About this property
The Alabama City Wall Street Historic District is a historic district in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. Wall Street was the main commercial street in the town of Alabama City. The city was founded in 1891 halfway between Gadsden and Attalla, with intentions of becoming the major industrial hub of Northeast Alabama. In 1895 the town landed its first major concern, a cotton mill built by the Dwight Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Its second major factory, the Alabama Steel and Wire Company, was opened in 1902.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000484. It was listed on May 15, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alabama City Wall Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alabama City Wall Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Alabama City Wall Street Historic District?
Alabama City Wall Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alabama City Wall Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Alabama City Wall Street Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Alabama City Wall Street Historic District?
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