About this property
Zimmerman Library is the historic main library of the University of New Mexico, located near the center of the university campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is one of the largest and most notable buildings designed by New Mexico architect John Gaw Meem and is the centerpiece of the UNM Libraries, the largest library system in New Mexico with almost 4 million print volumes. It was built in 1936–38 with funding from the Public Works Administration and Works Progress Administration, with…
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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 16000549. It was listed on August 21, 2016.
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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 Zimmerman Library listed on the National Register?
Zimmerman Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Zimmerman Library?
Zimmerman Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Zimmerman Library?
The period of significance for Zimmerman Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Zimmerman Library?
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