Poynter Building
About this property
Poynter is an English occupational surname for the maker of cord that fastened doublet with hose (clothing). The name derives from the Middle English "poynte" and originally from the Latin "puncta", meaning to pierce. Poynter may also be an Anglicised variant of the Huguenot name 'Pointier'.
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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 85001745. It was listed on August 7, 1985.
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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 Poynter Building listed on the National Register?
Poynter Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Poynter Building?
Poynter Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Poynter Building?
The period of significance for Poynter Building is recorded as the industrial era.
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