About this property
The Savage House and Garden is a historic home and garden at 3237 Garden Drive in the Fountain City community of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built around 1917 and designed in the Bungalow/Craftsman style, the house and its garden are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Arthur Savage (1872–1946), an immigrant from Leamington Spa, England, designed the house and garden during World War I. Along with his older brother, W. J. Savage, Arthur Savage made a small fortune in…
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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 97001230. It was listed on October 16, 1997.
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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 Savage House and Garden listed on the National Register?
Savage House and Garden was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Savage House and Garden?
Savage House and Garden is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Savage House and Garden?
The period of significance for Savage House and Garden is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Savage House and Garden?
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