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The designation of the bunkhouse is supported by the Metropolitan Area General Plan, which <br /> states: <br /> "Adopt and implement historic preservation policies, regulations, and incentive <br /> programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures, <br /> landmarks, sites, and areas of cultural, historic or archeological significance, consistent <br /> with overall policies. " (Policy 1, page III-I-2.) <br /> Continued designation of the Southern Pacific Bunkhouse will ensure the preservation of the <br /> structure as part of the ensemble that includes the station and express office. <br /> (2) Designation is based on a determination of historic significance according to one or <br /> more of the following: <br /> (a) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the <br /> broad patterns of history. <br /> The September 27, 1979 preliminary staff notes for the designation of the Southern Pacific <br /> Passenger Depot (HD 79-2) identifies the significance of events associated with establishing a <br /> north/south rail line between Oregon and California. The bunkhouse is clearly associated with <br /> this early event. <br /> `(b) Is associated with the lives of persons significant to our past. <br /> This criterion is not applicable to the designation of the bunkhouse since there is no association <br /> with persons according to the designation (HD 79-2). <br /> (c) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of <br /> construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic <br /> values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose <br /> components may lack individual distinction. <br /> The preliminary staff notes for the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (HD 79-2) identifies the <br /> significance of the bunkhouse as a building type associated with early railroad development in <br /> Eugene. "The third structure on the site is a small, square building with a hip roof and shiplap <br /> siding which has been stuccoed over. The four-over-four double-hung windows on the western <br /> and southern sides appear to be original. The building used as a stopover bunkhouse for railroad <br /> men dates from the time of the second station and has been moved from its previous location at <br /> the western end of the depot grounds." (Page II-B-S) <br /> (d) Yields, or may be likely to yield, information important to prehistory or <br /> history. <br /> This criterion is not applicable to the designation since no ground disturbance will occur as part <br /> of the move or designation. The site is paved. <br /> <br /> Findings & Decision: Southern Pacific Bunkhouse (HM 03-1) September 25, 2003 Page 5 <br /> <br />