About this property
The Cherry Street Historic District is a historic neighborhood, commercial, and entertainment district serving as the downtown of Helena in Helena–West Helena, Arkansas. Cherry Street is located between Elm Street and the nearby Phillips County Courthouse to the north, and Porter Street to the south. The history of Cherry Street is tied to the blues heritage of the area beginning in the 1940s.
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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 10000288. It was listed on May 26, 2010.
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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 Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase listed on the National Register?
Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase?
Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase?
The period of significance for Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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