About this property
Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District is a historic district in Crown Point, Indiana, that dates back to 1873. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Its boundaries were changed in 2005, and it was increased in 2007 to include a Moderne architecture building at 208 Main Street. The late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century commercial and public buildings represent a period of economic and political growth. The Lake County Courthouse stands in the center of the district.
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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 07000210. It was listed on March 28, 2007.
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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 Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed on the National Register?
Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District (Boundary Increase II) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District (Boundary Increase II)?
Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District (Boundary Increase II) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District (Boundary Increase II)?
The period of significance for Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District (Boundary Increase II) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1873.
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