Common Street District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Common Street District, at 959--1002 Dauphin St. and 7--19 Common St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 4, 1982. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Neo-Classic, as it does for 2 other Alabama listings. The district takes in 17 historic buildings. The listing covers 6 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Alabama, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
959--1002 Dauphin St. and 7--19 Common St., Mobile · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Common Street District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Common Street District
Is Common Street District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 4, 1982 (Register number 82002058).
Is Common Street District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Government Street Presbyterian Church, 0.8 miles away.
Can you visit Common Street District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Common Street District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77837009 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.