About this property
Historic District H , also known as the Missouri Training School for Boys District , is a national historic district located at Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. It encompasses 15 contributing buildings associated with the Missouri Training School for Boys, a state juvenile detention facility. The district includes representative examples of Late Victorian style architecture. Notable buildings include the Administration Building (1890), Superintendent's Residence (1910-1917), Dining Hall (1890s), Commissary (1910-1917), and Barn (1890s, 1931). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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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 83000985. It was listed on January 24, 1983.
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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 Historic District H listed on the National Register?
Historic District H was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Historic District H?
Historic District H is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Historic District H?
The period of significance for Historic District H is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Historic District H?
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