About this property
Constitution Hall (also known as Convention Hall , Alaska Constitution Hall and the Student Union Building ) houses the student center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, Alaska. Completed in 1955, the building was the site that year of the meeting at which the Alaska State Constitution was drafted, a milestone in the territory's drive for statehood. It is a reinforced concrete structure two stories high. The building currently houses a bookstore, barbershop, alumni association offices, and the campus mail room. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05001196. It was listed on November 3, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Constitution Hall listed on the National Register?
Constitution Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Constitution Hall?
Constitution Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Constitution Hall?
The period of significance for Constitution Hall is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1955.
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