About this property
Brigham Academy is a historic school in Bakersfield, Vermont, United States. It was established in 1878 by the town after receiving a gift from philanthropist and native son Peter Bent Brigham, and served as a major regional secondary school until 1966. Its original building, a fine work of Second Empire architecture, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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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 95001428. It was listed on December 13, 1995.
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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 Brigham Academy listed on the National Register?
Brigham Academy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Brigham Academy?
Brigham Academy is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brigham Academy?
The period of significance for Brigham Academy is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1878.
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