About this property
The Lembke House is a historic house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and one of the best examples of residential International Style architecture in the city. It was built in 1937 by Charles H. Lembke (1889–1989), a local construction company owner who was also Chairman of the City Commission during the time he occupied the house. It was one of the earlier houses in the Huning Castle neighborhood, an area of large homes that was mostly developed between the 1930s and 1950s.
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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 80002541. It was listed on November 25, 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 Lembke House listed on the National Register?
Lembke House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Lembke House?
Lembke House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lembke House?
The period of significance for Lembke House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Lembke House?
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