About this property
The Aztec Ruins Visitor Center, also known as the Aztec Ruins Administration Building/Museum, by the main entrance to the Aztec Ruins National Monument, on the outskirts of Aztec, New Mexico, was built in 1919. It is located approximately 0.75 miles north of U.S. Route 550, by the Animas River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
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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 96001041. It was listed on October 10, 1996.
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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 Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum listed on the National Register?
Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum?
Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum?
The period of significance for Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
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