About this property
The Roosevelt County Courthouse built in 1938 is an historic Art Deco courthouse located at 100 West 2nd Street in Portales, New Mexico. It was designed by architect Robert E. Merrell of Clovis (designer of the Curry County Courthouse and the Hotel Clovis in Clovis, New Mexico) and built of poured Portland cement. On December 3, 2008, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 08001136. It was listed on December 3, 2008.
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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 Roosevelt County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Roosevelt County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Roosevelt County Courthouse?
Roosevelt County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Roosevelt County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Roosevelt County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
Can I research the history near Roosevelt County Courthouse?
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