About this property
The Pennsylvania Match Company, known locally as the Match Factory, was founded in 1899 by Col. W. Fred Reynolds, Joseph L. Montgomery and S. A. Donachy with $200,000 of their own money. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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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 01000954. It was listed on September 6, 2001.
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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 Pennsylvania Match Company listed on the National Register?
Pennsylvania Match Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Pennsylvania Match Company?
Pennsylvania Match Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pennsylvania Match Company?
The period of significance for Pennsylvania Match Company is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Pennsylvania Match Company?
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