Dick Building
National Register of Historic Places

Dick Building

West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 29, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000890

About this property

Dick Building, also known as the Cornerstone Building, is a historic commercial and apartment building located in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The original section was built in 1890, with an addition made between 1910 and 1925. It is a three-story, L-shaped brick building executed in the Romanesque Revival style. It features a corner semi-circular turret with a conical roof. The building once housed a bank on its first floor. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Location

201-203 E. Main St.
West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
40.20989, -79.76696

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Sources

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

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When was Dick Building listed on the National Register?

Dick Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Dick Building?

Dick Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dick Building?

The period of significance for Dick Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.

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