About this property
The Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Company is a historic factory complex at 7 Marble Street in Whitman, Massachusetts. The Commonwealth Shoe Company was formed in 1885 by the merger of Charles H. Jones & Co. and Bay State Shoe & Leather Co. The company produced the hugely popular Bostonian shoe, known for its high quality and comfort. The Whitman factory complex was its original site.
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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 14000271. It was listed on May 12, 2014.
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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 Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co. listed on the National Register?
Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co. was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co.?
Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co. is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co.?
The period of significance for Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co. is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co.?
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