About this property
The Beck and Beck Granite Shed is a historic granite shed at 34 Granite Street in the city of Barre, Vermont. Built in 1933, it is a rare surviving example of a rectangular granite shed, a late style of granite processing facility. The Beck and Beck Company was started by the area's first German immigrants, and operated until 1960.
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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 11000714. It was listed on September 28, 2011.
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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 Beck and Beck Granite Shed listed on the National Register?
Beck and Beck Granite Shed was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Beck and Beck Granite Shed?
Beck and Beck Granite Shed is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beck and Beck Granite Shed?
The period of significance for Beck and Beck Granite Shed is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
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