About this property
The Duluth Civic Center Historic District is a historic government complex in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It includes the St. Louis County Courthouse , Duluth City Hall , and the Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building. The complex was designed by urban planning pioneer Daniel Burnham in 1909 and constructed over the next twenty years. It was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 for its state-level significance in the themes of architecture and community planning and development.
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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 86003097. It was listed on November 6, 1986.
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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 Duluth Civic Center Historic District listed on the National Register?
Duluth Civic Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Duluth Civic Center Historic District?
Duluth Civic Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Duluth Civic Center Historic District?
The period of significance for Duluth Civic Center Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Duluth Civic Center Historic District?
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