About this property
Bowden Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built as a men's dormitory in 1928, and it was named in honor of a member of the board of regents. The bedrooms were later repurposed as classrooms.
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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 88001552. It was listed on September 21, 1988.
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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 Bowden Hall listed on the National Register?
Bowden Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Bowden Hall?
Bowden Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bowden Hall?
The period of significance for Bowden Hall is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Bowden Hall?
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