About this property
The Shepard Company Building is a historic building at 255 Westminster Street and 72-92 Washington Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. A prominent landmark, it housed Shepard's, Providence's most prestigious department store, and one of the largest in New England, from 1903 to 1974, beginning as a single building built in the 1870s at Clemence and Washington and continually expanding until it occupied the entire block between Westminster, Clemence, Washington and Union Streets. After…
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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 76000003. It was listed on August 10, 1976.
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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 Shepard Company Building listed on the National Register?
Shepard Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Shepard Company Building?
Shepard Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shepard Company Building?
The period of significance for Shepard Company Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Shepard Company Building?
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