National Register of Historic Places

Administration Building, University of Idaho

Moscow, Latah County, Idaho
Listed
February 14, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001072

About this property

The University of Idaho (U of I, or UIdaho) is a public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho, United States. Established 137 years ago in 1889 and opened three years later, it was the state's sole university for 71 years, until 1963. The university comprises ten undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

Location

Moscow, Latah County, Idaho
46.72568, -117.01094

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 78001072. It was listed on February 14, 1978.

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Questions about this property

When was Administration Building, University of Idaho listed on the National Register?

Administration Building, University of Idaho was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Administration Building, University of Idaho?

Administration Building, University of Idaho is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Administration Building, University of Idaho?

The period of significance for Administration Building, University of Idaho is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.

Can I research the history near Administration Building, University of Idaho?

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