About this property
Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of the Neotropics, from northern Mexico and the southeastern United States to Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to central Argentina. Their leaves, more or less silvery in color, are covered with specialized cells (trichomes) capable of rapidly absorbing water that gathers on them. They are also commonly known as air plants because they obtain …
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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 82004679. It was listed on August 10, 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 Tillandsia listed on the National Register?
Tillandsia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Tillandsia?
Tillandsia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tillandsia?
The period of significance for Tillandsia is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Tillandsia?
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