Old Bell Telephone Building
About this property
The Old Bell Telephone Building is a historic commercial building at 109 North Ash Street in downtown Osceola, Arkansas. It is a two-story flat-roof brick building, built in 1911 to house the town's telephone exchange. The building is three bays wide, with the door in the right bay, with a transom window above.
Location
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 87001353. It was listed on August 5, 1987.
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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 Old Bell Telephone Building listed on the National Register?
Old Bell Telephone Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Old Bell Telephone Building?
Old Bell Telephone Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Bell Telephone Building?
The period of significance for Old Bell Telephone Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Old Bell Telephone Building?
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