Old Delta Democrat Times Building
National Register of Historic Places

Old Delta Democrat Times Building

Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi
Listed
March 25, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
82003120

About this property

The Old Delta Democrat Times Building is a historic building in Greenville, in the state of Mississippi in the Southern United States. The building is located at 201-203 Main Street in Downtown Greenville, the county seat of Washington County, Mississippi, in the Southern United States. The two-storey building was completed circa 1880–1882. It was acquired in 1880 for US$700 by John G. Arche and Samuel Brown, the owners of Brown & Arche, a mill and machine company. It was sold to the Lake family in 1902, who remained the owners until 1977. The second floor was rented to the Greenville Temple Association, a Freemason lodge, from 1883 to 1914. The first floor was rented to the Greenville Bank and Trust Company from 1906 to 1910. From 1943 to 1968, the building was rented by the Delta Democrat Times. Later, it was rented to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 25, 1982.

Location

201--203 Main St.
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi
33.41217, -91.06481

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When was Old Delta Democrat Times Building listed on the National Register?

Old Delta Democrat Times Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Old Delta Democrat Times Building?

Old Delta Democrat Times Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Delta Democrat Times Building?

The period of significance for Old Delta Democrat Times Building is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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