Cahow Barber Shop
National Register of Historic Places

Cahow Barber Shop

Chapman, Merrick County, Nebraska
Listed
January 12, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002493

About this property

The Cahow Barber Shop is located in Chapman, Nebraska. It is a false-front building of frame construction with a gable roof and linteled door and window hoods, built in 1889. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places; its historical significance derives from its age, its architectural design, and its association with author-photographer Wright Morris.

Location

Chapman, Merrick County, Nebraska
41.02396, -98.15870

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 84002493. It was listed on January 12, 1984.

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Nearby Battles

Grand Island Raid 1864
1864Indian Wars
11.8 mi
Battle of Villasur (Nebraska)
1720Colonial
14.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Cahow Barber Shop listed on the National Register?

Cahow Barber Shop was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Cahow Barber Shop?

Cahow Barber Shop is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cahow Barber Shop?

The period of significance for Cahow Barber Shop is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.

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