About this property
Dalton Commercial Historic District is a historic district in Dalton, Georgia that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1988. Its boundaries were expanded in 2006. It includes the Western and Atlantic Depot, which is separately listed on the NRHP, and course of railway that was site of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. The 1852-built railroad depot, at the end of King Street, is Italianate in style and is the oldest building in the district. A 1938-built movie theater is the newest of the contributing resources.
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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 06000288. It was listed on April 18, 2006.
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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 Dalton Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Dalton Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Dalton Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Dalton Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dalton Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Dalton Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
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