About this property
The Midland Continental Railroad Depot (officially renamed the Midland Continental Depot Transportation Museum Featuring Peggy Lee in 2012), is a historic railroad museum and historic home museum located at 401 Railway Street in Wimbledon, North Dakota. The building houses a museum on the history of the Midland Continental Railroad, as well as the life of American singer Peggy Lee, who lived in the depot from 1934 to 1937.
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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 03000870. It was listed on September 2, 2003.
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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 Midland Continental Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?
Midland Continental Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Midland Continental Railroad Depot?
Midland Continental Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Midland Continental Railroad Depot?
The period of significance for Midland Continental Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Midland Continental Railroad Depot?
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