About this property
Commerce Block is a commercial building in Glenrock, Wyoming, built in 1917 during the Wyoming oil boom of the early 20th century. The nearby Big Muddy oil field brought prosperity to Glenrock, stimulating the growth of the town's commercial district. The building was built for the Glenrock Investment Company, a consortium of local investors, by Edward R. Reavill. The building housed the Glenrock State Bank until 1934. Other businesses in the building included a bar, a billiard parlor and a drug store.
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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 04001548. It was listed on January 21, 2005.
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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 Commerce Block listed on the National Register?
Commerce Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Commerce Block?
Commerce Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Commerce Block?
The period of significance for Commerce Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Commerce Block?
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