Heidelberg Hotel
About this property
The Heidelberg Hotel was a hotel in Jackson, Mississippi, which operated from 1922 to 1974. The hotel was notable for several firsts: It was the first fireproof building in Mississippi, and the first hotel to break the state's color barrier in 1964 in reversing its policy to allow African-Americans to book hotel rooms. Other local hotels followed shortly thereafter.
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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 82002769. It was listed on May 19, 1982.
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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 Heidelberg Hotel listed on the National Register?
Heidelberg Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Heidelberg Hotel?
Heidelberg Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Heidelberg Hotel?
The period of significance for Heidelberg Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Heidelberg Hotel?
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