Petoskey Public Works Utility Building | |
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| Location | 106 W. Lake St., Petoskey, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 45°22′32″N84°57′32″W / 45.37556°N 84.95889°W Coordinates: 45°22′32″N84°57′32″W / 45.37556°N 84.95889°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| MPS | Petoskey MRA |
| NRHP reference # | 86002056 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1986 |
The Petoskey Public Works Utility Building, is a utility building located at 106 West Lake Street in Petoskey, Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [1]
Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was estimated at approximately close to 5,670 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Emmet County.
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property.
The Petoskey Public Works Utility Building is a two-story concrete Moderne structure with metal-framed windows. A single-story addition extends to one side at the rear of the building. The entry bay protrudes forward. The exterior walls are grooved, referencing the fluting seen in classical piers. [2]
Streamline Moderne is an international style of Art Deco architecture and design that emerged in the 1930s. It was inspired by aerodynamic design. Streamline architecture emphasized curving forms, long horizontal lines, and sometimes nautical elements. In industrial design, it was used in railroad locomotives, telephones, toasters, buses, appliances, and other devices to give the impression of sleekness and modernity.
The Petoskey Public Works Utility Building was constructed in 1937, replacing another facility that had stood on the site for many years. The building is part of a long-time commitment by the city to generate electrical power for the community. [2]
