About this property
The Occidental Life Building is a historic office building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. Featuring an unusual Venetian Gothic Revival architectural style inspired by the Doge's Palace in Venice, the building is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and has been described as "unique in the country". The building was designed by Henry C. Trost and opened in 1917.
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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 78001805. It was listed on January 30, 1978.
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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 Occidental Life Building listed on the National Register?
Occidental Life Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Occidental Life Building?
Occidental Life Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Occidental Life Building?
The period of significance for Occidental Life Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Occidental Life Building?
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