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Renwick Generating Plant
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National Register of Historic Places

Renwick Generating Plant

Also known as Municipal Steam Light Plant

On the National Register since 199531 years
Listed 1995Renwick

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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Renwick Generating Plant, at 103 N. Field St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 17, 1995. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level.

Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗
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103 N. Field St., Renwick

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Questions about Renwick Generating Plant

Is Renwick Generating Plant on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 17, 1995 (Register number 95000099).

Is Renwick Generating Plant a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Renwick Generating Plant?

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 Renwick Generating Plant?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 75339027 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.