About this property
The Colorado Women's Prison is located at 201 N. 1st St. in Canon City, Colorado. The prison was built in 1934.
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 99000265. It was listed on March 5, 1999.
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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 Colorado Women's Prison listed on the National Register?
Colorado Women's Prison was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Colorado Women's Prison?
Colorado Women's Prison is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colorado Women's Prison?
The period of significance for Colorado Women's Prison is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Colorado Women's Prison?
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