About this property
A blue-plate special is a discount-priced meal that changes daily. The practice was common from the 1920s in American and Canadian restaurants through the 1950s, especially in diners and greasy spoons. As of 2026, there are still a few restaurants and diners that offer blue-plate specials under that name, sometimes on blue plates, but it is a vanishing tradition.
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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 08000989. It was listed on October 15, 2008.
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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 Blue Plate Building listed on the National Register?
Blue Plate Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Blue Plate Building?
Blue Plate Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blue Plate Building?
The period of significance for Blue Plate Building is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Blue Plate Building?
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