About this property
Davidson County Courthouse, also known as Metropolitan Courthouse, is an Art Deco building built during 1936–37 in Nashville, Tennessee. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It is an eight-story steel-frame building sheathed with light beige Indiana limestone and gray-green granite as trim at entrances.
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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 87000670. It was listed on March 23, 1987.
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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 Davidson County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Davidson County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Davidson County Courthouse?
Davidson County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Davidson County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Davidson County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Davidson County Courthouse?
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