About this property
The Crane Island Historic District is a historic district of vacation properties on Crane Island in Lake Minnetonka, part of the city of Minnetrista, Minnesota, United States. It consists of a number of private residential summer cottages and some communal amenities. Although it was originally developed by parishioners of the Presbyterian Church, it is now a secular association that welcomes all. The island was designated a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Lake Minnetonka had been a popular recreation area after the American Civil War, drawing vacationers from the eastern and southern United States and later from Minneapolis as it grew.
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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 91001005. It was listed on August 4, 1991.
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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 Crane Island Historic District listed on the National Register?
Crane Island Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Crane Island Historic District?
Crane Island Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crane Island Historic District?
The period of significance for Crane Island Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Crane Island Historic District?
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