About this property
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Station, also known as the Jersey Central Station and Jim Thorpe Station, is a historic railroad station located at Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Wilson Brothers & Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and built in 1888 by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. It is a 1+1⁄2-story, five-bay, red brick building in the Queen Anne style.
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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 76001615. It was listed on January 1, 1976.
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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 Central Railroad of New Jersey Station listed on the National Register?
Central Railroad of New Jersey Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 1, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Central Railroad of New Jersey Station?
Central Railroad of New Jersey Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Railroad of New Jersey Station?
The period of significance for Central Railroad of New Jersey Station is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Central Railroad of New Jersey Station?
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