About this property
The Briggs Hardware Building is a four-story historic building in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1874 by Thomas Briggs to house his family-owned hardware store. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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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 73001372. It was listed on October 24, 1973.
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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 Briggs Hardware Building listed on the National Register?
Briggs Hardware Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Briggs Hardware Building?
Briggs Hardware Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Briggs Hardware Building?
The period of significance for Briggs Hardware Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near Briggs Hardware Building?
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