About this property
Austin is one of the 77 officially-designated community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. Located on the city's West Side, it is the third-largest community area by population (behind the Near North Side and Lake View) and the second-largest geographically (behind South Deering). Austin's eastern boundary is the Belt Railway located just east of Cicero Avenue. Its northernmost border is the Milwaukee District West Line. Its southernmost border is at Roosevelt Road from the Belt Railway west to Austin Boulevard.
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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 85001741. It was listed on August 7, 1985.
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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 Austin Historic District listed on the National Register?
Austin Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Austin Historic District?
Austin Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Austin Historic District?
The period of significance for Austin Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Austin Historic District?
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