About this property
The Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Bonaparte, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. At the time of its nomination it contained 38 resources, which included 24 contributing buildings, one contributing structure, 11 non-contributing buildings, and two non-contributing structures. Three mill-related buildings near the Des Moines River are associated with the Meek's family who had a central role in the town's development from its founding through the turn of the 20th century. They include the woolen mill (1863), the flour mill (1878), which is individually listed on the National Register, and the pants factory (1892).
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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 89000313. It was listed on April 24, 1989.
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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 Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District listed on the National Register?
Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District?
Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District?
The period of significance for Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
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