About this property
The Rock House was built as a residence for the National Park Service custodian of Arches National Monument, now Arches National Park, in 1941. Constructed using Civilian Conservation Corps labor, the residence served its purpose until it was replaced by newer housing under the Park Service's Mission 66 program. The house is built of local stone in a coursed rubble pattern, with painted milled wood trim.
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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 88001186. It was listed on October 5, 1988.
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 Rock House-Custodian's Residence listed on the National Register?
Rock House-Custodian's Residence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Rock House-Custodian's Residence?
Rock House-Custodian's Residence is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rock House-Custodian's Residence?
The period of significance for Rock House-Custodian's Residence is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
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