About this property
Hermann Historic District is a national historic district located at Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri. The district encompasses 360 contributing buildings, 4 contributing structures, and 3 contributing objects in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Hermann. The district developed between about 1838 and 1910, and includes representative examples of Greek Revival and Classical Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include the Eitzen House (1855), Potnmer-Gentner House (1848), Hermann City Hall (1906), Strehly House (1845), Concert Hall (1877), The German School (1871), and Gasconade County Courthouse (1896). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, with a boundary increase in 2006.
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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 06001089. It was listed on November 29, 2006.
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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 Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1838.
Can I research the history near Hermann Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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