About this property
Birmingham–Southern College ( BSC ) was a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the college was affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The college's student body was approximately 975 students when it closed at the end of the 2023–24 school year after years of financial trouble.
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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 99000466. It was listed on April 21, 1999.
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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-Southern College listed on the National Register?
Birmingham-Southern College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Birmingham-Southern College?
Birmingham-Southern College is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Birmingham-Southern College?
The period of significance for Birmingham-Southern College is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
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