About this property
The Charleston Historic District , alternatively known as Charleston Old and Historic District , is a National Historic Landmark District in Charleston, South Carolina. The district, which covers most of the historic peninsular heart of the city, contains an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including many distinctive Charleston "single houses". It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. As noted by the New York Preservation Archive Project, the Charleston Old and Historic District's creation in 1931 established "the first historic district protected by local legislation in the United States and inspired legal protection of historic sites in New York City." It is legally set up in the city's regulations. According to Charleston's interactive zoning map, the "Old District" runs south from east-west Fishburne and Line streets.
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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 70000923. It was listed on January 29, 1970.
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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 Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.
Can I research the history near Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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