About this property
Argos Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Argos, Indiana. The district encompasses 21 contributing buildings in the central business district of Argos. It developed between about 1867 and 1942, and includes examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Neoclassical style architecture. Notable buildings include the Reed Block (1891), Williams Inn (1838), IOOF #263 Hall (1901–1907), Corner Hardware Building (1883), Argos Reflector Building / GAR Hall (c. 1898), Argos Theater (1898–1907, c.
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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 01000991. It was listed on September 15, 2001.
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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 Argos Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Argos Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Argos Downtown Historic District?
Argos Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Argos Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Argos Downtown Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1838.
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