National Register Listing
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
East Spring Street Historic District (Additional Documentation)
a.k.a. 043-446-14000
Roughly bounded by East 5th, East Spring, East 8th, and East Market Sts., New Albany, IN Local significance of the district: Architecture; Commerce
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
About National Register Listings
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
The limestone industry has played a significant role in Indiana's economy and culture. The state is often called the "Limestone Capital of the World" and the stone has been used in many notable buildings, including the Empire State Building in New York City.