National Register of Historic Places

Fisher-Plane Commercial Building

Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
Listed
March 8, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000212

About this property

The Fishe–Plane Commercial Building is a historic building located in Independence, Iowa, United States. The central business district developed in Independence on the east side of the Wapsipinicon River. Fires in 1873 and 1874 destroyed the wooden buildings that were originally built there. They were replaced by brick and stone buildings, and the wooden sheds that accompanied the commercial buildings were eliminated. This two-story brick Italianate style building was one of the new buildings constructed in 1874. Its construction was attributed to George Netcott Jr., an English native who owned the George Netcott Brick Yards. He is credited with building many of the brick buildings in the city. It features evenly spaced arched windows with cast metal hoods, and a prominent metal cornice. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

119 and 121 1st St., E.
Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
42.46849, -91.89325

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Fisher-Plane Commercial Building listed on the National Register?

Fisher-Plane Commercial Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Fisher-Plane Commercial Building?

Fisher-Plane Commercial Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fisher-Plane Commercial Building?

The period of significance for Fisher-Plane Commercial Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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