Wilkeson Community House
National Register of Historic Places

Wilkeson Community House

Wilkeson, Pierce County, Washington
Listed
July 16, 2013
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000507

About this property

The Wilkeson Community House, also known as Wilkeson Town Hall, is a town hall building in the community of Wilkeson, Washington, United States. It was built in 1923 and served several functions during the town's growth and development, particularly the needs of European immigrants. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

540 Church St.
Wilkeson, Pierce County, Washington
47.10409, -122.04658

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 13000507. It was listed on July 16, 2013.

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYRELIGIONENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Historic Sites

Walker Cut Stone Company
Listed
0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Connell's Prairie
1856Early Republic
0.9 mi
Leschi's Capture 1856
1858Early Republic
1.3 mi
Puget Sound War — Battle of Connell's Prairie (October 31, 1855)
1855Indian Wars
5.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Wilkeson Community House listed on the National Register?

Wilkeson Community House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Wilkeson Community House?

Wilkeson Community House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wilkeson Community House?

The period of significance for Wilkeson Community House is recorded as the industrial era.

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