About this property
Sohmer and Company Piano Factory is a historic piano factory located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York City. It was built in 1886 by Sohmer & Co., and is a six-story, L-shaped, Rundbogenstil / Romanesque Revival style brick building. The corner features a clock tower with a copper trimmed mansard roof.
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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 14000007. It was listed on February 14, 2014.
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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 Sohmer and Company Piano Factory listed on the National Register?
Sohmer and Company Piano Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Sohmer and Company Piano Factory?
Sohmer and Company Piano Factory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sohmer and Company Piano Factory?
The period of significance for Sohmer and Company Piano Factory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Sohmer and Company Piano Factory?
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