National Register of Historic Places

Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store

Yates Center, Woodson County, Kansas
Listed
October 16, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003146

About this property

The Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store, located at 100 E. Rutledge in Yates Center, Kansas, was built in 1904. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Kansas architect George P. Washburn designed the building. It was erected by Grant Naylor. It is also a key contributing building in the NRHP-listed Yates Center Courthouse Square Historic District. It has also been known as Light Hardware Building and is currently home to The Grand Ballroom at Light Hardware and Meet on Main, along with The Lanes at Light Hardware bowling alley next door. The Dr. John and Patricia Atkin Grand Ballroom was restored to its former glory recently and is once again a stunning venue for large events and gatherings'.

Location

100 E. Rutledge
Yates Center, Woodson County, Kansas
37.88099, -95.73211

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Woodson County Courthouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
Yates Center Carnegie Library
Industrial
0.2 mi
Yates Center Courthouse Square Historic District
Listed
0.6 mi
Lander's Wagon and Carriage Shop
Industrial
16.6 mi
Brush Creek Bridge
Industrial
16.6 mi

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When was Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store listed on the National Register?

Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store?

Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store?

The period of significance for Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store is recorded as the industrial era.

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