About this property
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building, at 908 W. Broadway in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is a historic skyscraper building, built in 1907, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was once the headquarters of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, a prominent railroad company from the mid-19th century to the 1970s.
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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 83002696. It was listed on September 7, 1983.
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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 Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building listed on the National Register?
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building?
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building?
The period of significance for Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 908.
Can I research the history near Louisville and Nashville Railroad Office Building?
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