About this property
Ayres Hall is a central iconic and historic landmark building at the University of Tennessee (UT) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The building was designed by Miller, Fullenwider and Dowling of Chicago, and completed in 1921. It is named for Brown Ayres (1856–1919), the university's 12th president from 1904 to 1909.
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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 12000466. It was listed on July 31, 2012.
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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 Ayres Hall listed on the National Register?
Ayres Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Ayres Hall?
Ayres Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ayres Hall?
The period of significance for Ayres Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Ayres Hall?
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