About this property
The Bragg–Mitchell Mansion, also known as the Bragg–Mitchell House, is a historic house museum in Mobile, Alabama. It was built in 1855 by Judge John Bragg and is one of the most photographed buildings in the city as well as one of the more popular tourist attractions. The house has been attributed to John's brother, a local Alabama architect, Alexander J. Bragg.
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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 72000168. It was listed on September 26, 1972.
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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 Bragg-Mitchell House listed on the National Register?
Bragg-Mitchell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bragg-Mitchell House?
Bragg-Mitchell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bragg-Mitchell House?
The period of significance for Bragg-Mitchell House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
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