Final Report, Architectural/Historical Survey, Commercial Districts of Nevada, Missouri
Becker LF, Millstein CE, Architectural and And Art Historical Research. 1992. Final Report, Architectural/Historical Survey, Commercial Districts of Nevada, Missouri. Main Street Nevada, Missouri; Missouri Department of Natural Resources
From introduction: "Main Street Nevada, Missouri contracted for an architectural and historical survey of two commercial districts in Nevada, Missouri. The survey, the subject of this final report, commenced in June, 1991 and was completed June 30, 1992...Matching funds were provided by Main Street Nevada Missouri... Generally speaking, there were two targeted survey areas. The boundaries encompass approximately 130 acres. One area, historically known as East Nevada (Survey Area A), is the north and south sides of East Cherry Street extending west from the original Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad tracks to Osage Boulevard (Bus. Hwy 71). The other area (Survey Area B), encompassing the downtown surrounding the Courthouse Square extends roughly from Hunter Avenue on the north, Austin Street on the south, Washington Street on the east and Ash Street on the west. In addition, located between the two target areas are several properties, mostly along East Walnut and East Cherry Streets, that were also included in the survey. The boundaries for the survey were selected by representatives of Main Street Nevada Missouri... This survey was designed to provide a comprehensive inventory of historically and architecturally significant structures, characterizing the range of historic' properties within the project areas. Secondly, this survey can be used as a tool in the identification and protection of historic resources and for making decisions pertaining to. land use. Thirdly, it will identify eligible historic districts in Nevada. Finally, the survey will also provided an outline of the cultural heritage and architectural patterns associated with the history of Nevada, Missouri." Funding was provided in part by a 1991 Historic Preservation Fund grant to Main Street Nevada, Missouri (project number MO-91-198A) administered by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (grant number 29-91-60032) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Type
- Generic Document
- Authors
- Becker, Linda; Millstein, Cydney; Architectural and And Art Historical Research
- Date of Issue
- 1992
- Publisher
- Main Street Nevada, Missouri; Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Historic Resource Surveys (Municipality)