About this property
Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District is a national historic district located at the former Charleston Naval Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina. It encompasses 24 contributing buildings, 2 contributing sites, 1 contributing structure, and 1 contributing object. The site represents development of the upper echelon of senior military housing, support structures, sports facilities and recreational landscape features from 1901 through 1945. The buildings reflect late Victorian and early-20th century eclectic designs including the Italianate, Neo-Classical, Italian Renaissance Revival, Colonial Revival, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) designed Panama House style. The oldest building on the base are Quarters F, a Victorian house that predates the Navy base and was built as the superintendent's house for the earlier Chicora Park (that the Navy acquired and converted into the base).
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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 07000100. It was listed on March 2, 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 Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District listed on the National Register?
Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District?
Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District?
The period of significance for Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District?
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