About this property
Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property is the former administration building of the Central of Georgia Railway. The site complex includes several notable structures, including a freight house, a cotton yard with brick gates which it shares with the Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed, and a brick viaduct leading to a junction with the line along Louisville Road west of Boundary Street and the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal. The tracks were also located next to "The Gray Building," a Greek Revival structure built in 1856, which the C&G moved their headquarters to. This building became known as "The Red Building." The Central Railroad was acquired by the Southern Railway in 1963, leading to the decline of all CG buildings in Savannah. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5th, 1970.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000199. It was listed on March 4, 1970.
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 Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property listed on the National Register?
Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property?
Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property?
The period of significance for Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property?
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