About this property
The Tennessee Theatre is a movie palace in the downtown core of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The theater opened in 1928 in the 1908 Burwell Building, considered Knoxville's first skyscraper. The theater and Burwell Building were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and the theater was extensively restored in the early 2000s.
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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 82003979. It was listed on March 31, 1982.
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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 Burwell Building Tennessee Theater listed on the National Register?
Burwell Building Tennessee Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Burwell Building Tennessee Theater?
Burwell Building Tennessee Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burwell Building Tennessee Theater?
The period of significance for Burwell Building Tennessee Theater is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Burwell Building Tennessee Theater?
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