About this property
Monte Vista Fire Station is a historic former fire station in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built in 1936 using Works Progress Administration funding, it is notable as a well-preserved WPA municipal project and for its significance in the early development of the Nob Hill area. The building served in its original role as a fire station until 1972 and currently houses a restaurant.
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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 87001121. It was listed on March 19, 1987.
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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 Monte Vista Fire Station listed on the National Register?
Monte Vista Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Monte Vista Fire Station?
Monte Vista Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monte Vista Fire Station?
The period of significance for Monte Vista Fire Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Monte Vista Fire Station?
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