Bueyeros School
About this property
The Bueyeros School is a historic school building located on State Road 102 in Bueyeros, New Mexico. The school was built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration as part of its efforts to combat rural unemployment in New Mexico. The Bueyeros area was part of New Mexico's section of the Dust Bowl, making the school project especially important to the area.
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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 96000265. It was listed on March 15, 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 Bueyeros School listed on the National Register?
Bueyeros School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Bueyeros School?
Bueyeros School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bueyeros School?
The period of significance for Bueyeros School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Bueyeros School?
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