About this property
The B. B. Moeur Activity Building is a structure on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Constructed from 1936 to 1939 by the Works Progress Administration, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September 1985, ahead of the typical 50-year requirement for National Register sites, for "exceptional" architectural and historical merit. It is the largest WPA-built adobe building in the state.
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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 85002171. It was listed on September 10, 1985.
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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 B. B. Moeur Activity Building listed on the National Register?
B. B. Moeur Activity Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1985.
What type of historic resource is B. B. Moeur Activity Building?
B. B. Moeur Activity Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for B. B. Moeur Activity Building?
The period of significance for B. B. Moeur Activity Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1936.
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