About this property
The Kirby Building , historically known as the Busch Building , is a 17-story skyscraper in the Main Street District of Downtown Dallas. The structure was completed in 1913 by beer magnate Adolphus Busch to accompany his nearby Hotel Adolphus. The building became vacant with many older buildings during the economic downturn of the 1980s. While the building was symbolic of downtown's crash in the 1980s, it also served as a symbol of the start of the resurrection as it became the first high-rise to be converted from office use to residential apartments. The structure is a Dallas Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 96001015. It was listed on September 11, 1996.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)?
Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
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