About this property
The Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Powerplant, also known as the Bridal Veil Powerhouse, is an electric power generation plant and residence located next to Bridal Veil Falls on a 400-foot (120 m) cliff overlooking Telluride, Colorado. The structure is 2+1⁄2 stories on a poured concrete foundation with a wood frame superstructure. It consists of a main power plant building, a 1+1⁄2-story residence and a 1-story cookhouse. The power plant foundation is distinctive, with semicircular windows.
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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 79000621. It was listed on December 27, 1979.
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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 Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant listed on the National Register?
Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant?
Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant?
The period of significance for Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant?
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