About this property
The Brown Shoe Company Factory is a historic factory located at 212 S. State St. in Litchfield, Illinois. The factory opened in 1917 to produce shoes for the St. Louis–based Brown Shoe Company. Prominent St.
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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 06001019. It was listed on November 15, 2006.
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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 Brown Shoe Company Factory listed on the National Register?
Brown Shoe Company Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Brown Shoe Company Factory?
Brown Shoe Company Factory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brown Shoe Company Factory?
The period of significance for Brown Shoe Company Factory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Brown Shoe Company Factory?
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