About this property
The Central Receiving Building of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, at 1900 N. White Sands Blvd., in Alamogordo, New Mexico, was built in 1938. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It was designed by Brittelle and Ginner.
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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 88001566. It was listed on May 15, 1989.
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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 Central Receiving Building listed on the National Register?
Central Receiving Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Central Receiving Building?
Central Receiving Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Receiving Building?
The period of significance for Central Receiving Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Central Receiving Building?
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