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National Register of Historic Places

Kreitinger Garage

Springfield’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 31, 1979; only 361 of Minnesota’s 1,697 listings are older
Listed 1979Springfield
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Kreitinger Garage

Kreitinger Garage, at 1 N. Cass St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 1979: the first place in Springfield to be listed. Only 361 of Minnesota’s 1,697 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level. It was listed as part of Brown County MRA. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric building in Springfield, Minnesota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 2 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

1 N. Cass St., Springfield · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Kreitinger GarageStart here
  2. 2Bendixon-Schmid HouseQueen Anne · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Adolph C. Ochs HouseColonial Revival · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Kreitinger Garage

Is Kreitinger Garage on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 1979 (Register number 79001219).

Is Kreitinger Garage a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Kreitinger Garage?

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 Kreitinger Garage?

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 93200116 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.