D. G. Smith Building
Listed as “Smith, D. G., Building”
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About D. G. Smith Building
D. G. Smith Building, at 217 W. First St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 31, 1995. It was among the first 9 of Abilene’s 29 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. Ten more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Abilene, Kansas, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
217 W. First St., Abilene · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
18 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of D. G. Smith Building
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Questions about D. G. Smith Building
Is D. G. Smith Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 31, 1995 (Register number 95001053).
Is D. G. Smith Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kansas has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Parker Carousel, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit D. G. Smith 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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.