About this property
The Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge is a historic bridge across the Missisquoi River in Highgate, Vermont. Located at the end of Mill Hill Road, it is at 215 feet (66 m) one of the longest bridges of its type in the northeastern United States. It was built in 1887, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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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 74000213. It was listed on March 20, 1974.
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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 Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge listed on the National Register?
Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge?
Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge?
The period of significance for Douglas & Jarvis Patent Parabolic Truss Iron Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1887.
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