About this property
The Banneker School is a historic building and former public school active from 1940 to 2005, at 2840 Samuel Shepard Drive in the Midtown neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. For most of its time it served as a Black school, and it housed the Banneker District Headquarters . It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2017, for its contributions to education, social history, and African American ethnic heritage from 1957 until 1970. Other Banneker District schools listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Carr School (1419 Carr Street), the Franklin School (814 North 19th Street), and the Pruitt School (1212 North 22nd Street).
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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 100001761. It was listed on October 23, 2017.
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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 Banneker School listed on the National Register?
Banneker School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Banneker School?
Banneker School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Banneker School?
The period of significance for Banneker School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Banneker School?
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