About this property
The Peters House is a historic home located at 1319 Grainger Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also known as White Columns or Columned Portals, as well as the George W. Peters House.
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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 99000364. It was listed on March 30, 1999.
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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 Peters House listed on the National Register?
Peters House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Peters House?
Peters House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Peters House?
The period of significance for Peters House is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1319.
Can I research the history near Peters House?
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