About this property
The Lockport Powerhouse is an American run-of-the-river dam used by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to control the outflow of the Sanitary and Ship Canal and limit the diversion of water from Lake Michigan into the Des Plaines River.
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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 04000167. 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 Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District listed on the National Register?
Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District?
Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District?
The period of significance for Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District?
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