About this property
The Sparkill Creek Drawbridge is a historic Pratt Pony Truss drawbridge located at Piermont in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1880 by the King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, and is a single-leaf movable metal bridge. Chains can lift the bridge when an operator turns a crank, helped by counterweights.
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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 85000658. It was listed on March 28, 1985.
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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 Sparkill Creek Drawbridge listed on the National Register?
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Sparkill Creek Drawbridge?
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sparkill Creek Drawbridge?
The period of significance for Sparkill Creek Drawbridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Sparkill Creek Drawbridge?
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