About this property
The Illinois Waterway Project Office is a maintenance shop and project office for the Illinois Waterway, the system of rivers and canals through Illinois which connect the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan. The complex, which is also a national historic district, is located at 257 Grant Street in Peoria, Illinois, on the west bank of the Illinois River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established the office in 1913 to house and maintain its boats; it developed into its current role in the 1920s and 1930s. The maintenance buildings at the complex were mainly built during this later period of development; five of these buildings are considered contributing buildings to the historic district. The 1913 harbor and marine ways are also part of the historic district, as are three of the boats stationed in the harbor.
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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 04000168. 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 Illinois Waterway Project Office listed on the National Register?
Illinois Waterway Project Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Illinois Waterway Project Office?
Illinois Waterway Project Office is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Illinois Waterway Project Office?
The period of significance for Illinois Waterway Project Office is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Illinois Waterway Project Office?
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