About this property
The Green Mercantile Store, located in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, is a two-story building constructed of native granite in 1898 by John W. Green, Sr. The building is also home for the Buffalo Creek post office. The original Green Mercantile was a wooden hotel building built in 1883 and purchased by John Wesley Green.
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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 74000581. It was listed on September 30, 1974.
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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 Green Mercantile Store listed on the National Register?
Green Mercantile Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Green Mercantile Store?
Green Mercantile Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Green Mercantile Store?
The period of significance for Green Mercantile Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
Can I research the history near Green Mercantile Store?
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