Corliss Steam Engine
About this property
The Corliss Steam Engine on the Pawnee County Fairgrounds in Pawnee, Oklahoma is a Corliss steam engine that was built c. 1912. It and a twin sister engine were originally built for the Blackwell Zinc Co., of Blackwell, Oklahoma. It powered most of the electricity-powered machinery in the 1000-employee zinc smelting plant, until the plant closed in 1973.
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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 79002016. It was listed on May 6, 1979.
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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 Corliss Steam Engine listed on the National Register?
Corliss Steam Engine was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Corliss Steam Engine?
Corliss Steam Engine is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Corliss Steam Engine?
The period of significance for Corliss Steam Engine is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1000.
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