Dunnavant's Building
National Register of Historic Places

Dunnavant's Building

Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama
Listed
September 21, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000708

About this property

The Dunnavant's Building is a historic commercial building in Huntsville, Alabama. It was built in 1905 by dry goods company Terry Brothers & Rogers. P. S. Dunnavant took control of the company in 1925, and the store remained in its downtown location until 1975.

Location

100 N. Washington St.
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama
34.73205, -86.58552

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 80000708. It was listed on September 21, 1980.

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Nearby Battles

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7.8 mi
Skirmish at Newmarket, Alabama
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Questions about this property

When was Dunnavant's Building listed on the National Register?

Dunnavant's Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Dunnavant's Building?

Dunnavant's Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dunnavant's Building?

The period of significance for Dunnavant's Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.

Can I research the history near Dunnavant's Building?

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