About this property
West San Jose School, also known as Riverview School, is a historic former elementary school in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1936–37 as a Works Progress Administration project and operated as a school until 1975. It is now part of the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
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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 96001385. It was listed on November 22, 1996.
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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 West San Jose School listed on the National Register?
West San Jose School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1996.
What type of historic resource is West San Jose School?
West San Jose School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West San Jose School?
The period of significance for West San Jose School is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near West San Jose School?
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