About this property
The Arecibo Observatory, also known as the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC) and formerly known as the Arecibo Ionosphere Observatory, is an observatory in Barrio Esperanza, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, owned by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The observatory's main instrument was the Arecibo Telescope, a 305 m (1,000 ft) spherical reflector dish built into a natural sinkhole, with a cable-mount steerable receiver and several radar transmitters for emitting signals…
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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 07000525. It was listed on December 22, 2015.
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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 National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2015.
What type of historic resource is National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (Additional Documentation)?
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the listed era.
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