About this property
The Downtown Thermopolis Historic District comprises the central business district of Thermopolis, Wyoming. The district comprises the main street, Broadway, and Fifth Street. The buildings lining the street were built between 1898 and 1923 in styles ranging from adaptations of commercial style to Victorian. The town was planned as a unit in 1896 after the land was acquired from the Shoshone and Arapaho. Broadway, as implied by its name, was built wide enough to accommodate teams of 16 mules or horses.
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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 84003668. It was listed on May 9, 1984.
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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 Thermopolis Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Thermopolis Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Thermopolis Historic District?
Downtown Thermopolis Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Thermopolis Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Thermopolis Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Downtown Thermopolis Historic District?
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