About this property
The Packard Proving Grounds (the remains of which are now called the Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex), was a proving ground established in Shelby Charter Township, Michigan in 1927 by the Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 06001322. It was listed on February 1, 2007.
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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 Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex listed on the National Register?
Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex?
Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex?
The period of significance for Packard Proving Grounds Gateway Complex is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
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