About this property
The Rutland Railroad Pumping Station is a historic water pumping facility at 43 Lake Street in the town of Alburgh, Vermont. Built in 1903, it is a rare example in Vermont of an early railroad-related water pumping facility. In use until the 1940s, it provided water needed for steam engines at rail facilities elsewhere in Alburgh.
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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 99001630. It was listed on December 30, 1999.
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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 Rutland Railroad Pumping Station listed on the National Register?
Rutland Railroad Pumping Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Rutland Railroad Pumping Station?
Rutland Railroad Pumping Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rutland Railroad Pumping Station?
The period of significance for Rutland Railroad Pumping Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
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