About this property
Bush House is a Grade II listed building at the southern end of Kingsway between Aldwych and the Strand in London, England. It was conceived as a major new trade centre by American industrialist Irving T. Bush, and commissioned, designed, funded, and constructed under his direction. The design was approved in 1919, work began in 1925, and was completed in 1935.
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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 100001597. It was listed on September 7, 2017.
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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 Bush House listed on the National Register?
Bush House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Bush House?
Bush House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bush House?
The period of significance for Bush House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
Can I research the history near Bush House?
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