National Register of Historic Places

Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory

Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Listed
May 9, 2022
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100007689

Location

293 Grote St. (Historic Address 315 Grote St.)
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
42.94201, -78.88006

Significance

Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory is a building in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2022, under reference number 100007689. It is recognized for its significance in Architecture and Industry.

Categories

ARCHITECTUREINDUSTRY
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory listed on the National Register?

Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2022.

What type of historic resource is Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory?

Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory?

The period of significance for Visco Meter Factory-Buerk Tool Factory is recorded as the industrial era.

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