About this property
The Water Street Commercial Historic District in Shullsburg in Lafayette County, Wisconsin is a 7 acres (2.8 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It included 34 contributing buildings. It includes Shullsburg's downtown, both now and during early lead-mining. Properties include the 1847/78/84 City Hotel, the 1855/1886 Brewster House Hotel, the 1867 Greek Revival Methodist Episcopal Church, 1882 Copeland Opera House, the 1884 Italianate Merchants Union Bank, the 1884 Gothic Revival/eclectic Williams Estate Building, the 1903 Gerlach Saloon, and the 1920 20th Century Commercial-styled Gem Garage.
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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 90000998. It was listed on June 27, 1990.
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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 Water Street Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Water Street Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Water Street Commercial Historic District?
Water Street Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Water Street Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Water Street Commercial Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Water Street Commercial Historic District?
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