About this property
The Powell Avenue Steam Plant is a retired steam plant and historic building in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, which operated from 1895 to 2013. Initially producing both steam and electricity, the plant stopped producing electricity in 1952. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 2014.
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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 14001002. It was listed on December 10, 2014.
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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 Powell Avenue Steam Plant listed on the National Register?
Powell Avenue Steam Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Powell Avenue Steam Plant?
Powell Avenue Steam Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Powell Avenue Steam Plant?
The period of significance for Powell Avenue Steam Plant is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1895.
Can I research the history near Powell Avenue Steam Plant?
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