About this property
The Tennessee State Capitol, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Tennessee. It serves as the home of both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly–the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate–and contains the governor's office. It was designed by architect William Strickland of Philadelphia, who considered it his greatest achievement.
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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 70000894. It was listed on July 7, 1970.
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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 Tennessee State Capitol listed on the National Register?
Tennessee State Capitol was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Tennessee State Capitol?
Tennessee State Capitol is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Tennessee State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Tennessee State Capitol 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 Tennessee State Capitol?
The period of significance for Tennessee State Capitol is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Tennessee State Capitol?
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