About this property
Castle Apartments was a historic apartment building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, which was destroyed by fire in 2009. It was located on the southeast corner of 15th Street and Central Avenue, roughly halfway between Downtown and Old Town, and took its name from the Huning Castle mansion, which originally stood on the other side of 15th Street. Built in 1922, it was a two-story, U-shaped building with a central courtyard and 20 residential units ranging in size from 600 to 750…
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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 86000219. It was listed on February 13, 1986.
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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 Castle Apartments listed on the National Register?
Castle Apartments was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Castle Apartments?
Castle Apartments is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Castle Apartments?
The period of significance for Castle Apartments is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Castle Apartments?
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