About this property
The Alliance Commercial Historic District, located roughly along Box Butte Ave. in Alliance, Nebraska is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It includes Romanesque and Mission/Spanish Revival architecture amidst its 44 contributing buildings over 17.4 acres (7.0 ha). The city of Alliance was founded in 1888 with the arrival of a railroad. Its commercial district, which includes some '"high style"' buildings including an Art Deco theatre and a neo-classical style post office, are included in the district along with other late 1800s and early 1900s buildings.
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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 07000180. It was listed on March 21, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Alliance Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alliance Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Alliance Commercial Historic District?
Alliance Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alliance Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Alliance Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Alliance Commercial Historic District?
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