About this property
Princeton Downtown Commercial District is a historic district in downtown Princeton, Kentucky centered on the 1940s art deco courthouse. The district includes 44 contributing resources: 42 buildings, Big Spring Park, and the Confederate Soldier Monument. Most resources are located along East and West Main Street, East and West Court Square Street, and the adjacent buildings on West Market Street, South Harrison, West Washington, and South Jefferson. Most of the buildings are one or two-story brick structures built from the 1870s to the 1930s. The downtown district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 because of the historic architecture and historical significance to the area.
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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 88001017. It was listed on September 18, 1988.
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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 Princeton Downtown Commercial District listed on the National Register?
Princeton Downtown Commercial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Princeton Downtown Commercial District?
Princeton Downtown Commercial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Princeton Downtown Commercial District?
The period of significance for Princeton Downtown Commercial District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Princeton Downtown Commercial District?
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