National Register of Historic Places

Moyse Building

Chino, San Bernardino County, California
Listed
February 28, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000522

About this property

The Moyse Building, also known as the Gray Building, is a historic building located at 13150 7th Street in Chino, California. Built in 1887, it is the oldest surviving building in the city. The building has served in several capacities for the city and has played a part in several civic firsts. After W. R. Dawson completed the building, he ran Chino's first post office from it. The second floor housed the city's first school, which had five students its first year. When Chino was first connected to telephone service, the Moyse Building was one of the first buildings with a connection. The building also hosted the city's first communal Thanksgiving celebration, which was led by the Rev. A. B. Orgen. In recent years, the building has housed the Chino Chamber of Commerce. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1979.

Location

13150 7th St.
Chino, San Bernardino County, California
34.01466, -117.69055

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When was Moyse Building listed on the National Register?

Moyse Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Moyse Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Moyse Building?

The period of significance for Moyse Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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