About this property
The Alma Downtown Historic District is a commercial historic district in Alma, Michigan, roughly located along Superior Street between the Pine River and Prospect Avenue, and along State Street between Center and Downie Streets. Parts of the district were designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1975, and the entirety was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. It contains 72 structures, primarily brick commercial buildings, ranging from one to three stories in height and dating from 1874 (and likely earlier) to the 1960s.
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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 13000904. It was listed on December 11, 2013.
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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 Alma Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alma Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Alma Downtown Historic District?
Alma Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alma Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Alma Downtown Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near Alma Downtown Historic District?
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