About this property
Milpitas Grammar School, now part of the Milpitas Library, is an educational building in Milpitas, California. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1993. The Greek Revival building (listed on the NRHP as Classical Revival) was designed by Frank Delos Wolfe to replace an earlier two story Victorian-style wooden schoolhouse that burned down in 1912.
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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 93000667. It was listed on July 21, 1993.
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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 Milpitas Grammar School listed on the National Register?
Milpitas Grammar School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Milpitas Grammar School?
Milpitas Grammar School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Milpitas Grammar School?
The period of significance for Milpitas Grammar School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Milpitas Grammar School?
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