About this property
The Bay City Walking Dredge is a historic structure in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1924 and declared a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in 1994. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2013. It is located at 20200 E. Tamiami Trail in the vicinity of Naples, Florida at Collier-Seminole State Park. The dredge was built by Bay City Dredge Works of Bay City, Michigan and was used to construct part of the Tamiami Trail.
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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 13000318. It was listed on May 28, 2013.
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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 Bay City Walking Dredge listed on the National Register?
Bay City Walking Dredge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Bay City Walking Dredge?
Bay City Walking Dredge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bay City Walking Dredge?
The period of significance for Bay City Walking Dredge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
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