About this property
The Carrollton Viaduct, spans the Gwynns Falls stream near Carroll Park in southwest Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is the first stone masonry bridge for railroad use in the United States and was built for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827. Construction began in 1828 and was completed in 1829. It remains the oldest such bridge still in service in the United States.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71001032. It was listed on November 11, 1971.
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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 Carrollton Viaduct listed on the National Register?
Carrollton Viaduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Carrollton Viaduct?
Carrollton Viaduct is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Carrollton Viaduct a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Carrollton Viaduct has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Carrollton Viaduct?
The period of significance for Carrollton Viaduct is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1827.
Can I research the history near Carrollton Viaduct?
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