About this property
Building 98 at Fort D. A. Russell is the historic US army base bachelor officer quarters, officers club, and grand ballroom near Marfa, Texas; it was active from 1911 to 1946. Building 98 is Located at Fort David A. Russell's central fort complex. It is a project of the International Woman's Foundation and it is the home of the World War II German prisoners of war POW murals.
Location
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 04000100. It was listed on February 25, 2004.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Building 98, Fort D.A. Russell listed on the National Register?
Building 98, Fort D.A. Russell was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Building 98, Fort D.A. Russell?
Building 98, Fort D.A. Russell is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Building 98, Fort D.A. Russell?
The period of significance for Building 98, Fort D.A. Russell is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
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