About this property
The South Main Street Historic District in Memphis, Tennessee, is located south of the city's central business district encompassing over 100 mostly commercial buildings spread across 11 blocks. The area was constructed between 1900 and 1930 in a wide range of early-twentieth-century architectural styles including Beaux Arts, Georgian Revival, Art Deco and Chicago Commercial. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as an area of Memphis representing the impact …
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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 99000756. It was listed on July 8, 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 South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1999.
What type of historic resource is South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near South Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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