About this property
The Masonic Widows and Orphans Home , located in Louisville near St. Matthews, Kentucky, is a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky to support the widows and orphans of Master Masons, but now is open to all senior citizens.
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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 91002022. It was listed on January 28, 1992.
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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 Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Historic District listed on the National Register?
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Historic District?
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Historic District?
The period of significance for Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
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