Kirkwood Historic District
About this property
Kirkwood is a nationally designated historic neighborhood on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is an historic streetcar suburb situated entirely in DeKalb County, bordered by the neighborhoods of Lake Claire, East Lake, Edgewood, and Oakhurst. Kirkwood is bound on the north by DeKalb Avenue, on the south by Memorial Drive and Interstate 20, on the west by Montgomery Street, and on the east by 1st Ave. A large part of the neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kirkwood Historic District.
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 09000749. It was listed on September 23, 2009.
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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 Kirkwood Historic District listed on the National Register?
Kirkwood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Kirkwood Historic District?
Kirkwood Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kirkwood Historic District?
The period of significance for Kirkwood Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Kirkwood Historic District?
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