About this property
The Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District , at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, is a 339 acres (137 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The listing included 343 contributing buildings, two contributing structures, and a contributing site on the Fort Bliss military installation. During the initial construction of Fort Bliss, during 1891–1899, 27 buildings were built that survive and are counted as contributing buildings in the district, of which 16 are notable for their architecture. These include examples of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Greek Revival architecture. An example is Building 8, a two-story hospital building.
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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 98000427. It was listed on May 6, 1998.
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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 Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District?
Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District?
The period of significance for Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
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