About this property
The Bear Valley Grange Hall is a historic meeting hall in Chester Township, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1874 for the exclusive use of a local chapter of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, an early farmers' advocacy group and fraternal organization. The chapter folded in the 1880s and the building has been used since as the Chester Town Hall.
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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 88003089. It was listed on January 5, 1989.
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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 Bear Valley Grange Hall listed on the National Register?
Bear Valley Grange Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Bear Valley Grange Hall?
Bear Valley Grange Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear Valley Grange Hall?
The period of significance for Bear Valley Grange Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near Bear Valley Grange Hall?
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