About this property
The Bigelow School is a historic former school located at 4228 W. Bonniwell Rd. in Mequon, Wisconsin. The one-story red brick school was built in 1929; it was one of the last schools built in Mequon and is one of many extant school buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the city.
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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 00000851. It was listed on July 26, 2000.
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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 Bigelow School listed on the National Register?
Bigelow School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 26, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Bigelow School?
Bigelow School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bigelow School?
The period of significance for Bigelow School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Bigelow School?
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