About this property
The Oahu Railway and Land Company , or OR&L, was a 3 ft ( 914 mm ) narrow gauge common carrier railway that served much of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, and was the largest narrow gauge class one common carrier in the U.S, until its dissolution in 1947.
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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 75000621. It was listed on December 1, 1975.
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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 Oahu Railway and Land Company Right-of-Way listed on the National Register?
Oahu Railway and Land Company Right-of-Way was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Oahu Railway and Land Company Right-of-Way?
Oahu Railway and Land Company Right-of-Way is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oahu Railway and Land Company Right-of-Way?
The period of significance for Oahu Railway and Land Company Right-of-Way is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1947.
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