About this property
The Carnegie Center for Arts and History is a museum and events venue in downtown Jackson, Tennessee, housed in the former Jackson Free Library. The Jackson Free Library, which opened in 1903, was the first public library in Jackson. Part of the funding for its construction came from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
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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 75001769. It was listed on June 25, 1975.
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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 Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation)?
Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Jackson Free Library (Additional Documentation)?
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