James Robertson Hotel

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James Robertson Hotel
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The James Robertson Hotel in 2010
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Location in Tennessee
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Location in United States
Location118 N. 7th Ave., Nashville, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°9′37″N86°46′54″W / 36.16028°N 86.78167°W / 36.16028; -86.78167
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1929 (1929)
ArchitectMarr & Holman
Architectural style Art Deco
MPS Marr and Holman Buildings in Downtown Nashville TR
NRHP reference No. 84000092 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 10, 1984

The James Robertson Hotel is a historic hotel and apartment building in Nashville, Tennessee. It is located on North 7th Avenue at Commerce Street in Downtown Nashville.

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 10, 1984. [2]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "James Robertson Hotel". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2016.