About this property
The Washington Irving Graded School (Spanish: Escuela Washington Irving) is a historic school located in Adjuntas Pueblo, the historic and administrative center of the municipality of Adjuntas in central Puerto Rico. The school was named after short-story writer Washington Irving, famous for works such as "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 due to its historic architectural importance.
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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 15000274. It was listed on May 25, 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 Washington Irving Graded School listed on the National Register?
Washington Irving Graded School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Washington Irving Graded School?
Washington Irving Graded School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington Irving Graded School?
The period of significance for Washington Irving Graded School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1819.
Can I research the history near Washington Irving Graded School?
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