About this property
The Airplane Service Station, also known as the Powell Airplane, is a service station built in 1930 in the shape of an airplane. Located on Clinton Highway in Powell, an unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. The station was built by brothers Elmer and Henry Nickle.
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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 04000198. It was listed on March 18, 2004.
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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 Airplane Service Station listed on the National Register?
Airplane Service Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Airplane Service Station?
Airplane Service Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Airplane Service Station?
The period of significance for Airplane Service Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near Airplane Service Station?
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