About this property
The Knuessl Building is a historic mid-19th Century commercial building in downtown Ottawa, Illinois. It was built around 1868 by a local pharmacist. The Knuessl Building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
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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 92000486. It was listed on May 10, 1992.
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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 Knuessl Building listed on the National Register?
Knuessl Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Knuessl Building?
Knuessl Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Knuessl Building?
The period of significance for Knuessl Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
Can I research the history near Knuessl Building?
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