About this property
The Federal Building, also known as the Century Post Office, is a historic building located on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It was the first Federal Government project in the South following the Civil War. Construction of the building began in 1874 and was completed in 1878.
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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 71000624. It was listed on May 5, 1971.
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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 Federal Building listed on the National Register?
Federal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Federal Building?
Federal Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Federal Building?
The period of significance for Federal Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near Federal Building?
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