About this property
Mentelle Park in Lexington, Kentucky, is a boulevard district of the Mentelle neighborhood. The district includes 48 residential structures facing Mentelle Park between Richmond Road and Cramer Avenue. Entrances to Mentelle Park at Richmond Road and Cramer Avenue feature limestone pillars. The neighborhood was developed in 1905, and homes in the district were constructed 1906–1934. Four styles of architecture are evident, including American Foursquare, Colonial Revival, Colonial Revival Cottage, and Bungalow.
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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 85002973. It was listed on November 27, 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 Mentelle Park listed on the National Register?
Mentelle Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Mentelle Park?
Mentelle Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mentelle Park?
The period of significance for Mentelle Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Mentelle Park?
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