About this property
John Hand Building is a mixed-use high rise building in Birmingham, Alabama, US, with a height of 287 feet (87 m). It was the tallest building in the city until surpassed by the City Federal Building in 1913. It comprises 20 floors and was completed in 1912.
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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 83002976. It was listed on September 28, 1983.
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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 First National-John A. Hand Building listed on the National Register?
First National-John A. Hand Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1983.
What type of historic resource is First National-John A. Hand Building?
First National-John A. Hand Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First National-John A. Hand Building?
The period of significance for First National-John A. Hand Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
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