About this property
The Lowenstein House is a historic house in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built circa 1890 for Elias Lowenstein, a German-born merchant. During World War I, it was used as a boarding house for women who worked.
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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 79002473. It was listed on March 22, 1979.
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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 Lowenstein House listed on the National Register?
Lowenstein House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Lowenstein House?
Lowenstein House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lowenstein House?
The period of significance for Lowenstein House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Lowenstein House?
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