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Grove Street Historic District
304 Grove Street, Grove Street HD, Barneveld, WI.JPG
A house located in the district.
Location 304-316 Grove St., Barneveld, Wisconsin
Area less than one acre
MPS Barneveld MRA
NRHP reference No. 86002313
Added to NRHP September 29, 1986

The Grove Street Historic District is a special area in Barneveld, Wisconsin. It's a collection of buildings that have been kept in their original condition. This district is important because it shows what Barneveld looked like a long time ago.

A Special Place in Barneveld

The Grove Street Historic District is unique for a very important reason. In 1984, a powerful tornado hit Barneveld. This storm caused a lot of damage to the town. Many buildings were destroyed or changed forever.

Surviving the Storm

However, the buildings in the Grove Street area survived the tornado. They were left mostly untouched. This makes the district a rare example of how Barneveld looked before the storm. It's like a time capsule of the past.

Why is it Important?

Because of its history and survival, the Grove Street Historic District is officially recognized. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. It was also added to the State Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin in 1989. This means it's protected and its history is celebrated.

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