About this property
Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL), (often referred to as Riverbank or Riverbank Labs), is a NVLAP accredited acoustical testing agency founded by George Fabyan in 1913. The testing service remains a highly respected source of independent acoustical materials testing. RAL specializes in STC (Sound Transmission Loss per ASTM E90), NRC (Sound Absorption per ASTM C423), IIC (Impact Sound Transmission per ASTM E492), and Sound Power (ISO 6926) testing. The current address for the company is 627 Riverbank Dr. Geneva, IL. This location also houses the Riverbank Acoustical Museum and Acoustical Library.
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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 03001204. It was listed on November 28, 2003.
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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 Riverbank Laboratories listed on the National Register?
Riverbank Laboratories was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Riverbank Laboratories?
Riverbank Laboratories is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Riverbank Laboratories?
The period of significance for Riverbank Laboratories is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
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