Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Tuscaloosa

Name: Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District
Address: Tuscaloosa, United States

#4 among attractions in Tuscaloosa

Park, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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The Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District is a historic district which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 50 contributing buildings on 27 acres, including the historic city hall of Tuscaloosa. It included a total of 91 buildings, with non-contributing buildings and ones deemed marginally contributing. The listing was expanded in 1989 with the addition of 4 acres including eight more contributing buildings. ()

Area: 27 acres (0.0422 mi²)Elevation: 220 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°12'35"N, 87°34'0"W

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Greater Downtown TuscaloosaTuscaloosa United States

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Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Bama Theatre, Battle–Friedman House, Denny Chimes.

1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa
25 min walk • Bryant–Denny Stadium is an outdoor stadium in the southeastern United States, on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. It is the home field of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the Southeastern Conference. Opened 93 years ago in 1929, it was originally named Denny Stadium in honor of George H.
~630 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Music venue
Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa
4 min walk • The Bama Theatre is a historic theatre in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that currently serves as the city's performing arts center. Its modern redevelopment is the result of cooperation between the Arts Council of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority.
~1980 ftS
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Battle–Friedman House, Tuscaloosa
10 min walk • The Battle–Friedman House is an antebellum town home located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle and his wife, Millicent Battle. The house's grounds include the only remaining documented antebellum garden in the state. The house itself is noted...
1.2 miE
Tower
Denny Chimes, Tuscaloosa
30 min walk • Denny Chimes is a 115-foot tall campanile tower on the south side of The Quad at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The tower was named in honor of George H. Denny, who served as university president from 1912 to 1936 and then again from 1941 through 1942. It is equipped with a 25-bell carillon.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa
13 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA that is used primarily for music performances. It has a seating capacity of 7,470. The amphitheater is located on Jack Warner Parkway, just beside the Hugh R.
0.4 miNE
Museum
Queen City Pool and Pool House, Tuscaloosa
11 min walk • The Queen City Pool and Pool House, also known as the Queen City Pool, is a historic bathhouse and swimming pool located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
0.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, Tuscaloosa
15 min walk • The Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, also known as the Jemison–Van de Graaf–Burchfield House, is a historic house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The structure remained a private residence until 1955, when it served first as a library, then publishing house offices, and lastly as a historic house museum.
~1080 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
United States Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa
6 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse is a building in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama that houses the United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, the U.S.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Hugh R. Thomas Bridge, Tuscaloosa
14 min walk • The Hugh Rowe Thomas Bridge is a six-lane, girder bridge spanning the Black Warrior River along U.S. Route 43 and Alabama State Route 69, connecting downtown Tuscaloosa and Northport in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, that opened in 1974.
0.6 miE
Park
Caplewood Drive Historic District, Tuscaloosa
16 min walk • Caplewood Drive Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It included 37 contributing buildings out of a total of about 45 buildings, on 11 acres.
0.5 miE
Park, Colonial revival architecture
Audubon Place Historic District, Tuscaloosa
13 min walk • The Audubon Place Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a 5.4 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It includes all 37 homes on Audubon Place, a curved cul-de-sac street entered off University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District?

Nearby attractions include City National Bank, Tuscaloosa (1 min walk), Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa (4 min walk), Christ Episcopal Church, Tuscaloosa (5 min walk), United States Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa (6 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District:

Bus

Tuscaloosa Trolley (2 min walk)

Train

Tuscaloosa (31 min walk)