About this property
The Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow is a small paddle steamer wrecked in Burntside Lake in Morse Township, Minnesota, United States. It was built no earlier than 1893 for one of the lumber companies operating in the area. It is a small, flat-bottomed vessel outfitted with a steam donkey modified to power the vessel as well as a winch. There were at least a few of these vessels in operation in northeastern Minnesota in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where they were locally known as "alligators" or "gators". With the steam-powered winch and shallow paddle wheels, they could tow timber rafts, hoist logs, navigate shallow waters, and even pull themselves across dry land.
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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 99000189. It was listed on February 12, 1999.
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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 Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow listed on the National Register?
Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow?
Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow?
The period of significance for Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
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