About this property
The Old Customs House, also called the Old Post Office, is a historic building located at the corner of Clinch Avenue and Market Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1874, it was the city's first federal building. It housed the federal courts, excise offices and post office until 1933.
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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 73001804. It was listed on March 19, 1973.
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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 Post Office Building (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Old Post Office Building (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Old Post Office Building (Additional Documentation)?
Old Post Office Building (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Post Office Building (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Old Post Office Building (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near Old Post Office Building (Additional Documentation)?
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