About this property
Kaufman-Straus was a local department store that operated in Louisville, Kentucky, from 1879 to 1969. In 1879, local retail clerk Henry Kaufman opened the first store on Jefferson between 7th and 8th. Four years later, Benjamin Straus entered into partnership with Kaufman.
Location
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 78001357. It was listed on February 14, 1978.
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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 Kaufman-Straus Building listed on the National Register?
Kaufman-Straus Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Kaufman-Straus Building?
Kaufman-Straus Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kaufman-Straus Building?
The period of significance for Kaufman-Straus Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1879.
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