About this property
The Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct were established by Absalom Lehman, the discoverer of Lehman Caves in what would become Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada. Lehman's orchard covered more than 7 acres (2.8 ha), with about 40 apricot, pear, peach, crabapple, plum and apple trees in the 1930s, of more than 100 trees at its peak. Seven apricot trees and one peach tree remain.
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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 75000181. It was listed on February 25, 1975.
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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 Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct listed on the National Register?
Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct?
Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct?
The period of significance for Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct is recorded as the civil_war era.
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