About this property
The John Sevier State Office Building, also known as the Tennessee State Office Building, is a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.. Located on Tennessee State Capitol grounds, it was designed in the Art Deco architectural style by Emmons H. Woolwine, and completed in 1940. It was named for Governor John Sevier.
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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 11000455. It was listed on July 12, 2011.
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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 Office Building listed on the National Register?
Tennessee State Office Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Tennessee State Office Building?
Tennessee State Office Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tennessee State Office Building?
The period of significance for Tennessee State Office Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Tennessee State Office Building?
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