About this property
Nashville's Union Station is a former railroad terminal designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and Richard Montfort that was constructed beginning in 1898 and officially opened over two years later in 1900. Montfort - an engineer of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N) - spent several years planning the building's construction, and it is now known for its striking Romanesque Revival architecture that stands out from other train stations of the time. At the time, Nashville was becoming a …
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000178. It was listed on December 29, 1969.
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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 Union Station (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation)?
Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Nashville Union Station (Additional Documentation) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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