About this property
The Downtown Cheyenne Historic District in Cheyenne, Wyoming is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is an area of about seven blocks, in the core of the original business district of Cheyenne, and home of many of the first masonry commercial buildings in Cheyenne. Its boundaries have been increased three times. The revised district, in 1996, included 96 buildings, 67 of which were deemed to contribute to the historic character of the area, and several of which were previously individually listed on the National Register.
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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 96000909. It was listed on August 21, 1996.
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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 Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III) listed on the National Register?
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III)?
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III)?
The period of significance for Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III) is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1996.
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