About this property
Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post is a former trading post which was located along historic U.S. Route 66 in Bluewater, New Mexico. The trading post was built in 1954 by Claude Bowlin. Bowlin had traded with local Navajo since 1912, and he built his first trading post at the site in 1936.
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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 06000150. It was listed on March 21, 2006.
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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 Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post listed on the National Register?
Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post?
Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post?
The period of significance for Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post?
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