About this property
The Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges are a trio of limestone railroad bridges in the city of Dixon, Illinois, United States. The bridges were constructed between 1852 and 1855 as the Illinois Central Railroad laid its first rail lines across the state of Illinois. They were designed by Robert F. Laing for Laing and Douglas Construction Company, a railroad company contractor during the 1850s. Though each limestone bridge is similar in design, they each have different clearances ranging between 12 and 15 feet (3.7 and 4.6 m). The bridges remained in use by the railroad until 1985, and the three bridges were added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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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 87002048. It was listed on December 2, 1987.
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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 Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges listed on the National Register?
Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges?
Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges?
The period of significance for Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges?
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