About this property
The North Broadway Historic District in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a 4-acre (1.6 ha) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The district consists of one block of North Broadway Street. In its NRHP nomination it was said to "represent a rare example of an intact late- nineteenth and early twentieth century Tupelo streetscape, in a community which saw most of its pre-1936 housing stock destroyed in a devastating tornado." The district includes 13 properties, each with a wood-frame house. Eight of the houses were deemed to contribute significantly to the historic character of the district, while five contributed marginally. The significantly contributing properties are: 308 Jefferson Street (c.
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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 85003438. It was listed on October 31, 1985.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was North Broadway Historic District listed on the National Register?
North Broadway Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.
What type of historic resource is North Broadway Historic District?
North Broadway Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for North Broadway Historic District?
The period of significance for North Broadway Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near North Broadway Historic District?
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