Tennessee State Library and Archives
National Register of Historic Places

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
November 17, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
03001154

About this property

The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA), established in 1854, currently operates as a unit of the Tennessee Department of State. According to the Tennessee Blue Book, the Library and Archives "collects and preserves books and records of historical, documentary and reference value, and encourages and promotes library development throughout the state." This mandate can be found in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapters 1-8. Although most states operate their libraries and archives as separate agencies, Tennessee is one of a handful of states whose library and archives are administered jointly.

Location

403 7th Ave. N.
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.16549, -86.78541

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Tennessee State Library and Archives listed on the National Register?

Tennessee State Library and Archives was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Tennessee State Library and Archives?

Tennessee State Library and Archives is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Tennessee State Library and Archives?

The period of significance for Tennessee State Library and Archives is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1854.

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