About this property
Fifth Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Lynchburg, Virginia. The district encompasses 57 contributing buildings and 1 contributing object in a historically African-American section of Lynchburg. It includes a variety of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, with about half dating to the period spanning from 1875 to 1940. Located in the district are the separately listed Kentucky Hotel, the Western Hotel, the William Phaup House, and the Pyramid Motors building. Other notable buildings include the Augustine Leftwich House (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 12000019. It was listed on February 8, 2012.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Fifth Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fifth Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Fifth Street Historic District?
Fifth Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fifth Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Fifth Street Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1875.
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