About this property
The Bridge at 13th Street , also known as the Wooden Bridge , is a historic bridge in St. Francisville, Illinois that carries 13th Street across a former railroad right-of way. The bridge was built in 1909 as a safer crossing of the railroad; at the time, the railroad was operated by the Cairo, Vincennes and Chicago Railway, a division of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway (Big Four). The railroad paid for the bridge according to its contract with the city, which had passed a city council resolution compelling the railroad to fulfill this portion of the contract two years earlier.
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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 16000198. It was listed on April 25, 2016.
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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 Bridge at Thirteenth Street listed on the National Register?
Bridge at Thirteenth Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Bridge at Thirteenth Street?
Bridge at Thirteenth Street is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge at Thirteenth Street?
The period of significance for Bridge at Thirteenth Street is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Bridge at Thirteenth Street?
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