About this property
Public School 17 is a historic school located at City Island in the Bronx, New York City. It was designed by architect C. B. J. Snyder (1860–1945) and built in 1897 in the Neo-Georgian style. A rear addition was built in 1930.
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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 84002065. It was listed on September 26, 1984.
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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 Public School 17 listed on the National Register?
Public School 17 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Public School 17?
Public School 17 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Public School 17?
The period of significance for Public School 17 is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Public School 17?
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