About this property
Braeside School is a historic school at 124 Pierce Road in Highland Park, Illinois. Built in 1928, the Prairie School style school was designed by architect John S. Van Bergen. Van Bergen had worked for Frank Lloyd Wright and mainly designed Prairie School houses, including his own Highland Park home.
Location
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 82002555. It was listed on September 28, 1982.
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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 Braeside School listed on the National Register?
Braeside School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Braeside School?
Braeside School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Braeside School?
The period of significance for Braeside School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Braeside School?
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