About this property
Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business. The Sun label that was housed within the studio played a large role in Elvis Presley's early career.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03001031. It was listed on July 30, 2003.
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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 Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service listed on the National Register?
Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service?
Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service?
The period of significance for Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1950.
Can I research the history near Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service?
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