About this property
San Felipe de Neri Church (Spanish: Iglesia de San Felipe de Neri) is a historic Catholic church located on the north side of Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built in 1793, it is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city and the only building in Old Town proven to date to the Spanish colonial period. The church is listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places and has remained in continuous use for over 200 years.
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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 69000140. It was listed on September 30, 1969.
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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 San Felipe de Neri Church listed on the National Register?
San Felipe de Neri Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1969.
What type of historic resource is San Felipe de Neri Church?
San Felipe de Neri Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for San Felipe de Neri Church?
The period of significance for San Felipe de Neri Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1793.
Can I research the history near San Felipe de Neri Church?
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