11 C\~ "'Q .~" Ii :< " ~, !i i~ i! S~ u---r- II I I' I II I I 1111 I 11 1111 §~ -~ ~ ~ " " I Irr""IJI"ll~~ I r " 1111111111111 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I 8 8 [!] 8 ~ III WASATCH/CACHT. NA170NAL FORm XA.IlAS. R..D U S. Department of Agriculture FOREST SERVICE Intermountain Region 4 Engineering I ~ n B III HISTORIC SITE FORM UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION Building Building Name USFS Bldg. No. Historic Name Name of Forest II Iwasatch (\\f~01) Owner I.~a~~s Ranger District Address _--1 UTM Zone Easting I 496389 ! Northing t~E J ~ Tax Number Acreage ""_",,,,=,J Legal Description NE 114 of SW 114 of Section 9 ",~,==-_~",,' --~----~~~~~~------~--------------­ nd 112 mile south of Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) Location Info Property Category Original Use Evaluation: Current Use Criteria Date Listed Photos: Dates Research Sources o Slides o Abstract of title o Tax card and photo o Building pennit ~ Prints ~ Historic Prints o Newspapers o City/county histories o Personal interviews o Sewer pennit Drawings and Plans o Measured floor plans ~ Site sketch map o Historic American Bldg, Survey ~ Original plans available at USFS Region 4 Engineering Office, Ogden ~ Other drawings or plans J J USGS Map I.~~"~~.~.:;~~~~~,,._~ I.~~as U! 84036 ISo~~stone KitchenJ\\Tas,~h~.~!~ Tnshp/Range/Sect City Code/City County Code/Cty Page 1 Site Name This form has been tailored for USFS surveys of individual buildings Street Address ~ Surveyed ~ USHS library o Sanborn Maps o Obituary index o City directories/gazetteers o Census records o Biographical encyclopedias ~ USHS Preservation Files ~ USHS Architects File o LDS Family History Library o Local library o University library(ies) E§OriC site plans Bibliographic References (Books, articles, interviews, etc. Attach copies of all research notes, title searches, obituaries, etc.) History files, Kamas Ranger District office; 7300 Engineering files, Wasatch-Cache National Forest Supervisor's Office and R4 Facilities Team; Maps and records in the R4 Lands Status Office. Surveyors Researcher/Organization .. ~ ;;;:;;;;;;:;==;:;;.:=~ Survey date 7/221200~ Form date Ll?/1~~0~2 J [5 J. HISTORIC SITE FORM Page 2 Building Name UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION Styleffype USFS Regional Plan No. Planffype Plan Shape Foundation FD, Formed Concrete Additions None Wall Material Major Number of associated buildings and/or structures Briefly describe the principal building, additions or alterations and their dates, associated outbuildings, and structures. Use continuation sheets as necessary. Structural System Porch Roof Type Basement Roof Materials Primary Window Type Chimney Primary Ext. Door Type Features and Decorations (original) Dimensions 118'-2" x 24'-2" -., _,_________, _' ___.'''W.'W''N__ '=m._~=''=~w, ',',', y,~~Nm=_ w.w._ Exterior: log siding; comer boards with quarter round; exposed rafter tails; 5-panel wood door on east; garage doors have strap hinges; concrete apron Interior: storeroom walls are lined with 8" horizontal shiplap with quarter round "crown molding"; 5-panel wood door to garage; concrete floor in garage SEE CONTINUATION SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SEE OTHER SITE FORMS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. Architect Construction Date Builder Date Source Historic Themes Mark themes related to this property with "S" for Significant or "C" for Contributing. See instructions for details. Agriculture L.~_J Architecture [ ,,' JArcheology L. ~.J I _. .0.J Art t. . . Commerce 1.... . . . . ...,.,1 Communications t==J g~=~~~n;lanning and Conservation Industry Politics/Government Economics Invention Religion Education Landscape Architecture Science Law L~,~J Social History EntertainmentlRecreation Literature 1.. ,., ..... Transportation Ethnic Heritage Maritime History Exploration/Settlement Military __,,,,I Engineering Health/Medicine L. .". .J ,1 Other: Performing Arts Write a chronological history of the property, focusing primarily on the original or principal owners and significant events. Explain and justify any significant themes marked above. Use continuation sheets as necessary. SEE CONTINUATION SHEET HISTORIC SITE FORM Page 3 UTAH OFFICE OF PRESERVATION Building Name Isoapsto~e KitchenJWash~~.,._ Building Information Condition ~[F;:;a:.~.=~.;.:;=====~ D Moved? Integrity (Medium Moved From Date Moved [~.~~= j _____~_ Comments!Alterations Exterior modifications are minimal but interior was modified to accommodate crews staying in trailers (?) in 1996. Wood deck on east; "door" on south is cut through siding. Storeroom remodeled into a large modem kitchen with vinyl sheet flooring and fluorescent lights. Garage contains a lavatory and 3 toilet and shower enclosures and is lined with gypsum board. Historical Overview Currently vacant Eligibility Justification The Soapstone KitchenlWashhouse has been significantly altered on the interior. However, it retains its spatial layout and an acceptable level of integrity on the exterior. As a supporting structure to the house, it is a contributing resource. T •~1I ·"- -+- ,..,,~ '~-I " T*'~ - WClC>DS~:!.D O~ SMALL OR. SA.o)? ST"'~M. JJ>t>t:IIP - CJAaS''''' Jl-'-'~f--- + - FE:AR. f:LElIATIO~- r- ; .. .,t::,M.KO. --.-:- Tc ,:;;:::1'0 '1:1' 1::'': '' '~tS ~-­ I-JOT~ : UJflZJIJ.#~"~"'.et/lUIIID ro ae Iwel.UD.£D ~~ ~':.q'D':~ ~~Z~.,DJ:~" II' CHI AAAl6!'1 N I ---L- - Sl!CPOl\, THRU DCD1O!. AT A - A' p.rGHT .Er{D ELeVATION. rOMST StRVlCr cow ........ - SINGLE CAR GARAGE AND WOOOSHEO o.. <=~~=::=,,= gnp . , .. , , * PLAN R-4 It - 23 SHEET I OF 5 L C :. I- ELECTRtcAL SCHEDUlE RANGE OUTLET - SO AMP GFI OUTLET - ZO AMP GFI OUTLET - 20 AMP RANGE DUTlET .- 50 AMP OUTLET - 20 AMP GFI OUTLET -- 20 AMP LIGHT CrRCUIT -- 20 AMP GFI OUTLET - ZO AMP WTR HTR OUTLET - 50 AMP MHER MAIN SVC -- ZOO AMP A 8 C D E F G H I J ELEVATED PLATFORM FRIDGE 30'><30' 6G"K&CI" ftJ~i~~1IOC1( EAST WALL a C£lUNG / ./ _-.--- I ~ CONCRElE FLOOR t--I SCALE: 3/0" - l' ¥ NORTH ---~ rI--.--~~:2:!~ i j WOOD RAMP ADA ACCES!IBLE 42' WIllE II'l6W/IIAII.5 i TARLE 4r BENCHES W1E5: ~8'fml"ip~~rIER A.I>D SI~K FAlIC~TS :&=~~tM~ 1/2" & 314" GALVAIIllIDSTEH, TIlE M~UR MAIN !l'1lVJ:E WILL r.1:ET OR ElIICfED IIP&L 1I£(J,mur.IflS. PANTRY IIII'EIIIllR WIVIlG WILL BE INSTALLED IN TRI·PUJ( flEXILE aJNDlJIT 1213. 8' DOUBU: DOOR I-ItIST REWllPI TO MilINTAIN CULTURAL RfSOURCl: "AWE SOAPSTONE WAREHOUSE PROPOSED REMODEL USFS, KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT WIRING WU BE ~'Ftflfll BY A ClRllFfO OIlNTAACTOR OR USfS ElfCTRICAL ENIlINUR. ~TRALEV 05.!l0l96 u (J Wasatch-Cache National Forest Photo Log Soapstone Guard Station No. Building Bldg. No. Roll-Photo Soapstone Dwelling 19030101 16-14 7/22/2002 north & west elevations 2 Soapstone Dwelling 19030101 16-15 7/22/2002 west & south elevations 3 Soapstone Kitchen/Washhouse 19030102 16-16 7/22/2002 north & west elevations 4 Soapstone Kitchen/Washhouse 19030102 16-17 7/22/2002 south & east elevations 5 Soapstone Fiberglass Toilets 7/22/2002 south & east elevations n/a 16-18 Date Description Soapstone Guard Station. 1. 7/22/2002. 2. Summit County, Summit County. Dwelling # 19030101. 16/14. 16/15. Soapstone Guard Station. Summit County, Summit County. 3. 7/22/2002. Kitchen/Wash House # 1903012. 16/16. 4. 16/17. Soapstone Guard Station . 5. 7/22/2002 . Summit County, Summit County. Toilets. 16/18. Slides Database Form Forest: WASATCH-CACHE Date: Photographer: Brief Description: PACKTRAIN AT ~~~t1j RANGER STATION, KAMAS RD CD-ROM 10: BW419-1 Image Number: 21 WO Photo Number: Categories: B-W PRINT, EQUIPMENT, HISTORIC, RANGER STATION Location: R4 HISTORY Class: Subclass: Wilderness: Small Image: (256 x 384) URL of Larger Image: (1024 x 1536) http://fsweb.r4.fs.fed.us/e/slides/BW419-1/IMG0021 .jpg Slides Database Form Forest: WASATCH-CACHE Date: 07/01/1937 Photographer: W.H. SHAFFER Brief Description: CD-ROM 10: BW419-1 Image Number: 10 WO Photo Number: Categories: B-W PRINT, HISTORIC, GUARD STATION Location: R4 HISTORY Class: Subclass: Wilderness: Small Image: (256 x 384) URL of Larger Image: (1024 x 1536) http://fsweb.r4.fs.fed.us/e/slides/BW419-1/IMG0010.jpg o Improvemant ImproTement Plans iVasatch DESCRIPTIVB: SHEET TO ACCOr,~A1lY PLAj'~ OF' SOAPS'l'ONE IMPRO~ PLAN (1) LOOATION The Soapstone Administrative Blte is located on the upper Provo RiTer, within the Waeatoh Nat10nal Yoreat. ~ lAmas, It 1• •ixteen mile. (Utah) and 18 in Seotlon 8, TOwu.hlp S South, Range 8 kat, 8.L. Mer1dIan, at an elen"lon ot 7,800 t.et. (2) WI'mDRAWAL The a4m1nlstratlTe site withdrawn December 4, 1906, was a mate. and bounds .uneY' and comprl.ed 1M aore. whioh was .itu&te4 1n the NIt, East t ot the NIta and the North i ot the sit ot Section V, To1mahlp 3 South, Range e Eut, Balt Lab Yeridian. 'l'hl. al te withdrawal l!,,/(~eamende4 to Include on17 the tollow1.ql NIt. ~i. SW:t; and Ni. NWt. sEtj and- ~. BEt, nt, aDd the sWi~tNlli, all In Sectlon 9. T. 3 South, R. 8 East, S.L. MerIdian. (3) DESCRIPl'ION Ol!' AlUA The al te 1s located 1n typlcal "0" ahaped glaoiated can7Ob,. l1e. 80uth ot Provo River aDd east ot Soapstone Creek. It TO the SOuth ot the area is a roillng hill - tairlY' re8ular in ita oon- tour. to the ••• t 1a an irregular terraoed hlll, to th. north are rock .11des and hIgh ledge a • .hUe to the eut 1. the lenl can- yon bottom. The tree species tound on the area are ./1110w, AJlpen, and some tew Spruce. ru, Lodgepole The shrubs are sasebrullh, snowberry, honey- suckle, w1.ld rose, and choke cherry. The hill immediately to the South, with its forest covering ot aspen, alder, lodgepole and tir provide. an excellent setting tor the 8~nistrative buildings. Oood pasturage 1s tound within the slte area, &ras. being abundant. ( " ) Df:PROVEMKNTS (.) BUILDINGS I Asingl.e car garage aDd storeroom., pl8.Jl 123, wu conatructed during the 8llDIDer ot 1933. ~d a dwelllng, plan: '" (H'Yl.ed) WU cOIlIItructed4urlng the 8U1111118r -ot 19M. -!4!! ~ Buildings ~ Improvement. Existty 1. Dwelling - Plan #7 (Re'Yi8ed) Constructed in 19M • . 2. Ge.r8.8" & Storeroom plan 123. Conatructed in 1933. 3. '1'o11et plan 170,construote4 1n 1'33. 4. -One cattle guard Plan #6'1. -- . -,. ~ -6. ~r. /71 /f.31- teet 1'" gal.'f'U1zed : iron 1'1pe •. ,la/d, rn "JJ ~ . One Reinforced concrete Heac1houae, Conatructed in.l'M, 6' 0· x 6' O· x 6' Ow • 7. • 8 .mile ,ot pole and buok puture tenae. oonstructed in 193:5 and 19M. Rtt PJ,AAI ""640" . 170 teet peeled pole yard tenoe, conatructed in 19M. .~ 8. Y.!i!!. Building8 ~ Other ImproTement8 Proposed ~ 1. , : One barn plan #13&. ' ., 2. . .. . . . . .. Concrete watering tDQugb 4' X 2' x a'. BOUSB The paUD4 plan ot the house COnsiSt8 ot a kitchen, beclroom, bath aDd shower. 11ving room and tront and rear hallWll7S. - a- There 18 also