About this property
Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km). It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis.
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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 92001581. It was listed on July 28, 1993.
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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 Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Beale Street 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 Beale Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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