About this property
The Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge (Cross Bayou), in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana, is an "A" Truss bridge erected in its current location in 1926 and abandoned in the 1980s. Due to its national significance to the progress of American bridge design, and its rarity as one of only two known surviving examples, the structure was designated a National Historic Place in 1995.
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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 95000347. It was listed on March 23, 1995.
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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 Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou listed on the National Register?
Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou?
Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou?
The period of significance for Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1926.
Can I research the history near Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou?
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