About this property
The Portales Main Post Office, on W. 1st St. in Portales in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, was built in 1937. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as US Post Office-Portales Main.
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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 90000140. It was listed on February 23, 1990.
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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 US Post Office-Portales Main listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Portales Main was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1990.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Portales Main?
US Post Office-Portales Main is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Portales Main?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Portales Main is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near US Post Office-Portales Main?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near US Post Office-Portales Main will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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