About this property
Monjeau Lookout was completed in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to serve as a fire lookout tower within Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, United States, and remains in active use as a destination for forest visitors. The structure is a 14-by-14-foot (4.3 m × 4.3 m) native stone tower which contains living quarters, and is topped with a 7 ft × 7 ft (2.1 m × 2.1 m) metal-frame cab. The structure is listed on the National Register of…
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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 87002483. It was listed on January 27, 1988.
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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 Monjeau Lookout listed on the National Register?
Monjeau Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Monjeau Lookout?
Monjeau Lookout is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monjeau Lookout?
The period of significance for Monjeau Lookout is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Monjeau Lookout?
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