About this property
West 147th–149th Streets Historic District is a national historic district in Harlem, New York, New York. It consists of 60 contributing buildings; 58 tenements, one school, and one stable built between 1894 and 1905. With the exception of the stable, all of the buildings are five or six stories tall, all with brick facades. Most have some form of terra cotta ornament and all have pressed metal cornices. The earlier buildings reflect the Romanesque Revival style, with ornamental inspiration drawn from Renaissance and French Beaux-Arts styles.
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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 03000407. It was listed on May 17, 2003.
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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 West 147th-149th Streets Historic District listed on the National Register?
West 147th-149th Streets Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 2003.
What type of historic resource is West 147th-149th Streets Historic District?
West 147th-149th Streets Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West 147th-149th Streets Historic District?
The period of significance for West 147th-149th Streets Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near West 147th-149th Streets Historic District?
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