About this property
The Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District encompasses a small complex of commercial industrial buildings associated with the poultry industry in Springdale, Arkansas. Its three buildings included the original headquarters building of Tyson Foods, one of the world's largest producers of chicken meat. That building, at 319 East Emma Avenue, was built between 1914 and 1924 to house a produce store, and was extensively altered in 1947 to house the Tyson offices.
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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 11000695. It was listed on September 22, 2011.
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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 Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District listed on the National Register?
Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District?
Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District?
The period of significance for Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Springdale Poultry Industry Historic District?
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