About this property
Shelby Place Historic District is a registered historic district in New Albany, Indiana, one mile north of the Ohio River, across from Louisville, Kentucky. It consists of the 1500 and 1600 blocks of the road Shelby Place. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its historic architectural designs. Immediately to the east Vincennes Street separates the district from New Albany High School. The primary architectural style of the district is Bungalow, although there are examples of Queen Anne, Dutch Colonial Revival, American Foursquare, and one Prairie-type.
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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 08000190. It was listed on March 19, 2008.
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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 Shelby Place Historic District listed on the National Register?
Shelby Place Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Shelby Place Historic District?
Shelby Place Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shelby Place Historic District?
The period of significance for Shelby Place Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1500.
Can I research the history near Shelby Place Historic District?
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