About this property
The Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant, later known as Delta Ice, is a historic industrial facility at 120 East Broadway in West Memphis, Arkansas. Built in 1930, it is a regionally distinctive brick structure, used for the manufacture and distribution of ice, a critical product that facilitated the shipment of perishable goods prior to the advent of refrigerated trucks. Its front facade is dominated by a loading dock, sheltered by a corrugated metal awning.
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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 09001244. It was listed on January 21, 2010.
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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 Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant listed on the National Register?
Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant?
Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant?
The period of significance for Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant?
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