National Register of Historic Places

Buick Automobile Company Building

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Listed
May 4, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000386

About this property

The Buick Automobile Company Building, at 216 Admiral Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri, was built in 1907. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. It is a three-story brick building with elements of Tudor Revival style. It is supported by cast-iron columns, steel girders and heavy timbered joists, and was designed by architect Frank S. Rea. A three-story brick addition was added around 1934, and a two-story extension to the rear was added in 1958. The building included an automobile showroom on the first floor, auto repair shops in the basement and on the third floor, and a garage on the second floor.

Location

216 Admiral Blvd.
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
39.10754, -94.58006

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Buick Automobile Company Building listed on the National Register?

Buick Automobile Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Buick Automobile Company Building?

Buick Automobile Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Buick Automobile Company Building?

The period of significance for Buick Automobile Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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