About this property
The Campana Factory is a historic building in Batavia, Illinois. It was built in 1936 to serve as a factory for The Campana Company, which produced Italian Balm, the most popular hand lotion in the United States during The Great Depression. The Streamline Moderne and Bauhaus building features many innovative technologies, such as air conditioning.
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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 79003760. It was listed on April 5, 1979.
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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 Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease) listed on the National Register?
Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease)?
Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease)?
The period of significance for Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Campana Factory (Boundary Decrease)?
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