About this property
The Threefoot Building (sometimes referred to as simply "The Threefoot") is a historic office building located in downtown Meridian, Mississippi named after the Threefoot family who owned and operated a business in downtown Meridian during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Designed by Claude H. Lindsley and completed in 1929 in the Art Deco style, the 16-story building is still the tallest in the city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 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 79003408. It was listed on December 18, 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 Threefoot Building listed on the National Register?
Threefoot Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Threefoot Building?
Threefoot Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Threefoot Building?
The period of significance for Threefoot Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Threefoot Building?
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