About this property
The Aviary at the Houston Zoo is a historic work of art created by Mexican-born architect and artist Dionicio Rodriguez located at the Houston Zoo in Houston, Texas, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The faux bois sculptures were built in 1926 and dubbed the "flying sculpture". Although Hurricane Carla destroyed the aviary's wire superstructure in 1961, Rodriguez's sculptures remain and are composed of a tree, a fountain, logs, ledges and rock bordering a shallow pond…
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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 05000858. It was listed on August 8, 2005.
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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 Aviary at the Houston Zoo listed on the National Register?
Aviary at the Houston Zoo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Aviary at the Houston Zoo?
Aviary at the Houston Zoo is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aviary at the Houston Zoo?
The period of significance for Aviary at the Houston Zoo is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1961.
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