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The Birmingham Civil Rights District is an area of downtown Birmingham, Alabama where several significant events in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s took place. The district was designated by the City of Birmingham in 1992 and covers a six-block area. Landmarks in the district include: 16th Street Baptist Church, where the students involved in the 1963 Birmingham campaign and its Children's Crusade were trained by SCLC activist James Bevel and left in groups of 50 to march on…
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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 06000940. It was listed on October 18, 2006.
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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 Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District listed on the National Register?
Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District?
Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District?
The period of significance for Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1963.
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