About this property
The Ritchie Grocery Building is a historic commercial building at Front and Olive Streets in Texarkana, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick and masonry building with a flat roof and a parapet along the main facade. It was built in 1894 by Francis Mullins, owner of the Texas Produce Company, the first major grocery wholesaler in the city, founded in 1884.
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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 90000900. It was listed on June 13, 1990.
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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 Ritchie Grocery Building listed on the National Register?
Ritchie Grocery Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Ritchie Grocery Building?
Ritchie Grocery Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ritchie Grocery Building?
The period of significance for Ritchie Grocery Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Ritchie Grocery Building?
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