American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District
About this property
The American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located on the north side of McGregor, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. At the time of its nomination the district consisted of 30 resources, including 17 contributing buildings, one contributing site, one contributing structure, nine noncontributing buildings, two noncontributing sites. The American School of Wild Life Protection was established in 1919 in a resort area known as McGregor Heights. The purpose of the school was to promote resource conservation values among the public.
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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 91001840. It was listed on December 23, 1991.
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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 American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District listed on the National Register?
American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1991.
What type of historic resource is American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District?
American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District?
The period of significance for American School of Wild Life Protection Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
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