About this property
The Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building is a carousel and building in Highland Park in Meridian, Mississippi. Manufactured about 1896 for the 1904 St. Louis Exposition by the Dentzel Carousel Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the carousel was sold and shipped to Meridian.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 87000863. It was listed on February 27, 1987.
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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 Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building listed on the National Register?
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building?
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building?
The period of significance for Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building?
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