About this property
RCA Studio B was a music recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 1957 by Steve Sholes and Chet Atkins for RCA Victor. Originally known simply as the RCA Victor Studio, in 1965 the studio was designated as Studio B after RCA Victor built the newer, larger Studio A in an adjacent building. Located centrally in what would become Nashville's Music Row, the RCA Victor Studios were an essential factor to the development of the musical production style and sound engineering technique…
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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 12000420. It was listed on July 9, 2012.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was RCA Studio B listed on the National Register?
RCA Studio B was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 2012.
What type of historic resource is RCA Studio B?
RCA Studio B is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for RCA Studio B?
The period of significance for RCA Studio B is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1957.
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