About this property
The Burlington Breakwater is a breakwater providing shelter to the harbor of Burlington, Vermont from the open waters of Lake Champlain. It was built in several stages between 1836 and 1890, and is a rare example of a 19th-century timber-cribbed stone breakwater. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 02000711. It was listed on June 5, 2003.
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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 Burlington Breakwater listed on the National Register?
Burlington Breakwater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Burlington Breakwater?
Burlington Breakwater is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burlington Breakwater?
The period of significance for Burlington Breakwater is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.
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