About this property
The Swedish American Telephone Company Building is a historic structure in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Built in the later 1890s, the factory differs from other industrial buildings of its day because of its ornate facade. It was home to medical supplier Betz & Co.
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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 85002286. It was listed on September 12, 1985.
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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 Swedish American Telephone Company Building listed on the National Register?
Swedish American Telephone Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Swedish American Telephone Company Building?
Swedish American Telephone Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Swedish American Telephone Company Building?
The period of significance for Swedish American Telephone Company Building is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Swedish American Telephone Company Building?
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