About this property
Belfield–Emporia Historic District, also known as North Emporia, is a national historic district located at Emporia, Virginia. The district includes 41 contributing buildings in the Belfield section of Emporia. In 1887, the neighboring towns of Hicksford and Belfield merged to form the town of Emporia. The district generally consists of late-19th- to early-20th-century brick buildings laid out in a "T"-shape at the intersection of Halifax and Baker Streets. Notable buildings include the Hotel Virginia, the Bethlehem Building or former First National Bank of Emporia (1907), Petersburg and Danville Railroad passenger station, and Pair's Furniture (c.
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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 07001137. It was listed on November 1, 2007.
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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 Belfield-Emporia Historic District listed on the National Register?
Belfield-Emporia Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Belfield-Emporia Historic District?
Belfield-Emporia Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belfield-Emporia Historic District?
The period of significance for Belfield-Emporia Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
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