About this property
The California Area Public Library is the public library serving California, Pennsylvania, and is a branch of the Washington County Library System. The library is located in the former Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is designated as a historic public landmark by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation.
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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 79002349. It was listed on June 18, 1979.
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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 Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station listed on the National Register?
Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station?
Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station?
The period of significance for Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station?
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