About this property
Ritch Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It was built as a women's dormitory. Its construction cost $30,000, and it was completed in 1906, with remodels in 1925 and 1948.
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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 88001557. 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 Ritch Hall listed on the National Register?
Ritch Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Ritch Hall?
Ritch Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ritch Hall?
The period of significance for Ritch Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1906.
Can I research the history near Ritch Hall?
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