About this property
The Whittier School in Mitchell, South Dakota, is a Works Progress Administration-funded school building of vernacular, local design that was built in 1935. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It has brick exterior walls and a stone belt course along with modillion blocks near the roofline.
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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 06001309. It was listed on January 25, 2007.
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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 Whittier School listed on the National Register?
Whittier School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Whittier School?
Whittier School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Whittier School?
The period of significance for Whittier School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1935.
Can I research the history near Whittier School?
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