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The elk (pl.: elk or elks; Cervus canadensis) or wapiti (pronounced ) is the second largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America and Central and East Asia. The word "elk" originally referred to the European variety of the moose, Alces alces, but was transferred to Cervus canadensis by North American colonists. The name "wapiti" is derived from a Shawnee and Cree word meaning "white rump", after the distinctive…
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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 87000860. It was listed on August 5, 1987.
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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 Elks Building listed on the National Register?
Elks Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Elks Building?
Elks Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elks Building?
The period of significance for Elks Building is recorded as the pre_contact era.
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