About this property
The Hygieostatic Bat Roost is located in Kendall County, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Comfort on the south side of RM 473, in the U.S. state of Texas. It was erected in 1918 on property owned by former San Antonio Mayor Pro Tem Albert Steves, who had commissioned San Antonio health officer Dr. Charles A. R. Campbell to design the structure.
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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 83003144. It was listed on March 27, 1983.
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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 Hygieostatic Bat Roost listed on the National Register?
Hygieostatic Bat Roost was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Hygieostatic Bat Roost?
Hygieostatic Bat Roost is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hygieostatic Bat Roost?
The period of significance for Hygieostatic Bat Roost is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
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