About this property
Longview Farm in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States was built by Robert A. Long. In planning the farm Long turned to Henry F. Hoit of Hoit, Price and Barnes, as he had designed Corinthian Hall and the R.A. Long Building. George Kessler was chosen as the landscape architect. The farm and over 50 other structures were built on 1,780 acres. Construction started in 1913 and completed in 1914 taking just 18 months to complete.
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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 85003378. It was listed on October 23, 1985.
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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 Longview Farm listed on the National Register?
Longview Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Longview Farm?
Longview Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Longview Farm?
The period of significance for Longview Farm is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
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