About this property
The Boyt Company Building , also known as the Gilchrist Building , is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The significance of this two-story brick structure is its association with the Boyt Company. Boyt manufactured leather goods in this building from 1904, when it was built, until 1908. They moved to a now nonextant building to the west at that time. From 1943 to 1945 Boyt was a contractor with the United States Armed Forces, and they leased this building as a depot for shipping supplies.
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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 09000108. It was listed on March 10, 2009.
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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 Boyt Company Building listed on the National Register?
Boyt Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Boyt Company Building?
Boyt Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boyt Company Building?
The period of significance for Boyt Company Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Boyt Company Building?
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