About this property
Old City Hall is a complex of historic buildings located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Originally constructed in 1848 as the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb (now the Tennessee School for the Deaf), the complex served as Knoxville's city hall from 1925 until 1980. The complex has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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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 72001241. It was listed on May 30, 1972.
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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 Old Knoxville City Hall listed on the National Register?
Old Knoxville City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Old Knoxville City Hall?
Old Knoxville City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Knoxville City Hall?
The period of significance for Old Knoxville City Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1848.
Can I research the history near Old Knoxville City Hall?
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