Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge
About this property
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge is a pair of historic Warren Steel Truss bridges over the Ausable River at AuSable and Peru in Clinton County, New York. Also known as the Delaware and Hudson Ausable River Bridge, they were built by the American Bridge Company for the Delaware and Hudson Railway in 1913. The North Bridge is 156 feet in length and the South Bridge 173 feet.
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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 99001317. It was listed on November 12, 1999.
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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 Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge listed on the National Register?
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge?
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge?
The period of significance for Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
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