About this property
Academy Street School is a historic school complex located at Salem, Virginia. The complex consists of two buildings; the first built in 1890 and the annex about 1903. They are connected by a hyphen. The 1890 building is a two-story, three-bay, brick building with a projecting three-story tower and hipped roof.
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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 81000648. It was listed on September 30, 1981.
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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 Academy Street School listed on the National Register?
Academy Street School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Academy Street School?
Academy Street School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Academy Street School?
The period of significance for Academy Street School is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Academy Street School?
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