About this property
McMinn Building is a historic commercial building located at Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1899, and is a two-story, rectangular brick building with robust decorative brickwork in the Italianate style. It has three storefronts on the first floor, and offices on the second arranged in a U-shaped plan.
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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 94000034. It was listed on February 18, 1994.
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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 McMinn Building listed on the National Register?
McMinn Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1994.
What type of historic resource is McMinn Building?
McMinn Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McMinn Building?
The period of significance for McMinn Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
Can I research the history near McMinn Building?
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