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Roughly bounded by Buffalo St., Eighth and Seventh Sts., Hancock St., and Tenth, Ninth and Quay Sts.
Eighth Street Historic District
88000215
Roughly bounded by Buffalo St., Eighth and Seventh Sts., Hancock St., and Tenth, Ninth and Quay Sts.
Manitowoc
Manitowoc
Summary
Built between 1857 and 1937, the district is composed of 73 historic buildings at the center of Manitowoc's commercial and civic activities. The mostly 20story brick structures are of Queen Anne, Beaux Arts-influenced, Neo-Classical Revival, Italianate, Art Deco, and commercial vernacular styles, and include mostly commercial buildings, a few industrial structures, and several residences.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce |
| Period of Significance | 1857-1937 |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian,Classical Revival,Beaux Arts |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling,Business,Specialty Store,Courthouse |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 72 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 22 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Mar 17, 1988 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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