About this property
The Highland Park Plaza Historic District is a national historic district located at Highland Park, Richmond, Virginia. The district encompasses 1,005 contributing buildings located north of downtown Richmond and east of Barton Heights and Brookland Park. The primarily residential area developed starting in the late-19th century as one of the city's early "streetcar suburbs." It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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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 04001294. It was listed on December 4, 2004.
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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 Highland Park Plaza Historic District listed on the National Register?
Highland Park Plaza Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Highland Park Plaza Historic District?
Highland Park Plaza Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Highland Park Plaza Historic District?
The period of significance for Highland Park Plaza Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Highland Park Plaza Historic District?
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