About this property
Durango High School is a public high school in Durango, Colorado, United States. The school's historic building, now the district's administrative building, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. The building opened in 1917, and served as a high school until it became the district administration building in 1976.
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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 01001119. It was listed on October 19, 2001.
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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 Durango High School listed on the National Register?
Durango High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Durango High School?
Durango High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Durango High School?
The period of significance for Durango High School is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1976.
Can I research the history near Durango High School?
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