About this property
The Highland Park Residential Historic District is a historic district in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Almost 2,000 buildings are in the district, most of them residences. Many of the houses in this district were built from the 1860s into the 1930s, and are constructed in several Victorian and early 20th century styles. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 07000888. It was listed on August 29, 2007.
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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 Highland Park Residential Historic District listed on the National Register?
Highland Park Residential Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Highland Park Residential Historic District?
Highland Park Residential Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Highland Park Residential Historic District?
The period of significance for Highland Park Residential Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Highland Park Residential Historic District?
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