About this property
Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute is a historic school building located at Henderson, North Carolina. It was built in 1928, and is a plain, two-story brick building with Colonial Revival-style design elements. It is the only surviving reminder of the Henderson Institute that was established in the town of Henderson in Vance County in 1887.
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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 95001399. It was listed on November 29, 1995.
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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 Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute listed on the National Register?
Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute?
Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute?
The period of significance for Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute?
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