About this property
Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate is a historic stone fence and gate located on the campus of Brevard College at Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was erected by the Works Progress Administration in 1936–1937 to enclose the athletic field. The L-shaped structure consists of a diagonally set arcaded gate, flanked by walls measuring about 222 feet and about 252 feet in length.
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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 93001436. It was listed on December 21, 1993.
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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 Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate listed on the National Register?
Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate?
Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate?
The period of significance for Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
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