About this property
The Audubon School, at 1400 Clay Street in Henderson, Kentucky, is a historic site that was once an elementary school building, built in 1906, and which served as a school until a boiler explosion caused significant damage in 1976. The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. There were hopes that it could be renovated for alternative use.
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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 98001497. It was listed on December 22, 1998.
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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 Audubon School listed on the National Register?
Audubon School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Audubon School?
Audubon School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Audubon School?
The period of significance for Audubon School is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1400.
Can I research the history near Audubon School?
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