About this property
The Belmont Historic District is located in the southeast section of Roanoke, Virginia, US. It consists of an irregularly-shaped 214 acres (87 ha) of primarily residential housing located to the east of the city's downtown and south of the Roanoke Shops. The district's history coincides largely with that of Roanoke City's industry. Its original housing served the employees of the recently arrived Norfolk and Western Railway beginning in 1888. Later development in the district was built to provide housing for workers at the American Viscose Plant after that mill opened in 1917. The district includes a wide range of architectural styles among its 809 contributing structures.
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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 100003618. It was listed on April 15, 2019.
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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 Belmont Historic District listed on the National Register?
Belmont Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Belmont Historic District?
Belmont Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belmont Historic District?
The period of significance for Belmont Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
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