About this property
The Brown Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, and its boundaries were increased in 2004. At the time of the boundary increase it consisted of 246 resources, which included 201 contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and 44 non-contributing buildings. Brown and East Ronalds Streets are both part of the city's original plat when it was laid out as the capital of the Iowa Territory. They are located on the north edge of the plat.
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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 94001112. It was listed on September 22, 1994.
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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 Brown Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Brown Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Brown Street Historic District?
Brown Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brown Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Brown Street Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Brown Street Historic District?
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