US Post Office-Hettinger
About this property
The U.S. Post Office-Hettinger in Hettinger, North Dakota, United States, is an example of Starved Classicism architecture. Also known as Hettinger Post Office, it was built during 1937-1938 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1989. The main portion of the building is nearly square, 60 by 58.5 feet (18.3 m × 17.8 m).
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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 89001751. It was listed on November 1, 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 US Post Office-Hettinger listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Hettinger was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1989.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Hettinger?
US Post Office-Hettinger is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Hettinger?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Hettinger is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near US Post Office-Hettinger?
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