About this property
Florence Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 24 contributing buildings in the central business district of Florence. The district's buildings were built between about 1890 and 1940. Most buildings are two-story brick buildings with embellished cornices. Many are characterized by flat rooflines, decorative brick moldings, and vertical pilasters.
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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 08000621. It was listed on July 1, 2008.
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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 Florence Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Florence Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Florence Downtown Historic District?
Florence Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Florence Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Florence Downtown Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Florence Downtown Historic District?
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