Heer's Department Store Explained

Heer's Department Store
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:37.2092°N -93.2928°W
Built:, 1951
Architect:Opel and Torbitt
Builder:Lewis Construction Co.
Architecture:Early Commercial
Added:October 24, 2002
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Springfield, Missouri MPS (Additional Documentation)
Refnum:02001207

Heer's Department Store, also known as the Greater Heer Store, is a historic Heer's department store building located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1915, and is a seven-story commercial building which is sheathed with cream colored terra cotta. A two-story addition was constructed in 1951. The building was remodeled in 1967. The store closed in 1995.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It is located in the Springfield Public Square Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Heer's Department Store . 2017-01-01. Debbie Sheals . PDF. May 2002. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. (includes 12 photographs from 2002)