About this property
The Jenne Block is a two-story brick commercial building in downtown Douglas, Wyoming. It is described as the most ornate commercial building in Douglas, with extensive terra cotta detailing. It was built for rancher and businessman Jacob Jenne by contractor Edward A. Reavill in 1916. The building housed a bank and the local Douglas Enterprise newspaper, as well as professional offices.
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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 97001600. It was listed on January 6, 1998.
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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 Jenne Block listed on the National Register?
Jenne Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Jenne Block?
Jenne Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jenne Block?
The period of significance for Jenne Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
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