About this property
The Pioneer Memorial Library is located at 115 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Designed by Alfred Giles, it was built in 1882 to replace the original 1855 courthouse, and was later superseded by the current 1939 courthouse designed by Edward Stein. The first floor houses the Children's Section, while the second floor houses the Adult Section, Texas Room, and newspapers and magazines.
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 71000935. It was listed on March 10, 1971.
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 Fredericksburg Memorial Library listed on the National Register?
Fredericksburg Memorial Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Fredericksburg Memorial Library?
Fredericksburg Memorial Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fredericksburg Memorial Library?
The period of significance for Fredericksburg Memorial Library is recorded as the civil_war era.
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