Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District

Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama
Listed
May 23, 2010
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000271

About this property

The Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District is a historic district in downtown Sheffield, Alabama, United States. The buildings in the district were mostly built from 1888 to 1959 and have served a variety of purposes. Significant commercial buildings in the district include the Sheffield Hardware Company building, the Blake Building, and the Montgomery Block. Many of the city's important government buildings, including the Fire Department-City Hall building, Chamber of Commerce, and post office, are also part of the district. Various architectural styles can be seen in the district, including Renaissance Revival, High Victorian Gothic, and Moderne. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2010.

Location

1st & 5th Sts., Pittsburgh & Columbia Aves.
Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama
34.76155, -87.69999

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTUREINDUSTRYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?

Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District?

Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District?

The period of significance for Sheffield Downtown Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.

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