About this property
The Central Steam Heat Plant, commonly known as Steam Plant Square, or simply as the Steam Plant, is a historic building in downtown Spokane, Washington. Originally built to provide steam heating to more than 300 buildings in Spokane's city center, the Steam Plant served that purpose until the 1980s, when it was no longer viable. In the 1990s, the Steam Plant and adjacent Seehorn-Lang Building were converted into Steam Plant Square, a commercial, retail and restaurant center.
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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 96001492. It was listed on December 13, 1996.
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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 Central Steam Heat Plant listed on the National Register?
Central Steam Heat Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Central Steam Heat Plant?
Central Steam Heat Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Steam Heat Plant?
The period of significance for Central Steam Heat Plant is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Central Steam Heat Plant?
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