About this property
The Exchange Building is a 19-story skyscraper, which was formerly known as the Cotton Exchange Building and the Merchants Exchange Building, and is the twelfth-tallest building in Memphis, Tennessee. It should not be confused with the Memphis Cotton Exchange which is located on Front Street and Union Avenue. The Exchange Building is located at the corner of Second Street and Madison Avenue in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
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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 79002474. It was listed on May 7, 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 Memphis Merchants Exchange listed on the National Register?
Memphis Merchants Exchange was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Memphis Merchants Exchange?
Memphis Merchants Exchange is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Memphis Merchants Exchange?
The period of significance for Memphis Merchants Exchange is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Memphis Merchants Exchange?
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