About this property
Foster Hall is a historic building on the campus of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was built in 1930 to add more classrooms on campus, and it was named for a former professor, Luther Foster, who served as NMSU's president from 1901 to 1908. The building was designed by Braunton & McGhee in the Spanish Colonial Revival and Baroque Revival architectural styles.
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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 88001547. 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 Foster Hall listed on the National Register?
Foster Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Foster Hall?
Foster Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Foster Hall?
The period of significance for Foster Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Foster Hall?
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