About this property
The Chicago Northwestern Depot in De Smet, South Dakota was built by the Chicago and North Western Railway (C&NW). It began construction in June 1905 and was finished in August 1906. The depot is consistent with other small depots built during the early 1900's with its hip roof, red horizontal wood siding, trackside bay window and floor plan.
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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 76001739. It was listed on December 12, 1976.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chicago Northwestern Depot listed on the National Register?
Chicago Northwestern Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Chicago Northwestern Depot?
Chicago Northwestern Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chicago Northwestern Depot?
The period of significance for Chicago Northwestern Depot is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Chicago Northwestern Depot?
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