About this property
Ensley is a large city neighborhood in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It was once a separate and thriving industrial city. It was formally incorporated on February 12, 1899, but later annexed into Birmingham on January 1, 1910, under the "Greater Birmingham" legislation.
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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 98001022. It was listed on August 13, 1998.
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 Smithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Smithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Smithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Smithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Smithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Smithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
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