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1314 F Street Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, District of...

Significance: This building forms part of the low scale commercial area north of Pennsylvania Avenue erected in Washington in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The building is one of three similar ... More

Grant & Price Streets (Commercial Building), Grant & Price Streets, So...

Significance: This is an example of the type of commercial building found in mining towns at the turn of the century. The present building on the site of the Miner's Exchange Saloon dates from the 1890's after ... More

Grant & Price Streets (Commercial Building), Grant & Price Streets, So...

Significance: This is an example of the type of commercial building found in mining towns at the turn of the century. The present building on the site of the Miner's Exchange Saloon dates from the 1890's after ... More

523 Eleventh Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, D...

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Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Illinois Central Railroad Freight ...

Significance: As the oldest of three such freight warehouses built in the railyards near Dubuque's ice harbor, the Illinois Central depot is historically significant for its association with early Dubuque rail ... More

Malden Historic District, 4101 Salines Drive (Commercial Building & Ho...

Significance: This simple partly vacant and deteriorating building was built in 1889. As the oldest remaining commercial structure within the town proper, it makes a major contribution to the Malden Historic D... More

Malden Historic District, 4101 Salines Drive (Commercial Building & Ho...

Significance: This simple partly vacant and deteriorating building was built in 1889. As the oldest remaining commercial structure within the town proper, it makes a major contribution to the Malden Historic D... More

202-230 Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Warsaw, Hancock County, IL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-102 Survey number: HABS IL-249-C

Market Street Area Study (Commercial Buildings), Philadelphia, Philade...

Significance: A row of typical late 19th century commercial architecture. No. 631 Market Street was originally a residential building. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-246 Survey... More

Commercial Block, Main & First Streets, Roscoe, St. Clair County, MO

Significance: This late 19th century commercial structure features cast iron storefronts, pressed metal cornices, and a pressed metal ceiling. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-66 ... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Key City Iron Works Foundry, 898 Ja...

Significance: More a machine shop than a full-scale foundry, the Key City Iron Works could hardly compare in production and facilities with such Dubuque giants as the Novelty Iron Works and Iowa Iron Works. Bu... More

1143-1167 Elm Street (Commercial Buildings), Manchester, Hillsborough ...

Significance: The several structures that comprised the Ferretti Building were constructed during the early development of Manchester on lots laid out by the Amoskeag Company. As originally designed, Ferretti ... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Dubuque Seed Company Warehouse, 169...

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Carr Ryder & Adams Company, Factory...

Significance: The Carr, Adams and Collier Company Factory Annex is historically significant in its association with one of Dubuque's largest manufacturing firms, although its 1924 construction date places it la... More

16 North Warren Street (Commercial Building), Trenton, Mercer County, ...

Significance: Three generations of the Satterthwaite family operated a seed and agricultural implement store at this location from 1885-1963. Their presence in downtown Trenton affirmed the importance of farmin... More

33-35 North Fourth Street (Commercial Building), Easton, Northampton C...

Significance: This building is one of two attached structures similar in period and style. Survey number: HABS PA-5141 Building/structure dates: ca. 1857 Initial Construction

708-714 North Broadway (Commercial Building), 708-714 North Broadway, ...

Survey number: HABS MD-1027 Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1109-1113 East Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Richmond, Independe...

Significance: Once part of several blocks of similar buildings, these three structures had cast iron facades at the first floor level. Survey number: HABS VA-1058

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Dubuque Paper Company Warehouse, 28...

Significance: Typically configures, structured and detailed, the Dubuque Paper Company Warehouse is a representative example of the industrial buildings erected near the railroad yards of eastern Dubuque in the... More

Cape Cod Cold Storage, Freeman's Wharf, 125-129 Commercial Street, Pro...

Significance: Freeman's Wharf is a remnant of a former trap fishing and cold storage facility also known as the Cape Cod Cold Storage which functioned as a principal industry and employer in Provincetown during... More

521 Eleventh Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, D...

Significance: This simple brick rowhouse was probably built ca. 1853 for William B. Avery, a clerk in the Land Office. Its form is typical of the modest residential structures constructed in Washington prior to... More

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 ...

Significance: This building was the headquarters for the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish fraternal organization first established in Anaconda in 1885. The A.O.H. auxiliary was offici... More

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 ...

Significance: This building was the headquarters for the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish fraternal organization first established in Anaconda in 1885. The A.O.H. auxiliary was offici... More

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 ...

Significance: This building was the headquarters for the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish fraternal organization first established in Anaconda in 1885. The A.O.H. auxiliary was offici... More

17-57 Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Nantucket, Nantucket County,...

Significance: Brick commercial buildings built soon after the 1846 fire along the new alignment for Main Street. Survey number: HABS MA-952 Building/structure dates: ca. 1847 Initial Construction

Banker's House, Commercial Bank, 107 South Canal Street, Natchez, Adam...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1836 as the Banker's House adjoining the Commercial Bank of Natchez, the Luther Stowers house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture and was registered as... More

Banker's House, Commercial Bank, 107 South Canal Street, Natchez, Adam...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1836 as the Banker's House adjoining the Commercial Bank of Natchez, the Luther Stowers house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture and was registered as... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Bishop's Block, 90 Main Street, Dub...

Significance: Born August 1825 in Limerick County, Ireland, John Hennessey came to the United States at the age of 22. He entered a Catholic seminary at Carndelet, near St. Louis and was ordained there in 1850... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Bishop's Block, 90 Main Street, Dub...

Significance: Born August 1825 in Limerick County, Ireland, John Hennessey came to the United States at the age of 22. He entered a Catholic seminary at Carndelet, near St. Louis and was ordained there in 1850... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Bishop's Block, 90 Main Street, Dub...

Significance: Born August 1825 in Limerick County, Ireland, John Hennessey came to the United States at the age of 22. He entered a Catholic seminary at Carndelet, near St. Louis and was ordained there in 1850... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Bishop's Block, 90 Main Street, Dub...

Significance: Born August 1825 in Limerick County, Ireland, John Hennessey came to the United States at the age of 22. He entered a Catholic seminary at Carndelet, near St. Louis and was ordained there in 1850... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Bishop's Block, 90 Main Street, Dub...

Significance: Born August 1825 in Limerick County, Ireland, John Hennessey came to the United States at the age of 22. He entered a Catholic seminary at Carndelet, near St. Louis and was ordained there in 1850... More

Captain William Wildes House, 872 Commercial Street, Weymouth, Norfolk...

Significance: A late eighteenth-century architectural remnant of the Georgian period, the Captain William Wildes House is associated with Brigadier General Solomon Lovell. Wildes was Lovell's son-in-law; Lovel... More

Captain William Wildes House, 872 Commercial Street, Weymouth, Norfolk...

Significance: A late eighteenth-century architectural remnant of the Georgian period, the Captain William Wildes House is associated with Brigadier General Solomon Lovell. Wildes was Lovell's son-in-law; Lovel... More

Captain William Wildes House, 872 Commercial Street, Weymouth, Norfolk...

Significance: A late eighteenth-century architectural remnant of the Georgian period, the Captain William Wildes House is associated with Brigadier General Solomon Lovell. Wildes was Lovell's son-in-law; Lovel... More

Jackson Street (Commercial Buildings), Jackson Street between Montgome...

Survey number: HABS CA-1473 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vale Commercial Historic District, A Street between Holland & Longfell...

Significance: It is locally significant as a major shipping and distribution center for Malheur County's surrounding agricultural industries, and as an excellent collection of commercial buildings erected over ... More

27 East Hanover Street (Commercial Building), Trenton, Mercer County, ...

Significance: Built as part of the Trenton Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of Broad and Hanover streets (see HABS NJ-970). It was commercial building, although no specific tenants are known. It retains the scale... More

An acknowledgment from the delegates to the Philadelphia Commercial Mu...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Avil Co.

South Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Saint Louis, Independent Cit...

Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crowd waiting for Bryan at Commercial Travelers League, N.Y.C. [New Yo...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scene in front of Northern Commercial Co. - Frank G. Carpenter collect...

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Large group attending Nebraska State Convention of Commercial Clubs pi...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

COMMERCIAL ATTACHES: ALBERT H. BALDWIN, TO LONDON; V.L. HAVENS, TO SAN...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Giv. S Transatlantic [...], Secretary of Commerce Clarence M. Young co...

A black and white photo of a group of men sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

237 King Street (Commercial Building), Charleston, Charleston County, ...

Significance: A mid-19th century commercial front building with interesting architectural character, employing cast-iron elements. Condition is sound; painted surfaces are deteriorating. Built c. 1850. Occupied... More

King Street, 200 Block, 206-208 King Street (Commercial Building), Wil...

Significance: One of thirteen, nineteenth century commercial buildings in the 200 block of King Street; served separately as milliner's shops until circa 1918 when two buildings were consolidated into one to se... More

414-416 Seventh Street, Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, D...

Significance: Originally represented as one building in the Hopkins 1892 pat map (no original construction permit available)< 414-416 Seventh Street later appears divided equally along the east-west axis in 191... More

219 Meeting Street (Commercial Building), Charleston, Charleston Count...

Significance: The structure is physically part of an important 19th century commercial row, but as a one story recent infill, is not contributory. Survey number: HABS SC-580

179-181 Oliver Street (Commercial Building), 179-181 Oliver Street, Pa...

Significance: This garage is a contributing resource of the Dublin Historic District, an immigrant working class neighborhood associated with the industrial development of Paterson. Survey number: HABS NJ-953... More

437-441 Seventh Street Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, Di...

Significance: (Architectural Significance) Typical of the larger commercial buildings prior to 1880, the characteristic brick bearing partitions determine the inflexible quality of the interior. After that dat... More

432 Seventh Street, Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, Distr...

Significance: Bag Mart, a three-story brick and wood frame structure erected in the 1850s, is situated on lot 807 on the west side of Seventh Streets between D and E Streets (1850s tax books). Approximately fo... More

J Street (Commercial Buildings), Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA

Significance: Sacramento was main commercial center during gold mining era in Mother Lode area. Building signs show occupation by the following businesses: Page, Bacon & Co., Gum & Humler, G. Frank Smith, E. ... More

54 South Water Street (Commercial Building), Mobile, Mobile County, AL

Survey number: HABS AL-65-R Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

East Michigan Avenue (Commercial Building), Marshall, Calhoun County, ...

Significance: A mid-19th century commercial building with an interesting storefront largely revealing its original design. / 25-foot frontage, three bays, arcaded facade. The store front on the first story con... More

8 North Warren Sreet (Commercial Building), 8 North Warren Street, Tre...

Significance: Constructed for Joseph McPherson, a harnessmaker who ran a shop here; taken over in 1890 by his grandson Joseph M. Middleton. Middleton continued a harness and leather goods store here until 1924.... More

641 Indiana Avenue, Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, Distr...

Significance: Although there are no records, this building appears to have been built as early as 1817, definitely not later than 1827. The cultural value of this structure lies more in its age rather than its... More

618 Clay Avenue (Commercial), 618 Clay Avenue, Jeannette, Westmoreland...

Significance: A high concentration of window, tableware, bottle and specialty glass plants distinguished Jeanette as "The Glass City" early in its history. Significant housing stock consists of company-built ro... More

106 North Water Street (Commercial Building), Mobile, Mobile County, A...

Survey number: HABS AL-65-E Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

9 Government Street (Commercial Building), Mobile, Mobile County, AL

Survey number: HABS AL-62-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

56-58 Saint Michael Street (Commercial Building), Mobile, Mobile Count...

Survey number: HABS AL-64-C Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

415 Harrison Avenue Northeast (Commercial), Jeannette, Westmoreland Co...

Survey number: HABS PA-6153 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Desks on truck at Commercial National Bank Building]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Simon Hauson, Chief, Economic and Statistical Division, Office of Coor...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Arthur Jones, Chief, Business Management Division, Office of Coordinat...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

1100 Block Meridian Street (Commercial), Huntsville, Madison County, A...

Survey number: HAER AL-145 Public domain photograph of shopping center, department store building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

607-609 C Street (Commercial Building), Washington, District of Columb...

Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Carol M. Highsmith - Commercial office building

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Photograph taken in the 1980s. Title, date, subject not... More

707-709 Central Avenue (Commercial Building), Cincinnati, Hamilton Cou...

Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

10 Saint Michael Street (Commercial Building), Mobile, Mobile County, ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

229 Meeting Street (Commercial Building), Charleston, Charleston Count...

Significance: A mid-nineteenth century commercial-front building of interesting architectural character, utilizing standard cast-iron elements. Cast iron bears the name "Pheonix Iron Works. John F. Taylor & Co.... More

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

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Iowa Iron Works Blacksmith Shop, Ni...

Significance: The Iowa Iron Works Blacksmith Shop is significant as one of the earliest structures - and the only remaining component - from what was once the extensive complex of one of Dubuque's most importan... More

228-230 Bradford Street (Commercial Buildings), Baltimore, Independent...

Significance: This building is typical of late nineteenth century Baltimore row houses built on secondary or alley streets. It retains an attractive cornice, but other elements such as doors and windows have b... More

115 North Main Street (Commercial Building), Mishawaka, St. Joseph Cou...

Survey number: HABS IN-141 Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Main Street, 400-700 Blocks (Commercial Buildings), Calvert, Robertson...

Significance: Once a thriving railhead for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, the small town of Calvert, Texas is today known mainly for its many antique stores. Founded in 1868 by a group of businessmen w... More

Main Street, 400-700 Blocks (Commercial Buildings), Calvert, Robertson...

Significance: Once a thriving railhead for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, the small town of Calvert, Texas is today known mainly for its many antique stores. Founded in 1868 by a group of businessmen w... More

Main Street, 400-700 Blocks (Commercial Buildings), Calvert, Robertson...

Significance: Once a thriving railhead for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, the small town of Calvert, Texas is today known mainly for its many antique stores. Founded in 1868 by a group of businessmen w... More

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 21st, 1865.

Picryl description: Public domain book scan - American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Statesville Commercial Historic District, Madison Building, Between 12...

Significance: This single-story commercial building constructed ca. 1925, is an example of Statesville's early 20th century commercial development. It is unimposing in appearance, with modest interior and exter... 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

163 Church Street (Commercial Building), 163 Church Street, Texas, Bal...

Significance: This area was developed in the early to mid-nineteenth century to exploit the nearby "white alum" limestone quarries. The tavern, built or renovated during the period between 1909 and 1915, repla... More

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Key City Electric Street Railroad, ...

Significance: Beginning with Dubuque Street Railway Company in 1867, Dubuque's central business district and outlying residential neighborhoods were served by a series of steam and electric trolley lines. Thou... More

5 Queen Street (Commercial Building), Charleston, Charleston County, S...

Survey number: HABS SC-566 Public domain photograph - historical image of South Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

205-209 Center Street (Commercial Building), Hannibal, Marion County, ...

Survey number: HABS MO-1870 Public domain photograph - historical image of Missouri, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

33 East Hanover Street (Commercial Building), 33 East Hanover Street, ...

Significance: Erected as Odd Fellows Lodge in 1846 with Warner's, early oyster house restaurant in the basement by 1847, store on first floor. Provost Marshal's office here during Civil War; draft notices sent ... More

Church of the Redeemer, 236 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Barnstabl...

Significance: This wooden Greek Revival Church with notably fine three stage tower is remarkable for the illusionistic architectural detailing in fresco of its auditorium interior. Survey number: HABS MA-737 ... More

312-314 Lackawanna Avenue (Commercial Building), Scranton, Lackawanna ...

Significance: 312-314 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 prosp... 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

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

Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Farley & Loetscher Manufacturing Co...

Significance: The Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company Factory II is historically significant in its association with one of Dubuque's largest manufacturing firms, although its 1910 construction date plac... More

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

309-319 Seventh Street, Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, D...

Significance: The HUB Furniture Store is an example of the influence of suburban shopping mall architecture on urban retail buildings. Its present monolithic facade, constructed in 1958 encloses six smaller 19... More

Town of Locke, Commercial Building, 13963 River Road, Locke, Sacrament...

Significance: This is one of the group of buildings that forms Locke's uniform streetscape, with false front and boardwalk on River Road and a balconied, two-story facade on Main Street. At one time it served ... More

50-58 Crown Street (Commercial Building), New Haven, New Haven County,...

Significance: This building is really three attached masonry rowhouses, built in the mid 19th-century, unified in 1912 with a new masonry facade. The building is significant because it is part of a rare groupi... More

Statesville Commercial Historic District, Stearns Building, 145-153 Ea...

Significance: Complex is composed of 6-story office building (tallest building in the central business district), two commercial storefronts and a theatre with stage house. Survey number: HABS NC-322-A Build... More

Griffith Block (Commercial Building), 36-38 West Washington Street, In...

Significance: Built in 1872 by the heirs of Humphrey Griffith, a leading pioneer businessman, the Griffith Block has housed a variety of retail establishments during its long history. In the late 1800s and ear... More