Calera Downtown Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Calera Downtown Historic District

Calera, Shelby County, Alabama
Listed
March 28, 2006
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06000188

About this property

The Calera Downtown Historic District, in Calera, Alabama, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The listing included 25 contributing buildings on 22 acres (8.9 ha). It was deemed significantfor its collection of vernacular commercial structures dating from the late-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries, including good examples of one- and two-part commercial blocks, temple-front and free-standing commercial buildings. Together these structures depict the evolution of the community from its days as an early industrial town to its growth as a transportation center. They reflect the variety of opportunities available in the community, offering to meet every need of the citizenry. From banking to groceries, to dry goods, to shoe repair, to entertainment, to socialization, automobile service, and accommodation—all were available in the two-block area of the community. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 31 and State Route 25.

Location

Calera, Shelby County, Alabama
33.10089, -86.75262

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Wilson's Raid — Montevallo to Selma March
1865Civil War
6.1 mi

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When was Calera Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Calera Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Calera Downtown Historic District?

Calera Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Calera Downtown Historic District?

The period of significance for Calera Downtown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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