About this property
The Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building is an office building located at 612 South Gay Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1907 for the Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company, the building now houses offices for several law firms and financial agencies. The building's facade was constructed with locally quarried marble, and is designed in the Second Renaissance Revival style.
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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 83003043. It was listed on January 27, 1983.
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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 Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building listed on the National Register?
Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building?
Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building?
The period of significance for Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building?
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