About this property
The Alexandria Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in Alexandria, Virginia. Encompassing all of the city's Old Town and some adjacent areas, this area contains one of the nation's best-preserved assemblages of the late-18th and early-19th century urban architecture. The district was locally designated (as the Old and Historic Alexandria district) in 1946 and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
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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 66000928. It was listed on November 13, 1966.
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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 Alexandria Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alexandria Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Alexandria Historic District?
Alexandria Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Alexandria Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Alexandria Historic District 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 Alexandria Historic District?
The period of significance for Alexandria Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1748.
Can I research the history near Alexandria Historic District?
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