About this property
The Augusta College Historic Buildings are two former dormitory buildings built for Augusta College in Augusta, Kentucky. Echo Hall, located on the east side of Frankfort Street, is a two-story brick building with a front-facing central gable and flanking side-gable wings. West Hall, located on the west side of Bracken Street, is a simpler two-story brick building with a side gable roof and five-bay facade.
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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 80001486. It was listed on February 20, 1980.
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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 Augusta College Historic Buildings listed on the National Register?
Augusta College Historic Buildings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Augusta College Historic Buildings?
Augusta College Historic Buildings is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Augusta College Historic Buildings?
The period of significance for Augusta College Historic Buildings is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Augusta College Historic Buildings?
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