About this property
Columbia Wagon Works , also known as Colonial Wagon Company, is a historic wagon factory complex located at Columbia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The complex was built between 1889 and 1920, and includes seven contributing buildings. They are rectangular brick factory buildings with heavy timber frame construction. Six of the buildings are arranged in an "H"-shape. The buildings range in height from one to 3 1/2-stories.
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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 01000057. It was listed on February 2, 2001.
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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 Columbia Wagon Works listed on the National Register?
Columbia Wagon Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Columbia Wagon Works?
Columbia Wagon Works is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbia Wagon Works?
The period of significance for Columbia Wagon Works is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Columbia Wagon Works?
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