National Register of Historic Places

Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building

Peru, Miami County, Indiana
Listed
August 31, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000007

About this property

Brownell Block, also known as the Senger Dry Goods Company Building, is a historic commercial building located at Peru, Indiana. It was built in 1883–1884, as a three-story, Italianate style brick building faced with a molded stone veneer. The rectangular building measures 66 feet, 6 inches, by 132 feet. It has a two-story addition and features projecting bays on the second and third floors. The building was home to Senger Dry Goods Company for 70 years. It houses the Miami County Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

Peru, Miami County, Indiana
40.75490, -86.06947

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Miami County Courthouse
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0 mi
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0.2 mi
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Mississinewa
1812Early Republic
14.3 mi

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When was Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building listed on the National Register?

Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building?

Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building?

The period of significance for Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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