About this property
Alpha House is a fraternity house located at 293 Eliot Street in Detroit, Michigan. It is significant as the longtime headquarters of the Gamma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 2021.
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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 100006860. It was listed on August 26, 2021.
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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 Alpha House listed on the National Register?
Alpha House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 2021.
What type of historic resource is Alpha House?
Alpha House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alpha House?
The period of significance for Alpha House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Alpha House?
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