About this property
The Garland Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is a small residential neighborhood incorporating the summit of one of the numerous hills surround downtown Lynchburg. The neighborhood was home to many of Lynchburg's oldest and most distinguished families, many of whom were associated with the tobacco industry. Buildings in the district represent a variety of styles from the early 19th century through the early 20th century including the Gothic Revival, Victorian, and Queen Anne styles, some of which were designed by Lynchburg architects Edward Frye and Stanhope S. Johnson. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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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 72001507. It was listed on September 6, 1972.
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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 Garland Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Garland Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Garland Hill Historic District?
Garland Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Garland Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Garland Hill Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
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