About this property
The Solar Building, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was the world's first commercial building to be heated primarily by solar energy. It was built in 1956 to house the engineering firm of Bridgers & Paxton, who were responsible for the heating system design. The novel building received widespread attention, with articles in national publications like Life and Popular Mechanics, and was the subject of a National Science Foundation-funded research project in the 1970s.
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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 89001589. It was listed on October 9, 1989.
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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 Solar Building listed on the National Register?
Solar Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Solar Building?
Solar Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Solar Building?
The period of significance for Solar Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1956.
Can I research the history near Solar Building?
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