Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District
About this property
The Pine Bluff Commercial is a newspaper that serves Southern Arkansas and was founded in 1897 as the Pine Bluff Daily Commercial. It was renamed to its current name in 1912. In 1969, the paper won a Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing on civil rights.
Location
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 08000438. It was listed on May 19, 2008.
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 Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District?
Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District?
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