Munson Building
Also known as Library
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About Munson Building
Munson Building, at 210 2nd St., NE, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 1976. It was among the first 2 of Independence’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and social history, at the state level. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Iowa, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
210 2nd St., NE, Independence · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Munson Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Munson Building
Is Munson Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 21, 1976 (Register number 76000736).
Is Munson Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Munson Building?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Munson Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75338357 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.