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Washington Apartments
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National Register of Historic Places

Washington Apartments

On the National Register since 198244 years
VernacularListed 1982Albuquerque

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Washington Apartments

Washington Apartments, at 1002--1008 Central Ave., SW, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 19, 1982. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 22 other New Mexico listings. Ten more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 65 MB · National Archives↗
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1002--1008 Central Ave., SW, Albuquerque · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Washington Apartments

Is Washington Apartments on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 19, 1982 (Register number 82003319).

Is Washington Apartments a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ernie Pyle House, 2.8 miles away.

Can you visit Washington Apartments?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Washington Apartments?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 65 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847071 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.