About this property
Benjamin House , also known as the Benjamin (John Forbes) House and Vesper Place , is a historic home located at Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1872–1873, and is a three-story, Italian Villa brick dwelling over a full basement. It measures 35 feet wide by 60 feet deep and has three porches. It features a low-pitched hip roof, topped by a cupola and cast iron, bracketed canopies on the windows. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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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 72000732. It was listed on June 26, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Benjamin House listed on the National Register?
Benjamin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Benjamin House?
Benjamin House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Benjamin House?
The period of significance for Benjamin House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1872.
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