About this property
The Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters is a customs station on the Canada–United States border in Glacier County, Montana. Located on Montana Highway 17, the station is operated seasonally, primarily for tourist traffic between Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. The station is named after Chief Mountain, a prominent peak in the vicinity. The station is owned by the General Services Administration and operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and is located within the boundaries of Glacier National Park. The station is a notable example of the National Park Service Rustic style and is listed on 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 06000744. It was listed on May 19, 2008.
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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 Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters listed on the National Register?
Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters?
Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters?
The period of significance for Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters is recorded as the industrial era.
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