About this property
The Western Public Service Building is a historic building in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 by Ernest Leafgreen for the Western Public Service Company, an electricity company whose president was E. C. Van Diest. It was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Everett L. Goldsmith, with "terra cotta sheathing of the two public facades, the west and the north." It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 15, 2004.
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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 04000798. It was listed on October 14, 2004.
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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 Western Public Service Building listed on the National Register?
Western Public Service Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Western Public Service Building?
Western Public Service Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Western Public Service Building?
The period of significance for Western Public Service Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.
Can I research the history near Western Public Service Building?
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