About this property
The Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station is an historic wastewater pumping facility in Providence, Rhode Island. Its principal visible component is a concrete block structure, finished in stucco and topped by a hip roof, which is about 16 by 16 feet (4.9 m × 4.9 m). This building stands atop a large cast-in-place concrete well, in which pumps and gate valves are housed.
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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 88003107. It was listed on January 13, 1989.
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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 Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station listed on the National Register?
Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station?
Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station?
The period of significance for Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Washington Park Sewage Pumping Station?
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