About this property
The Atascadero Printery is a historic building in Atascadero, California. Built in 1915 to house a printing company, it later was home to a junior college, a prep school, a Masonic Temple, a school district office, a sheriff's substation, a live-in studio for a photographer, a karate studio, a commercial business, and community events. In 2017, the building, in a state of disrepair, was put up for public auction and purchased for $300,000 by the non-profit Atascadero Printery Foundation, which plans to restore and remodel it as a community center.
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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 00001368. It was listed on January 2, 2004.
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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 Atascadero Printery listed on the National Register?
Atascadero Printery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Atascadero Printery?
Atascadero Printery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Atascadero Printery?
The period of significance for Atascadero Printery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.
Can I research the history near Atascadero Printery?
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