About this property
The McGregor Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in McGregor, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. At the time of its nomination the district consisted of 60 resources, including 51 contributing buildings, one contributing site, one contributing structure, and seven noncontributing buildings. Unlike most river towns in Iowa the central business district does not follow along the Mississippi River, but moves away from it. It is linear in shape, following Main Street, which runs from the southwest to the northeast in a narrow valley between two 400-foot (120 m) bluffs.
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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 02001033. It was listed on December 10, 2002.
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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 McGregor Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
McGregor Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 2002.
What type of historic resource is McGregor Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
McGregor Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McGregor Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for McGregor Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the modern era.
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