About this property
Old Main is a term often applied to the original building present on college or university campuses in the United States. The building serves today as home to administrative offices, such as the president or provost, but in its early inception may have served multiple functions, including classrooms and residences. Although many university campuses have outgrown the initial capacity of "old mains" and their geography has made them less central to university life than they once were, the building is commonly depicted in university or college marketing material to promote the longevity and tradition of the institution. Many old main buildings are surmounted by large towers, cupolas, or spires, occasionally housing bells or carillons.
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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 86001536. It was listed on July 10, 1986.
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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 Old Main listed on the National Register?
Old Main was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Old Main?
Old Main is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Main?
The period of significance for Old Main is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Old Main?
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