About this property
The West Park Bridge across the Sheyenne River in Valley City, North Dakota is a concrete false arch structure that was built in 2007. Together with the corresponding East Park Bridge, it brings Valley City's 4th Street across an oxbow of the Sheyenne River. The bridge is a sympathetic replacement for a historic bridge, built in 1924, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
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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 97000169. It was listed on February 27, 1997.
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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 West Park Bridge listed on the National Register?
West Park Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1997.
What type of historic resource is West Park Bridge?
West Park Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Park Bridge?
The period of significance for West Park Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near West Park Bridge?
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