About this property
The Central City Park Bandstand is a hexagonal bandstand in Central City Park in Macon, Georgia that was built in 1871. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972. The bandstand is located at the eastern terminus of Riverside Drive in Central City Park. It has been noted to be similar to the top of the iconic octagonal house Longwood (also known as Nutt's Folly) in Natchez, Mississippi.
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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 72000361. It was listed on March 16, 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 Central City Park Bandstand listed on the National Register?
Central City Park Bandstand was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Central City Park Bandstand?
Central City Park Bandstand is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central City Park Bandstand?
The period of significance for Central City Park Bandstand is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
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