About this property
Old Finnish Lutheran Church is a historic church in Sinking Gardens on E. Main Street in Lead, South Dakota. It was built in 1891 and was added to the National Register in 1985. It was built in 1891 by John Niemi and John Saari.
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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 85003487. It was listed on November 13, 1985.
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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 Old Finnish Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?
Old Finnish Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Old Finnish Lutheran Church?
Old Finnish Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Finnish Lutheran Church?
The period of significance for Old Finnish Lutheran Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Old Finnish Lutheran Church?
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