About this property
The Cameron School is a historic school building in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. A school for African American students, it closed after desegregation in 1971. Built as a project of the Public Works Administration, construction began in 1939 and was completed in 1940. It was designed by architect Henry C. Hibbs in the Gothic Revival architectural style. It was named in honor of Henry Alvin Cameron, a science teacher and World War I casualty.
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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 05000180. It was listed on March 15, 2005.
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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 Cameron School listed on the National Register?
Cameron School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Cameron School?
Cameron School is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cameron School?
The period of significance for Cameron School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Cameron School?
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