About this property
The Seehorn-Lang Building is a historic building in Downtown Spokane, Washington. Since the late 1990s it has been commonly known as part of Steam Plant Square, a commercial and retail center which it forms together with the adjacent Central Steam Heat Plant building. Built in 1890, it is one of the oldest buildings in Spokane, as many buildings constructed prior were destroyed in the Great Spokane Fire of 1889.
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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 97001674. It was listed on January 23, 1998.
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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 Seehorn-Lang Building listed on the National Register?
Seehorn-Lang Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Seehorn-Lang Building?
Seehorn-Lang Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Seehorn-Lang Building?
The period of significance for Seehorn-Lang Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Seehorn-Lang Building?
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