About this property
The Texaco Station No. 1 is a historic automotive service station at 110 East Main Street in Paragould, Arkansas. Built in 1925, it is a Mission-style brick building with a canopy extending to cover the service area. It is one of only two surviving early gas stations in the city, and was used as a service station until about 1970, going through a number of ownership and fuel supplier changes. In 1985 it was converted into the Hamburger Station, a restaurant.
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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 01000718. It was listed on July 19, 2001.
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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 Texaco Station No. 1 listed on the National Register?
Texaco Station No. 1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Texaco Station No. 1?
Texaco Station No. 1 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Texaco Station No. 1?
The period of significance for Texaco Station No. 1 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Texaco Station No. 1?
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