About this property
The Lumsden–Boone Building is a historic commercial building located at 226 Fayetteville Street in the Fayetteville Street Historic District of Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Constructed in 1896 for tin and hardware dealer J.C.S. Lumsden, the building is the only surviving metal-front building today on Fayetteville Street. Boone's official business name was "C.R. Boone, DeLuxe Clothier"; his was considered one of the city's leading businesses and boasted the slogan "Come and See".
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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 83001923. It was listed on September 7, 1983.
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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 Lumsden-Boone Building listed on the National Register?
Lumsden-Boone Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Lumsden-Boone Building?
Lumsden-Boone Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lumsden-Boone Building?
The period of significance for Lumsden-Boone Building is recorded as the civil_war era.
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