About this property
The Amboy Overpass was a historic bridge in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Built in 1941, it carried MacArthur Drive (Arkansas Highway 365) across the railroad tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad in the northwestern part of the city. It was a twelve-span structure with a total length of 573 feet (175 m), whose longest span was 80 feet (24 m).
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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 95000608. It was listed on September 2, 2022.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Amboy Overpass listed on the National Register?
Amboy Overpass was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Amboy Overpass?
Amboy Overpass is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Amboy Overpass?
The period of significance for Amboy Overpass is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
Can I research the history near Amboy Overpass?
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