About this property
The Old Richmond Historic District is a neighborhood of historic residential and commercial buildings and national historic district located at Richmond, Indiana. The district encompasses 212 contributing buildings located just east of the East Fork of the Whitewater River, comprising some of the earliest extant buildings in Richmond. It developed between about 1816 and 1925 and includes representative examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival style architecture. Located in the district is the separately listed Bethel A.M.E. Church. Other notable contributing buildings include the William Paul Quinn House (c.
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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 03001319. It was listed on December 23, 2003.
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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 Old Richmond Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) listed on the National Register?
Old Richmond Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Old Richmond Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)?
Old Richmond Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Richmond Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)?
The period of significance for Old Richmond Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease) is recorded as the early_republic era.
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