About this property
The East Second Street Commercial Historic District is a small historic district in Winona, Minnesota, United States. It comprises 14 contributing properties mostly built in the late 1860s. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 for its state-level significance in the themes of architecture and commerce. It was nominated for being one of the few surviving remnants of the original business district of a Minnesota river town, and for being a symbol of Winona's swift growth as a lumber and grain trade center.
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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 90002198. It was listed on January 25, 1991.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was East Second Street Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
East Second Street Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1991.
What type of historic resource is East Second Street Commercial Historic District?
East Second Street Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for East Second Street Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for East Second Street Commercial Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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