About this property
The Dell Rapids Water Tower is a stone water tower located at 10th and Orleans Streets in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Dell Rapids had a large fire in 1888, which burned the south side of Main Street. A few years later another fire destroyed the office of the newspaper, The Dell Rapids Times.
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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 84003356. It was listed on February 23, 1984.
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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 Dell Rapids Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Dell Rapids Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Dell Rapids Water Tower?
Dell Rapids Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dell Rapids Water Tower?
The period of significance for Dell Rapids Water Tower is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Dell Rapids Water Tower?
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