About this property
The Wiregrass Museum of Art (formerly the Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant) is an art museum in Dothan, Alabama, United States. The museum was founded in 1988 and is located in the city's former power and water plant. The building was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1990 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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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 90001315. It was listed on October 2, 1991.
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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 Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant listed on the National Register?
Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant?
Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant?
The period of significance for Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1988.
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