About this property
The Harwood School is a historic building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was originally a Methodist boarding school. Built in 1925, it is a two-story, H-shaped building with a red brick facade and Neoclassical detailing. The building ceased operating as a school in 1976 and now houses a community art center as part of the outreach programs of Escuela del Sol Montessori (an independent school serving children aged 18 months through 8th grade).
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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 80002537. It was listed on December 1, 1980.
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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 Harwood School listed on the National Register?
Harwood School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Harwood School?
Harwood School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harwood School?
The period of significance for Harwood School is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Harwood School?
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