Central City Commercial Historic District

Central City Commercial Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Location	300 and 400 blocks of E. Main St., N. 4th St. to Commercial, Central City, Iowa
Coordinates	42°12′15″N 91°31′28″W / 42.20417°N 91.52444°WCoordinates: 42°12′15″N 91°31′28″W / 42.20417°N 91.52444°W
Architect	Paul Sigmund
Architectural style	Late Victorian Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP Reference #	02001027[1]
Added to NRHP	March 18, 2003

The Central City Commercial Historic District is a historic district located in Central City, Iowa, United States. Much of Central City’s commercial district was destroyed in a fire in 1889. Local entrepreneurs rebuilt the area as quickly as possible. Paul Sigmund, a noted local contractor-builder, built a group of buildings after the fire. The historic district exemplifies the importance transportation played in the development of the central business district.^[2] Several architectural styles are also featured in the district including Late Victorian, Prairie School, Commercial style and Art Deco. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003.^[1]

References

1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. Oltrogge, Sarah. "Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places Earn Recognition". State Historical Society of Iowa. Retrieved 2012-06-02.