About this property
The Downtown Perry Historic District , also known as Uptown , is a nationally recognized historic district located in Perry, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. At the time of its nomination it contained 68 resources, which included 58 contributing buildings, one contributing site, and nine non-contributing buildings. The central business district is divided into three sections: the Triangle, Second Street above Willis Avenue, and South of Otley Avenue. The Triangle is public land where the Perry Carnegie Library Building is located.
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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 00001005. It was listed on September 7, 2000.
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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 Dowtown Perry Historic District listed on the National Register?
Dowtown Perry Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Dowtown Perry Historic District?
Dowtown Perry Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dowtown Perry Historic District?
The period of significance for Dowtown Perry Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
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