About this property
Barto Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge located at Washington Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is a single span 82-foot-long (25 m), concrete barrel arch bridge, constructed in 1908. It crosses a tributary of Perkiomen Creek.
Location
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 88000790. It was listed on June 21, 1988.
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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 Barto Bridge listed on the National Register?
Barto Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Barto Bridge?
Barto Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barto Bridge?
The period of significance for Barto Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Barto Bridge?
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