About this property
The United States Courthouse, previously known as Institute Hall, Opera Hall, and Memorial Hall, is a building in Natchez, Mississippi that was initially constructed from 1851 to 1853, for use as an educational building. It has served a variety of public purposes in the intervening years. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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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 79001287. It was listed on June 19, 1979.
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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 Institute Hall listed on the National Register?
Institute Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Institute Hall?
Institute Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Institute Hall?
The period of significance for Institute Hall is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near Institute Hall?
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