About this property
The Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District is a designation applied to the historic downtown of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, United States. It comprises 20 contributing properties built between 1893 and 1932. It was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 for having local significance in the theme of commerce. It was nominated for being an unusually intact business district of an agricultural trade center on the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad.
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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 94000832. It was listed on August 4, 1994.
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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 Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District?
Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District?
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