About this property
The Almer Store is a historic commercial building at 824 Columbia Street in Helena, Arkansas. Built sometime in the 1870s by Swiss immigrants, it is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Phillips County. Ulrich Almer is claimed to have built the store out of the parts of a raft he and his wife floated down the Mississippi River.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000488. It was listed on October 17, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Almer Store listed on the National Register?
Almer Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Almer Store?
Almer Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Almer Store?
The period of significance for Almer Store is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Almer Store?
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