About this property
Raleigh Electric Company Power House, also known as the Carolina Power and Light Power House, is a historic power station located at Raleigh, North Carolina. It was built in 1910, and is a triparte, gable-front steel framed common bond brick building. It consists of two original two-story blocks and a one-story replacement block built in 1930.
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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 97001305. It was listed on October 30, 1997.
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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 Raleigh Electric Company Power House listed on the National Register?
Raleigh Electric Company Power House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Raleigh Electric Company Power House?
Raleigh Electric Company Power House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Raleigh Electric Company Power House?
The period of significance for Raleigh Electric Company Power House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Raleigh Electric Company Power House?
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