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6/1/2018 hftps://dosgrants.com/GrantApplication/PrintPreview?gid=5127 C. Historical Significance Page 3 of 1. Historical Designation Indicate the type of historical designation currently held by the historic resource. For properties or sites that have been listed in the National Register or are contributing properties or sites within a National Register District, provide the date that the property, site or district was listed. Should you have questions regarding the National Register status of a property or site, contact the Division's National Register Staff at 1.800.847.7278 or 850.245.6300. Type of Historical Designation * ® Individual Local Designation Historical Designation details # Property Name 1 Roseland Community Center Date Designated 9/9/2003 2. Historical Significance Explain the historic significance of the property, site, or resource(s) that is the subject of the proposed project - (Maximum characters 1500.) Roseland is a small community on the south bank of the St. Sebastian River and part of the Spanish land grant of George Fleming. Platted in 1889 as Wauregan, the Townsite was replatted as the Townsite of Roseland with a post office in 1892. A school, river park, church and community center were established in 1926. By 1930, Roseland had a population of 83 people and the community building that later became the Roseland Women's Club. Today, the building still serves the residents of Roseland and Indian River County. The one-story, approximately 1,400 square foot building and essentially remained the same since the early 1950s with very minor updates to the original 1920s frame vernacular. The windows have been replaced over time and the roof was converted from a metal standing seam type roof to asphalt shingle. The underpinnings for the house came from the old railway bridge that crossed the St. Sebastian River in the location where it remains today. Other key features of the building include minor alteration to the front facade which can easily be replicated to the original era. The building was in use as recently as 2017 in much the same way which it was when constructed, as a community gathering center and focal point of the Roseland Community. The building is surrounded by a 0.74 acre park -like setting and dirt road with little traffic, overlooking the St. Sebastian River. For Historic Structures and Archaeological Sites, enter the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) Number (ex. 8ES1234). For Multiple site forms, just separate with a semicolon (;). If no FMSF form exists, applicants may be required to complete one as part of the requirements in a grant award agreement. 81RO341 For Historic Property, Indicate Year of the Original Construction (enter Year only) 1925 For Historic Property, Date(s) and Description of Major Alterations - (Maximum characters 300.) The 1,400 square foot, one-story building was constructed by a local builder with lumber that was salvaged from the original St. Sebastian River bridge (circa 1900). In the 1930s the original porch was converted to an enclosed porch and a restroom was installed. An addition and basement was added to the west side in the 1950s. Indicate Current Use of Historic Property and Proposed Use - (Maximum characters 300) Nestled in the Roseland Community Park, it is the only county building overlooking the St. Sebastian River. The building has served as the meeting location of the Roseland Women's Club since the early 1920's and is still the meeting location for various Roseland community meetings and events. With improvements, the location will continue to serve its residents. For Archaeological Sites, provide the Cultural Affiliation of the Site and Dates of Use or Occupation - (Maximum characters 300.) N/A https://dosgrants.com/GrantApplication/PrintPreview?gid=5127 4/14