About this property
The East Howard Street Commercial Historic District is a historic business district in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. It comprises both sides of East Howard Street along the four blocks between 1st and 5th Avenues. It was the new business district designed and built for Hibbing by the Oliver Iron Mining Company from 1920 to 1921, when the company arranged to move the city a mile south to expand the Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 for its local significance in the theme of community planning and development. It was nominated as a key portion of Hibbing that represents the efforts of the Oliver Iron Mining Company to relocate the entire town, and the economic importance of iron mining on the Mesabi Range.
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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 93000255. It was listed on March 31, 1993.
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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 East Howard Street Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
East Howard Street Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1993.
What type of historic resource is East Howard Street Commercial Historic District?
East Howard Street Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for East Howard Street Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for East Howard Street Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.
Can I research the history near East Howard Street Commercial Historic District?
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