About this property
The Blissfield Downtown Historic District is a historic district located in the village of Blissfield, Michigan, and roughly bounded by Pearl Street on the west, Giles Avenue on the east, Jefferson Street on the south, and Adrian Street and the Blissfield railroad line on the north. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. The Blissfield Downtown Historic District contains 44 historically contributing structures, and eight non-contributing. The district is bisected by the River Raisin, with buildings on each side. The structures date back to 1875, with much of the development occurring in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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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 15000364. It was listed on June 28, 2015.
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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 Blissfield Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Blissfield Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Blissfield Downtown Historic District?
Blissfield Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blissfield Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Blissfield Downtown Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1875.
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