About this property
The Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, located in southeast Portland, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed around 1913, it is located within the Oaks Amusement Park, a 121-year-old "trolley park".
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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 87001380. It was listed on August 25, 1987.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel listed on the National Register?
Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel?
Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel?
The period of significance for Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel is recorded as the civil_war era.
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