About this property
The Galena Creek Schoolhouse in Washoe County, Nevada, in Reno, is a historic schoolhouse that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. It is located just south of Galena Creek near Callahan Park. Nevada's most famous poet of the 1960s and 1970s, Joanne de Longchamps lived in the schoolhouse in 1975 and wrote a book of poetry named "The Schoolhouse Poems".
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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 11000255. It was listed on May 3, 2011.
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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 Galena Creek Schoolhouse listed on the National Register?
Galena Creek Schoolhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Galena Creek Schoolhouse?
Galena Creek Schoolhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Galena Creek Schoolhouse?
The period of significance for Galena Creek Schoolhouse is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1975.
Can I research the history near Galena Creek Schoolhouse?
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