About this property
Ammunition Igloo (also known as Building 88) was a bunker used for arms storage at Camp George West, Golden, Colorado. It was built in 1940 of stone, supported by a soil-covered concrete arch. Rubble masonry, built of basalt, was used for the parapet-equipped facade.
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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 93000379. It was listed on May 19, 1993.
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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 Ammunition Igloo listed on the National Register?
Ammunition Igloo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Ammunition Igloo?
Ammunition Igloo is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ammunition Igloo?
The period of significance for Ammunition Igloo is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
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