About this property
The Ivan Racheff House is a historic house with gardens at 1943 Tennessee Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The house was originally built in 1902, but was later modified by Knoxville Iron Works president Ivan Racheff for use as an office and apartment. Racheff Gardens was established by Racheff in 1947. The house is now used by the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, who maintain the gardens. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 02000810. It was listed on July 16, 2002.
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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 Racheff, Ivan, House listed on the National Register?
Racheff, Ivan, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Racheff, Ivan, House?
Racheff, Ivan, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Racheff, Ivan, House?
The period of significance for Racheff, Ivan, House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
Can I research the history near Racheff, Ivan, House?
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