About this property
The Pierce Block is a historic building in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma on the northeast corner of Third Street and Detroit Avenue, that was constructed as a hotel in 1909. According to the Tulsa Preservation Commission, it is the oldest remaining post-statehood hotel in Tulsa. Originally it was a few blocks west of the Midland Valley Railroad passenger station, which was at Third and Greenwood Avenue.
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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 79002033. It was listed on December 11, 1979.
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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 Pierce Block listed on the National Register?
Pierce Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Pierce Block?
Pierce Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pierce Block?
The period of significance for Pierce Block is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Pierce Block?
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