About this property
Allegheny Aqueduct, also known as Gibraltar Aqueduct, is a historic stone aqueduct located at Robeson Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1824 and is about 260-foot-long (79 m) and 70-foot-wide (21 m). It was built as part of the Schuylkill Navigation Company canal system to carry canal boats across the Allegheny Creek.
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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 84003105. It was listed on February 23, 1984.
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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 Allegheny Aqueduct listed on the National Register?
Allegheny Aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Allegheny Aqueduct?
Allegheny Aqueduct is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allegheny Aqueduct?
The period of significance for Allegheny Aqueduct is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1824.
Can I research the history near Allegheny Aqueduct?
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