About this property
Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed is a historic former train station in Montgomery, Alabama. Built in 1898 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, rail service to the station ended in 1979 and it has since been adapted for use by the Montgomery Area Visitor Center and commercial tenants. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000368. It was listed on July 23, 1973.
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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 Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed listed on the National Register?
Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed?
Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed?
The period of significance for Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Montgomery Union Station and Trainshed?
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