Federal Building
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About Federal Building
Federal Building, at 315 W. Allegan St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 17, 1980. It was among the first 12 of Lansing’s 35 listings, with seven others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 50 other Michigan listings. It was listed as part of Downtown Lansing MRA. The listing covers 3 acres. Ten more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 2 MB · National Archives↗1932 to today
- 1932Built, designed by Bowd–Munson Company
- 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 46 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
315 W. Allegan St., Lansing · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
13 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Art Deco style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Art Deco.
Memories of Federal Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Federal Building
Is Federal Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 17, 1980 (Register number 80001865).
Is Federal Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Michigan State Capitol, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Federal 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 Federal Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 2 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 25337945 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.