About this property
The Toof Building is a commercial brick structure with exterior terra cotta elements, built in the architectural style of the Chicago School. It is located on Madison Ave in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, adjacent to AutoZone Park, a minor league baseball stadium. Architect G. M. Shaw designed the structure for S. C. Toof & Co., the oldest printing company in Memphis, it was built in 1913 to serve as a production and administrative facility for the company.
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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 82004057. It was listed on August 25, 1982.
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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 Toof Building listed on the National Register?
Toof Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Toof Building?
Toof Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Toof Building?
The period of significance for Toof Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Toof Building?
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