About this property
Lindsley Hall is a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee. Built in the antebellum South as the main building of the University of Nashville, it served as a Union hospital during the Civil War. It became the Nashville Children's Museum in 1945.
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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 71000818. It was listed on May 5, 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 Nashville Children's Museum listed on the National Register?
Nashville Children's Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Nashville Children's Museum?
Nashville Children's Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Nashville Children's Museum?
The period of significance for Nashville Children's Museum is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1945.
Can I research the history near Nashville Children's Museum?
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