About this property
The Dresden Island Lock and Dam is a 23.4-acre (9.5 ha) Lock and Dam complex on the Illinois River in Morris, Illinois. The dam was completed in 1933 and designed by engineer Walter Mickle Smith. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The listing included one contributing building and three contributing structures. The lock and dam complex includes an arched gravity dam, a spillway, nine Tainter gates, 18 headgates, and a section of fill dirt connecting the headgates to the embankment of the Illinois & Michigan Canal.
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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 04000164. It was listed on March 10, 2004.
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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 Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District listed on the National Register?
Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District?
Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District?
The period of significance for Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
Can I research the history near Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District?
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