About this property
Standard Drug Company (founded as Hopkins and Bethea) is a historic pharmaceutical company in Meridian, Mississippi. Originally established as a small retail drug store in 1900, the company was incorporated in 1919 and became one of the largest commercial firms in the city. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
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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 89002050. It was listed on December 7, 1989.
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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 Standard Drug Company listed on the National Register?
Standard Drug Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Standard Drug Company?
Standard Drug Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Standard Drug Company?
The period of significance for Standard Drug Company is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Standard Drug Company?
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