About this property
Old North Knoxville is a neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, located just north of the city's downtown area. Initially established as the town of North Knoxville in 1889, the area was a prominent suburb for Knoxville's upper middle and professional classes until the 1950s. After a period of decline, preservationists began restoring many of the neighborhood's houses in the 1980s. In 1992, over 400 houses and secondary structures in the neighborhood were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Old North Knoxville Historic District. In the years following the Civil War, Knoxville experienced an economic boom that brought about a rapid increase in the city's population.
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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 92000506. It was listed on May 13, 1992.
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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 North Knoxville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Old North Knoxville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Old North Knoxville Historic District?
Old North Knoxville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old North Knoxville Historic District?
The period of significance for Old North Knoxville Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Old North Knoxville Historic District?
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