About this property
The Foster House in Union Springs, Alabama, United States, is the best example of Moorish Revival architecture in Alabama. The house was built by Dr. Sterling J. Foster, a physician, who built the house over five years from 1854.
Location
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 98001021. It was listed on August 13, 1998.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Foster House listed on the National Register?
Foster House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Foster House?
Foster House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Foster House?
The period of significance for Foster House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1854.
Can I research the history near Foster House?
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