About this property
The Farmington River Railroad Bridge spans the Farmington River in Windsor, Connecticut, just west of Palisado Avenue and north of Pleasant Street. It carries two tracks of the main railroad line between Hartford, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1867, it is one of the state's finest examples of a stone arch railroad bridge.
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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 72001334. It was listed on August 24, 1972.
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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 Farmington River Railroad Bridge listed on the National Register?
Farmington River Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Farmington River Railroad Bridge?
Farmington River Railroad Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Farmington River Railroad Bridge?
The period of significance for Farmington River Railroad Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1867.
Can I research the history near Farmington River Railroad Bridge?
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