About this property
Harrison's Guest House , at 1001 F St. in Las Vegas, Nevada, also known as Harrison House , was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. It was built for Genevieve Harrison in 1942 or earlier and several additions were added later to reach its current size of 1,716 square feet (159.4 m 2 ). Harrison operated it as a boarding house from 1942 to her death in 1957, then it was operated by her sister until 1960. It is notable for having served African-American entertainers in Las Vegas, as well as other African-Americans.
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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 15000009. It was listed on May 2, 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 Harrison's Guest House listed on the National Register?
Harrison's Guest House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Harrison's Guest House?
Harrison's Guest House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harrison's Guest House?
The period of significance for Harrison's Guest House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1942.
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