About this property
Gwyn Avenue–Bridge Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 124 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a predominantly residential section of Elkin. They were primarily built between about 1891 and 1955 and include notable examples of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow / American Craftsman architecture. Notable buildings include the Elkin Presbyterian Church (1937, 1944, 1950, 1955, 1961), First Baptist Church (1955, 1968), Alexander Martin Smith House (1893–1897) designed by George Franklin Barber, the Gwyn-Chatham-Gwyn House (c. 1872, 1911, 1936), Richard Gwyn Smith House (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 07000882. It was listed on August 27, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District?
Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Gwyn Avenue-Bridge Street Historic District?
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