About this property
The Knight Block is a historic building located on South University Avenue (U.S. Route 189) in downtown Provo, Utah, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Knight Block was constructed in 1900, and served as headquarters for Jesse Knight (1845-1921), a local businessman primarily in the mining industry.
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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 77001322. It was listed on December 2, 1977.
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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 Knight Block listed on the National Register?
Knight Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Knight Block?
Knight Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Knight Block?
The period of significance for Knight Block is recorded as the civil_war era.
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