About this property
The James Lee House, also known as the Harsson-Goyer-Lee House, is a historic house at 690 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, together with the adjacent Woodruff-Fontaine House. The two houses are included in the Victorian Village historic district.
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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 71000835. It was listed on February 10, 1971.
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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 Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation)?
Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial (Additional Documentation)?
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