About this property
The Alaska Highway (French: Route de l'Alaska; also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, or ALCAN Highway) is a highway in North America which was constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States with Alaska through Canada. It begins at the junction with a few Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. When it was completed in 1942, it was about 1,700 miles (2,700 kilometres) long, but in 2012, it was only 1,387 mi (2,232 km). This is due to the realignments of the highway over the years, which has rerouted and straightened many sections. The highway opened to the public in 1948.
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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 13000543. It was listed on July 30, 2013.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment) listed on the National Register?
Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment)?
Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment)?
The period of significance for Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1942.
Can I research the history near Alaska-Canada Military Highway (Segment)?
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