About this property
The Ballenger Building , also known as G.F. Troxell Furniture Store , Taylor Music and Furniture Co. , and Safeway , is a historic commercial building located in downtown Columbia, Missouri. It was originally built about 1892, and expanded rearward about 1904. It was extensively remodeled in 1928. It is a two-story brick building on a stone foundation. It features terra cotta ornamentation and Chicago school style windows.
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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 03001474. It was listed on January 21, 2004.
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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 Ballenger Building listed on the National Register?
Ballenger Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Ballenger Building?
Ballenger Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ballenger Building?
The period of significance for Ballenger Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
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