About this property
The Oxford Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Oxford, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 20 resources, which included 16 contributing buildings and four non-contributing buildings. This district reflects a typical central business district found in a Midwest town. It represents a transitional period from a frontier town to a settled community, and from the horse as the primary means of transportation to the automobile and mechanized farming.
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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 97000389. It was listed on May 1, 1997.
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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 Oxford Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Oxford Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Oxford Commercial Historic District?
Oxford Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oxford Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Oxford Commercial Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Oxford Commercial Historic District?
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