About this property
Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind were two buildings that were part of the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, a public school administered by the state in Faribault, Minnesota, United States. The two structures, Dow Hall and the Blind Department Building, were significant components of a system of state-administered special education for the physically and mentally disabled segments of the population. Both buildings have been demolished, and their listing was removed from the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
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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 90001092. It was listed on November 7, 2016.
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Questions about this property
When was Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind listed on the National Register?
Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind?
Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind?
The period of significance for Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind?
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