About this property
Elkhi Stadium , also known as Handke Stadium and locally nicknamed "the Pit", is an outdoor sports venue in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. It was begun with community labor in 1922 and improved by the National Youth Administration in 1940. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its significance in the themes of entertainment/recreation and politics/government. It was nominated for charting local efforts to enhance a community resource by mobilizing available labor, institutions, building materials, and ultimately federal New Deal funding, benefiting the community with youth employment and an enduring civic asset.
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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 04000540. It was listed on May 25, 2004.
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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 Elkhi Stadium listed on the National Register?
Elkhi Stadium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Elkhi Stadium?
Elkhi Stadium is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elkhi Stadium?
The period of significance for Elkhi Stadium is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Elkhi Stadium?
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