HomeMy WebLinkAbout52-04074_124 S Clinton_HawkeyeBarberSite Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04074 New Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December 1, 1999) Relationship: Contributing Noncontributing
Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries
National Register Status:(any that apply) Listed De-listed NHL DOE
9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
Non-Extant (enter year)
1. Name of Property
historic name Hawkeye Barber Shop
other names/site number
2. Location
street & number 124 S. Clinton Street
city or town Iowa City vicinity, county Johnson
Legal Description: (If Rural) Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter
(If Urban) Subdivision Original Town Block(s) 81 Lot(s) part of 5 & 6
3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section]
4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section]
5. Classification
Category of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property
building(s) If Non-Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of:
district Enter number of: Contributing Noncontributing
site buildings 1
buildings
structure
sites
sites
object
structures
structures
objects
objects
Total 1
Total
Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter “N/A” if the property is not part of a multiple property examination).
Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number
Iowa City Central Business District Study - 2017 UPDATE 52-127
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions)
02E08 COMMERCE/TRADE/Specialty Store/Barbershop 02E08 COMMERCE/TRADE/Specialty Store/
Barbershop
7. Description
Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions)
01 NO STYLE foundation 10 CONCRETE
walls 15H SYNTHETICS/Synthetic Stucco
roof
other Narrative Description ( SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
8. Statement of Significance
Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark “x” representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria)
Yes No More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
Yes No More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
Yes No More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
Yes No More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
County Johnson Address 124 S. Clinton Street Site Number 52-04074
City Iowa City District Number
Criteria Considerations
A Owned by a religious institution or used E A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. F A commemorative property.
B Removed from its original location. G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
C A birthplace or grave. 50 years.
D A cemetery
Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates
Construction date
07 COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 1979 check if circa or estimated date
Other dates
Significant Person Architect/Builder
(Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect
N/A Hawkins Lind Meyer, Iowa City Builder
unknown
Narrative Statement of Significance ( SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form
10. Geographic Data
UTM References (OPTIONAL)
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
1
2
3
4
See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments
11. Form Prepared By
name/title Alexa McDowell, Architectural Historian
organization AKAY Consulting date 02/2018
street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue telephone 515-491-5432
city or town Minneapolis state MN zip code 55407
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form)
FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property’s location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
Roll/slide sheet #
Frame/slot #
Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet #
Frame/slot #
Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet #
Frame/slot #
Date Taken
See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn’s exterior dimensions in feet.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: Yes No More Research Recommended
This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district.
Comments:
Evaluated by (name/title): Date:
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04074
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
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Hawkeye Barber Shop Johnson
Name of Property County
124 S. Clinton Street Iowa City
Address City
7. Property Description
This small, one-story, concrete block and steel commercial building was built as a part of the urban renewal
program undertaken in the Iowa City downtown in the 1970s and early 1980s. Under construction in December of
1978, the business opened in February of 1979.
Sandwiched between larger commercial buildings, the Hawkeye Barber Shop building is dwarfed by comparison.
The building has a mere 13-foot frontage on S. Clinton Street, but stretches east for a 78-foot depth. The building
has a stucco finish with the entire storefront recessed between the walls of the adjacent buildings. The entrance is
located slightly off-center to the right. A modern version of the barber pole is located on the right with a fixed,
curved awning in blue and white stripes further denoting the shop’s use. The building has no ornamentation or
cornice. The building has a flat composition roof. Architect for the building was Hawkins Lind Meyer of Iowa
City.
In 2017 alteration of the Hawkeye Barber Shop building since the previous survey appears to be limited to the
introduction of a synthetic stucco such as EIFS as the exterior finish of the upper façade wall. Because the
synthetic material is design to mimic stucco, the alteration does not significantly impact integrity of historic
character. The building character remains defined by its diminutive scale and historic occupant.
Image 01. View of the streetscape within which the building is located, looking east across S. Clinton Street.
(Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04074
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
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Hawkeye Barber Shop Johnson
Name of Property County
124 S. Clinton Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 02. View of the façade (west elevation), looking east from S. Clinton Street
(Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017)
8. Statement of Significance
This commercial building faces Old Capitol Mall one block south of the Pentacrest, a National Register historic
district located on the campus of the University of Iowa. Under construction in 1978 and placed in service in
February of 1979, the Hawkeye Barber Shop building is associated with the Iowa City urban renewal program,
which resulted in the loss of dozens of historic buildings and reoriented the historic character of the city’s Central
Business District. As such the building derives significance under Criterion A in that historic association.
Notably, the building has retained the same occupant from the time of its construction nearly 50 years ago. The
Hawkeye Barber Shop building is considered a contributing resource to a potential historic district.
As a resource less than 50-years of age, the building meets Criterion Consideration G in association with the Iowa
City urban renewal program. The Iowa City program of urban renewal is representative of the nationwide
movement that transformed downtown commercial areas by razing large swathes of buildings and replacing them
with new buildings, parking lots, parking ramps, and other features designed to restore economic vitality to
communities in economic distress. The process of urban renewal left scars – both physical and psychological – in
towns large and small. That was certainly the experience in Iowa City, where urban renewal created wide and
painful schisms that remain to this day. However, in some cases and to varying degrees, urban renewal did indeed
support stronger economies and bring new amenities to downtowns. Hawkeye Barber Shop is an important piece
in the history of Iowa City commerce and commercial architecture, specifically as a representative of the impact
of urban renewal.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04074
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
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Hawkeye Barber Shop Johnson
Name of Property County
124 S. Clinton Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 03. Historic Image – S. Clinton Street – c.1971
(Source: State Historical Society of Iowa.)
This view of S. Clinton Street looking northeasterly from near College Street shows the building at 124 S. Clinton, then
occupied by Dotty Dunn Hats in ca.1971 (Things & Things & Things, at right was completed in late 1970). Dotty’s was
among a group of seven razed in 1973, with the present building completed in early 1979.
Historical Background
As originally laid out, this section of Block 81 provided a series of lots facing onto College Street. However, the
strong attraction of “Capitol Square” created the presence of east and west facing buildings along the Clinton
Street corridor that faced the Square. This commercial building dates from 1979 when downtown Iowa City was
experiencing a period of urban renewal. This was one of two buildings that replaced earlier 2-story commercial
buildings facing Clinton and E. College streets. Dotty Dunn Hats was located at this specific site, the building
being among a group of seven razed in 1973.
By the summer of 1966, the City had developed its plans for an urban renewal project to the degree that a list of
the businesses slated for relocation appeared in the local newspapers. In block 81, Dotty Dunn Hats was noted
among 13 businesses to be moved (“Business Listed for Relocation,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, August 02, 1966:
1).
In January of 1970, a fire in the 100 block of S. Clinton Street destroyed the early 20th century building that
housed Things & Things & Things (130 S. Clinton) as well as the building adjacent to the south, which housed
the Paper Place. Nearby stores, including Dotty Dunn Hats, received smoke and/or water damage, but re-opened
within a few days (“Fire Chief, Assistant Hospitalized,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, January 22, 1970: 1).
In early March 1973, the City Council was preparing to take action on multiple aspects of the urban renewal
project, including demolition of seven buildings in the project area. The building at 126 S. Clinton, noted as
having “formerly housed Dotty Dunn Hat Shop,” was among those on that list. At that point, the site of the former
hat shop building was slated for construction of a building to house a new tavern, noted as “the first
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04074
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
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Hawkeye Barber Shop Johnson
Name of Property County
124 S. Clinton Street Iowa City
Address City
redevelopment project to take place under the renewal project” (“Renewal Project Funds Periled,” Iowa City
Press-Citizen, March 05, 1973: 2A). Approval of demolition orders occurred at the Council meeting on April 03,
1973 with plans calling for demolition work to be completed by October 31 (“Urban Renewal Office to Move,”
Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 04, 1973: 3).
In April of 1973, Hawkeye Barber Shop relocated from 5 E. Washington Street (location of the old Berkeley
Hotel building) to “Modular D of the Clinton Street Mall,” marking their new location with the universal sign for
a barber shop – the red, white and blue pole. Business owner, Richard Pieper began his career as a barber in 1964
at Meyers Barber Shop. In 1970 he moved to the Hawkeye Barber Shop which he and a partner purchased shortly
thereafter; Pieper became the sole owner in 1972. The shop had four chairs manned by two barbers in addition to
Pieper, with an barber added on Saturdays (“Pole Marks Barber Shop,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 11, 1973:
36). The former location of Hawkeye Barber Shop on E. Washington was razed as part of the urban renewal
project (“100 Business Sites Will Be Acquired,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 31, 1970: 3).
In July of 1973, the Iowa City Department of Urban Renewal held a grand opening for the Clinton Street Mall,
with the Hawkeye Barber Shop in its location within the new “relocation module” (“Grand Opening Ceremonies,”
Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 11, 1973: 2). The location was indeed a module, meant for temporary use only.
However, it was some five years before the displaced businesses (those on S. Clinton as well as other locations
within the urban renewal area) had permanent homes. Although less than ideal, the City provided the temporary
quarters at a substantially reduced lease rate. Owner Richard Pieper noted both the tight quarters and the low
rental rate, while stating, “It’ll be nice to be in your own place again.”
On a narrow site between Things & Things & Things on the south and Roshek’s on the north, the barber shop’s
new building would be no wider than the module, but twice as deep. Pieper noted, “The architect has really come
up with something neat” (“’It’ll be nice to be in your own place again’,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 27,
1977: 3). The new building was not under construction for another year (“Urban renewal ’79 – Year of brick and
mortar.” Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 29, 1978.) After operating in one of the Clinton Street modular
buildings for six years, Hawkeye Barber Shop opened in its new building in February, 1979 (“Hawkeye Barber
Shop,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 21, 1979: 20).
Image 04. Historic Image – 1979
(Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Hawkeye Barber Shop.” February 21, 1979.)
Barber Dennis Farrell trims the hair of a young client in the newly opened Hawkeye Barber Shop.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04074
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Hawkeye Barber Shop Johnson
Name of Property County
124 S. Clinton Street Iowa City
Address City
9. Major Bibliographic References (2001)
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor’s Office.
Tax Assessor’s Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970.
2017: References
Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org.
Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1933 rev.1948
State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection.
Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Downtown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015.
Svendsen, Marlys A. “Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District.” Prepared for the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission, 2001.
Svendsen, Marlys A. “Hawkeye Barbers: 52-04074.” Iowa Site Form, 2001.
Newspapers
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Businesses Listed for Relocation.” August 02, 1966.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. Advertisement “Dotty Dunn.” April 05, 1967.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. Advertisement “Dotty Dunn Presents.” November 13, 1968.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Fire Chief, Assistant Hospitalized.” January 22, 1970.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “William Rutledge The ‘Unsung Hero’ Of Downtown Fire.” January 30, 1970.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. Advertisement “Dotty Dunn Hatts.” April 16, 1970.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Parking Ramp Construction to Get Underway Next Year.” June 29, 1971.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Urban Renewal Office to Move.” April 04, 1973.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Pole Marks Barber Shop.” July 11, 1973.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Grand Opening Ceremonies.” July 11, 1973.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04074
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
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Hawkeye Barber Shop Johnson
Name of Property County
124 S. Clinton Street Iowa City
Address City
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “’It’ll be nice to be in your own place again’.” Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 27,
1977.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Urban renewal ’79 – Year of brick and mortar.” December 29, 1978.
Iowa City Press-Citizen. “Hawkeye Barber Shop.” February 21, 1979.
11. Additional Documentation
Legal Description: Original Town S 13.25’ of N78.25’ Lot 5 Blk 81
Assessor: 002 +1010378018
Latitude/Longitude: 41.659558/-91.534376
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