About this property
The Water Avenue Historic District is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) historic district in Selma, Alabama, United States. It is centered on Water Avenue in downtown. The boundaries were increased on July 7, 2005. The district is primarily commercial, with examples of the Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque Revival, and Renaissance Revival styles.
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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 72000160. It was listed on December 26, 1972.
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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 Water Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Water Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 26, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Water Avenue Historic District?
Water Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Water Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Water Avenue Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Water Avenue Historic District?
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