About this property
The Apex Town Hall, called Apex City Hall in the National Register of Historic Places is a historic town hall at 237 N Salem Street in the historic district of downtown Apex, North Carolina. It was built in 1912 after the June 12, 1911, fire destroyed several downtown buildings including the previous home of the town hall, Poe Brother's Store. The ground floor housed a farmer's market with fresh meat preserved by ice boxes, vegetables, chickens on the sidewalk out front, and two jail cells,…
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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 85003077. It was listed on December 5, 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 Apex City Hall listed on the National Register?
Apex City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Apex City Hall?
Apex City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Apex City Hall?
The period of significance for Apex City Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Apex City Hall?
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