About this property
The Allentown National Bank, originally named the Allentown Bank, is an historic bank building located on Centre Square in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1905, the building is a large eight-story, steel frame and masonry-clad structure in the Beaux-Arts style. Abandoned during the 1990s, it was re-developed into apartments for independent living senior citizens in the early 2000s. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05001490. It was listed on December 28, 2005.
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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 Allentown National Bank listed on the National Register?
Allentown National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Allentown National Bank?
Allentown National Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allentown National Bank?
The period of significance for Allentown National Bank is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Allentown National Bank?
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