About this property
The Railroad Camp Shanty in De Smet, South Dakota, United States, was built by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway (C&NW) in 1878 to shelter railroad personnel. The Railroad Shanty is a simple frame building measuring roughly 10' by 22' and covered with horizontal siding. Presumably in the 1880's or early 1890's the building was moved three blocks from its original location and was placed on a cement block 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 73001744. It was listed on March 19, 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 Railroad Camp Shanty listed on the National Register?
Railroad Camp Shanty was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Railroad Camp Shanty?
Railroad Camp Shanty is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Railroad Camp Shanty?
The period of significance for Railroad Camp Shanty is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1878.
Can I research the history near Railroad Camp Shanty?
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