About this property
The Lincoln American Tower (originally Columbian Mutual Tower) is a 22-story building located at the corner of North Main and Court streets in Memphis, Tennessee. It is also a historical landmark, one of the first steel frame skyscrapers built in Memphis. The tower underwent a six-year refurbishing project starting in 2002, and despite a fire in 2006, is now open and accepting tenants.
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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 78002631. It was listed on July 23, 1978.
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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 Columbian Mutual Tower listed on the National Register?
Columbian Mutual Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Columbian Mutual Tower?
Columbian Mutual Tower is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbian Mutual Tower?
The period of significance for Columbian Mutual Tower is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Columbian Mutual Tower?
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