About this property
The Fifth Ward School, also known as the Monsarrat School, is a 19th-century, three-story brick building located on 5th and York streets in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Over the years the building has served as a school, a hospital, a dormitory, a library, and a museum, and is currently occupied by apartments. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 78001353. It was listed on March 30, 1978.
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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 Fifth Ward School listed on the National Register?
Fifth Ward School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Fifth Ward School?
Fifth Ward School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fifth Ward School?
The period of significance for Fifth Ward School is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Fifth Ward School?
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