About this property
Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census. Settled in the early 1680s, Society Hill is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Philadelphia. After urban decay developed between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an urban renewal program began in the 1950s, restoring the area and its many historic buildings. Society Hill has since become one of the most expensive neighborhoods with the highest average income and second-highest real estate values in Philadelphia. Society Hill's historic colonial architecture, along with planning and restoration efforts, led the American Planning Association to designate it, in 2008, as one of the great American neighborhoods and a good example of sustainable urban living.
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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 92000112. It was listed on March 5, 1992.
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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 Society Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Society Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Society Hill Historic District?
Society Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Society Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Society Hill Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Society Hill Historic District?
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