About this property
Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin is a historic log cabin located at the 188-acre (76 ha) Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is a log cabin constructed of American Chestnut in 1941. It is thought to be one of very few examples of a private residence utilizing American chestnut log frame construction from this period. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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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 01001436. It was listed on January 11, 2002.
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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 Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin listed on the National Register?
Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin?
Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin?
The period of significance for Pfeiffer-Wheeler American Chestnut Cabin is recorded as the civil_war era.
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