Prescott School
About this property
The Prescott School at Third and Main in Prescott in Linn County, Kansas, also known as the old Prescott School, was built in 1882–83 with Italianate style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is a two-story brick building, about 55 by 30 feet (16.8 m × 9.1 m) in the plan, on a limestone foundation, with 14 inches (0.36 m) thick walls.
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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 82002664. It was listed on May 5, 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 Prescott School listed on the National Register?
Prescott School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Prescott School?
Prescott School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Prescott School?
The period of significance for Prescott School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.
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