Branson Building
About this property
The Branson Building in Alva, Oklahoma is a Plains Commercial-style building which was built in 1905. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is a two-story business block, with a flat roof bordered by a brick frieze. Second-story windows are framed by pilasters; first-story windows are tall, consistent with the high (15 feet (4.6 m)) ceilings inside. There is a corner entrance on the diagonal.
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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 84000700. It was listed on January 5, 1984.
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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 Branson Building listed on the National Register?
Branson Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Branson Building?
Branson Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Branson Building?
The period of significance for Branson Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Branson Building?
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