About this property
The War Memorial Building is a state office building in Nashville, Tennessee. It contains a 2,000-seat performance hall called the War Memorial Auditorium. Built in 1925, it served as home of the Grand Ole Opry between 1939 and 1943.
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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 100001822. It was listed on November 16, 2017.
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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 War Memorial listed on the National Register?
Tennessee War Memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Tennessee War Memorial?
Tennessee War Memorial is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tennessee War Memorial?
The period of significance for Tennessee War Memorial is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Tennessee War Memorial?
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