1007 E Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, Distric...
Significance: Constructed in 1895 by builder H. Mueller at a cost of $5500 (D.C. Building Permit No. 8, July 2, 1895), 1007 E Street is an excellent example of builder-designed architecture in Washington in the... More
Masonic Temple, F & Ninth Streets Northwest, Washington, District of C...
Significance: A post-Civil War fraternal and commercial building whose cornerstone-laying was honored by the presence of the President of the United States. This structure ranks among the most distinguished wo... More
Stark Brothers Mercantile Company & Home Comfort Hotel, North side, We...
Significance: Probably the buildings most closely identified with St. Elmo during its final boom of c.1908-17 and during its decline after 1926. The Stark family was responsible for keeping the identity of St.... More
Stark Brothers Mercantile Company & Home Comfort Hotel, North side, We...
Significance: Probably the buildings most closely identified with St. Elmo during its final boom of c.1908-17 and during its decline after 1926. The Stark family was responsible for keeping the identity of St.... More
Stark Brothers Mercantile Company & Home Comfort Hotel, North side, We...
Significance: Probably the buildings most closely identified with St. Elmo during its final boom of c.1908-17 and during its decline after 1926. The Stark family was responsible for keeping the identity of St.... More
River Street Historic District, Bob's Finishing Shop, 30-32 River Stre...
Survey number: HAER NH-5-C Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Standard Distillers Products, Incorporated Building, 306-310 East Lomb...
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Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, ...
Significance: Built by brewmaster John Frederick Wiessner (1831-1897) to replace his older, smaller brewery of 1863 on the same site. The flamboyant brewhouse, the complex's overwhelmingly distinctive feature a... More
Hart & Thrift Building, 401-407 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, San Joaqu...
Significance: The Hart & Thrift Building, designed in a vernacular interpretation of the Renaissance Revival style, was built in 1869 and is one of the oldest buildings in Stockton. Although the building has un... More
Hart & Thrift Building, 401-407 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, San Joaqu...
Significance: The Hart & Thrift Building, designed in a vernacular interpretation of the Renaissance Revival style, was built in 1869 and is one of the oldest buildings in Stockton. Although the building has un... More
812 F Street Northwest (Commercial Building), (previously recorded as ...
Significance: A post Civil War building illustrating the early commercial development of F Street. Survey number: HABS DC-213 Building/structure dates: ca. 1875 Initial Construction Building/structure dates:... More
Morris-Burnett Block, 302-306 Edmond Street, Saint Joseph, Buchanan Co...
Significance: This structure is a good example of the small-scale commercial block property type. It possesses the distinct characteristics of the commercial building type. Chief among these is the well-defined... More
The Wherehouse, 551-557 South Meyer Avenue, Tucson, Pima County, AZ
Significance: These two separate dwellings marked as 551-557 were connected in 1976 when they were purchased for commercial purposes. Originally housing two apartment units each, these early transitional Sonor... More
The Wherehouse, 551-557 South Meyer Avenue, Tucson, Pima County, AZ
Significance: These two separate dwellings marked as 551-557 were connected in 1976 when they were purchased for commercial purposes. Originally housing two apartment units each, these early transitional Sonor... More
Empire Stores, 501-505 State Street, Erie, Erie County, PA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Empire Stores, 501-505 State Street, Erie, Erie County, PA
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Empire Stores, 501-505 State Street, Erie, Erie County, PA
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Empire Stores, 501-505 State Street, Erie, Erie County, PA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
515 Eleventh Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, D...
Significance: Although much altered, 515 Eleventh Street, NW, constructed around 1875, is a good example of a post-Civil War Italianate brick rowhouse. This type of building was constructed throughout Washingto... More
Philip H. Folger Block, 56 & 58 Main Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Coun...
Significance: Unusual and elaborate for a small island town, it is one of the nine brick mansions of considerable elegance and cost built here between 1828 and 1845 at the peak of Nantucket's success as the fir... More
Philip H. Folger Block, 56 & 58 Main Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Coun...
Significance: Unusual and elaborate for a small island town, it is one of the nine brick mansions of considerable elegance and cost built here between 1828 and 1845 at the peak of Nantucket's success as the fir... More
Union Pacific Passenger Station, 121 West Fifteenth Street, Cheyenne, ...
Survey number: HABS WY-80 Building/structure dates: 1887 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1929 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 73001934
Union Pacific Passenger Station, 121 West Fifteenth Street, Cheyenne, ...
Survey number: HABS WY-80 Building/structure dates: 1887 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1929 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 73001934
Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...
Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More
Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...
Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More
Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...
Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More
Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...
Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More
Front Street (Commercial Buildings), Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish...
Significance: The architectural history of Front Street closely resembles the outline of Louisiana's economic history with most buildings stemming from high economic plateaus. Thus there are three buildings fro... More
Town of Locke, Commercial Building, 13947 River Road, Locke, Sacrament...
Significance: This is one of a group of buildings, each separated by a narrow alleyway, that forms the Main Street facade. It is typical of such structures with similar facades, and is a harmonious part of the... More
Marquette Building, 140 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: A typical Chicago School building, the Marquette stands as an artistically-conceived expression of its underlying steel frame. Not only was the building a pioneering effort in the use of the steel... More
Marquette Building, 140 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...
Significance: A typical Chicago School building, the Marquette stands as an artistically-conceived expression of its underlying steel frame. Not only was the building a pioneering effort in the use of the steel... More
Biltmore Forestry School, Commissary, Brevard, Transylvania County, NC
Survey number: HABS NC-402-C Public domain photograph - historical image of North Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Church Block, 44 Front Street, Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME
Significance: This Victorian brick business block has a first story cast-iron front, made at the Bath Iron Foundry. It was built in 1863 for Oliver Moses. Survey number: HABS ME-157 Building/structure dates:... More
31 North Fourth Street (Commercial Building), Easton, Northampton Coun...
Significance: This 19th century building contributes to the streetscape and is a reminder of pre-Civil War commercial architecture. Survey number: HABS PA-5140 Building/structure dates: ca. 1857 Initial Construction
Digel Block (Commercial Buildings), 218-220-222 South Main & 112 Lyon ...
Significance: A good example of the turn of the century small town commercial architecture. The vernacular form includes varied and unusual ornamentation. Digel Block is the last of the commercial buildings con... More
Central Union Telephone Company Building, 311 North Wayne Street, Piqu...
Significance: The structure was begun on April 16, 1918 and finished in late June of 1919. The new structure combined and consolidated the offices and telephone switching boards of the Central Union Telephone C... More
Lewis Building, 2463-65 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Weber County, UT
Survey number: HABS UT-116 Building/structure dates: ca. 1888 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work
Wyandotte Building, 21 West Broad Street, Columbus, Franklin County, O...
Significance: This building, erected 1897-1898, was designed by Daniel Burnham and Company, and is the tallest in central Ohio, as well as being the first steel frame and tile arch constructed fireproof buildin... More
Clark & Nightingale Block, 247-259 South Main Street, Providence, Prov...
Significance: This is an example of an early 19th century commercial building. Survey number: HABS RI-253 Building/structure dates: ca. 1805 Initial Construction
Hires General Store, U.S. Highway 341 at Carter Avenue, Odum, Wayne Co...
Significance: The Hires General Store is historically significant as a ca. 1906-08 commercial brick structure located within the town of Odum. It contributes to an understanding of the commercial development of... More
PEPCO Power Station, 922 I Street Northwest, Washington, District of C...
Significance: This building's stone facade solid massing and decorative elements contribute to the significance of the design. The architect, Arthur B. Heaton was a prominent Washington Architect, and received... More
PEPCO Power Station, 922 I Street Northwest, Washington, District of C...
Significance: This building's stone facade solid massing and decorative elements contribute to the significance of the design. The architect, Arthur B. Heaton was a prominent Washington Architect, and received... More
Dennis Apartments, 433-447 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Miami-Dade Count...
Significance: The Chaille Block and Dennis Apartments is one of the few commercial buildings remaining in Miami from the period before the development boom of the 1920s. Built in the masonry vernacular style, t... More
Hightower Building, 15 South Lafayette Street, Lafayette, Chambers Cou...
1988 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Hightower Building, built ca. 1885, is one of the older, more prominent buildings facing the Chambers County Courthouse square. The cast iron store... More
Mount Vernon Apartments, 922-924 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, D...
Significance: This building represents an unusual transitional composition blending the Romanesque Revival Style with the emerging commercial style. Survey number: HABS DC-385 Building/structure dates: 1890... More
Merrick Building, 301-303 South El Paso Street, El Paso, El Paso Count...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Bank of Commerce Building, 835 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Coun...
Significance: The Bank of Commerce Building, built 1887, is one of San Diego's most ornate commercial structures. Constructed during the San Diego boom years, it was designed by J.B. Stannard. The Bank of Comm... More
Aspinwall-Perkins-Hires Building, U.S. Highway 341, 50 feet southeast ...
Public domain photograph - Georgia folklife collection, ethnography, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hahn Shoe Building, 3101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Arlington County...
Significance: The Hahn Shoe Building is one of several structures built in the 1940s during Clarendon's second building boom. Because of its siting at the corner of an unusual intersection at the east end of th... More
Vickers Building, 219-231 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, Independent ...
Significance: One of the few remaining large-scale commercial edifices to utilize brick as a primary material after Baltimore's Great Fire of 1904, the Vickers building typifies the simple massing and restraine... More
706 North Broadway (Commercial Building), 706 North Broadway, Baltimor...
Survey number: HABS MD-1026 Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Bowery, New York City. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.
Historic Sites Public domain photograph - photochrome print, colorized, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
La Casa Grande, Park Avenue, Clifton, Greenlee County, AZ
Significance: Constructed ca. 1874, La Casa Grande is the oldest known extant building in Greenlee County. It was constructed by Henry Lesinsky who, with his brother Charles and Uncle Jules Frudenthal, opened ... More
La Casa Grande, Park Avenue, Clifton, Greenlee County, AZ
Significance: Constructed ca. 1874, La Casa Grande is the oldest known extant building in Greenlee County. It was constructed by Henry Lesinsky who, with his brother Charles and Uncle Jules Frudenthal, opened ... More
107 South Main Street (Commercial Building), Elkhart, Elkhart County, ...
Significance: Example of Queen Anne Style. Forms part of original commercial district. // c. 1880. Architect unknown. Queen Anne. Exterior load bearing masonry walls with interior wood framing. Built-up ro... More
Ayer Building, 218 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: This is a typical office building by the architects Holabird and Roche, with a particularly fine facade. Survey number: HABS IL-1025 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction
Long Acre Square, New York - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
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On Leong Merchants Association, 2216 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, ...
2009 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Built in 1927, the On Leong Merchants Association stands today as a visual landmark to Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood. Designed with traditional Chin... More
Eau Claire Town Hall, 3904 Monticello Road (Route 215 at Main Street),...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Coolot Building, 812 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, primarily based upon the surface of the facade faced with tiles created by master Arts & Crafts terra cotta tile maker, Ernest B... More
Coolot Building, 812 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, primarily based upon the surface of the facade faced with tiles created by master Arts & Crafts terra cotta tile maker, Ernest B... More
Coolot Building, 812 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, primarily based upon the surface of the facade faced with tiles created by master Arts & Crafts terra cotta tile maker, Ernest B... More
Merchants & Miners Transportation Company Building, 17 Light Street (1...
Survey number: HABS MD-1112 Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Republic Building, 209 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The Republic Building was designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche and built in 1905 by the Wells Bros. Company, General Contractors...Henry Strong, the original owner, and his son... More
Republic Building, 209 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The Republic Building was designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche and built in 1905 by the Wells Bros. Company, General Contractors...Henry Strong, the original owner, and his son... More
Republic Building, 209 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The Republic Building was designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche and built in 1905 by the Wells Bros. Company, General Contractors...Henry Strong, the original owner, and his son... More
Republic Building, 209 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The Republic Building was designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche and built in 1905 by the Wells Bros. Company, General Contractors...Henry Strong, the original owner, and his son... More
Republic Building, 209 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The Republic Building was designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche and built in 1905 by the Wells Bros. Company, General Contractors...Henry Strong, the original owner, and his son... More
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Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
111 West First Street (Commercial Building), Mishawaka, St. Joseph Cou...
Survey number: HABS IN-144 Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
1615-1617 Market Street (Commercial Building), Denver, Denver County, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Johnson & McCallum Houses, McCallum House, 212 State Street, Natchez, ...
Survey number: HABS MS-270-C Building/structure dates: 1840 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1970 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1980 Subsequent Work
Potomac Aqueduct, Georgetown abutment at Georgetown waterfront, Washin...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Potomac Aqueduct, Georgetown abutment at Georgetown waterfront, Washin...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Plaza House, 507-511 North Main Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Count...
Significance: Designed by the architectural firm of Kysor & Morgan, it is significant for its historical and architectural contribution to the evolution of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the original City of Los... More
Huntley-Hall-Stockton Building, 450 North Trade Street, Winston-Salem,...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Wallach Building, 88 East State Street, Trenton, Mercer County, NJ
Significance: The Wallach Building is a commercial building erected on the corner of State and Broad Streets, the heart of downtown Trenton. The modern steel frame building with greatly simplified classical det... More
Wallach Building, 88 East State Street, Trenton, Mercer County, NJ
Significance: The Wallach Building is a commercial building erected on the corner of State and Broad Streets, the heart of downtown Trenton. The modern steel frame building with greatly simplified classical det... More
Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Downieville, Sierra County, CA
Survey number: HABS CA-1290 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Downieville, Sierra County, CA
Survey number: HABS CA-1290 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
108 Central (Commercial Building), 108 Central Avenue, Great Falls, Ca...
Significance: Paris Gibson founded the city of Great Falls, played a notable role in the development of the state of Montana, and was a United States Senator for the state of Montana. It was he that caused thi... More
Rivett-Fuller Building, 128 K Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, C...
Significance: Building later occupied by Whittier & Fuller until 1879. Survey number: HABS CA-1250 Building/structure dates: 1852 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Subsequent Work Buil... More
Metal Exchange Building, 234 Pearl Street, New York, New York County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-33, FN-34 Survey number: HABS NY-431 Building/structure dates: ca. 1846 Initial Construction
The Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich.
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Big Four Building, 220-226 K Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: Originally three separate buildings erected in 1851-1852. The lower floor was occupied by merchants, three of whom later were associated with the founding of the first transcontinental railway li... More
Hotchkiss Block (Irving Block), 11 East Main Street, Waterbury, New Ha...
Significance: The Hotchkiss Block was the first major office block built in Waterbury. It is central to the commercial district, and the halls on the upper floors served as meeting places for many local frater... More
121-125 North Main Street (Commercial Building), Mishawaka, St. Joseph...
Survey number: HABS IN-143 Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
121-125 North Main Street (Commercial Building), Mishawaka, St. Joseph...
Survey number: HABS IN-143 Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
T. L. Thorpe Building, 19 Traction Street, Manchester, Hillsborough Co...
Significance: The T.L. Thorpe Building is significant for its association with a well-known local Manchester merchant in the textile trade and for its architectural design, which employed an arcaded facade of a... More
T. L. Thorpe Building, 19 Traction Street, Manchester, Hillsborough Co...
Significance: The T.L. Thorpe Building is significant for its association with a well-known local Manchester merchant in the textile trade and for its architectural design, which employed an arcaded facade of a... More
111 West Second Street (Alley Building), Crookston, Polk County, MN
Significance: In 1891, construction began on the commercial building located at 111 West Second St. The building materials and distinctive architectural style of the structure are unique to the area and set th... More
Rugby Building, 100 East Second Street, Owensboro, Daviess County, KY
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
226 Lackawanna Avenue (Commercial Building), Scranton, Lackawanna Coun...
Significance: 226 Lackawanna Avenue is one of a row of late 19th and early 20th century commercial buildings that made up the heart of Scranton's business district during the city's greatest period of prosperit... More
Field-Pacheco Complex, 1049 East Monroe Street, Brownsville, Cameron C...
Significance: The Field-Pacheo Complex is a commercial and residential complex covering half a block. The two-story, brick corner Field-Pacheco building was built after 1894 as a combination store and residence... More
Field-Pacheco Complex, 1049 East Monroe Street, Brownsville, Cameron C...
Significance: The Field-Pacheo Complex is a commercial and residential complex covering half a block. The two-story, brick corner Field-Pacheco building was built after 1894 as a combination store and residence... More
Tobacco District Rehabilitation Project, Danville, Danville, Virginia
For other photos of workers' housing, see HABS VA-1036 & HABS VA-1037. This GPO publication is included in the field records: Rehabilitation, Danville 1978: A Strategy for Building Reuse and Neighborhood Conser... More
Tobacco District Rehabilitation Project, Danville, Danville, Virginia
For other photos of workers' housing, see HABS VA-1036 & HABS VA-1037. This GPO publication is included in the field records: Rehabilitation, Danville 1978: A Strategy for Building Reuse and Neighborhood Conser... More
Tobacco District Rehabilitation Project, Danville, Danville, Virginia
For other photos of workers' housing, see HABS VA-1036 & HABS VA-1037. This GPO publication is included in the field records: Rehabilitation, Danville 1978: A Strategy for Building Reuse and Neighborhood Conser... More
Nicholas Dowling Building, Diagonal & Main Streets, Galena, Jo Daviess...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-26 Survey number: HABS IL-26-17 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1931 Subsequent Work
Nicholas Dowling Building, Diagonal & Main Streets, Galena, Jo Daviess...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-26 Survey number: HABS IL-26-17 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1931 Subsequent Work