About this property
The Demopolis Public School also known as Demopolis Junior High School is a historic public school building in the city of Demopolis, Alabama. It was designed by architect Frank Lockwood in the Beaux-Arts style and was completed in 1914. The new two-story brick building replaced an earlier two-story Queen Anne style wood-frame structure that was built in 1889 and burned in 1913.
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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 83003453. It was listed on October 28, 1983.
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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 Demopolis Public School listed on the National Register?
Demopolis Public School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Demopolis Public School?
Demopolis Public School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Demopolis Public School?
The period of significance for Demopolis Public School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Demopolis Public School?
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