About this property
The Pettit Cleaners Building, located at 114 E. 8th Ave. in Winfield, Kansas, was built in 1947 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The building measures 25 by 145 feet (7.6 m × 44.2 m) in plan, and is partially one story and partially two stories. The original portion was built in about 1880. In 1947 local architect William N. Canton designed the current Streamline Moderne facade.
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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 04001427. It was listed on January 5, 2005.
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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 Pettit Cleaners Building listed on the National Register?
Pettit Cleaners Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Pettit Cleaners Building?
Pettit Cleaners Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pettit Cleaners Building?
The period of significance for Pettit Cleaners Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
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