About this property
The Downtown Rawlins Historic District comprises the historic center of Rawlins, Wyoming. It comprises the area between Second and Sixth Streets and Front to Buffalo Streets and along 5th Street between West Spruce and West Cedar. The town owes much of its living to the Union Pacific Railway, which took advantage of spring in the Rawlins area to establish services there. Contributing structures on Cedar Street include the H. Larson Hardware Store, the Fox Theatre, the Moose Hall, the Blake House, France Memorial Presbyterian Church and several commercial buildings. Other significant contributing structures include the Daley Building, the Osborne Block, the Miller Block, the Post Office, City Hall and other structures.
Location
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 99001221. It was listed on September 28, 1999.
Categories
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 Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Downtown Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Downtown Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Downtown Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the listed era.
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