About this property
The Abilene Downtown Historic District is a historic district in Abilene, Kansas which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The district is roughly bounded by Northeast 4th, West 1st, South Walnut, and North Olive Street. The 45 acres (18 ha) listed area included 75 contributing buildings and four contributing structures, as well as 35 non-contributing buildings. It includes Italianate and Classical Revival architecture, including works by Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Cayton & Murcay. It includes a city hall, a courthouse, a post office, and commercial buildings for specialty stores, banks and other businesses.
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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 09000673. It was listed on August 31, 2009.
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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 Abilene Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Abilene Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Abilene Downtown Historic District?
Abilene Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Abilene Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Abilene Downtown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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