Van Marter Building
National Register of Historic Places

Van Marter Building

Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona
Listed
May 13, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
86001174

About this property

The Van Marter Building, located at 423–427 East Beale Street in Kingman, Arizona, was built in 1921 and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Placed since May 14, 1986. The building was built with a Mission/Spanish Revival architectural style. J. B. Lammers of Flagstaff, Arizona was the contractor. The building was the business location for Van Marter Enterprizes, housing his mortician and shoemaker shops. The building had office space, shoe shop, headstones sales, and lease office space.

Location

423--427 Beale St.
Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona
35.18973, -114.05178

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Van Marter Building listed on the National Register?

Van Marter Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Van Marter Building?

Van Marter Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Van Marter Building?

The period of significance for Van Marter Building is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1921.

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