About this property
The Kemper Street Industrial Historic District encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. It includes factory and related buildings on the southwest side of Kemper Street between 13th and 15th Streets, and similar buildings on the northeast side of Campbell Avenue between 12th and 14th, as well as the right of way of the Norfolk and Southern Railway that separates these two areas. Development of this area began in the early 20th century, with some fine Georgian Revival buildings, and saw a second round of development in the 1930s and 1940s. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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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 08001054. It was listed on November 14, 2008.
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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 Kemper Street Industrial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Kemper Street Industrial Historic District?
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kemper Street Industrial Historic District?
The period of significance for Kemper Street Industrial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Kemper Street Industrial Historic District?
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