About this property
Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District is a national historic district located at Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. It encompasses 87 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Forest City developed by the Alexander Manufacturing Company. The mill village developed after 1918, and includes notable examples of Colonial Revival and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture. Landscape architect Earle Sumner Draper planned the curvilinear village plan. Notable buildings include the Alexander Manufacturing Company mill complex, former Alexander School, and Alexander Baptist Church.
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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 08000413. It was listed on May 14, 2008.
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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 Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District?
Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District?
The period of significance for Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
Can I research the history near Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District?
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