About this property
Peace College Main Building is the focal point of the Peace College campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built between 1859 and 1862, Main Building is located at the northern end of Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh's Blount Street Historic District and is considered one of the largest antebellum buildings surviving in the city. During its early history, Main Building was used as a military hospital and offices for the Freedmen's Bureau.
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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 73001377. It was listed on June 18, 1973.
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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 Peace College Main Building listed on the National Register?
Peace College Main Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Peace College Main Building?
Peace College Main Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Peace College Main Building?
The period of significance for Peace College Main Building is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Peace College Main Building?
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