About this property
JCPenney (legally Penney OpCo LLC; abbreviated JCP and colloquially Penney's) is an American department store chain founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney. It is owned by Catalyst Brands, a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group, Brookfield Corporation, Shein, and Simon Property Group, since 2025. JCPenney originated as a group of dry goods stores that Penney managed as part of the Golden Rule chain and incorporated under his own name in 1913.
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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 83002372. It was listed on September 7, 1983.
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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 J.C. Penney Company Building listed on the National Register?
J.C. Penney Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.
What type of historic resource is J.C. Penney Company Building?
J.C. Penney Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for J.C. Penney Company Building?
The period of significance for J.C. Penney Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near J.C. Penney Company Building?
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