About this property
Bethel AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 220 Bell Street in Reno, Nevada. It has served as a hub for Reno's African American community since it was built in 1910 for early black settlers. In addition to its role as a religious and community center, it functioned as a resource center for black divorce seekers who faced difficulties in a segregated city during the middle decades of the twentieth century.
Location
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 01000587. It was listed on June 11, 2001.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bethel AME Church listed on the National Register?
Bethel AME Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Bethel AME Church?
Bethel AME Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethel AME Church?
The period of significance for Bethel AME Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Bethel AME Church?
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