About this property
Presentation Academy, a college-preparatory high school for young women, is located in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, United States, just north of Old Louisville in the Archdiocese of Louisville. Founded in 1831 by Mother Catherine Spalding, foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it is the oldest school in continuous operation in Louisville.
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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 78001364. It was listed on December 22, 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 Presentation Academy listed on the National Register?
Presentation Academy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Presentation Academy?
Presentation Academy is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Presentation Academy?
The period of significance for Presentation Academy is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1831.
Can I research the history near Presentation Academy?
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