About this property
The Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge, sometimes known as the "Rondout Creek bridge", "Old Bridge" or "Wurts Street Bridge", is a steel suspension bridge spanning Rondout Creek, near where it empties into the Hudson River. It connects the City of Kingston to the north, with the village of Port Ewen to the south. Completed in 1921, it was the final link in New York's first north-south highway on the West Shore of the Hudson, and is considered an important engineering accomplishment associated …
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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 80002783. It was listed on April 29, 1980.
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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 Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge listed on the National Register?
Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge?
Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge?
The period of significance for Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge?
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