Parachute Building
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About Parachute Building
Parachute Building, at 40131 Barker Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 22, 2009. The Register lists it for its architecture and military, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isMilitary building in Pratt, Kansas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
1943 to today
- 1943Built
- 2009Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 17 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
40131 Barker Ave., Pratt · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Parachute BuildingStart here
- 2Norden Bombsight Storage VaultsStructure · 0.3 mi on
Memories of Parachute Building
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Questions about Parachute Building
Is Parachute Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 22, 2009 (Register number 09000231).
Is Parachute Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kansas has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Parachute 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.