About this property
Light Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built as a library and auditorium in 1928, and it was later remodelled into classrooms. It was named in honor of Dr.
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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 88001556. It was listed on September 21, 1988.
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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 Light Hall listed on the National Register?
Light Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Light Hall?
Light Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Light Hall?
The period of significance for Light Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Light Hall?
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