National Register of Historic Places

Downtown Waterville Historic District

Waterville, Douglas County, Washington
Listed
May 18, 1988
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
88000629

About this property

The Downtown Waterville Historic District is a designated historic district in Waterville, Washington, United States. It was constructed between 1891 and World War I, as an agricultural trade center. The district includes most of the brick commercial blocks in the city center including general stores, fraternal halls, and banks. The district is distinguished by the use of local brick, cornices, arched fenestration, iron storefronts, and other period details. The buildings form the finest example of turn of the century commercial architecture in the county and are an outstanding reflection of a small city on the agricultural frontier.

Location

Waterville, Douglas County, Washington
47.65043, -120.07590

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Nifty Theatre
Industrial
0.3 mi
Waterville Hotel
Industrial
0.3 mi
Smith Hospital and Douglas County Press Building
Industrial
0.3 mi
Douglas County Courthouse
Industrial
0.5 mi
Canton, William J., House
Industrial
0.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Downtown Waterville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Downtown Waterville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Downtown Waterville Historic District?

Downtown Waterville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Downtown Waterville Historic District?

The period of significance for Downtown Waterville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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