
Crane Building
Also known as Cahill Iron Works
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Crane Building
Crane Building, at 1317 Chestnut St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1983. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce and architecture, at the local level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
1912 to today
- 1912Built
- 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 43 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
1317 Chestnut St., Chattanooga · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies















12 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Crane Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Crane Building
Is Crane Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1983 (Register number 83004246).
Is Crane Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Ross House, 4.8 miles away.
Can you visit Crane Building?
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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.


