About this property
The Black Gap Bridge on Old Safford Rd., 7.8 miles southwest of Clifton, Arizona, was built in 1920–21. It has also been known as Pumroy Canyon Bridge. It is one of few convict labor-built bridges surviving in the state.
Location
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 88001627. It was listed on September 29, 1988.
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 Black Gap Bridge listed on the National Register?
Black Gap Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Black Gap Bridge?
Black Gap Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Black Gap Bridge?
The period of significance for Black Gap Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.
Can I research the history near Black Gap Bridge?
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