About this property
The Oakleigh Garden Historic District is a historic district in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1972. It is centered on Washington Square and was originally bounded by Government, Marine, Texas, and Ann Streets. A boundary increase on January 30, 1991, increased the boundaries to Rapier Avenue, Selma, Broad, and Texas Streets. The district covers 1,453 acres (5.88 km 2 ) and contains 288 contributing buildings.
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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 90002175. It was listed on January 30, 1991.
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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 Oakleigh Garden Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Oakleigh Garden Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Oakleigh Garden Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Oakleigh Garden Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oakleigh Garden Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Oakleigh Garden Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1991.
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