Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District

Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Listed
April 20, 2005
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
05000366

About this property

The Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 120 resources, which included 94 contributing buildings and 26 non-contributing buildings. This section of the city was developed as the population increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The growth was due, in part, to the expansion of the University of Iowa and its hospitals.

Location

Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
41.66723, -91.53059

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 05000366. It was listed on April 20, 2005.

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District listed on the National Register?

Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District?

Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District?

The period of significance for Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is recorded as the modern era.

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