National Historic Landmark-Fireproof Building

National Historic Landmark-Fireproof Building

Designed by Robert Mills and completed in 1827 to house the Charleston District records, this may be the first supposedly fireproof building in the United States.

Fireproof Building

The Fireproof Building

has been designated a

National Historic Landmark

This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the united States of America

1974

National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

Marker can be reached from ...

First Fireproof Building in Independence

Main Marker308 West Maple Building

1911

First Fireproof Building in Independence

Secondary Marker

Since 1911

M. H. Siegfried & Co.

Founded by Mark H. Siegfried

1881 - 1967

Mortgages - Real Estate - Loans

Marker is on Maple Avenue near Osage Street, on the left when traveling east.

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