About this property
The Cottonwood Creek Bridge is a bridge in Fallon County, Montana near the town of Ismay, built in 1934. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. From 1926 to 1941, at least 1,242 timber stringer bridges were built in Montana; this is one of very few intact surviving bridges. It was listed as part of a statewide study of timber stringer bridges. It was built by Emil Prahl and Henry Sawtell, both of Miles City, to the standardized plans provided by the Montana Highway Department, a predecessor agency to the Montana Department of Transportation.
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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 14000079. It was listed on March 14, 2014.
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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 Cottonwood Creek Bridge listed on the National Register?
Cottonwood Creek Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Cottonwood Creek Bridge?
Cottonwood Creek Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cottonwood Creek Bridge?
The period of significance for Cottonwood Creek Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Cottonwood Creek Bridge?
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