About this property
Lockesburg Waterworks are a water storage and distribution facility at the junction of Hickory and Azalea Streets in Lockesburg, Arkansas. The facility consists of a water tower and three water storage sheds, of which the tower was built in 1936 with funding assistance from the Public Works Administration, a Depression-era works project. The older shed was built in 1945, and the second was built in 1990.
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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 07000964. It was listed on September 19, 2007.
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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 Lockesburg Waterworks listed on the National Register?
Lockesburg Waterworks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Lockesburg Waterworks?
Lockesburg Waterworks is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lockesburg Waterworks?
The period of significance for Lockesburg Waterworks is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Lockesburg Waterworks?
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