About this property
Rosenwald School is a Rosenwald school on Arkansas Highway 26 in Delight, Arkansas. The school, a single-story wood-frame structure with a gable roof, was built in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration. Philanthropist Julius Rosenwald sponsored the Rosenwald schools to provide education for African-Americans in rural communities; the Julius Rosenwald Fund helped build 389 schools in Arkansas, including the one in Delight.
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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 90001381. It was listed on September 16, 1990.
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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 Rosenwald School listed on the National Register?
Rosenwald School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Rosenwald School?
Rosenwald School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rosenwald School?
The period of significance for Rosenwald School is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1938.
Can I research the history near Rosenwald School?
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