About this property
The President's House is a building on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University. It was built in 1907 to serve as the lodgings for the president of what was then known as the Tempe Normal School. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and currently houses the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, known as the writer's house.
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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 85000054. It was listed on January 7, 1985.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was President's House listed on the National Register?
President's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1985.
What type of historic resource is President's House?
President's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for President's House?
The period of significance for President's House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near President's House?
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