About this property
The Sheldon Museum of Art (formerly the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery) is an art museum on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. The museum was established in 1963 when the university's art collection was moved to dedicated building at 451 North 12th Street. The building, designed by architect Philip Johnson and funded by siblings Mary Frances and Adams Bromley Sheldon, is made of Italian travertine, featuring a grand hall and distinctive central staircase.
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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 13000676. It was listed on September 2, 2013.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery listed on the National Register?
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery?
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery?
The period of significance for Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1963.
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