About this property
The Powder Magazine is a historic building in Montgomery, Alabama. The gunpowder magazine was built in 1861 west of the city on a bluff overlooking the Alabama River. Gunpowder for the Confederate Army was stored there during the Civil War, and afterward it was used for general storage.
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 73000370. It was listed on April 12, 1973.
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 Powder Magazine listed on the National Register?
Powder Magazine was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Powder Magazine?
Powder Magazine is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Powder Magazine?
The period of significance for Powder Magazine is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1861.
Can I research the history near Powder Magazine?
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