About this property
The Johnstown Inclined Plane is a funicular in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, U.S. The incline and its two stations connect the city of Johnstown, situated in a valley at the confluence of the Stonycreek and the Little Conemaugh rivers, to the borough of Westmont on Yoder Hill. Designed by Hungarian-American engineer Samuel Diescher, it was completed in 1891 following the Johnstown Flood two years prior. The funicular was intended to serve as an escape route during floods—a purpose it …
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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 73001597. It was listed on June 17, 1973.
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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 Johnstown Inclined Railway listed on the National Register?
Johnstown Inclined Railway was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Johnstown Inclined Railway?
Johnstown Inclined Railway is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Johnstown Inclined Railway?
The period of significance for Johnstown Inclined Railway is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Johnstown Inclined Railway?
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