About this property
The Central Avenue School is a historic school building in Anderson, Indiana, United States. It was built in 1891, and is a two-story, Romanesque Revival style brick and stone building on a raised basement. The building features two three-story towers. Attached to the original building is a Bungalow / American Craftsman style addition constructed in 1921. The building housed a school until 1974.
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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 07000562. It was listed on June 20, 2007.
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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 Central Avenue School listed on the National Register?
Central Avenue School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Central Avenue School?
Central Avenue School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Avenue School?
The period of significance for Central Avenue School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Central Avenue School?
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