| Year(s) Listed: • 2012 |
| City/Town: • Manhattan |
| Location Class: • School |
| Built: 1908 | Abandoned: N/A |
| Status: • Saved |
| Contributor: Kansas Preservation Alliance |
The oldest statewide and one of only a few known to be standing in Kansas, this Gothic Revival-inspired plant conservatory dates to 1908. The structure has been preliminarily determined eligible for listing in the National Register of historic places and is thus eligible for rehabilitation tax credits and possibly grant monies. Unfortunately, the structure suffers from neglect and is visibly deteriorated. University representatives have reported the presence of asbestos in the glazing compound, which has stalled any action toward rehabilitation.