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materials and appearance. It retains the five-course American bond brick walls, the brick piers and buttresses with beveled concrete caps and bases, and the beveled concrete water table.

1 Building 59 LOCATION Patch Road behind Building 135 Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 7 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone C North Gate/Stilwell Road CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 6 E F PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS The exterior of building 59 has kept most of its original materials and appearance. It retains the five-course American bond brick walls, the brick piers and buttresses with beveled concrete caps and bases, and the beveled concrete water table. Although the windows are not original, the soldier arches and precast concrete sills are important features to preserve. The principle decorative feature of square concrete panels and double brick header courses outlined with heavy mortar lines are important features to preserve. The relationship and association of the building with the north industrial area and Art Deco shop buildings, is a significant element of Fort Monroe. Maintaining the consistency of architectural style and features in the area between building 59 and the other two Art Deco buildings, 57 and 28, is important. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.101

LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER S QUARTERS DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Circa 1890 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Shingle HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 2,143 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Lighthouse Keeper s Quarters/NCO

2 LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER S QUARTERS DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Circa 1890 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Shingle HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 2,143 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Lighthouse Keeper s Quarters/NCO Quarters DESCRIPTION Located just outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, this two-story Queen Anne style quarters has been significantly altered over time, yet it retains much of its historic and architectural character. The second floor projects slightly beyond the first, with the deepest overhang supported by jig-sawn brackets, and is clad in burgundy, painted shingle siding which stands in stark contrast to the white shiplap siding at the first floor. A one and one-half story ell at the rear of the building has an asphalt shingle shed roof, and part of the projecting upper level is supported on square wood posts. The house sits on a painted brick foundation. The cross-gabled roof is finished with asphalt shingles and the gable ends are ornamented with half-timber decoration and a sunburst motif. The two interior chimneys, one at the gable end and one at the center of the roof peak, have corbelled tops and decorative metal caps with finials. First floor fenestration includes a single-leaf, glazed, paneled wood door, paired twelve-over-two-light double-hung sash windows, and a single sixover-one-light double-hung sash window. The second floor also features twelve-over-two-light double-hung sash windows, as well as nine-overtwo-light double-hung sash windows. HISTORICAL DATA Building 60 was originally constructed as a residence for the keeper of the lighthouse at Old Point Comfort. The light was established in 1798, and current lighthouse was constructed in The house was occupied by the lighthouse keeper until 1973, when the light became automated. The Army acquired the property from the Coast Guard in 1981 and repainted the house in its original colors during Fiscal Year It is one of the few structures on the post not constructed by the Army. The cottage is the best example of Queen Anne style architecture at Fort Monroe, and represents the additional functions outside the realm of the Army that were performed at Old Point Comfort. The polygonal front porch has a half-hipped roof supported by square wood posts painted white. A simple, carved wood header board sits below the cornice, between the posts, and the railings are made up of very basic shapes with no ornamentation. Building 60 sits on a narrow strip of land south of the moat, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. 4C.102 JUNE 18, 2010

combined, give the house its distinctive architectural and historical character.

3 Building 60 LOCATION 67 Fenwick Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 3 2 F G PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 60 has a number of small details, that, when combined, give the house its distinctive architectural and historical character. The bottom of the projecting second floor flares out slightly at the bottom, where it is supported by sawn wood brackets. The walls have two different sheathing materials, with shingle siding at the second floor and shiplap siding at the first floor and the walls are painted in contrasting colors. Finally, the half-timber decoration accenting each of the gable ends makes them stand out from the dark siding covering the rest of the second floor walls. The interior of the house retains a fireplace with a reeded surround, wood mantel shelf with brackets, raised panel doors with period hardware, random-width pine floors, and wood trim. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.103

PERRY HOUSE DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1889 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Gothic Revival HEIGHT AND AREA One and one-half stories; 3,044 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Civilian Quarters / Visitors Quarters

4 PERRY HOUSE DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1889 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Gothic Revival HEIGHT AND AREA One and one-half stories; 3,044 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Civilian Quarters / Visitors Quarters DESCRIPTION This duplex is a one-and-one-half story, six-bay, side-gabled seven-course American bond brick building with three projecting cross gables on the façade and a gabled rear ell with its own cross gable on the north elevation. The façade is symmetrical and is dominated by two large projecting gables, with a smaller gable, set back, between them. Below the central gable is an inset entrance porch with twin gabled openings supported by paired posts with quatrefoil punchwork in the architrave and a picketed balustrade between the paired posts. The porch shelters two single-leaf glazed paneled entrance doors. The gable above has paired lancet fourover-four sash windows, with keystones and a diamond-shaped louvered opening centered in the gable. The dominant projecting gables on the façade have paired four- over -four windows on the first floor and a single six-over-six window on the second floor. Each of these two gables has corbelled step work in the gable. The north elevation has a projecting single-story frame shed-roofed addition on brick piers with banks of six-over-six windows that cover the entire gable end and project slightly beyond it. The elevation also has a first-story, single-leaf entrance and a gabled wall dormer with a six-oversix window. The west elevation is obscured by a one-story frame hyphen, which connects the building to a single-story brick cross-gable addition. The rear of the addition has three single-leaf entrances a solid door with a louvered vent flanked by two side- light paneled doors. The west elevation of the main portion of the main building has a large pedimented wall dormer flanked by two smaller ones. HISTORICAL DATA Building 61 is named the Perry House in memory of Edgar Allen Poe, who served at Fort Monroe from October 1828 to April 1829 under the assumed name of Edgar A. Perry. Poe did not live in this building, since it was not constructed until 60 years after his tour of duty ended, and 40 years after his death. Building 61 was built as a duplex for two civilian employees or military personnel and their families. The civilian employees were usually a plumber and an electrician, who were considered essential personnel to have on post in case of emergencies. By 1928, some bedrooms were converted to bathrooms, which did not exist originally, and four fireplaces were removed. Building 61 was converted to guest quarters in 1974, at which time the bathrooms were modernized. The chimneys of the removed fireplaces were rebuilt in 1976 to duplicate the original design. The original roof probably had wood shingles, which were replaced with composite shingles at some time. The roof was replaced most recently in The porches were removed and rebuilt to the original design in The south elevation mirrors the north without the frame addition. 4C.104 JUNE 18, 2010

Building 61 LOCATION 43-45 Ingalls Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va.

one of the principal roles in determining a building s architectural character, and so the configuration of doors and windows should be maintained.

One of this building s more unique features is the corbelled brickwork at the roof eaves that forms a stair-step pattern. Corbelling is also featured at the chimney caps.

5 Building 61 LOCATION Ingalls Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 4 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Fair 3 D E PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Fenestration patterns play one of the principal roles in determining a building s architectural character, and so the configuration of doors and windows should be maintained. This includes the jack arch lintels, paneled wood doors with glazing, and the double-hung sash windows with divided lights. One of this building s more unique features is the corbelled brickwork at the roof eaves that forms a stair-step pattern. Corbelling is also featured at the chimney caps. Other character-defining features are the pointedarch windows in the central wall dormer, the diamond-shaped louvered window below the cornice of the wall dormer, and the elaborate wood porch with its parallel gables, quatrefoil cutouts, chamfered columns and pilasters, and pointed-arch entryways. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.105

FAMILY HOUSING Colonel DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1889 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Folk Victorian HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 7,370 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Residence / Multi-family

6 FAMILY HOUSING Colonel DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1889 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Folk Victorian HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 7,370 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Residence / Multi-family Residence DESCRIPTION Located within the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 62 is a two-story, T-shaped Folk Victorian duplex with a multi-level rear ell. It has been re-sided with asbestos siding, which obscures its original character, and features an asphalt shingle gabled roof with bargeboards, boxed cornices that return at the gable ends, paired brackets at the eaves. There is a standing seam metal roof at the rear ell. First-floor fenestration includes dual wood entry doors with 15-light glazing, extended-height four-over-four light double-hung sash windows at the façade that stretch nearly to the floor, and two-over-two light doublehung windows. The second floor has four-over-four light double-hung sash windows, as well as a six-over-six light double hung sash window in each of the gable ends and in the second floor projections in the rear ell. A single-story porch with an enclosed center bay wraps around the front and sides of the main section of the house. It features turned support posts, decorative jig-sawn brackets that create the appearance of arched openings between each post, and a standing seam metal roof. Other exterior features include six brick chimneys with corbelled tops and metal caps (two central, two engaged end wall, and two disengaged end wall chimneys) at the rear ell, louvered attic vents in each of the roof gable ends, and a multi-story service addition to the rear of the building. HISTORICAL DATA Constructed in 1889, Building 62 and neighboring 63 occupy the site of the old Officer s Library, which was demolished in It is one of several extant structures constructed at Fort Monroe during a massive Army building program, which began nationwide in 1874, following a period of stagnation after the Civil War. In 1903, the kitchens of Building 62 were enlarged by incorporating part of the back halls, and they subsequently were remodeled in Servants bathrooms were added in New floors were installed in The building was rewired in 1943 and The slate roof was described as long gone in 1979, by which time it had been replaced with asbestos or composition shingles. The original wood shutters, blinds, railings, and trim have been removed over the years. Building 62 faces east, overlooking the Parade Ground. It has the same floor plan as Building 15, and it is nearly identical in appearance to Buildings 63 and Building 64. 4C.106 JUNE 18, 2010

Building 62 LOCATION 28-30 Ruckman Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va.

retains a number of distinct features. These include the decorative jig-sawn brackets at the front porch, and the paired brackets under the eaves of the roof.

7 Building 62 LOCATION Ruckman Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 4 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone E Stone Fort and Moat CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 3 E F PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 62 has been altered since its construction, but it still retains a number of distinct features. These include the decorative jig-sawn brackets at the front porch, and the paired brackets under the eaves of the roof. Fenestration patterns play a significant role in defining a building s architectural character, and so the current appearance of the windows and doors should be maintained. The interior of the house retains many original features, including reeded window and door casings, period hardware, moldings, faux-painted slate and wood mantels, built-in casework, wood flooring, and front and rear stairs. There are several surviving features in the main stair hall, such as ball newel caps, drop pendants, and reeded newel posts. The original double porcelain laundry tubs remain in the laundry. Because Building 63 borders the Parade Ground, the central feature of the inner fort, it is crucial that it retains a high level of historical integrity. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.107

FAMILY HOUSING Colonel, Quarters DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1889 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Folk Victorian HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 7,370 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Residence /

8 FAMILY HOUSING Colonel, Quarters DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1889 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Folk Victorian HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 7,370 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Multi-family Residence / Multi-family Residence DESCRIPTION Located inside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 63 is a two-story duplex with a front-facing T-shaped plan. It has been re-sided with asbestos siding, obscuring its original character. It has an asphalt shingle gabled roof with paired brackets at the eaves and boxed cornices that return at the gable ends. There is a standing-seam metal roof at the rear ell. First-floor fenestration includes dual wood entry doors with 15-light glazing, extended-height four-over-four light double-hung sash windows at the façade that stretch nearly to the floor, and two-over-two light doublehung windows. The second floor has four-over-four light double-hung sash windows, as well as a six-over-six light double hung sash window in each of the second floor projections in the rear ell. A single-story porch with an enclosed center bay extends the full width of the façade. It features turned support posts, decorative jig-sawn brackets that create the appearance of arched openings between each post, painted wood floors, and a standing seam metal roof. Other exterior features include six HISTORICAL DATA Building 63 was constructed in 1889 for $6,341.66, and together with Building 62, it occupies the site of the old Officer s Library, which was demolished in In 1903, Building 63 s kitchens were enlarged by incorporating part of the back halls, and the kitchens were remodeled in Servants bathrooms were added in New floors were installed in The building was rewired in 1943 and The slate roof was described as long gone in 1979, by which time it had been replaced with asbestos or composition shingles. The original wood shutters, blinds, railings, and trim removed over the years. Quarters 63 was scheduled for complete renovations in Phase IV of the Whole House Revitalization project, which has been postponed indefinitely. brick chimneys with corbelled tops and metal caps (two central, two engaged end wall, and two disengaged end wall chimneys) at the rear ell, louvered attic vents in each of the roof gable ends, and a multi-story service addition to the rear of the building. Building 63 faces east, overlooking the Parade Ground. It has the same floor plan as Building 15, and is nearly identical in appearance to Buildings 62 and Building 64. 4C.108 JUNE 18, 2010

Building 63 LOCATION 24-26 Ruckman Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va.

retains a number of distinct features. These include decorative jig-sawn brackets at the front porch, and the paired brackets under the eaves of the roof.

9 Building 63 LOCATION Ruckman Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 4 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone E Stone Fort and Moat CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 3 E F PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Building 63 has been altered since its construction, but it still retains a number of distinct features. These include decorative jig-sawn brackets at the front porch, and the paired brackets under the eaves of the roof. Fenestration patterns play a significant role in defining a building s architectural character, and so the current appearance of the windows and doors should be maintained. The interior of the house retains many original features, including reeded window and door casings, period hardware, moldings, incised slate mantels, built-in casework, wood flooring, and front and rear stairs. The main stairs have hardwood handrails and reeded newel posts. The fireplace retains a cast-iron coal grate. Because Building 63 borders the Parade Ground, the central feature of the inner fort, it is crucial that it retains a high level of historical integrity. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.109

FAMILY HOUSING NCO and Enlisted DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1934 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 2,351 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Public Health Services Officer s

10 FAMILY HOUSING NCO and Enlisted DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1934 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 2,351 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Public Health Services Officer s Quarters /NCO/Enlisted Quarters DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, this twostory Colonial Revival house has a basic rectangular plan with a two-story enclosed porch at the side. The building is clad in aluminum siding and has a low-pitched, hipped, asphalt shingle roof over the main block and a standing-seam metal roof over the side porch. First-floor fenestration includes a glazed, single-leaf, paneled wood entry door, 12-over-12 light double-hung sash windows at the main section of the house and one-over-one windows at the enclosed porches. The second floor features 12-over-12 light double-hung sash windows, as well as a transom window centered above the front entrance, and one-over-one light double-hung sash windows at the side porch. The building has two chimneys one exterior end wall chimney, and the other a central, interior chimney. Both are capped with large metal covers. Other exterior features include the single-story hipped bay window projections flanking the pedimented entry porch. Building 64 faces south overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, and sits adjacent to the Old Point Comfort lighthouse. HISTORICAL DATA This building was constructed in 1934 by the Public Health Service as quarters for the officer in charge of the Quarantine Station. The Public Health Service transferred the land and house to Fort Monroe in 1959 when the Quarantine Station closed. The house was renovated and the kitchen and bathrooms were modernized at that time. Aluminum siding was added in 1967, and a new roof was added in Building 64 was erected during a massive building program begun at the post in 1933 in the wake of hurricane damage. Forty-three structures were completed at the post during this period, 19 of which were constructed in 1934 alone. It was funded as part of the National Industrial Recovery Act and the Public Works Administration, designed to stimulate the economy and offset the effects of the Great Depression. As one of the few structures on the post not constructed by the Army, Building 64 represents the additional functions, outside the realm of the Army, performed at Old Point Comfort. 4C.110 JUNE 18, 2010

interpretation of the Colonial Revival style, but its simplicity is still worthy of preservation.

11 Building 64 LOCATION Fenwick Road near Lighthouse Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. 3 MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure 2 CONDITION Good F G PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS This house is a relatively simple interpretation of the Colonial Revival style, but its simplicity is still worthy of preservation. The symmetrical layout of the façade should remain, as well as the appearance and configuration of the double-hung windows. The interior of the house retains a brick fireplace with wooden mantel and brick hearth, five paneled doors with period hardware, wood flooring and trim, plain casings and a straight-run stair. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.111

SUPPORT Administration-General Purpose DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1893 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Vernacular HEIGHT AND AREA One story; 1,500 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Support / Office DESCRIPTION

12 SUPPORT Administration-General Purpose DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1893 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Vernacular HEIGHT AND AREA One story; 1,500 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Support / Office DESCRIPTION Located outside the boundaries of the original historic fort, Building 73 is a rectangular, single-story building. It features a concrete foundation, five-course American bond brick walls, and an asphalt shingle hipped roof. Fenestration includes paired, glazed, paneled wood doors with segmental arches and painted transoms, and two-over-two light double-hung sash windows with segmental arches and concrete sills. One doorway and one window opening have been bricked in. The building also has a single interior chimney at the roof ridge. HISTORICAL DATA Building 73 was constructed in 1893 for $2280, and is one of a number of extant structures at Fort Monroe constructed during a major Army building program begun nationwide in 1874, after a period of stagnation following the Civil War. It is a good representative of the type of support structures built at Army posts in the late-nineteenth century. 4C.112 JUNE 18, 2010

relatively minor changes would greatly alter its architectural and historical character.

13 Building 73 LOCATION Off McNair Drive Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 3 2 C D PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS Because this is such a small building, even relatively minor changes would greatly alter its architectural and historical character. Its appearance is dominated by the hipped asphalt shingle roof, and the doublehung windows and paneled wood doors also figure prominently. Many later buildings on the post were constructed using standard running bond rather than the more technically challenging American bond, so examples of this construction technique should be retained. FORT MONROE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN STANDARDS RESOURCE INVENTORY 4C.113

POST HEADQUARTERS BUILDING DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1894 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 8,392 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Post Headquarters / Post Headquarters

14 POST HEADQUARTERS BUILDING DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 1894 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Colonial Revival HEIGHT AND AREA Two stories; 8,392 square feet USE (ORIGINAL / CURRENT) Post Headquarters / Post Headquarters DESCRIPTION This is a two-story, nine-bay, five-course American bond brick building with a slate hipped roof. The entrance is off-center and marked by a two-story projecting hip roofed tower. The tower has double-leaf paneled, four-light entrance doors on the first floor and a composite window above, a four-over-four sash topped by a fanlight within a segmental arch. The main portion of the building has a cornice with dentils rendered in brick, which the tower lacks. A single-story, three-bay porch with square posts supporting a hipped standing seam metal roof protects the entrance and the two bays to the northwest. A second single-story, single-bay porch is centered on the southeast elevation and shelters a double-leaf entrance with transom, which had been accessed by stairs but is currently accessed by a ramp. The predominant window is four-over-four sash within a segmental arch, often paired. Some windows have been bricked in. There is an exterior chimney in the rear elevation, a large ventilator on the roof ridge and louvered eyebrow dormers on the northwest and southeast elevations. HISTORICAL DATA Building 77 was constructed in 1894 for $11,322, erected during a massive Army building campaign after a period of stagnation following the Civil War. In 1914, central heating was added and a half-basement was excavated. The Fort Monroe Headquarters Building is an integral part of the historic Ruckman Road streetscape and contributes greatly to the architectural character of the area. Like the Fire Station (Building 24) and the Hospital (Building 82), the Post Headquarters (Building 77) continues to serve its original purpose. 4C.114 JUNE 18, 2010

FINAL DRAFT. Building 77

FINAL DRAFT. Building 77 Building 77 LOCATION North Side of Ruckman Road Fort Monroe Hampton, Va. MANAGEMENT ZONE Zone D McNair, Ingalls, Fenwick Corridor CLASSIFICATION Contributing Structure CONDITION Good 5 4 8-A D E PRESERVATION