Bridgeport Hill Service Station
About this property
The Bridgeport Hill Service Station is a group of three buildings on Bridgeport Hill near Geary, Oklahoma. Originally constructed as a service station on U.S. Route 66, it includes a well house, an auto garage, and the gas station itself. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as an example of a private business constructed to take advantage of the then-newly constructed US Highway 66.
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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 03001239. It was listed on December 5, 2003.
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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 Bridgeport Hill Service Station listed on the National Register?
Bridgeport Hill Service Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Bridgeport Hill Service Station?
Bridgeport Hill Service Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridgeport Hill Service Station?
The period of significance for Bridgeport Hill Service Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Bridgeport Hill Service Station?
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