About this property
Gay Street School is a historic school building located in Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It has two sections. The older section, the west wing, was built in 1874, and is a two-story, brick structure.
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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 83004202. It was listed on November 1, 1983.
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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 Gay Street School listed on the National Register?
Gay Street School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Gay Street School?
Gay Street School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gay Street School?
The period of significance for Gay Street School is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Gay Street School?
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