About this property
The Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building is a historic community building in Chester, Arkansas. It is a two-story rectangular wood-frame structure, designed to house a church and community space on the ground floor, and Masonic lodge facilities on the upper floor. It was built in 1942, replacing a 1903 building of similar function that stood at another location and was torn down to build a school.
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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 00000150. It was listed on March 3, 2000.
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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 Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building listed on the National Register?
Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building?
Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building?
The period of significance for Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building?
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