About this property
The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad South Cle Elum Rail Yard located in South Cle Elum, Washington, was a division point on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad's Coast Division. It was established by the railroad (also known as The Milwaukee Road) in 1909 during construction of its "Pacific Extension".
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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 03000305. It was listed on April 24, 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 Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard listed on the National Register?
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard?
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard?
The period of significance for Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
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