About this property
The Raleigh Water Tower is a historic building that was the first water tower built in Raleigh, North Carolina. Constructed in 1887, the City of Raleigh relied on the tower for 37 years until it was decommissioned in 1924. Formerly, the building was used as the headquarters for the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)., however it was recently sold to the law firm of Shirley & Adams.
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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 71000625. It was listed on December 16, 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 Raleigh Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Raleigh Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Raleigh Water Tower?
Raleigh Water Tower is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Raleigh Water Tower?
The period of significance for Raleigh Water Tower is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Raleigh Water Tower?
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