About this property
The Monette Water Tower is a historic structure located at the junction of Arkansas Highway 139 and Texie Avenue in Monette, Arkansas. It was built in 1936 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in conjunction with the Public Works Administration as part of a project to improve the area's water supply. The Monette Water Tower is considered a good example of a 1930s-era elevated steel water tank.
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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 07001424. It was listed on January 24, 2008.
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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 Monette Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Monette Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Monette Water Tower?
Monette Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monette Water Tower?
The period of significance for Monette Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Monette Water Tower?
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