About this property
Mesilla Park Elementary School is a public school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. The New Mexico Historic Preservation Commission stated that "The school is notable for its brick construction and its numerous additions built between 1916-1963 as the agricultural valley saw rapid growth because of its pecan orchards and other crops, and the growth of New Mexico State University Mesilla Park Elementary began as a one-room adobe…
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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 15000039. It was listed on February 23, 2015.
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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 Mesilla Park Elementary School listed on the National Register?
Mesilla Park Elementary School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Mesilla Park Elementary School?
Mesilla Park Elementary School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mesilla Park Elementary School?
The period of significance for Mesilla Park Elementary School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Mesilla Park Elementary School?
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