About this property
The Winona Commercial Historic District comprises six downtown blocks along 3rd Street in Winona, Minnesota, United States. It comprises 65 contributing properties mostly built in the 1880s and 1890s. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 for having local significance in the theme of commerce. It was nominated for reflecting the prosperity of a river and rail town that grew into southeast Minnesota's leading commercial center of the late 19th century.
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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 98001220. It was listed on September 30, 1998.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Winona Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Winona Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Winona Commercial Historic District?
Winona Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Winona Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Winona Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Winona Commercial Historic District?
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